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1) Termination of a probationary teacher contract
- Motion: Terminate the 2024–25 probationary employment contract with Patricia Greenleaf, teacher at Ikenrow Elementary, effective immediately for good cause and authorize superintendent to notify the employee and SBEC.
- Mover: Trustee Correa
- Second: Trustee Newhouse
- Outcome: Approved unanimously (motion carries unanimously, per transcript)
- Notes: Motion followed executive‑session discussion and directs administrative notification and reporting to SBEC.

2) Temporary teaching permits (CTE non‑core)
- Motion: Approve superintendent recommendation to authorize and issue district teaching permits for named individuals in the designated non‑core academic CTE course (Justin Shepherd and Charles Parker Jr., Media Technology).
- Mover: Trustee Newhouse
- Second: Trustee Adams
- Outcome: Approved unanimously (motion carries unanimously, per transcript)
- Notes: Action authorizes district teaching permits for specified non‑core CTE courses; superintendent to execute paperwork.

3) Easements on Bailey Middle School property (Blue Slate Developments)
- Motion A (drainage easement): Enter into an agreement granting Blue Slate Developments a 10‑foot drainage easement on Bailey Middle School property and authorize the superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreement.
- Mover: Trustee Correa
- Second: Trustee Adams
- Outcome: Approved, 5–1 (motion carries 5 to 1, per transcript)

- Motion B (field transition easement): Enter into an agreement granting Blue Slate Developments a 14‑foot field transition easement on Bailey Middle School property and authorize the superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreement.
- Mover: Trustee Correa
- Second: Trustee Newhouse
- Outcome: Approved, 5–1 (motion carries 5 to 1, per transcript)

4) Real property purchase authorization
- Motion: Authorize the superintendent and designee to take all action necessary to negotiate and execute an offer for the purchase of real property, including negotiation and execution of related professional services contracts, as discussed in closed session.
- Mover: Trustee Newhouse
- Second: Trustee Jensen
- Outcome: Approved unanimously (motion carries unanimously, per transcript)
- Notes: Details of the property and negotiation authority were discussed in closed session; board authorized superintendent to proceed.

Process and vote records: The transcript records the motions, who moved and seconded them, and the chair’s announcement of outcomes. The record does not contain a roll‑call listing of how each trustee voted; several outcomes were announced as unanimous or recorded as a 5–1 tally by the chair. Administrative staff will enter formal minutes and record final vote tallies in the official minutes.

Ending: These matters were moved during the meeting’s reconvened session after closed meeting deliberations. Administrative staff will complete the paperwork and notifications required by state education agency rules where applicable.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Work Session - March 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the March 4 work session the Spring ISD board took several formal actions including personnel termination, teaching permit approvals, easement grants and authorization to negotiate property purchase.","taxTitle","SPRING ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14159,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6652068,"Spring ISD reports $2.16 million in grants and in‑kind donations including Planet Ford vehicle for CTE",94,14326000,14420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2496651-0a936e8aee037fc8f4d90352cf26f205&start=14326&end=14420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2496651-0a936e8aee037fc8f4d90352cf26f205/thumbnail_14326000.jpg","/articles/6652068/Texas/Spring-ISD-reports-216-million-in-grants-and-inkind-donations-including-Planet-Ford-vehicle-for-CTE","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652068-357c1da625d946f8dceafdae1dd03f85/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447578&Signature=PwMeFoErj3Dw8A9J7Bp9GXrB3Y1u5wQOX6oVyfJts4pXg71LJMfle3yn5m2SiOEo~QR98-X0TDgiobq3fKUnDynoEJyGuyx8ml2Ew3qLsT8wMemUsIr~ich9I4laHo~pVOlUa2CCsPNQ37zOCirjex~gZ0AW5WY3oF1V9OIFcfAu~ONL-QXci9od6U2RJMc9aNFkOurmnyvUU97bDNLIgY00dhg72Q0jUX24~aHxcUT7QBJRmXKDAPtv~n3i25rpdpxGrTuvXDchjv~IxadusXI9OagVWg5Pxd5EGPFKQ3B2it-jQJe-UHEiXDYhjovT~k3udFHhysWYnonyQc1Bpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spring Independent School District announced during the March 4 work session that it has secured $2,155,422 in new gifts and grants to support instructional practice, college/career readiness and leadership pipelines.

Major items highlighted included a donated Ford Navigator coordinated through Planet Ford to support the DeCaney automotive CTE pathway; District staff said Planet Ford will also wrap and brand the vehicle and provide towing support so the vehicle can be displayed and used in program demonstrations. The vehicle’s sticker price was cited in the packet as approximately $80,000–$90,000.

