Charles Bagley

The document outlines how every student in Alvin ISD will pursue their learning goals for college, career, and military aspirations through innovative pathways of choice, defining what it means to be 'College, Career, or Military Ready'. It details specific criteria for achieving this status, including successful completion of dual credit courses, high scores on AP or IB exams, attainment of CTE Industry Based Certifications, and meeting various testing or course requirements for TSI Reading/ELA and Math.

The meeting included a Superintendent's Report on recent District activities, followed by student and staff commendations. Student recognitions included winners of the 2005 Superintendent Holiday Card Contest and students selected for the Navy All American Bowl. Staff commendations recognized McNair Jr. High staff for saving a student's life. A presentation featured a Christmas Concert by the Iowa Colony High School choir, and State Representative Jeff Barry presented a resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Alvin ISD. The board unanimously approved consent agenda items, including the approval of contractor/consultant proposals for services. Updates to the Board Operating Procedures reflecting TASB Policy Update 126 were also approved. Furthermore, the Board authorized Brent Shaw to act as the Superintendent Alternate for approving staff requests for access to Texas Education Agency (TEA) web applications (TEAL accounts). A motion passed to approve the mandated HB 33 Mutual Aid Agreement concerning emergency response and active shooter incidents, granting the Superintendent authority for future modifications. Finally, the employment of personnel as presented was approved.

The meeting commenced with the President calling the session to order, confirming a quorum was present and noting compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. The agenda included no Open Forum requests. The primary discussion item involved reviewing and discussing informational items related to the upcoming Regular Board Meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was concluded following a motion to adjourn.

The agenda for the regular board meeting covered several key areas requiring action. Discussions included the Superintendent's Report, recognition of students and staff who received commendations, and a presentation on the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program. The Consent Agenda involved the approval of previous board minutes (excluding the December 9th minutes mentioned), a budget amendment, approval of donations, approval of fundraisers, award of Contractor Consultant Proposals for various services, and approval for the purchase of two 500T Chillers at Alvin High School. Further action items included approving a cooperative purchase for a chiller replacement at Passmore Elementary, approving the purchase of HVAC retro commissioning services for Alvin High School, and approving TASB Policy Update 126. The Board also addressed necessary approvals for HVAC-related expenditures totaling millions of dollars, technology infrastructure upgrades, and compliance related to the HB33 mutual aid agreement.

This District Improvement Plan for Alvin Independent School District outlines its strategic direction, focused on five key areas: Teaching and Learning, Our Team, Safety and Care/Wellness, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, and Finance and Operations. The plan aims to achieve continuous improvement in student academic performance, attract and retain high-quality staff, ensure safe and supportive learning environments, foster active engagement with stakeholders, and manage district resources efficiently. The overarching vision is to provide excellence for each student, every day, through engaging learning opportunities and a commitment to their maximum potential.