Elizabeth Abrego

The board received presentations regarding UIL Robotics and NHS Cheer, and reviewed a construction update. Key financial and operational approvals included a budget amendment, the installation of a new fence at NES, the procurement of a transportation camera system, and the purchase of new vehicles for the white fleet. The board denied a resolution concerning religious text and prayer policies, while approving a school closure resolution, the proclamation of Texas Public School Week, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and the acceptance of a donation for the NISD Police Department. Additional reports were presented on safety and security, athletics, campus enrollment, and personnel matters, including staff resignations and administrative contract employment.

The meeting included deliberations in two executive sessions pertaining to the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, including professional staff resignations and employment, and the superintendent evaluation and compensation. Key agenda items covered in the regular session included presentations on the NES Spelling Bee winners, TAFE National Winners, Zonda Demographic data, and construction updates. Financial matters addressed included quarterly investment updates, approval for the purchase of FFE for the New Junior High School and Purchase Materials Testing Service, consideration of local policy additions/revisions/deletions, approval of the Employee Compensation Plan, approval for increased stipends for Behavior Intervention Classroom Support, and finalizing actions related to adopting an order to call the election for Board of Trustees Positions 6 and 7 and the contract with Fort Bend County Election Services. The Board also reviewed the 2024-2025 District Annual Report, security, athletics, and campus enrollment attendance figures.

The key discussion topics during this special meeting included the consideration and approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) from Drymalla for the new elementary school, totaling $46,595,197. The Board also addressed a resolution to serve as Trustee on the TASB RMF Board and considered an item regarding the delay of the Teacher Certification Plan (HB2). No citizen communication was presented, and no executive session was deemed necessary for this meeting.

The meeting commenced with an executive session to discuss matters permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 related to personnel. Key discussion points during the regular session included district presentations recognizing Band and FFA District Sweepstakes winners, a construction update, and a financial audit presentation. The Board approved the 2024-2025 Financial Audit. Other considerations included the purchase of a bus under the TERP Grant, approval for a new elementary sign from Harvest Pointe, and approval for the NJH Network Board. The Board also addressed a security update, received athletics and board reports, and approved the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument. Furthermore, personnel actions included accepting the resignation of one professional staff member and approving the employment of two new professional staff members.

The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees commenced with the establishment of a quorum by the Board President, noting compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. The meeting included a section for Citizen's Communication, followed by an Executive Session. Following the executive session, the Board opened the Regular Meeting segment for Board Training focused on the 'Team of 8' topic before adjourning.