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Alief ISD Education Foundation awards more than $25,000 in teacher grants; district highlights CTE programs
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At the Feb. 17 meeting Alief ISD and its Education Foundation recognized donors and partners, said the foundation awarded over $25,000 in classroom grants, honored a 35‑year employee and highlighted Marshall CTE and more than 40 industry certifications available to students.
The Alief ISD Education Foundation said it awarded more than $25,000 in teacher grants this cycle and recognized business partners and volunteers at the Feb. 17 board meeting.
Miss Lee Sue, the district’s PR specialist and education foundation liaison, and Clarence Anderson, the foundation’s secretary and grants-committee chair, said the foundation had redirected efforts to ensure more financial support reaches teachers. "These grants were made possible because of the generosity of our communities, the teachers, sponsors, donors, and supporters," Anderson said.
Tiffany Tatum described Gals and Gowns, a fundraiser to cover prom and graduation costs for students who might not otherwise be able to participate. She said the event drew more than 200 attendees; donors acknowledged in the meeting included a charcuterie sponsor whose contribution the board estimated at about $700 and DJ services valued around $1,500.
The board also recognized several business partners that support Marshall Center for Advanced Career Students through internships, employment leads, sponsorship of CTE competitions, and monetary donations. Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays highlighted that Marshall CTE prepares students with rigorous, hands-on instruction and industry-aligned pathways; the district noted it offers more than 40 industry-recognized certifications that can lead directly to jobs after graduation.
Dr. Mays presented a 35‑year service award to warehouse employee Brian Downer as part of the district’s "All In with Alief" recognition program. The superintendent emphasized the district’s broad reach and the role of long-term staff in supporting roughly the district scale cited in the meeting.
The recognitions and foundation announcements were followed by routine trustee reports and the superintendent's further remarks; no formal board actions on the grants or partnerships were recorded during this portion of the meeting.
