Humble ISD Board of Trustees public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2021 School FIRST financial report, followed by a closed session and action items. The board will ratify officer selections, approve committee appointments, and act on personnel and expulsion recommendations from closed session. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, vendor contracts, budget transfers, and $100 million in bond fund transfers.
- Public hearing on 2021 School FIRST report (Superior rating, score 98)
- Ratify board officers: Martina Lemond Dixon (President), Robert Scarfo (Vice President), Nancy Morrison (Secretary), Chris Parker (Parliamentarian)
- Approve $100,000,000 in 2018 Bond Fund transfers and amendments
- Approve vendor contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approve personnel recommendations and student expulsion from closed session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider appointing a trustee to fill the Position 6 vacancy, approve personnel recommendations, and act on a consent agenda covering contracts, budget transfers, and tax items. Public comment is available in person with sign-up required by noon.
- Appointment of Marques Holmes to trustee Position 6 (approved, 5-0-1)
- Approval of personnel recommendations from closed session
- Approval of goods/services contracts over $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individual
- Approval of construction contracts at or above $50,000
- Budget transfers and amendments totaling $560,820 for SAT/PSAT testing, fencing, fuel tanks, police positions
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
This is a special meeting of the Humble ISD Board of Trustees. The board will hold a closed session to discuss personnel, student discipline, real estate, and security matters, and will consider applications and interview candidates for the vacant Position 6 trustee seat. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment and a possible reconvening in open session.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel and trustee candidate applications
- Closed session under 551.082 for student expulsion matters
- Closed session under 551.072 for real estate purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Closed session under 551.076 and 551.089 for security devices or audits
- Public comment sign-up deadline: 12:00 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Trustee Lori Twomey (Position 6), effective October 20, 2021, and voted to fill the vacancy by appointment through an application process. The board also approved personnel recommendations, a student expulsion, and a consent agenda including budget transfers and vendor approvals.
- Resignation of Trustee Lori Twomey, Position 6, effective October 20, 2021
- Board voted to fill vacancy by appointment, with final vote by December 2021
- Approved personnel recommendations and student expulsion from closed session
- Approved consent agenda including budget transfers totaling $1,601,088
- Approved vendor listings for goods/services and construction contracts
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine financial and personnel items, including budget transfers, bond fund allocations, and tax refunds. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items bundled into a consent agenda.
- Approved $25,525,492 in budget transfers and amendments, including encumbrance carry-forward and COVID supplies
- Approved $8,500,000 transfer from unallocated bond funds to Northbelt Elementary Replacement (B1865)
- Approved bond reimbursement resolution to advance funds for 2018 bond projects before next sale
- Approved $22,340.08 in tax refunds
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting, starting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters. In open session, the board approved personnel recommendations, a consent agenda including vendor contracts, construction purchases, budget transfers, tax refunds, and interlocal agreements, and received updates on cybersecurity and school safety.
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
- Approved 2021-2022 vendor contracts for goods/services over $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approved 2021-2022 construction contracts at or above $50,000
- Approved $920,000 in Child Nutrition budget increases for food costs, equipment, and programs
- Approved $50,725.24 in tax refunds over $500
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting covering personnel actions, virtual learning plans, and routine financial approvals. The board voted to delegate authority to the superintendent for virtual learning waivers, withdrew a proposed contract non-renewal, and approved consent agenda items including vendor lists and budget transfers.
- Approved delegation of authority to superintendent for virtual learning waivers for 2021-22
- Withdrew proposed non-renewal of Lara Webb's term contract after her resignation
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
- Approved $5,074,900 in budget transfers and amendments
- Approved tax refunds totaling $27,026.77
School Safety and Security Committee
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees' School Safety and Security Committee is meeting virtually on July 1, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. The entire meeting is held in closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.076 and 551.089, which allow private deliberation on security devices, audits, and personnel. The agenda includes a review of HCDE safety and security assessments and the district's response, followed by a question-and-answer session. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2021.
- Closed session under Section 551.076 and 551.089
- Review of HCDE Safety & Security Assessments and District Response
- Question/Answer session
- Next meeting October 20, 2021
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on June 29, 2021, to consider items from closed session. The board approved personnel recommendations and voted to propose the termination of Charli Chambers' term contract for good cause. The meeting also included public comment and discussion of future board business.
- Approved personnel recommendations as presented in closed session with addendum.
- Approved proposal to terminate term contract of Charli Chambers for good cause.
- Closed session for personnel, legal advice, student expulsion, real estate, and security matters.
- Public comment limited to in-person, with 3-minute speaking limit.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting to adopt the 2021-2022 budget and compensation plan. The board approved a $5 million commitment from the unassigned fund balance and a 3% general pay increase for employees, raising the minimum teacher starting salary to $59,000. The board also approved a waiver to limit foreign exchange students to five per high school.
- Approved 2021-2022 budget for General Fund, National School Breakfast and Lunch Program Fund, and Debt Service Fund
- Approved $5,000,000 in budget transfers and amendments from unassigned fund balance
- Approved 2021-2022 Compensation Plan with 3% general pay increase and minimum teacher starting salary of $59,000
- Approved foreign exchange student waiver limiting to five per high school for three years
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, covering procedural items, closed-session discussions, and action items. The board approved new officers for 2021-2022, personnel recommendations, and a consent agenda including vendor contracts and budget transfers. Public comment was in-person only, with a 3-minute limit per speaker.
- Approved $1,400,000 transfer for KHS flooring and ISC Virtual Lab
- Approved $4,340,000 in bond fund transfers for maintenance and personnel
- Approved vendor contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
- Administered oath of office to four elected trustees
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting that included a budget workshop and discussion of employee compensation plan highlights. The board also took action on items from closed session, approving personnel recommendations and a resolution to reimburse Deputy Superintendent Dr. Roger Brown for vehicle damage. The board declined to nominate a candidate for a TASB Board of Directors seat.
