August 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge

3. Invocation or Inspirational Remarks

4. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items

5. Board Recognitions

6. Board and Committee Reports
Reports and comments from board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, including board committee meetings; schools visited; community and district activities; new initiatives; education programs; and continuing education. The items may be discussed, but no final action will be taken on these items at this meeting.

7. Superintendent Report (Dr. Anthony Mays, Alief ISD Superintendent)

8. Donation Report (Dee Jones, Business and Community Partner Coordinator)

9. Other Reports (Information Only.  No discussion at the meeting unless requested by a Board member.)

9.1. Construction Summary Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief:  Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.2. Disbursement Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

9.3. Financial Activity Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

9.4. Active Requests for Proposals for Procurement of Goods and Services (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family:  Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

9.5. Tax Collection Report and Disbursements (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family:  Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

9.6. Report of Budget Transfers (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength:  Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

10. Consent Agenda

10.1. Consider Approval of Minutes of Board Meeting Held on August 4, 2026.

10.2. Consider Approval of New Hires (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment:  Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.3. Consider Approval of Resignation Report (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment:  Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.4. Consider Approval of School District Teaching Permit (SDTP) (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources & Professional Learning)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.5. Consider Approval of New Administrators (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment:  Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.6. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Alief ISD and Western Governors University for the Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) and GYO PREP (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources & Professional Learning)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.7. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Alief ISD and 240 Certification to participate in and establish an affiliation for the purpose of providing a teacher apprentice pathway in completing their certification from 240 Certification (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources & Professional Learning)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.8. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Alief ISD and Houston City College (HCC) for the Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources & Professional Learning)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.9. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength:  Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

10.10. Consider Approval of Certificate of Cancellation of Taxes (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family:  Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

10.11. Consider Approval of Library Materials for Acquisition (Dr. Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership)
Board Goal #1 Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure all students reach their academic potential and improve student preparation for college and career.

10.12. Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session). (Dr. Jeannine Porter, Chief of Staff)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

11. Non-Consent Agenda

11.1. Consider and Discuss Approval of method of compliance with HB3 and Texas Education Code 37.0814, including consideration of a resolution approving methodology and claimed exceptions regarding security personnel. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services) 
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

11.2. Public Meeting to Discuss 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Proposed Tax Rate (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength:  Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

11.3. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength:  Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

11.4. Consider Approval of Resolution Setting and Levying School District Ad Valorem Taxes for the Alief Independent School District for the Year 2026 and Directing the Assessment and Collection Thereof (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength:  Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

11.5. Bimonthly Construction and Bond Status Update (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the District

12. Closed Executive Session

12.1. Consult with the District's attorneys on any subjects or matters authorized by law, including any matter listed on this meeting notice/agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, and proposed settlements.
(Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071)

12.2. Deliberate the duties, responsibilities, evaluation, employment, and dismissal of personnel and officers, including the Board and Superintendent and as it pertains to any item listed on this notice/agenda. (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074)

12.3. The 2023 – 2026 District Safety and Security Audit Report  (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.076 & 551.089) (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources & Professional Learning)
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

13. Consider Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Executive Session.

14. Adjournment