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Facilities director Mr. Mansfield (presenting) said the district has spent about $213 million of bond funds to date and has roughly $113 million remaining for committed work. On CTE, Mansfield said the site is advancing: permanent power and chillers are installed, terrazzo and polished concrete schedules are set, kitchen hood systems were delivered and exterior landscaping and tree planting required by the city are completed.

Creekside Elementary remains occupied but has punch‑list items, Mansfield said, and the district is examining cracks in the building’s cementitious terrazzo. Contractors and design consultants have performed mock‑ups and proposed remedies ranging from epoxy repairs and sealing to, if necessary, removing and reinstalling flooring. Mansfield said the district currently holds about $2.6 million in retainage on bond projects and that an estimated $800,000 would cover more substantial terrazzo remediation if removal and reinstall were required. “We have enough to finish what we promised,” Mansfield said.

Other updates: the CTE ag barn and welding/auto bays are taking shape, the transportation fuel center has weather‑related delays but a contractor recovery schedule is in place, and athletic complex renovation work (locker rooms, sidewalks, netting and field work) is proceeding on schedule where weather allows. Contractors and the district are coordinating summer work to minimize disruption to campuses.

Why it matters: The bond program includes major campus renovations and new facilities with a multi‑year construction schedule. Retainage and punch‑list processes, including repair options for the terrazzo at Creekside, are part of standard construction oversight; trustees asked for careful remediation and to withhold final payments until satisfied.

Bottom line: Major bond projects — especially the CTE complex — are advancing; the district is actively managing quality issues at Creekside and holding retainage as remediation options are evaluated.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MISD Board Meeting: February 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District facilities staff gave a detailed bond program update: the CTE complex is progressing, the ag barn and kitchen equipment are installed, transportation fuel center work is delayed by weather, and Creekside Elementary has terrazzo cracking under investigation with retainage held.","taxTitle","MONTGOMERY ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14246,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6316156,"Montgomery ISD posts annual report; board receives Goal 1 update on teaching and learning",2949,1964000,4913000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377485-e89a097a70be35be51e7bb5a3a1cdb40&start=1964&end=4913","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377485-e89a097a70be35be51e7bb5a3a1cdb40/thumbnail_1964000.jpg","/articles/6316156/Texas/Montgomery-ISD-posts-annual-report-board-receives-Goal-1-update-on-teaching-and-learning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316156-c45e98713eb7c490cff6985be3c2bcc9/orig.mp4?Expires=1777103857&Signature=QmauVhaEEegPcYRd1iQPJw7G1J1VZeDXP6D4D89dUIm72VdqGyRg1~NDWmQjgkSMT3QdEQkmlI0X3GP9xgGwHAwvZr2fnh2OAsXFyeO0bhMD6U3ai1BkZJp-Q-t-TGK7ve3N0WnRO88-rNIbVW7~vmSkHmkcmmRXUz52rvLZI2m2Gl8NfsXwuc45~0XtEYTw11Dgo2ssiu8pQX~YKP2njvhXsT8ZXDz0-P6UF-c-rZnaCCdxhI3UjjfIW6Qb8BYM2rhmBKQcMLAzWb6mZmFZdFeI-TLhI22Uv0MhT2ik3YEqwmBm2uxmx9p0QthtmN1sFXQYC97o~r4wt~ib9Pn0JA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Montgomery ISD administrators presented the district’s annual report and a Goal 1 teaching‑and‑learning update at the Feb. 18 board meeting, outlining district priorities, assessment results and improvement steps across elementary and secondary grades.

Assistant superintendent Carrie Fitzpatrick summarized the annual report and said the document — organized into seven sections including the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), PEIMS financial standards and campus improvement plans — was posted to the district website the same day. She noted three items were missing from the TAPR because the Texas Education Agency has not released 2024 accountability ratings while litigation over A–F accountability remains pending: overall accountability ratings, distinction designations and academic growth measures.