Other awards included a Dell Foundation grant to strengthen CTE pathways and a U.S. Department of Education grant to support the district’s grow‑your‑own teacher initiative. Officials said the grants are above‑and‑beyond the general fund and will not replace ongoing M&O funding.

Trustee comment: Trustees acknowledged the grants and asked that the district clarify any ongoing operational costs associated with accepting and using these awards; staff said the awards will be managed as grant funds and any recurring costs would be reported to the board for future budget adjustments.

Ending: Trustees applauded the development work that led to the awards and asked staff to provide a summary of programmatic deliverables and expected timelines.","The district announced $2,155,422 in gifts and grants to support instructional practice, career readiness and leadership pipelines, including a donated Ford Navigator for the DeCaney automotive program and grants from the Dell Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6652072,"Spring ISD proposes one‑time Achieve awards and a pay bump for career‑prep student workers; board pulls item for further review",562,14475000,15037000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2496651-0a936e8aee037fc8f4d90352cf26f205&start=14475&end=15037","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2496651-0a936e8aee037fc8f4d90352cf26f205/thumbnail_14475000.jpg","/articles/6652072/Texas/Spring-ISD-proposes-onetime-Achieve-awards-and-a-pay-bump-for-careerprep-student-workers-board-pulls-item-for-further-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652072-2e077b3bf04c2cf7bd96e3ea16bdddae/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447578&Signature=S4ZJHx4kCteYn0pSJCL8nXRDzPQVx6hevEUo-HttA0ioupKQufprjIOqhlLZXMFoDNNQdvnbo1PpBBiVcIVxBq5bOSHHZo6dhEzje6hgHnZWtZZUASyPUwKyKDBxRc1vWLbCb9Y71giOBwaiy51Bbc6BWFzxYlyuyyXtipsx9Rbt8wrAteOkDMBtR9wkjwg9rr1ahFL39PUUT--zA2VI7M05bZw1fklvF3yhGbe21OcBivlrW2VoS6f-UK3QGa-4cIeDuvV6cxhCceOCAGnE0~5yw5lhT9uhTIMlBJY2rc8GQbnIuLA8fl0N9xJkiN0JnfgmStPJLcZMLBZe3JHnpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spring Independent School District’s Human Resources office asked trustees to approve two changes to the 2024–25 compensation plan: (1) raise the supplemental pay rate for career‑prep student workers from the current federal minimum of $7.25 per hour to $10 per hour, and (2) adopt a one‑time “Achieve” incentive to recognize campus employees who are not eligible for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).

Career‑prep student worker pay: HR said the $10 proposal, recommended by CTE leadership, is intended to keep student workers on pathway programs rather than losing them to higher‑paying non‑school jobs; officials said funding for those positions exists in departmental budgets and the change is not a new recurring district cost.

Achieve incentive models: The Achieve proposal uses $500,000 the board previously reserved in fund balance for a district incentive program. HR presented two allocation models: Model A would allocate one‑time payments to staff on campuses rated A or B; Model B is a more inclusive, “stacked” approach that would award one‑time payments to staff at A/B campuses and also include campuses that move from D/F to C or higher during the year. Estimated one‑time costs for Model A were roughly $216,500; Model B estimates ranged from about $346,000 to $433,000 depending on how many campuses hit the target thresholds. HR characterized the funds as non‑recurring and asked trustees to approve a plan framework; final disbursements would depend on campus results and trustee direction.

Board action: Trustees asked clarifying questions about the reservation of the $500,000 (staff said the amount was set aside in last year’s budget), whether the award is recurring (staff said it is a one‑time distribution from fund balance), and how the district will handle overages if more campuses qualify than projected (staff said additional funds or board direction would be required). The board asked HR to pull the item from consent for the March 18 regular meeting to allow more discussion and additional detail before approval.

