Humble ISD Board of Trustees public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
District Decision Making Committee Meeting
The District Decision Making Committee will consider renewing Humble ISD's District of Innovation Plan for another five years, with amendments to update language and reflect current law. If approved, the plan will go to the Board of Trustees for final adoption in January.
- Proposed renewal of District of Innovation Plan for five-year term
- Amendment to add detail on teacher certification for career and technical education instructors
- Addition of references to Texas Education Code Section 25.113 for class size notice
- Removal of exemption for length of instructional day due to legislative changes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees met to review the 2020 State Financial Management Report and approve various personnel and budgetary actions. Key discussions included a public hearing on the district's financial accountability rating and several items regarding contract approvals.
- Approved $10,547,140 in budget transfers and amendments for items including COVID-19 testing iPads and cleaning supplies
- Approved the proposed termination of probationary contract for Gregory Porter
- Approved personnel recommendations from the Administration
- Approved tax refunds totaling $903.75
- Reviewed the 2020 School FIRST Report showing a 'Superior' financial rating with a score of 100/100
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine financial items, including budget transfers, bond fund reallocations, and vendor contracts. The board will also consider personnel recommendations from closed session and hear public comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings on substantive issues.
- Approval of $980,000 in budget transfers and amendments, including for COVID custodial supplies and Fine Arts tent rental
- Reallocation of $8,679,888 from unallocated bond funds to North Belt Elementary Replacement project
- Approval of RFP #2021-003 for supplies, equipment, and services for students with disabilities
- Approval of RFP #2021-005-02R for general merchandise
- Approval of tax refunds totaling $587.68
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on October 13, 2020, to approve personnel actions and budget amendments. The board voted unanimously to approve a $567,411 budgetary transfer covering new pandemic-related positions, personal protective equipment, and increased costs for the Aramark food service contract. Additionally, the board approved the termination of a term contract for Kim Kemp-Williamson and authorized various vendor contracts for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
- Approved $567,411 budgetary transfer for new positions due to COVID-19, PPE, and Aramark contract increases
- Approved termination of term contract for Kim Kemp-Williamson
- Approved vendor listings for goods and services exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individual
- Approved $69,383 bond fund transfers for capital projects
- Approved $3,205.57 in tax refund petitions
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on several items, including personnel recommendations, a proposed contract termination, a COVID-19 resolution, and consent agenda items covering contracts, construction, and budget transfers. The board will also hear public comments and reports from committees.
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
- Proposed termination of term contract for Kim Kemp-Williamson
- Adopted Fourth Resolution in response to COVID-19 public health emergency
- Approved $15,172,223 in budget transfers and amendments
- Approved vendor listings for goods/services and construction contracts
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on August 11, 2020, addressing routine administrative items. The board approved personnel recommendations from closed session, consent agenda items including vendor contracts, budget transfers, and tax-related waivers and refunds. The meeting was conducted with social distancing measures and allowed public comment in-person or by video conference.
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
- Approved vendor contracts for goods and services exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approved construction contracts at or above $50,000
- Approved $1,382,700 in budget transfers, including $537,700 for chromebooks and hotspots, $370,000 for outdoor learning furniture, and $475,000 for Centennial Elementary food and COVID purchases
- Approved $1,297,414.52 in bond fund transfers, including $500,000 for RMS Track project
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board approved a $1,075,400 purchase of 4,350 Chromebooks and 400 hotspots using federal matching funds. The board also voted to implement a phased return to in-person learning for the 2020-21 school year, starting with online-only instruction on August 11. Additionally, the board approved a list of vendors for goods and services exceeding $25,000 individually or $50,000 in aggregate.
- Approved purchase of 4,350 Dell 3100 Chromebooks and 400 Verizon hotspots for $1,075,400 total cost ($537,700 district share).
- Approved interlocal agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center for TEA’s Operation Connectivity program.
- Approved CH listing of vendors for contracts exceeding $25,000 individually or $50,000 in aggregate for FY 2020-2021.
- Voted 6-1 to amend reopening plans: Aug 11 online only; Aug 17 special ed in-person; Aug 24 PreK-5 in-person; Oct 12 PreK-8 in-person.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the 2020-2021 budget and approve significant financial actions. The board authorized the issuance of up to $200 million in unlimited tax school building bonds and up to $50 million in refunding bonds. Additionally, the board approved budget amendments totaling $2,690,238 and selected a contractor for a school infrastructure project.