Fitzpatrick said Goal 1 centers on ensuring “high levels of learning and the success of all students” and described district strategies including data protocols, PLC work, targeted professional development, reading/math/science benchmarks and expanded MTSS (multi‑tiered systems of support). “Goal 1 of our strategic plan is all about, teaching and learning,” Fitzpatrick said.

Curriculum and instruction staff presented multiple data points intended to give a fuller picture beyond a single summative test. Elementary instructional lead Danette Key highlighted progress in early literacy measures tracked with DIBELS (Amplify), noting measurable improvement since 2020 and the ability to drill down to isolated skill gaps such as phonemic awareness. Secondary presenters summarized math diagnostic (I‑Ready) cohort trends and discussed efforts to strengthen testing fidelity at junior high levels.

Trustees asked how the district uses benchmark results to adjust instruction. Presenters described a district data protocol — “what, so what, now what” — and said campuses hold leadership data meetings to identify targeted supports. Administrators pointed to instructional priorities (elementary science standards and writing across the curriculum, secondary adoption of new science curriculum, PLC collaboration) and listed near‑term supports including SAT/TSI testing for all 11th graders, SAT boot camps and expanded AP preparation opportunities.

Why it matters: The annual report documents district performance, finances and campus improvement plans; administrators emphasized multiple data sources and continuous improvement rather than relying solely on state accountability labels that were not available for 2024. The board received the report as information; no vote or policy change was taken.

Bottom line: The board heard a comprehensive update on teaching and learning and the district’s annual report was posted online; administrators outlined concrete steps to monitor growth, close gaps and expand advanced course access.","District administrators presented the district annual report and a Goal 1 update focused on teaching and learning, highlighting multiple data sources (DIBELS, I‑Ready, district benchmarks), instructional priorities and that TEA accountability ratings for 2024 were not released pending litigation.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6316161,"Montgomery ISD trustees approve purchase of used police vehicles from Tomball",468,1580000,2048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377485-e89a097a70be35be51e7bb5a3a1cdb40&start=1580&end=2048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377485-e89a097a70be35be51e7bb5a3a1cdb40/thumbnail_1580000.jpg","/articles/6316161/Texas/Montgomery-ISD-trustees-approve-purchase-of-used-police-vehicles-from-Tomball","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316161-36d904ffb6f2e8c8a422034e91551fad/orig.mp4?Expires=1777103857&Signature=H6Nxd-XHt5vprGDwnYuvBmN0tXT3nU2G2SF29oyG5fJBVU4VCTET8la~4MvCVZvWb~gqpVIu68146B-hQ~XddlvXCGKBKSc7wQe0YI2fJKAMERZrdLTj9VDA~yjEot01y~BKPA0cPJfo2~mI2zHgoFe-VVpmSsoLdBYIFaitaUNVD4yJ9RGZHvVleTYJZmwbp2uaKcfuI1kn3AaITkwlBXLhJZjRLYJnVSxFv6oDhmlujdPotWoGFz00odUbXj7ouyQvLCF8YvSjfMcmT-3GDuzGQmgILpWwQEzFSTVl2xXwoR4XhxXPqAXIztnNI4SH-pl8QmET2sjsYZ-F5BdIVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Montgomery Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the purchase of surplus patrol vehicles offered by the City of Tomball at the board’s Feb. 18 meeting.

Chief Dorian told trustees Tomball has cycled out vehicles after heavy use and offered Montgomery ISD four decommissioned, patrol‑equipped vehicles at a discounted rate. “This is a huge value add for the district,” the chief said, noting the vehicles already have lights and other necessary equipment and will require only district radio and communications installs.

Trustees discussed funding and staffing context before the vote. The chief said the purchases have been paid from general fund revenues made available by the passage of Proposition A, and he estimated the vehicles cost about “$3,000 a piece.” Trustees also noted the district previously acquired six vehicles from the same partner and that the new purchases would replace four older Taurus patrol cars.

The motion to approve the purchase was made by Trustee Dennison and seconded by Trustee Cameron. The board voted in favor with no opposition recorded and carried the motion.

