District leaders presented a multi-part professional learning update detailing associate teacher supports, specialist onboarding and summits, a national board cohort, best-practices rollout, restorative practices and de-escalation training; trustees asked for follow-up data and outreach opportunities.
The Alief ISD board accepted a September 2025 donation report listing a total of $354,771.39 in contributions from businesses, churches and community groups; the acceptance passed 5-0.
After returning to open session late Tuesday, the Alief ISD Board of Trustees voted to rescind a prior proposal to terminate a teacher's term contract and separately upheld a level 2 grievance decision, authorizing the superintendent to proceed under Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code.
District facilities staff reported on summer projects including roof and rooftop-unit replacements, parking and paving work, carpet and gym-floor replacements, districtwide chiller upgrades, and use of CTE student interns; a Collins electrical strike required temporary generators and a rapid parts procurement to restore chillers.
After discussion of the nomination process and a candidate solicitation received by the district, Alief ISD trustees voted 5-0 to nominate Trustee Anne Williams to be placed on the ballot for two open Harris County Appraisal District board seats and approved a resolution to submit that nomination.
District staff reported a rise in CARE survey participation to 70% and a small increase in overall favorability to 69%, while trustees asked for clearer exit-survey detail after records showed 1,175 separations and 573 listed 'personal reasons.'
Ronald Cox, president of the Alief Texas State Teachers Association, told the board that HB 12 limits district authority on diversity, equity and inclusion programs and urged the board to adopt employee due-process protections and correct pay for teachers with multiple preparations.
A student civic-engagement intern told the Alief ISD board the program of paid interns has produced a parent civic curriculum, will launch a podcast and a seniors engagement initiative, and involves 29 high school students and three college mentors funded by a Houston Endowment grant.
The board honored Citco Petroleum, Golden Bank and several individuals for donations and long-term support, including multi-year and recent gifts listed in the district's donation report.
Trustee Rick Moreno will attend the TASB delegate assembly as the board’s delegate; Trustee Pastor Greg Patrick was named alternate. The board voted by show of hands to approve the selections.