Ending: Trustees praised the principle of recognizing non‑TIA employees while asking HR to present the distribution details, projected counts per campus and explicit budget authority before final action.","HR proposed two changes to the district compensation framework: raise career‑prep student worker pay from $7.25 to $10 per hour and a proposed one‑time Achieve incentive funded from a $500,000 board reserve, with two distribution models under consideration. Trustees moved the item off the consent agenda for more discussion Tuesday.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6652077,"Spring ISD outlines Aeries student‑information rollout, integration issues and next steps",891,10831000,11722000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2496651-0a936e8aee037fc8f4d90352cf26f205&start=10831&end=11722","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2496651-0a936e8aee037fc8f4d90352cf26f205/thumbnail_10831000.jpg","/articles/6652077/Texas/Spring-ISD-outlines-Aeries-studentinformation-rollout-integration-issues-and-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652077-a1c6f98f44075e0d3e720e58f7aed499/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447578&Signature=FwIkpaoWTJBjqRmDyV3Ds76gJFnHSsBMer582JPBo97JNcWPOyMAPFG4R5kdEGi6Cz~VTvSht5oMiGru34dhEWLBAqkKZlgtPhcNwbeXrRBoAsMfHVYdEYBHp8vs7k0lO6hS9s89TShHspI~sbkur-GFEIJIc7Q7Rfi8VUglNdwwf-bG5Vyg-CBYdyiF934Ke2kb0OGbrPP0ttcZJJsWMpo201Gdt9e1CzAZasZq4dNTK-I0-RjIQE2py73ddr8jE76cMuolcqj2wGQfOh2~-UwtpYVsaiy-LJx2AmcfBFJHaxf8DO5yPSFD~h~bvV1DlQ5oYgskTJsbkjtLtdkZiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spring Independent School District on March 4 provided a status update on the district’s transition to the Aeries student information system, describing project milestones, implementation challenges and planned remedies after a July 2024 go‑live.

Why the change: District leaders said the legacy system (eSchool) had reached end‑of‑life and that Aeries offered a modern, cloud‑based system with built‑in integration points to many of the district’s other applications.

Implementation and issues: The project began with vendor selection in 2021–22 and a June 2022 board approval. District staff reported a multi‑year data conversion (seven years of historical records) and staged training (28 pre‑launch events and 51 post‑launch sessions). IT acknowledged several implementation issues that affected users: incomplete data validation between the legacy and new system, process gaps where campus workflows and the new system did not initially align, and resource constraints because the SIS team was performing implementation work while also supporting day‑to‑day operations.

Aeries integrations: Aeries was described as having stronger third‑party integration capability, but staff said some integrations with existing tools (DecisionEd analytics, Schoology gradebook sync and other applications) required additional tuning. IT indicated those integrations are being refined and that ServiceNow ticketing is used to prioritize and track issues.

Teacher and campus feedback: System engineers and a band director who uses the system from the field recounted successes and common user problems: Aeries gradebook sync with Schoology can pass grades and teacher notes into the district gradebook (reducing double entry) when configured correctly, but initial configuration errors and unfamiliarity with new workflows caused teacher frustration. IT staff described one‑on‑one support visits in schools and said some teachers reported immediate time savings after fixes.

District next steps: IT and the SIS team committed to continued training (online modules plus live refresh sessions), robust ServiceNow tracking of recurring issues, and tighter coordination with Aeries and other vendors to resolve integration items. Officials said the district retains access to eSchool as a fallback and is conducting targeted outreach to campus users to find systemic problems that need additional training or configuration changes.

Trustee questions and requests: Board members asked whether a pilot could have limited rollout risk (district said timeline and legacy system end‑of‑life constrained options), whether Aeries provided on‑site vendor support during the initial weeks, and whether auditors or external reviewers should assess the implementation. Trustees also asked for follow‑up reporting to document remaining gaps, impacts to state reporting and transcript integrity for graduating students.

Ending: IT said it will produce a follow‑up with detailed issue categories, a training schedule and confirmation that transcript and state reporting feeds are accurate.","District IT and operations summarized the move from eSchool to Aeries, described data validation and process gaps during the July 2024 go‑live, and said further targeted training and integration work with third‑party systems (DecisionEd, Schoology, reporting feeds) remain priorities.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6652082,"Spring ISD reports sharp decline in disciplinary incidents; district cites training, PBIS and restorative practices",494,3145000,3639000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2496651-0a936e8aee037fc8f4d90352cf26f205&start=3145&end=3639","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2496651-0a936e8aee037fc8f4d90352cf26f205/thumbnail_3145000.jpg","/articles/6652082/Texas/Spring-ISD-reports-sharp-decline-in-disciplinary-incidents-district-cites-training-PBIS-and-restorative-practices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652082-04e8183cae32e99bdb9419cfc6dbb562/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447578&Signature=fBCUN5IPPjO2SK8E0IoPYGyPIkEuayDkaZWRNDiie88gROPtqtw4hcmRYbSVXTq6mYjFDCV3wq4wFQjg4b1nsSgxU-LL9sMPanXhdsk23GVQLtv9vzqNP4ntCblkolz7MYLJvm2rNHkp9zu3dlBfKGs~RHjJvetOMB-PySyFwOlNXHqjKW1OI0bQ2Sevbe7fQDxJT8wZYlSA7ms~WQV2PjiPy8PROXxqUxrir5iY1YqBvvGFwwKTlu50WnDgPaQISqDG8BbLiIRUqPdIbxLNvYz68O81N3~CcSHmVJ2EE4x1Zc82uDQCNmtFa8atvqLbFbRLJ4sr2UI0GQKRf8JLMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spring Independent School District on March 4 presented a semester‑to‑date discipline report showing declines in referrals, suspensions and placements to the district alternative program, a trend officials attributed to new training, administrative oversight and classroom‑level behavior programs.