Why it matters: Board members cited officer retention and cost savings as reasons to accept the offer. Trustees said newer, standardized vehicles help morale and reduce maintenance complexity; the chief said the district will auction older vehicles when practical.

What the board approved: Authorization to purchase the offered vehicles (four vehicles as described by staff), to be outfitted with the district communications equipment and integrated into the police fleet. The board did not set a detailed auction schedule for retired vehicles during the meeting.

Bottom line: The board approved acquiring used patrol vehicles from a neighboring agency, funded from Prop A‑related general funds, to update and standardize the district’s fleet.","The board approved buying additional used patrol vehicles offered by the City of Tomball to replace aging squad cars; trustees said the purchases save the district money and support officer retention.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6316166,"Parent tells Montgomery ISD board district is out of compliance on gifted‑and‑talented services",276,1264000,1540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377485-e89a097a70be35be51e7bb5a3a1cdb40&start=1264&end=1540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377485-e89a097a70be35be51e7bb5a3a1cdb40/thumbnail_1264000.jpg","/articles/6316166/Texas/Parent-tells-Montgomery-ISD-board-district-is-out-of-compliance-on-giftedandtalented-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316166-8f48cd365a02ef8334e096568e9617bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1777103857&Signature=TB1DarlExwM7LKk3F~KVm0AsYgzLreNKaddQdZmAhlViNFh0u0u8-1Y-y9ATmXWzNRkuaN3WgRgziQZBB4PsS2hZfhKNjPooSrLcoKoAkH6yxk1xMs4o9sc8-g~qSKtSvZGMpkoxvSRx9T7IvqQ0R9ZvYya~Mjc2J1Y5UTjm7XjETiFEVeS6ww0eZ2GiqvphzeY3bOBWwpIpBp-43GqZal4FMQ8Ss1TawcKLiZXVBP2Zk32~Bp6nORivQ5tp32otVrh0cn9RvZsekDVuj2oPOo9cfwQxDFdrKqZCx60PCHrp2JY-MsiSmov~PE8DLDSjpxRlt99YxXs1U7DU-iBNYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Andrea Bierwinkle, a Montgomery ISD parent and former GT curriculum designer, told the board on Feb. 18 that the district is not meeting Texas requirements for identifying and serving gifted‑and‑talented students.

Bierwinkle said the Texas Legislature and the State Board of Education require districts to identify and serve GT students at all grade levels and to follow the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students. “The Texas legislature mandates that all school districts identify and serve GT students at all grade levels,” she said, and she told trustees the district’s GT webpages and contact information have not been updated since the 2023–24 school year.

Bierwinkle told trustees she was not criticizing classroom teachers or campus principals, but said the district lacks a GT coordinator and an advisory group called for in the state plan. “I'm asking that the board charge Doctor Ruffin to seek a resolution to properly and fully meet the legal obligation of servicing the GT population of MISD,” she said.

Board President Doctor Ruffin acknowledged the comment and the meeting record shows he was asked to follow up with the commenter. No board action or vote took place on the GT issues during the meeting; the matter was presented during public comment and recorded for follow up.

Why it matters: Bierwinkle cited specific citations and state guidance when asking the board for a district‑level response. If true, gaps she described — an absent district GT coordinator, an inactive advisory group and outdated public information — would be administrative matters the district can address without campus‑level fault, she said. The board did not adopt a policy or make a formal decision at the meeting; the superintendent was asked to follow up.

What trustees heard and requested: Bierwinkle referenced the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students (revised September 2024), the Texas Education Code provision cited in her remarks, and the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) expectations for GT products. She said the district has not held advisory meetings since the 2023–24 school year and that parents have not received required progress communication. Trustees did not debate or vote on the request at the meeting; Doctor Ruffin said he would follow up.

Bottom line: The board received a formal public comment alleging the district is out of compliance with state GT requirements and tasked the superintendent to follow up. No policy change or formal remedy was adopted at this meeting.","A parent urged the Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees to act after alleging the district is not meeting state requirements for gifted‑and‑talented (GT) services, citing missing advisory meetings, outdated web information and lack of a district GT coordinator.","actionData","errors"]

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