Meeting Agenda
I. Convene in a quorum and call to order
 
II. Public Comments according to Policy BED (LOCAL) - (30-minute allotment).  Individuals who wish to participate during this portion of the meeting shall sign up at least three (3) hours prior to the start of the meeting either (1) in-person with the board secretary at 3920 Mickey Gilley Boulevard, Pasadena, Texas, 77505, or (2) via email sent to board@pasadenaisd.org.  In lieu of a public appearance, members of the public may submit written comments which will be provided to the board.  In all submissions, please state your name, address, phone number, and topic to be addressed.  Additional information about addressing the board may be found at the district's website and is outlined in the applicable Pasadena ISD board policy BED. 
 
III. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections:
 
551.071 to consult with district attorneys concerning matters on which the attorney's duty to the district under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer; and/or to consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the agenda

•    Consideration of Informal Resolution Agreement and Release of Claims in pending FNG Complaint filed by Parent of Former Pasadena ISD student

551.072 for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints of charges against a public officer or employee, unless the individual who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing; concerning matters related to the superintendent’s recommendation to hire administrative personnel; and/or the superintendent’s recommendations related to renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional personnel
 
IV. Reconvene in open session at 7:00 p.m.
 
V. Special Recognition
 
VI. Consent Agenda
VI.1. Minutes 08 25 26
VI.2. Informational Pages
VI.3. Bid Items
A.    Competitive Sealed Bids and/or Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals
•    Herbicide, Pesticide, Fungicide, Turf Chemicals and Irrigation Supplies, RFP #27R-003EZ
B.    Contract Renewals
•    Nutrition Services Food Processing Accessories, CSP #25P-005EZ
C.    Information Summary of Purchase Orders over $10,000 
•    August 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026
VI.4. Library materials list in compliance with Senate Bill 13
 
VII. Personnel Section
VII.1. Consideration and possible approval of administrative personnel
VII.2. Consideration and possible approval of changing from the 2027 self-funded medical plan to TRS ActiveCare beginning January 1, 2027, to August 31, 2027, with an estimated cost of $12,225,696
VII.3. Certified personnel for the 2026-2027 school year - For Information Only
VII.4. Support personnel for the 2026-2027 school year - For Information Only
 
VIII. Educational Section
VIII.1. Digital Innovation and Wellness Spotlight - Allison Zamarripa, ELAR Specialist, Amany Khalil, Behavior Response Team Coordinator, Amber MacNeish, PE Coordinator, Melissa Rippy, Director Libraries and Instructional Materials, Sandra Dickerson, Innovation and Development Coordinator, and Tracy Washington, Technical Support, Director
VIII.2. Pre-K Program Spotlight - Jessica Rios, PK Coordinator, Academic Achievement
VIII.3. Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 high school graduation dates, times, locations, with authorization to schedule summer high school graduation on a date to be determined based on updated end of year district schedules
VIII.4. Consideration and possible approval of the lease agreement with Fertitta Center at the University of Houston for the 2027 Pasadena Independent School District high school graduations
VIII.5. Consideration and possible approval of the Advise TX Contract and MOU for 2026-2027 in the amount of $75,000
VIII.6. Consideration and possible approval of the state approved innovative course, College Transition (N1290050) for 2027-2028 to be offered at all Pasadena ISD high schools
VIII.7. Consideration and possible approval of San Jacinto College services for the 2026-2027 school year
VIII.8. Consideration and approval of the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Office of the Governor’s Active Attack Response Equipment Grant Program grant award in the amount of $12,048.75 and the associated resolution
VIII.9. Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Maritime Education Program Sponsorship Agreement with the Port of Houston Authority including the award of $10,000 to the Maritime Program at Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School
VIII.10. Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Cycle 12, Year 4 continuation grant award in the amount of $2,000,000
VIII.11. Consideration and possible approval for senior students in the Maritime, Audio Video Production, and Criminal Justice programs of study at the Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School to participate in a hands-on cruise experience aboard a Carnival Cruise January 21-25, 2027, at a cost of approximately $550 per student
 
IX. Financial Section
IX.1. Consideration and possible approval of budget amendments for August 2026
IX.2. Consideration and possible approval to adopt a board resolution declaring an emergency, and authorizing employee compensation in response to the Bad Weather Day on September 1, 2026, for Tropical Storm Edouard
IX.3. Consideration and possible approval of the 2026 Appraisal Roll
IX.4. Consideration and possible approval of a Board Resolution adopting a tax rate for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) of $.8254 and a tax rate for Interest and Sinking (I&S) of $.3400, for a total tax rate of $1.1654
 
X. Operations Section
X.1. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 35 for the 2022 Bond New Jessup Elementary School Replacement Project in the credit amount of $35,531.00
X.2. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 42 for the 2022 Bond New Bailey Elementary School Replacement Project in the amount of $29,505.00
X.3. Consideration and possible approval of Change Order No. 001 for the 2022 Bond New Bailey Elementary School Replacement Project
 
XI. Miscellaneous Section
XI.1. Consideration and possible approval of Informal Resolution Agreement and Release of Claims in pending FNG Complaint filed by Parent of Former Pasadena ISD student
XI.2. Consideration and possible approval of the annual renewal of the Board Resolution to adopt a good cause exception for armed security
XI.3. Consideration and possible approval to name Paola Gonzalez as the Official Voting Delegate and Casey Phelan as the Alternate to the 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly
XI.4. Set date for next regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
 
XII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Convene in a quorum and call to order
 
Subject:
II. Public Comments according to Policy BED (LOCAL) - (30-minute allotment).  Individuals who wish to participate during this portion of the meeting shall sign up at least three (3) hours prior to the start of the meeting either (1) in-person with the board secretary at 3920 Mickey Gilley Boulevard, Pasadena, Texas, 77505, or (2) via email sent to board@pasadenaisd.org.  In lieu of a public appearance, members of the public may submit written comments which will be provided to the board.  In all submissions, please state your name, address, phone number, and topic to be addressed.  Additional information about addressing the board may be found at the district's website and is outlined in the applicable Pasadena ISD board policy BED. 
 
