Cynthia Benitez

This document outlines the Harvey Brown Elementary School's Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy. It details the school's commitment to fostering a strong partnership with parents and families to improve student academic achievement. The policy emphasizes joint development and distribution of the engagement plan, conducting annual informational meetings, offering flexible parent engagement opportunities, and ensuring continuous parent involvement in program planning and review. Key objectives include providing timely academic information, support and training for parents, educating staff on parent collaboration, and coordinating with community programs to empower parents in their children's education.

The meeting served as a Board Training session where Mr. McGowen provided the required Team of Eight: Financial Planning Board Collaboration Training for the Board of Trustees and Superintendent. The Superintendent also shared information regarding upcoming events, including the MLK Holiday, the Regular Board Meeting on January 21st, and the North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Gala on January 31st.

The meeting commenced with closed session discussions authorized for consultation with the Board's Attorney, personnel matters, security deployment deliberation, and legal issues concerning Policies DGA and FNA. Following the open session reconvening, public comment was heard regarding the need for a full-time P.E. aide at Brown Elementary due to safety concerns. Board and Superintendent reports included recognition of Board Members for Board Appreciation Month and congratulations to Ms. Shumona Collins as Board Member of the Year. District updates covered parent meetings, a BPA conference, a donation to the JROTC program, and participation in a Harris County Active Threat Tabletop exercise. Key agenda items included the presentation of three options for the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar creation process, and a presentation on the impact of HB2 on the District of Innovation (DOI) plan regarding teacher certifications. Informational reports included Business Office materials and results from a Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit by the Texas School Safety Center. Action items approved the fiscal audit for 2024-2025, authorization for the Superintendent to offer employment contracts, Budget Amendment #3, a donation from the Channelview ISD Education Foundation, TASB Policy 126 Update approval, and a resolution designating the new Public Information Request Calendar.

The meeting included a closed session authorized for private consultation with the Board's Attorney, deliberation on personnel matters, security implementation, and legal issues concerning Board Policy GKB (LOCAL), Policy CNB (LOCAL), and the bus advertisement program. During the open session, the Board received reports covering recent events, including the Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Toy Drive. The Superintendent reported on ongoing holiday performances, staff promotions, and recognized various student achievements, such as Holiday Art Card winners and championship volleyball teams. Presentations were given on the district's A -- Superior Achievement rating under the Schools FIRST financial accountability system and an overview of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) framework. Further discussions included a data analysis of the Barrett-Lee Early Childhood Center and a proposal for the Education Foundation's Bus Advertisement Program. Action was taken to authorize the Superintendent to offer an employment contract, and the meeting adjourned after discussing future meeting dates.

The meeting agenda included procedures for call to order, public comments, and an executive session covering consultation with the board's attorney, personnel matters, security strategy deliberation, and legal issues related to Policies DGA and FNA. Following the executive session, the meeting reconvened with an invocation and pledges. Key reports included updates from the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent of Schools, which featured recognitions for the Student of The Month and Channelview High School Football Players who received District 23-6A All District Honors. Presentations covered the process for creating, reviewing, and approving the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar and the HB2 District of Innovation Extension. Business items approved included the Annual Financial Report, Employment of Personnel, Budget Amendment #3, a Donation from the Channelview ISD Education Foundation, and the TASB Policy 126 Update. Motions were tabled regarding naming the Director of Human Resources and a Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11 and updates to Board Policies DGA and FNA. Audit reports were also presented.