Assistant Superintendent of Student Success Dr. Efrain Olivo told trustees the district recorded 5,320 disciplinary infractions this year through February, down from 10,279 in the same period the previous school year — a decline leaders described as substantial. Reductions were reported at all levels: elementary infractions fell by 67%, middle school by 49% and high school by 41% in the year‑over‑year comparison presented to the board.

Context: The discipline update emphasized equity goals. The board was shown risk‑ratio style data by subgroup; Dr. Olivo said African American students accounted for 58.5% of infractions in the current count while Hispanic students accounted for 34.3%, and the district is tracking disproportionality measures used by the state. He noted that the district seeks to reduce African American male suspensions and special education suspension rates by 10% by 2027 and has already seen decreases year‑to‑date.

District actions and supports: Officials described multiple initiatives that staff and campus administrators say contributed to the reductions: revised student code of conduct workgroups, expanded C.A.R.E.S. classroom management training, PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), restorative practices, counselor and group‑counseling supports focused on vaping and substance use, monthly campus behavior coordinator (CBC) meetings, de‑escalation training and classroom‑level posters and reminders.

Vaping and DAEP: Dr. Olivo said the district has sought a state waiver to reduce mandatory DAEP placements for certain non‑THC vaping incidents and implemented a second‑chance program in lieu of DAEP for qualifying non‑THC cases. He reported DAEP (Ritchie Academy) year‑to‑date enrollment of 286 students, down from 407 the previous comparable period (district staff noted a formatting discrepancy in packet tables that will be corrected in the official board report). Dr. Olivo said THC‑related devices still require DAEP placement.

Campus perspective: Four campus behavior coordinators and assistant principals — from Caney High School, Bailey Middle, Link Elementary and Westfield High School — described coordinated morning duty, consistent expectations, restorative practices, PBIS and intentional parent and student outreach as practical steps that changed hallway monitoring and classroom climates.

Questions from trustees: Board members asked about data disaggregation and reporting methodology, whether small subgroup counts are being masked for privacy (district staff said numbers below 10 are typically aggregated to avoid identification), and how Aries and other data systems affect reporting fidelity. Trustees asked for additional risk‑ratio style reporting and a fuller explanation of the state’s disproportionality threshold in a future board update.

Ending: Trustees complimented campus leaders on measurable improvements while requesting continued transparency in the underlying data and a follow‑up on how C.A.R.E.S. training will be extended to classroom teachers.","District officials told the board that year‑to‑date disciplinary infractions through February fell compared with the prior year, while officials outlined equity‑focused discipline work, vaping responses and program changes at the district alternative program (Ritchie Academy).",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6652087,"Spring ISD outlines expanded teacher recruitment, paraprofessional‑to‑teacher pipelines and substitute strategy",4127,1034000,5161000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2496651-0a936e8aee037fc8f4d90352cf26f205&start=1034&end=5161","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2496651-0a936e8aee037fc8f4d90352cf26f205/thumbnail_1034000.jpg","/articles/6652087/Texas/Spring-ISD-outlines-expanded-teacher-recruitment-paraprofessionaltoteacher-pipelines-and-substitute-strategy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652087-6abadf0fe99b5f4958371f91aac4ea6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447578&Signature=fyGKm7wlAWdRJ9EJeV5adUgfDe47iEpME5ZwsEFAN0VgNdTtWl-iufrElBN27ELiVdRD7grCrnRWSse8wpFbPCwWke8z8gPfHhb6nZa911RZyZXuNhmrPCKPmjoinRix3MOnnotjHmRCz5wN8e8hELnvxg9dMBlTFVb6qWJL4q416K9C-xsGMrgrIHF78lWrQ0mlFcrPxUTAJvFz24NGLFzl-cbOBAGL0h3fULNDBdI0zLhB5kgWI8YwMrddoYwvacCj0yqxqBGZe8CC~BBKw7U-LnqBwWmasAZvgVd~ZrA6jucmm91h8LsMHfeTbH6jNKy3RnuSTtCcIt5y7MjKVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Spring Independent School District on March 4 laid out a multi‑pronged staffing strategy aimed at recruiting certified teachers, expanding “grow your own” programs and improving substitute coverage across the district.

