Humble ISD Board of Trustees public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will meet on December 17, 2024, to consider naming a lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The board will also deliberate personnel matters and consult with legal counsel in closed session before reconvening for public action.
- Consider naming a lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools
- Closed session to deliberate personnel matters under Section 551.074
- Closed session for legal consultation under Section 551.071
- Public comment period for patrons and employees on agenda items or other matters
- Meeting will be livestreamed at www.humbleisd.net/live
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss personnel recommendations, student expulsions, and a legal settlement. The meeting includes a consent agenda with several million dollars in budget amendments and various vendor contract approvals.
- Budgetary transfers and amendments totaling $3,450,000 from the Assigned General Fund Balance
- Settlement offer in Crain Group, LLC v. Humble Independent School District (Cause No. 2023-78947)
- Tax refunds to taxpayers totaling $31,775.82
- Bond Fund Capital Projects budgetary transfers with a net fiscal impact of $103,236
- Vendor approvals for school safety products, software subscriptions, and disability services
School Safety and Security Committee
The Humble ISD School Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss several security initiatives, including a behavioral threat assessment pilot with the Texas Education Agency, a review of first responder walkthroughs, and a partnership with Crime Stoppers. The committee will also receive updates on security technologies such as Centegix, Crisis Go, and CRG, and discuss operational permits.
- Behavioral Threat Assessment pilot with the Texas Education Agency
- First Responder Walks review
- Crime Stoppers Partnership
- SPAT Update: Centegix, Crisis Go, CRG
- Operational Permits
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on terminating the superintendent's contract. The board will also discuss legal matters, possible employment actions regarding the superintendent, and the appointment of an independent Title IX coordinator.
- Consider and take possible action on the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding the proposed contract termination of the Superintendent (Humble ISD v. E. Fagen, Docket No. 205-LH-08-2024)
- Consider and take possible actions regarding employment-related actions for the Superintendent and/or Acting Superintendent
- Consider and take possible action on public release of the admitted record in the contract termination case with legal redactions
- Consider and take possible action to appoint an independent Title IX coordinator for matters filed by the Assistant Athletic Director
- Closed session to consult with legal counsel and deliberate on the superintendent's contract termination and other personnel matters
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will consider proposing the termination of probationary contract employee Patrick Meroney for good cause. The board will also vote on the annual financial audit report and hear a report on delinquent tax collections. A consent agenda includes approval of contracts, budget transfers, and tax refunds.
- Proposed termination of probationary contract of Patrick Meroney for failure to meet accepted standards of conduct
- Approval of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ended June 30, 2024, with unmodified audit opinion
- Report on delinquent tax collections for period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
- Approval of goods and services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Budgetary transfers and amendments totaling $2,980,054 from General Fund Balance
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 15, 2024, with closed session at 6 PM and open session at 7 PM. The board will vote on action items from closed session, including personnel recommendations and student expulsions, and will consider a consent agenda with multiple financial items, including $4.65 million in budgetary transfers and amendments.
- Approval of $4,650,000 in budgetary transfers and amendments, including $3,000,000 for medical claims, $350,000 for legal fees, and $1,300,000 for TIRZ projects
- Approval of goods, professional services, and non-construction services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually for 2024-2025
- Approval of construction and construction-related services contracts at or above $50,000 for 2024-2025
- Approval of bond fund capital projects budgetary transfers with a net fiscal impact of $359,455
- Approval of tax refunds totaling $20,799.22
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on personnel matters, including the employment terms for the Acting Superintendent, and to approve a list of contracts for goods and services. The board will also go into closed session for legal, personnel, real estate, and security discussions. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Consider and take possible action regarding employment and duties of Acting Superintendent
- Approve personnel recommendations including General Counsel
- Approve contracts for goods and services exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Closed session for personnel, legal, real estate, and security matters
- Review of Texas Accountability System and student performance
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 10, 2024, starting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider action items from closed session, including personnel recommendations, a parent complaint appeal, and a settlement in a lawsuit. The consent agenda includes approval of the 2024 tax rate and appraisal roll, budget transfers, tax refunds, and vendor contracts.
