Aldine ISD board approves policy updates and considers naming Davis High Stadium

The Aldine Independent School District (ISD) Board Meeting held on February 25, 2025, focused on several key policy updates and public input regarding the naming of a stadium at Davis High School.

During the meeting, Dr. Garcia presented updates on board policies, including the acceptance of local policy update 1-24, which encompasses revisions to multiple board policies such as CAA, CDA, CY, DH, EHB, EHBB, FFG, and GKA. The board approved these revisions for a first reading, with a second and final reading scheduled for March. The motion received unanimous support from board members.

Additionally, the board discussed revisions to board policy DEE, which pertains to compensation and benefits, and expense reimbursement. This motion also passed with unanimous approval, setting the stage for further discussion in the upcoming meeting.

Public input was a significant part of the meeting, with one written comment submitted by Robert Lee Jones. He proposed naming the unnamed stadium at Davis High School after the current athletic director, Dre Thompson, in recognition of his contributions to the athletic community, particularly during Black History Month. The board acknowledged the importance of this suggestion, although no further public comments were made during the meeting.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's commitment to policy updates and responsiveness to community input, particularly regarding the recognition of significant figures within the district. The next steps will include further discussions on the proposed policy revisions and the potential naming of the stadium.