Subject:
III. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections:
 
551.071 to consult with district attorneys concerning matters on which the attorney's duty to the district under the Code of Professional Responsibility clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act; to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer; and/or to consider legal advice regarding items specifically listed on the agenda

•    Consideration of Informal Resolution Agreement and Release of Claims in pending FNG Complaint filed by Parent of Former Pasadena ISD student

551.072 for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints of charges against a public officer or employee, unless the individual who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing; concerning matters related to the superintendent’s recommendation to hire administrative personnel; and/or the superintendent’s recommendations related to renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional personnel
 
Subject:
IV. Reconvene in open session at 7:00 p.m.
 
Subject:
V. Special Recognition
 
Subject:
VI. Consent Agenda
Subject:
VI.1. Minutes 08 25 26
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.2. Informational Pages
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.3. Bid Items
A.    Competitive Sealed Bids and/or Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals
•    Herbicide, Pesticide, Fungicide, Turf Chemicals and Irrigation Supplies, RFP #27R-003EZ
B.    Contract Renewals
•    Nutrition Services Food Processing Accessories, CSP #25P-005EZ
C.    Information Summary of Purchase Orders over $10,000 
•    August 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.4. Library materials list in compliance with Senate Bill 13
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Personnel Section
Subject:
VII.1. Consideration and possible approval of administrative personnel
Subject:
VII.2. Consideration and possible approval of changing from the 2027 self-funded medical plan to TRS ActiveCare beginning January 1, 2027, to August 31, 2027, with an estimated cost of $12,225,696
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.3. Certified personnel for the 2026-2027 school year - For Information Only
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.4. Support personnel for the 2026-2027 school year - For Information Only
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Educational Section
Subject:
VIII.1. Digital Innovation and Wellness Spotlight - Allison Zamarripa, ELAR Specialist, Amany Khalil, Behavior Response Team Coordinator, Amber MacNeish, PE Coordinator, Melissa Rippy, Director Libraries and Instructional Materials, Sandra Dickerson, Innovation and Development Coordinator, and Tracy Washington, Technical Support, Director
Subject:
VIII.2. Pre-K Program Spotlight - Jessica Rios, PK Coordinator, Academic Achievement
Subject:
VIII.3. Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 high school graduation dates, times, locations, with authorization to schedule summer high school graduation on a date to be determined based on updated end of year district schedules
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.4. Consideration and possible approval of the lease agreement with Fertitta Center at the University of Houston for the 2027 Pasadena Independent School District high school graduations
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.5. Consideration and possible approval of the Advise TX Contract and MOU for 2026-2027 in the amount of $75,000
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.6. Consideration and possible approval of the state approved innovative course, College Transition (N1290050) for 2027-2028 to be offered at all Pasadena ISD high schools
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.7. Consideration and possible approval of San Jacinto College services for the 2026-2027 school year
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.8. Consideration and approval of the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Office of the Governor’s Active Attack Response Equipment Grant Program grant award in the amount of $12,048.75 and the associated resolution
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.9. Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Maritime Education Program Sponsorship Agreement with the Port of Houston Authority including the award of $10,000 to the Maritime Program at Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.10. Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Cycle 12, Year 4 continuation grant award in the amount of $2,000,000
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.11. Consideration and possible approval for senior students in the Maritime, Audio Video Production, and Criminal Justice programs of study at the Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School to participate in a hands-on cruise experience aboard a Carnival Cruise January 21-25, 2027, at a cost of approximately $550 per student
 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Financial Section
Subject:
IX.1. Consideration and possible approval of budget amendments for August 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.2. Consideration and possible approval to adopt a board resolution declaring an emergency, and authorizing employee compensation in response to the Bad Weather Day on September 1, 2026, for Tropical Storm Edouard
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.3. Consideration and possible approval of the 2026 Appraisal Roll
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.4. Consideration and possible approval of a Board Resolution adopting a tax rate for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) of $.8254 and a tax rate for Interest and Sinking (I&S) of $.3400, for a total tax rate of $1.1654
 
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Operations Section
Subject:
X.1. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 35 for the 2022 Bond New Jessup Elementary School Replacement Project in the credit amount of $35,531.00
Attachments:
Subject:
X.2. Consideration and possible approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 42 for the 2022 Bond New Bailey Elementary School Replacement Project in the amount of $29,505.00
Attachments:
Subject:
X.3. Consideration and possible approval of Change Order No. 001 for the 2022 Bond New Bailey Elementary School Replacement Project
 
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Miscellaneous Section
Subject:
XI.1. Consideration and possible approval of Informal Resolution Agreement and Release of Claims in pending FNG Complaint filed by Parent of Former Pasadena ISD student
Subject:
XI.2. Consideration and possible approval of the annual renewal of the Board Resolution to adopt a good cause exception for armed security
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.3. Consideration and possible approval to name Paola Gonzalez as the Official Voting Delegate and Casey Phelan as the Alternate to the 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly
Attachments:
Subject:
XI.4. Set date for next regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
 
Subject:
XII. Adjournment

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