Tamara V. Albury

This District Improvement Plan for Alief Independent School District aims to close the achievement gap and enhance student preparation for college and career. Key focus areas include advancing academic excellence through AVID, Gifted and Talented programs, and post-secondary readiness; strengthening career and technical education; and improving College, Career, and Military Ready (CCMR) outcomes across various metrics. The plan also prioritizes comprehensive student support services, including counseling, foster care, and McKinney Vento services, alongside robust digital learning initiatives, early childhood development, and federal program compliance. Furthermore, it emphasizes the growth of fine arts, information literacy, and physical education, health, and wellness programs, all supported by continuous school improvement and accountability measures to ensure all students reach their full academic potential.

The Alief Independent School District Compensation Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year outlines the district's compensation plans, which include salary pay grades, supplemental pay, stipends, and extra-duty pay. The handbook details the AISD pay administration guidelines, teacher salary schedules, and compensation for various positions, including instructional, professional, administrative, and auxiliary staff. It also covers supplements, stipends, athletic and music programs, extra responsibilities, and summer rates. The handbook includes information on the Teacher Incentive Allotment, the Alief Academic Calendar, and contract start and end dates.

The meeting served as the first gathering of the Alief ISD 2021 Bond Steering Committee, where members were welcomed and the purpose of the committee was outlined. The committee's role is to prioritize the needs for capital improvement projects and design a referendum. The importance of community input and diverse perspectives in the process was emphasized, with a goal to create a referendum that the community can support. The history of previous bond elections and the reasons for the current cycle were also discussed.

The meeting covered introductions and welcomes, technical guidance for using Zoom, and an overview of the committee's work, including a review of ground rules, the task cycle, and the decision-making process. The committee discussed the priority schedule for projects, how questions and feedback would be handled, and when the tax impact and financial data would be available. The charter was reviewed, emphasizing the committee's role in providing recommendations to the board of trustees.

The meeting included discussions on existing facilities, maintenance, and potential renovations or rebuilds. The committee also discussed economic stimulus to states and its relevance to the school district, specifically focusing on the recovery of learning loss, social-emotional trauma, technology, and teacher training. The committee also reviewed fine arts and career and technology programs.