- Approve 2024 tax rate of $1.1052 per $100 valuation ($0.7552 M&O, $0.35 I&S)
- Approve 2024 Humble ISD tax roll of $242,589,222 and appraisal roll of $21,949,802,929
- Approve $20,023,524 in budgetary transfers and amendments
- Approve $16,458,354 in bond fund capital project transfers
- Approve settlement in Holt Construction Corp. v. Humble ISD (Cause No. 422-CV-04480)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will meet on August 13, 2024, to consider personnel actions including the possible termination of the superintendent and approval of employment terms for the acting superintendent. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, budget transfers, and tax refunds. Public comment is allowed with sign-up by noon that day.
- Consider and take possible action regarding employment of Superintendent, including proposed termination
- Motion to approve employment terms for the Acting Superintendent
- Approval of goods and services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually for 2024-2025
- Budgetary transfers and amendments including $2,000,000 transfer to medical claims fund
- Tax refunds totaling $16,966.15
School Safety and Security Committee
The committee will review the Texas School Safety Center (TXSSC) safety and security audit cycle, discuss the district's vulnerability assessment, and identify areas of focus for the upcoming school year. The committee may also convene in closed session to deliberate on security devices, audits, and infrastructure details, as permitted by Texas law.
- Review of TXSSC safety and security audit cycle
- Discussion of district vulnerability assessment
- Identification of areas of focus for the beginning of the school year
- Possible closed session for security-related deliberations under Texas Government Code Sections 551.076 and 551.089
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 23, 2024, with a closed session starting at 5:30 PM and open session at 7:00 PM. Key action items from closed session include personnel recommendations, Title IX complaints, and the employment of the superintendent, including proposed termination. The consent agenda includes budget transfers totaling $15.35 million, vendor approvals, and tax refunds.
- Consider and take possible action regarding employment of Superintendent, including proposed termination
- Consider and take possible action regarding Title 9 report and findings related to complaint filed by former Executive Director of UIL Athletics and Fine Arts against Former Board President
- Budgetary transfers and amendments of $15,350,000 from Assigned General Fund Balance for non-recurring requests, medical claims, playgrounds, and CNS catering
- Approval of goods, professional services, and non-construction services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually for 2024-2025
- Tax refunds totaling $11,712.95
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on June 21, 2024, to consider and act on several items. The board approved the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan, which includes a 1% average general pay increase for staff, a 1% stipend for eligible employees, and adjustments to starting salaries. They also approved personnel recommendations, a $250,000 budget transfer for legal fees, a list of vendors for goods and services, and a $2.5 million contract for kitchen equipment. The meeting included a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters.
- Approved 2024-2025 Compensation Plan with 1% average pay increase and 1% stipend
- Approved $250,000 budget transfer for legal fees
- Approved vendor list for goods and services exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approved $2,532,000 contract with Terry Woodard Enterprises for kitchen equipment
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget and took action on several items, including selecting board officers, approving personnel recommendations, and voting on matters related to the district's internal general counsel. The board voted not to return General Counsel Thomas Neumann from administrative leave through the end of his contract, and authorized outside attorneys to handle EEOC/OCR and TEA complaints. The board also approved consent agenda items including construction and service contracts.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget
- Board officers selected: Chris Parker (President), Ken Kirchhofer (Vice President), Robert Sitton (Secretary), Marques Holmes (Parliamentarian)
- Voted not to return General Counsel Thomas Neumann from leave through end of contract
- Authorized Mike Grabowski and Thompson & Horton for EEOC/OCR complaint handling
- Authorized Ken Kirchhofer and Walsh Gallegos for TEA complaints handling
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting for a team-building session and to assess the continuing education needs of the board-superintendent team, as required by state law. The agenda includes public comment, a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters, and the training session itself. No votes or decisions on specific policy items are listed.
