Meeting: Tuesday, February 9, 2016

President Cheryl Harris

Vice President Nicole Tonini

Secretary Regan Metoyer

Trustee Tiffany Wennerstrom

Trustee Julie Pickren

Trustee Earl Humbird

Trustee Vivian Scheibel

Alvin ISD Superintendent Dr. Buck Gilcrease

Public Hearing

An overview of the 2015 Texas Academic Performance Report that includes the PEIMS Financial Standard Report, Accreditation Status, Performance Objectives, Report on Violent or Criminal Incidents, and Stu-dent Performance in Postsecondary Institutions was presented. The full report is available online at www.alvinisd.net.

Greeters

The greeters for the evening were Alvin ISD Career & Technical Education students, who shared information in regards to the various CTE program offerings in Alvin ISD. They also presented the Board of Trustees with a special token of appreciation for all that they do.

Student Commendations

Alvin ISD Board of Trustees recognized Thomas Villarreal of Walt Disney Elementary for winning a $1,000 scholarship from Bonnie Plants for growing an oversized cabbage that placed 1st in the State. In addition, Trustees also honored Alvin ISD Fine Arts K-12 Alvin ISD students who placed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Contest. The following students were recognized: Best in Show:Ryan Duncan (3rd grade) – Red Duke Elementary; Teacher: Melinda LeBoeufJessica Moulton (8th grade) – Nolan Ryan JH; Teacher: Amy GardzielAnna Chemplayil (10th grade) – Manvel HS; Teacher: Courtney WerdenGold Medal Winners:Amanda Jett (5th grade) – Longfellow Elementary; Teacher: Lynette LeCompteAmi Dongchau (8th grade) – Nolan Ryan JH; Teacher: Amy GardzielLaura Dennison (11th grade) – Manvel HS; Teacher: Vicky SatterwhiteCloveil Napata (12th grade) – Manvel HS; Teacher Vicky SatterwhiteSpecial Merit Winner:Shaofen Xue (9th grade) – Manvel HS; Teacher: Meghan Anderson

Schematic Design of District Stadium

Trustees approved the schematic design of the district stadium as presented by Pat Miller, Associate Superintendent of Student Learning Environment

• Approved Board Meeting Minutes• Approved Trust Property• Approved Contracted Service Submissions• Approved 55 Foot Drainage Easement to City of Manvel• Approved Dedication of 10 Foot Waterline Easement for CTE Center• Approved 10 Foot and 20 Foot Right of Way at CTE Center• Approved Change of Language in Board Policy CNB (LOCAL)• Approved the Waiving of Stadium Use Fees for the upcoming Relay for

Life, which will take place on Saturday, April 9th at 6 a.m. at Alvin High School at Memorial Stadium

• Approved Out of Country Student Trips• Approved County-wide Joint Election• Approved Contract Consultant Proposal with K-12 Insight• Approved Award of Maximum Price for the Career and Technical

Education Center• Approved Construction Manager at Risk Contract Delivery Method for

AHS Memorial Stadium and Edwards Auditorium Renovation Project• Approved Employment of Personnel• Approved additional staffing positions for the Police Department

for the 2015-16 School Year

The Alvin ISD Education Foundation donated $10,000 for the development of a reading bus program. Ana Pasarella, Family Engagement Coordinator will lead up the effort in partnership with the Education Foundation.

Education Foundation Donates $10,000 for Reading Bus

Board of Trustees approved the calling of the May 7, 2016 Trustee Election for the filling of Position 4 – currently held by Tiffany Wennerstrom, and Position 5 which is currently held by Nicole Tonini.

Trustees Approved the Calling of the May 7 Board of Trustee Election

Board of Trustees approved the 2016-17 Academic Calendar, which can be viewed by visiting www.alvinisd.net/calendar. The District Education Improvement Committee (DEIC), which is comprised of teachers, parents and community leaders, collaborated over several meetings to develop the 2016-17 District Academic Calendar. The committee members went through a process of collecting data and input from parents and district staff and then sharing the information at each meeting. The committee then applied the information gathered to create the proposed calendar.

2016-17 Academic Calendar Approved

Trustees approved the recommended updated elementary school boundaries for Fall 2016 and Fall 2017. The suggested boundaries were recommended by the School Boundary Advisory Committee, which consisted of community members. After numerous meetings, the boundaries presented, which can be found by visiting www.alvinisd.net/sbac, were recommended.

2016 and 2017 Elementary School Boundaries Approved

Trustees approved Craig Rhodes as the new principal of Don Jeter Elementary and Dixie Jones as the newest assistant principal at Duke Elementary.

Administrative Appointments

Next regular school board meeting will be Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

at the Alvin ISD Tommy King Administration Building, located at 301 E. House St., in Alvin.