The human resources presentation, led by Chief of Human Resource Services Dr. Terrell King and director of teacher pipelines Tiffany Weston, said the district is using a mix of virtual and in‑person hiring events, new apprenticeship and residency partnerships, and targeted marketing campaigns to increase certified teacher hires and reduce summer turnover.

The plan centers on several concrete efforts: a paraprofessional‑to‑teacher apprenticeship in partnership with Sam Houston State University allowing employees with 60 college hours or an associate degree to complete a bachelor’s degree and certification at no cost, a residency year shown by research to increase first‑year teacher effectiveness, and an expansion of virtual hiring events that attracted applicants from inside and outside Texas. \"The data is not where we want it to be, but we know we will get there,\" Dr. King told trustees.

Why it matters: District leaders said better pipelines and faster hiring timelines are essential to reduce a roughly 30% annual teacher turnover seen in recent years and to ensure stable staffing in high‑need subjects such as bilingual education and special education.

Details: Weston said the paraprofessional program will initially offer 12 seats with grant funding to support up to three cohorts (about 36 employees) over three years; participants who commit to teach in Spring ISD for three years after certification would have tuition covered and access to mentors and campus residency placements. The district also reported active H‑1B sponsorships for seven teachers and a visiting international teacher program with 10 current participants and 35–45 projected for 2025–26.

Guest employees and substitutes: Spring ISD currently has 384 guest employees in its pool; leaders set a goal of 500 active guest employees (defined as accepting at least one assignment per week). The guest pool’s participation rate averages about 30% and average daily fill rates run roughly 58–63% depending on staff type; special education fill rates were reported near 40%. Human Resources plans targeted outreach to former applicants, local businesses, churches, community colleges and trade schools and a guest‑employee survey to identify barriers to participation. The district will pursue a goal of increasing participation to 50% and daily fill rates to about 80%.

Certification and retention supports: The presentation described distinct pathways for uncertified teachers (DOI teachers and interim teachers), with DOI defined as degree professionals enrolled in an educator preparation program and interim teachers in temporary assignment roles. The district reported a March 20 progress deadline for DOI teachers to demonstrate SOE, testing or other required milestones. District leaders said they will expand test‑preparation supports, leverage EPP partnerships (including Grow‑Your‑Own seats with Sam Houston and Harris County Department of Education), and use stay interviews to sample about 350 teachers after spring break to learn retention drivers in areas such as campus culture, professional development and compensation.

Recruitment marketing and events: The hiring team described a new marketing campaign featuring actual Spring ISD teachers (“Why I love Spring ISD”), weekly virtual hiring events (interview days on Thursdays), district hosted networking events (small, invite‑only hiring sessions) and expanded recruitment at local community colleges and trade programs (UTI, HCC) that have supplied staff for operations and maintenance roles.

What’s next: HR said it will continue to refine the certified teacher pool process (screening and sending candidate packets to principals within 10 days), run the guest‑employee satisfaction survey through March 22 and present follow‑up compensation recommendations for guest employees based on market comparisons.

Ending: Trustees praised the multi‑channel approach and requested follow‑up reports on candidate conversion rates, the paraprofessional apprenticeship timeline and early results from stay interviews.","Spring ISD presented an overview of recruitment, retention and certification efforts including virtual job fairs, paraprofessional-to-teacher residency with Sam Houston State University, expanded university partnerships, guest‑employee recruitment goals and planned stay interviews for 350 teachers.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: March 4, 2025 Spring ISD board work session

Spring ISD reports $2.16 million in grants and in‑kind donations including Planet Ford vehicle for CTE

Spring ISD proposes one‑time Achieve awards and a pay bump for career‑prep student workers; board pulls item for further review

Spring ISD outlines Aeries student‑information rollout, integration issues and next steps

Spring ISD reports sharp decline in disciplinary incidents; district cites training, PBIS and restorative practices

Spring ISD outlines expanded teacher recruitment, paraprofessional‑to‑teacher pipelines and substitute strategy