- Team-building session with superintendent to assess continuing education needs
- Closed session authorized for personnel, legal, student expulsion, real estate, and security deliberations
- Public comment sign-up deadline: 12:00 p.m. on May 30, 2024
- Speakers limited to 3 minutes, with time reduced if more than 10 speakers
District Decision Making Committee Meeting
This District Decision Making Committee meeting was cancelled due to a power outage. The agenda had planned to discuss district performance objectives, alignment of district goals with 2024-2025 state and federal funds, and to gather input on various programs.
- Meeting cancelled due to power outage
- Discussion of District Performance Objectives on hold
- Input/feedback on District Goals Alignment with 2024-2025 State & Federal Funds
- Review of State Special Allotment Programs, Perkins V, Special Education, and Title I plans
- DDM Recommendations/Input Survey closed May 29 at noon
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting and budget workshop. They approved personnel recommendations and non-chapter 21 contract renewals for 2024-25, and approved consent items including a $1.5 million transfer from the general fund for medical claims. The board also discussed the budget and employee compensation plan highlights.
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
- Approved 2024-25 non-chapter 21 contract renewals
- Approved $1,500,000 transfer to Fund 771 for medical claims
- Approved bond fund transfers and amendments
- Discussed budget workshop and employee compensation plan
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on May 14, 2024, taking action on several personnel matters, including placing the superintendent on paid administrative leave and approving contract renewals. The board also discussed a Title IX complaint investigation and approved personnel recommendations, expulsions, and contract terminations.
- Placed Dr. Fagen on paid administrative leave effective immediately (motion carried 4-2-1)
- Approved board response to pending Title IX complaint investigation
- Approved 2024-2025 contract renewals for Chapter 21 employees; postponed non-Chapter 21 contracts to May 21, 2024
- Terminated probationary contract of Diana Gumiel Laguna
- Motion to make district check register searchable failed
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting and budget workshop. They approved personnel recommendations from closed session, a list of vendors for goods and services, bond fund transfers, and a $2.9 million budget amendment for health insurance claims and legal fees. The board also approved a change order for multipurpose room construction and discussed the budget in a workshop.
- Approved $2.9M budget amendment: $2.5M for health insurance claims, $400K for legal fees
- Approved change order with Crain Group, LLC for $280,655, raising multipurpose rooms contract to $16,003,268.79
- Approved vendor list for goods/services exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approved bond fund transfers and amendments for capital projects
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with breakfast, where no action will be taken. The main item is an information presentation on vaping awareness, prevention, and intervention in the district, involving the Personalized Student Success Division, campus principals, and the Humble ISD Police Department. Public comment is allowed in person, with sign-up required by April 17.
- Vaping awareness, prevention, and intervention discussion with Personalized Student Success Division, campus principals, and Humble ISD Police Department
- Public comment sign-up deadline: 2:00 p.m. April 17, 2024
- Speaker time limits: 3 minutes for 1-10 speakers, 2 minutes for 11-20, 1.5 minutes for 21-30, 1 minute for 31+
- Meeting location: Humble ISD Boardroom, 20200 Eastway Village Drive, Humble, TX 77338
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and legal matters, followed by public comment and action items. Key decisions include personnel recommendations, a Title IX report, and a survey on the Portrait of a Graduate program. The board also approved consent agenda items for contracts and bond fund transfers.
- Approved personnel recommendations as presented in closed session with addendum.
- Voted to withdraw Attorney General requests and proceed with Title IX investigations, with a 4-3 vote.
- Removed agenda items 4C and 4D after accepting the retirement of Troy Kite, Executive Director of UIL Athletics and Fine Arts.
- Authorized a survey on continuing, amending, or disbanding Portrait of a Graduate, with results due July 2024.
- Approved consent agenda including goods/services contracts over $50,000 and bond fund transfers of $1,075,224.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees met to discuss personnel matters, student expulsions, and legal retainers. Key actions included selecting an architect for a new emergency operations center and amending a forensic audit agreement.
