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District facilitator Mr. Perkins told trustees the law permits two broad options: prohibit devices from coming on campus at all, or adopt a written policy requiring a method of storage that keeps the device turned off and not visible for the school day. The administration recommended the storage approach rather than a complete ban.

Staff outlined operational details: for secondary campuses the “school day” would begin when students cross campus entry points (many pass through the district’s weapon‑detection gates) and end at the final bell; at that point students could again access devices. The recommended storage method is “backpack, purse, or pocket” with the device turned off and stowed. Staff noted Yondr‑type pouches were available but recommended against immediate districtwide purchase because of initial startup cost, operational concerns (loaners, lost pouches, potential bypass techniques) and uneven principal interest; three campuses volunteered to pilot a pouch program if the board requested that option.

On enforcement, staff proposed that administrators — not classroom teachers — handle confiscation and that repeated violations be tracked in the student information system. The administration presented a tiered discipline recommendation (examples): first offense — detention and return of device at end of day; second offense — parent pickup; later offenses escalating to in‑school suspension (ISS) and, for repeated violations, multi‑day ISS. Elementary principals recommended a different sequence featuring counselor‑led interventions before moving to ISS.

Administrators stressed training and communication. Trustees discussed rollout timing: the law’s compliance deadline allows more time (statutory effective date in mid‑September), but principals and staff recommended adopting and communicating expectations before school starts to establish school‑day routines and limit disruption. The board asked staff to draft policy language and communication plans; staff said they would present a proposed policy in short order so campuses and families could prepare.

Why it matters: The law changes campus routines, enforcement procedures and classroom practice. Board and staff emphasized consistent messaging for students, families and coaches to minimize disruption when school opens.

Next steps: Administration will prepare draft policy language, a communications plan for families and staff training materials, and will present a policy recommendation to the board at upcoming meetings so implementation can begin before or at the start of the school year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Humble ISD Board Meeting July 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Humble ISD staff presented options to comply with House Bill 1481, recommending a storage‑based approach (devices turned off and stowed in backpack/purse/pocket during the school day) and seeking board direction on policy and rollout timing.","taxTitle","HUMBLE ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14164,"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},6517038,"Humble ISD tables vote on allowing homeschool/private students in UIL activities after heated public comment",2068,2098000,4166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5423207-59f055ac37b6f27d855aecb80839036a&start=2098&end=4166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5423207-59f055ac37b6f27d855aecb80839036a/thumbnail_2098000.jpg","/articles/6517038/Texas/Humble-ISD-tables-vote-on-allowing-homeschoolprivate-students-in-UIL-activities-after-heated-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517038-d7754f4ab971758b4a31268ca95fa68d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770421562&Signature=CZ-yguXQxMGo0DLeh7~h1HmEmBfY7hHxvSWFLPl4W3mtIre2AH4IDVtyBAlSWy3~PiWNPGn-W9PuvOBjjSD1lOqvXkfE8ViWeNut~RxD2uxu4xbshX6MB73M2og5j8SjXb4d5LQPjZvOydzGjM8VpQcv4FJRxMKp6QPaXymF~Y3-XZq8gBEXlKmBwuhoKHJoTWu8eO4GwpSl9xE9UY1iV5-YkraQcambxmyMtAJAeT3yF60QG--nJB3SUImommru1-cWTKiZnGbe9IILmHEUCLb2WojAn8qX7DtKHPmAwxD1M3jutxLbcBeSW7WRd~Vy7jaZxssjCGAcoyINUFsfLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humble ISD Board of Trustees on Wednesday tabled for future board business a proposed policy that would determine whether non‑enrolled students (homeschool and private‑school students) may participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities sponsored by the district.

Public comment dominated the discussion. Dozens of speakers — including homeschool parents and students — urged the board either to permit non‑enrolled students to participate (citing HB 3708 and associated TEA funding of $1,500 per student per activity) or to keep participation limited to enrolled students (citing fairness and eligibility concerns). A 13‑year‑old homeschooler, Alex Johnson, described travel burdens to access music opportunities and told the board state funding now exists to support participation.

Board debate focused on fairness, eligibility enforcement, and implementation logistics. Several trustees noted the Texas Education Agency guidance and that neighboring districts have taken mixed approaches: some are allowing participation, many are not. Administration staff told the board the statute sets baseline eligibility rules the district cannot alter, and that if Humble ISD chooses to allow non‑enrolled students, state law may permit students from neighboring districts that do not allow participation to come to the closest district that does.

