Aldine ISD Trustees Honored During School Board Appreciation Month

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The Aldine ISD Board of Trustees was recognized during the Jan. 13 board meeting for their leadership, service, and commitment to the district and community in observance of School Board Appreciation Month in Texas. 

Trustees received gift baskets, signs, and thank-you cards from students, staff, and community partners. The board was also honored with proclamations and resolutions from several elected officials including U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia; state Sens. Molly Cook, and Carol Alvarado; Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia; and state Reps. Charles Cunningham, Senfronia Thompson, Charlene Ward Johnson, and Armando Walle.

During the meeting, trustees and attendees viewed featuring students, teachers, and staff expressing appreciation for the board’s dedication and service.

Click here to watch the video.

Aldine Impact Award Winners 

The board also recognized recipients of the Aldine Impact Award, which honors employees and community members who go above and beyond the call of duty in their respective roles within the district.

Assistant Board Secretary Angela Williams nominated Jonski Brooks, special education paraprofessional; D’Shanna Moss, program director of secondary guidance, counseling, and student support services; Yiqeiyi Brooks; and Aldine ISD Police Officer Jerome Hadley.

Board President Dr. Kimberley Booker nominated Joshua Thomas, a custodian with the building and properties department; Jesse Morris, paraprofessional at Lane School; Pastor Lisa Ojesina of New Jerusalem Whole Truth; Jacqueline Smith-Gil, head start aide at Jones EC/PK/K School; Rose Garza, counselor secretary at Eisenhower Ninth Grade School; Phillis Muhammad, resource teacher at Avalos P-TECH Early College High School; and Marcie Herrera, chief human resources officer.

Spotlight on Teaching, Learning, and Leading Department

Ninth Grade Theatre Program

Dr. Adrian Bustillos, chief transformation officer, highlighted the district’s ninth-grade theatre programs. A UIL One-Act Play competition was created specifically for ninth-grade students to compete locally among district high schools. The first competition was held in November 2025 and showcased students’ acting and technical talent. Students followed the same guidelines used in regular UIL competitions.

School Technician Award:
Deiara White, Carver High School; Semonte Moore, Davis Ninth Grade School; Kierra Jones, Eisenhower Ninth Grade School; Abigail Abrego Martinez, Aldine Ninth Grade School

Overall Outstanding Technician Award (Sound and Stage Manager):
Nyaira Siler, Davis Ninth Grade School

Overall Best Crew Award (Aldine Ninth Grade School):
Leah Garcia, Katia Martinez-Mujica, Viviana Mendez Chavez, Pable Gonzalez, Mireya Martinez, Genesis Cruz Arevalo, Serena Salas, Jaden Espinoza, Allyana Sosa, Catalina Gamez

Honorable Mention – All Star Cast:
Santiango Quintana, Dana Perez Alvarez – Aldine Ninth Grade School; Jeremy Gregory, Tarari Jackson, D’Lana Peavy – Carver High School; Arturo Castaneda Esqueda – Davis Ninth Grade School; Mariangel Santodomingo; James Diaz – Eisenhower Ninth Grade School

All Star Cast Award:
Omar Tadeo, Dexter Alvarez – Aldine Ninth Grade School; Azarael Haynes, Bryan Butler – Carver High School; Sa’Myha Handy, Blankah Enamorado, Emelia Sosa, Marelyn Jimenez – Davis Ninth Grade School;
Loveah Francis, Julissa Pereira – Eisenhower Ninth Grade School

Overall Best Performers:
Tiffany Rojas, Aldine Ninth Grade School; Asia Baker, Carver High School

Overall Winning Performances:
Carver High School, first place; Eisenhower Ninth Grade School, second place; Aldine Ninth Grade School, third place; Davis Ninth Grade School, fourth place.

Science Fair Winners

Tracy Mansfield, executive director of mathematics and science, recognized district science fair winners, advancing to the Houston Regional Science and Engineering Fair. 

Houston Academy: Arely Gutierrez, Ana Roeper, Jesus Palacious, and Jenni Palma
Hambrick Middle School: Vielka Rodriguez, Yatziri Alfaro, Dante Tamez, and Dominic Hernandez
Blanson CTE High School: Abdiel Corleto-Marquez, Jason Beltran, Krystal Balderas, Susan Rangel, Karla Hernandez Cruz. Kathleen Garcia
Carver High School: Tahia Bhuiyan

Literacy Bright Spot Winner

Jacqueline Beas, executive director of literacy and social studies, recognized Emily Young, a fifth-grade teacher at Greenspoint Elementary, as the first-ever Bright Spot in Literacy Winner. The award honors educators who exemplify instructional excellence and support across the district.

Recognition of Staff, Students, and Patrons

Chief Communications Officer Sheila Adams highlighted upcoming district events and community partnerships.

The Family and Community Engagement Department (FACE) recognized Destiny Garza, Chick-fil-A’s sales and brand growth director, for her continued support of Aldine ISD through service-driven partnerships and community investments. Chick-fil-A has provided meal donations, catering, and student incentives.

FACE also honored the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) Bilingual E-Library program, led by Director Dr. Maria Bhattacharjee. Through a partnership with FACE, the program supports reading, writing, and digital literacy among Aldine ISD bilingual families at seven campuses.

Looking ahead, Aldine ISD is gearing up for its 67th annual Aldine ISD FFA Livestock Show from Jan. 28 – 30, 2026. The Sale of Champions will be on Friday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m.

Board Committee Appointments

During the meeting, Board Dr. Booker announced the 2026 Board Standing Committees:

• Nominations Committee: Chair Randy Bates; members Paul Shanklin and Steven Moore
• Board Policy Committee: Chair Dr. Kimberley Booker; members Randy Bates and Dr. Viola M. García
• Board Member Committee: Chair Paul Shanklin; members Angela Williams and Steven Moore
• School Names Committee: Chair Angela Williams; members Paul Shanklin and Nataly Perez
• Legislative and Advocacy Committee: Chair Dr. Viola M. García; members Nataly Perez and Angela Williams.

Two new committees were also announced:

• Safety and Security Committee: Chair Steven Moore; members Dr. Viola M. García and Dr. Kimberley Booker.
• Bond Oversight Committee: Chair Randy Bates; members Dr. Kimberley Booker and Nataly Perez

Board Action Items Approved

The Board of Trustees approved the following action items:

• Minutes of previous meetings.
• The Aldine ISD Head Start continuation application for the project period March 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027, with funding to AVANCE – Houston for the Aldine ISD Early Head Start Program
• A memorandum of understanding between Harris County Precinct 2, Precinct2gether and Aldine ISD for the Connect2Careers after-school pilot program from Jan. 20, 2026, through May 21, 2026.
• The 2026-27 traditional academic calendar and the 2026-27 Additional Days School Year (ADSY) calendar
• Administrator contracts for outside services with vendors.

Before the start of the Jan. 13 meeting, Ricardo Aiden Ramos, a sixth-grade student at Lewis Middle School, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Flag. The MacArthur JROTC presented the colors and Lewis Middle School percussion students performed.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. in the boardroom at the Donaldson Administration Building.

Click here to see more moments from the board meeting.