- Approved AUTOARCH Architects for the North Emergency Operations Center design and construction
- Approved a retainer agreement with the Stewart Law Group regarding Title IX complaint appeals
- Amended the Ahuja and Clark agreement for a forensic audit not to exceed $65,000
- Approved bond fund transfers and amendments totaling $161,430,914
- Approved personnel recommendations and student expulsions in closed session
School Safety and Security Committee
The Humble ISD School Safety and Security Committee is meeting to review the December 7, 2023 meeting minutes, discuss the TXSSC safety and security audit cycle and TEA audits, and prepare for revising the Severe Weather Annex in Fall 2024. The committee may adjourn into executive session to discuss security devices or audits as permitted by state law.
- Review of December 7, 2023 meeting minutes
- Review of TXSSC Safety and Security Audit Cycle/TEA Audits
- Preparation for revision of Severe Weather Annex (Fall 2024)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting to address personnel and complaint appeals. The board voted to uphold decisions on a Level 3 employee grievance and a Level 3 parent complaint, and reinstated Dr. Mooney as an approved vendor following a Level 3 public complaint.
- Motion to uphold administration's decision on Level 3 employee grievance under Board Policy DGBA (carried, 6-0, 1 abstention)
- Motion to uphold administration's decision on Level 3 parent complaint under Board Policy FNG (carried, 7-0)
- Motion to reinstate Dr. Mooney as an approved vendor with Humble ISD (carried, 6-0, 1 abstention)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on February 20, 2024, taking action on several items. They approved naming Middle School #11 as Lake Houston Middle School, adopted a resolution regarding the use of chaplains under Senate Bill 763, and approved personnel recommendations, student expulsions, and a joint representation agreement in the Lapeze litigation. The board also approved consent agenda items including bond fund transfers and budgetary amendments.
- Approved naming Middle School #11 as Lake Houston Middle School, located between West Lake Houston Parkway and Timber Forest Drive, opening August 2025.
- Approved resolution regarding SB 763 on use of chaplains.
- Approved $346,486 in bond fund transfers and amendments.
- Approved $5.45 million in budgetary transfers, including $3.2M for North Playgrounds, $2M for health plan medical claims, and $250K for legal fees.
- Approved personnel recommendations and student expulsions from closed session.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on February 15, 2024, to discuss and take action on legal matters related to Title IX investigations and an EEOC complaint. The board ratified retainer agreements with four law firms and authorized proceeding with actions discussed in closed session regarding a complaint filed by the Assistant Athletic Director. Public comment was limited to agenda items.
- Ratified retainer agreements with Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett, PC; Fanning Harper Martinson Brandt & Kutchin; Brackett & Ellis, PC; and The Ortiz Law Firm for Title IX investigations (motion carried 4-3).
- Authorized Ken Kirchhofer and Walsh Gallegos to proceed on Title IX report and findings regarding complaint by Assistant Athletic Director against Executive Director of UIL Athletics and Fine Arts (motion carried 5-2).
- Discussed proposed mediation in EEOC complaint no. 460-2023-05405 filed by Assistant Athletic Director (no action listed).
- Closed session held under Tex. Govt Code 551.071 and 551.074 for attorney consultation and personnel matters.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with breakfast, where no action will be taken. The board will hear informational updates from the Financial Services department on employee benefits and from Human Resources on the Teacher Incentive Allotment. Public comment is allowed in person, with sign-up required by the prior day.
- Employee Benefits overview by Financial Services
- Teacher Incentive Allotment update by Human Resources
- Public comment sign-up deadline: Jan 17, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
- Meeting at North Bend Elementary School, 15630 Old Humble Road
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved the 2024-2025 school calendar and a plan to relocate Foster Elementary students during construction. A motion to transition toward single-member trustee districts failed.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 District Calendar
- Approval of the Foster Elementary Relocation Plan
- Personnel recommendations from closed session
- Proposed move to single-member trustee districts (motion failed)