Trustee Natasha Parker moved to table the item for future board business to allow staff time to survey local demand and bring the board more concrete information; the motion passed 6-1. Trustees asked administration to report on likely participation volumes, fiscal impact from TEA allotments, and implementation steps for coaches and fine arts sponsors while respecting UIL eligibility rules.

Why it matters: The decision affects student access to athletics, fine arts, and academic contests. Supporters said allowing non‑enrolled students increases opportunity and can bring state funding; opponents raised concerns about fairness to enrolled students and roster limits.

Next steps: Administration will gather data on likely participation levels, eligibility processes, and policy options and present findings at a future board meeting for further consideration.","Board members heard more than a dozen public commenters urging the district either to allow or to bar non‑enrolled student participation in UIL activities. Trustees voted 6-1 to table the item for future board business and requested more data on potential participation volumes and eligibility questions.",{"_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},6517043,"Humble ISD approves $2.17 million amendment to add underground detention at Foster Elementary",110,4244000,4354000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5423207-59f055ac37b6f27d855aecb80839036a&start=4244&end=4354","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5423207-59f055ac37b6f27d855aecb80839036a/thumbnail_4244000.jpg","/articles/6517043/Texas/Humble-ISD-approves-217-million-amendment-to-add-underground-detention-at-Foster-Elementary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517043-223a4a22266f1a4aa0afd403990fec6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770421562&Signature=M3QBRwzqq26J8WsqlUGMynJWVZ0FnrXJNqcv~~5wzS9coyi12cpJvNAO3oOjLxZOu1TjheLQDertzBALhcorQlp3wqxSsZkayv94MnvjwXLwC-dwvUT4Jt95uEuywKRzNozWO2at9vgOcaRcp7PAN2hWov5sL9fPKRETNQuH1Bvr7uKOjQ6PvvF0UTA5IJaYSUmr4H6F7~C7s0OFP4GIGfyjvTBqaR6JcblRXSGQBOa~1dXuQlrMmoxyGZ~bl1By6Gv-Q3uffgPZb5VDqFbnTnuDitN1HbM14RkMsucJ33~FsGXRAS8GFamYU2yG2isuaJoIfkDIAH7XF79Ok8RhmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humble Independent School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a guaranteed maximum price amendment of $2,172,046 to add underground detention for the Foster Elementary School replacement project.

District presenter Dr. Jason Seibert said the contractor and architects refined designs and pricing and arrived at the $2,172,046 figure for the underground detention portion. “The current design is about $2,172,046 to add underground detention to both underground detention areas that we are originally going to be open detention,” Seibert said during the presentation.

The board voted to accept the guaranteed maximum price amendment; the motion passed 7-0. The contract amendment will allow district staff and the contractor to submit permit applications and order long‑lead materials. Seibert said material lead times are about 35 days and installation is projected at eight to 12 weeks once permits are issued, and that permitting timelines with City of Houston officials will determine whether the project still meets the targeted fall 2026 opening.

Why it matters: Parents and neighbors had urged the district to preserve open play and green space at the new Foster campus. Earlier community discussion centered on trade-offs between surface, open detention ponds and buried detention that would preserve active turf and play areas. Board members and staff said buried detention would allow the playground to be moved adjacent to the field and retain more parking (about 124 spaces in the current plan), addressing community concerns about event parking and usable green space.

What the board heard: The board and staff cited community survey results and meetings in which attendees favored underground detention even if it risked schedule changes. In board discussion, members praised district construction staff and the contractor for reducing initial cost estimates and generating a workable design that reflects the community’s input.

Next steps: If the board amendment is implemented as presented, the contractor will submit permit applications to the City of Houston and order materials. District staff said they will work with the contractor to track permitting and material timelines and report back on any change to the anticipated 2026 occupancy.

Ending note: Board members said the design change reflects lessons learned building smaller-footprint elementary schools and the district’s effort to balance budget, schedule, and community requests.","The Humble ISD board approved a guaranteed maximum price amendment of $2,172,046 to add underground stormwater detention to the Foster Elementary replacement project, after months of community requests to preserve green space. The vote was 7-0.","actionData","errors"]

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