- Approval of an order to issue up to $200,000,000 in unlimited tax school building bonds from the May 2018 voter authorization
- Authorization to issue up to $50,000,000 in refunding bonds to replace Series 2011A and 2011B bonds, requiring a minimum 5% net present value savings
- Approval of budget transfers and amendments totaling $2,690,238, including adjustments for the CARES Act and the 2015 Property Value Study Audit
- Selection of MLN Service Company as the contractor for the Kingwood High School Backflow Preventer Project with a not-to-exceed budget of $72,512
- Approval of an interlocal agreement with Region 12 to access the Universal Benefits Consortium health benefits plan for employees
School Safety and Security Committee
The Humble ISD School Safety and Security Committee is meeting on June 10, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. via video/audio conference due to the governor's temporary suspension of open meetings laws. The entire meeting will be held in closed session under Texas law, covering security devices, audits, and related deliberations. Agenda items include a review of the February meeting, updates on the Threat Assessment and Stop the Bleed programs, and an emergency operations plan update addressing COVID-19 and hurricane season.
- Closed session under Sections 551.076 and 551.089 for security deliberations
- Brief review of February 2020 meeting
- Threat Assessment Program update
- Stop the Bleed Program update
- Emergency Operations Plan update (COVID-19, hurricane season)
District Decision Making Committee Meeting
The Humble ISD District Decision Making Committee is meeting to consider a proposed amendment to the District of Innovation Plan. The amendment would exempt the district from a state education code provision, allowing it to offer additional group health insurance options to employees. The administration recommends adoption, citing potential for better coverage at lower cost.
- Proposed amendment to District of Innovation Plan
- Exemption from Texas Education Code Section 22.004(i)
- Additional group health insurance options for employees
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees met virtually on May 12, 2020, due to the COVID-19 suspension of open meetings laws. They approved personnel recommendations from closed session, including terminating probationary contracts for three employees and non-renewing term contracts for three others. The board also approved consent agenda items, including a $2,322,402 transfer to Fund 681 for flood mitigation and listings of vendors for goods and construction services.
- Termination of probationary contracts for Joshua Dillon, Elisa Nunez, and Emily Fisk
- Non-renewal of term contracts for Tarif Shabazz, Kyle Martin, and Angelina Jimenez
- Approval of contract renewals for 2020-2021 school year
- Budgetary transfer of $2,322,402 to Fund 681 for flood mitigation
- Approval of vendor listings for goods and construction services exceeding $50,000
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is meeting remotely due to COVID-19. They will accept the resignation of Trustee Angela Conrad, appoint a replacement for Position 3, approve personnel recommendations, and adopt a second COVID-19 resolution. The agenda also includes routine consent items for contracts, budgets, and bond fund transfers.
- Accept resignation of Trustee Angela Conrad, Position 3, effective March 27, 2020
- Appoint Brent Engelage to fill the Position 3 vacancy
- Adopt Second Resolution in response to COVID-19 public health emergency
- Approve goods/services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approve bond fund transfers and amendments totaling $128,861,656
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on February 11, 2020, covering routine procedural items, a closed session for personnel and legal matters, and a consent agenda with several financial approvals. The board approved student expulsions, personnel recommendations, and a Level III parent appeal, all from closed session. The consent agenda included approval of minutes, vendor contracts for goods and services, construction purchases, tax refunds, and a $3.18 million budget amendment for class size reduction positions and chillers.
- Approved $3,181,000 in budgetary transfers, including $3,000,000 for class size reduction teacher positions and $181,000 for chillers
- Approved tax refunds totaling $13,487.11
- Approved vendor list for RFP #2020-002-04 General Merchandise
- Approved construction and construction-related purchases at or above $50,000
- Approved student expulsions and personnel recommendations from closed session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
This is a special meeting of the Humble ISD Board of Trustees, held on January 14, 2020, at 8:15 p.m. The agenda states that no action will be taken. The board will enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's mid-year evaluation and goals, and to consult with the attorney for legal advice. After the closed session, the board will reconvene and adjourn.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for superintendent mid-year evaluation and goals
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 for consultation with attorney
- No action will be taken at this meeting
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on routine and financial items. The board will vote on consent agenda items including budget transfers and amendments totaling $14.29 million, which include funding for new positions, calculators, KHS remediation, and the Timber Forest bridge project. They will also consider bond fund transfers, tax refunds, and approval of a vendor list for goods and services. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, and real estate matters, followed by action on student expulsions and personnel recommendations.
- Approval of $14,290,000 in budget transfers, including $12,000,000 for Quest renovation and $2,000,000 for HHS Auditorium
- Approval of $18,819,170 advance for bond-funded construction projects from January bond sale
- Approval of vendor list for goods and services exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approval of construction vendor list for contracts at or above $50,000
- Approval of $2,976.04 in tax refunds