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Board approves budget amendment, District of Innovation changes and $32.475M contract; multiple consent items pass unanimously
Summary
Trustees approved consent agenda items, a budget amendment, an amended District of Innovation plan, house bill 3 goals, a library book list, easement dedication to MUD No. 83, a concussion oversight team (6‑1 abstention), and awarded a $32,475,000 contract for Elementary School No. 23; employment items were also approved.
At its Oct. 20 meeting, the Alvin ISD Board of Trustees acted on a series of routine and capital items, approving a budget amendment, an amended District of Innovation plan and awarding a construction contract for a new elementary school.
Consent agenda: Trustees moved to approve consent items A and C–H and pulled item B (budget amendment) for separate consideration. The procedural motion to approve the remaining consent items carried on a voice vote.
Budget amendment: After discussion about sources for roughly $4 million in proposed increases, staff explained the funds reflect cumulative state and local revenue and departmental prioritization. The board voted to approve Budget Amendment No. 3 on a recorded voice vote (7–0).
District of Innovation: Trustees approved an amended District of Innovation local plan (committee review and unanimous DEIC recommendation were noted); staff will notify the Texas Education Agency of the amendments.
House Bill 3 goals and campus performance objectives: The board approved district HB3 board goals for 2026–2030 and the 2025–26 campus performance objectives required under Texas Education Code §11.253.
Library materials and health teams: Under Senate Bill 13 procedures, the board approved the district list of proposed library book titles posted for 30 days. Trustees approved the concussion oversight team (in partnership with Houston Methodist Athletic Training); the motion carried with six approvals and one abstention after trustee questions about medical clearance procedures.
Easements and contract award: Trustees approved dedication of approximately 0.8879 acres of water, storm and sanitary sewer easements to Municipal Utility District No. 83 for a future elementary school site in the Valencia development. They also awarded a construction contract for Elementary School No. 23 to Dromala Construction Company for a not‑to‑exceed amount of $32,475,000 and delegated authority to the superintendent to negotiate and execute the contract (vote 7–0).
Personnel: The board approved employment of professional personnel recommended by the administration. Trustees asked operational questions about teacher contract length (standard two‑year contracts) and typical workday expectations; administration said contracts do not list daily hours and campuses manage duty assignments.
Executive session and adjournment: The board announced a closed executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act provisions and adjourned the public meeting by a voice vote.