- Approved personnel recommendations as presented in closed session.
- Adopted resolution to reimburse Deputy Superintendent Dr. Roger Brown for vehicle damage (amount not specified).
- Declined to nominate a candidate for TASB Board of Directors Region 4, Position B seat.
- Held budget workshop and discussed employee compensation plan highlights.
District Decision Making Committee Meeting
The District Decision Making Committee will discuss aligning district goals with state and federal programs, including special allotments, career and technical education, and Title programs. They will also review summer professional learning, balanced literacy, building updates, and ESSER III funds with stakeholder input. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.
- 2021-2022 State Special Allotment Programs
- 2021-2022 Carl Perkins Career and Technical Education
- 2021-2022 Every Student Succeeds Act (Title Programs)
- ESSER III Funds Overview & Stakeholder Input
- Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity Plan
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting to canvass the results of the May 1, 2021 trustee election for Positions 1, 3, 4, and 5, and to declare winners. The board approved a motion to accept the election results, with Trustees Robert Scarfo and Lori Twomey voting in favor. The meeting also included public comment and adjournment.
- Canvass of May 1, 2021 trustee election results for Positions 1, 3, 4, and 5
- Motion to approve election results and declare winners, carried by vote of 2-0
- Delegation of authority to Trustees Robert Scarfo and Lori Twomey to execute canvass documents
- Public comment period for patrons and employees
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on personnel matters, including approving the termination of 29 probationary contracts due to certification issues, renewing contracts for the 2021-2022 school year, and non-renewing one term contract. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including approving contracts for goods and services exceeding $50,000 in aggregate or $25,000 individually.
- Approval of termination of probationary contracts for 29 employees (e.g., Erika Bryant, Carment Bush, Gregory Devault) due to certification, not performance
- Approval of 2021-2022 contract renewals as listed in the Contract Listing
- Proposed non-renewal of term contract for Lara Webb
- Approval of consent agenda including contracts for goods/services exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 fiscal years
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting and budget workshop. The board voted to update its COVID-19 face covering protocol, exempting elementary students and others from mask requirements where social distancing is possible. The meeting also included a budget workshop and discussion of future agenda topics.
- Approved motion to update mask protocol, exempting elementary students, people with medical conditions, and outdoor event participants
- Budget workshop held as an information item
- Closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters
- Public comment limited to 25 in-person speakers, 3 minutes each
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on personnel recommendations, budget transfers, and various consent agenda items. The board will also consider withdrawing a proposed termination of a probationary contract. Public comment is limited to one minute per speaker, with in-person attendance capped at 25 people due to social distancing.
- Approved $770,223 in budget transfers, including $250,000 for winter storm repairs and $128,000 for crisis subs
- Approved $1,000,000 bond fund transfer for Maintenance Building Remodel (Project B0873)
- Approved withdrawal of proposed termination of probationary contract for Taylor Croghan
- Approved consent agenda including vendor contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approved tax refunds totaling $11,805.68
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a budget workshop and a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's mid-year evaluation, as well as legal, student discipline, real estate, and security issues. Public comment is limited to one minute per speaker, with in-person attendance capped at 25 people due to social distancing.
- Budget workshop (discussion only)
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel, including superintendent mid-year evaluation
- Closed session under 551.071 for attorney consultation
- Closed session under 551.082 for student expulsion
- Closed session under 551.072 for real estate
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters, followed by a public session. The board will vote on consent agenda items including budget transfers for vape detectors and servers, vendor contracts, tax refunds, and bond fund transfers. Public comment is limited to one minute per speaker, with in-person slots capped at 25 people.
- Budget transfers and amendments including $427,000 for vape detectors and BBTC servers
- Approval of goods and services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Tax refunds totaling $137,337.06
- Bond fund transfers and amendments totaling $1,119,796.30
- Waiver of penalties and interest on delinquent tax accounts totaling $417.84
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters. In open session, the board will vote on personnel recommendations and a proposed termination of a probationary contract, and will consider consent agenda items including budget transfers, bond fund amendments, and vendor approvals.
- Proposed termination of probationary contract for Taylor Croghan for good cause
- Budget transfers and amendments totaling $181,798, including $111,872 TDEM COVID reimbursement
- Bond fund transfers and amendments totaling $812,249.75, including $704,827.50 TDEM reimbursement
- Approval of goods and services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approval of construction and construction-related purchases at or above $50,000
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a workshop to receive an update on the 2018 Bond Program. The board will discuss the status of completed and in-progress projects, projected completion dates, construction added due to strategic fiscal management, bond sales, and future district needs. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters.
- Bond program update: status of completed and in-progress projects, projected completion, added construction, bond sales, future needs
- Closed session: superintendent mid-year evaluation and goals, personnel, legal, student expulsion, real estate, security
- Public comment: in-person limited to first 25 sign-ups, 1 minute per speaker, sign-up by 12 p.m. Jan 26
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters, followed by public session actions. The board will vote on personnel recommendations, a probationary contract termination, student expulsions, and a consent agenda including budget transfers and vendor approvals. Public comment is limited to one minute per speaker, with in-person slots capped at 25.
- Budget transfers and amendments totaling $2,054,702, including $2,000,000 for bus purchases and $348,320 for Chromebooks
- Termination of probationary contract for Gregory Porter for failure to meet professional conduct standards
- Approval of goods and services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approval of construction and construction-related contracts at or above $50,000
- Tax refunds totaling $14,418.57