Aldine ISD Parents Sit at the Table — and Their Voices Help Shape the District

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The Superintendent Parent Advisory Committee wrapped up its 2025-2026 year, giving families a direct line to district leadership.

In Aldine ISD, parents actively shape decisions. Their voices are integral to the district’s decision-making structure.

Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney and executives met with the Superintendent Parent Advisory Committee (SPAC) on April 14, 2026, at the Aldine ISD boardroom for the fourth and final time this school year. Forty-two parents from campuses across the district gathered throughout the year to advise, question, and engage directly with Aldine ISD leadership.

Superintendent Parent Advisory Committee member Reginald White (holding the microphone) speaks at the April 14, 2026 meeting.

“What I valued most was having a meaningful voice in decisions that directly impact students, families, and the overall school community,” said committee member Reginald White. “It provided an opportunity to engage in open dialogue with district leadership, share real concerns from a parents’ perspective, and collaborate on solutions that support student success.”

The committee met four times during the 2025-2026 school year — on Sept. 23, Nov. 11, Feb. 24, and April 14 — focusing each session on academic achievement and the student experience. Dr. Goffney and her leadership team share district updates, relevant information, and emerging priorities in meetings, while committee members provide candid feedback from the perspective of Aldine ISD parents. This feedback has led to adjustments in district initiatives and has informed decision-making aimed at enhancing student outcomes.

“All discussions are centered around the students — that is the heart of what makes this committee part of our #AldineStory,” said Nancy Gauthier, FACE specialist and the committee’s facilitator.

What happens after the meeting matters just as much as what happens during it. After each session, committee members share insights and resources with the campuses their children attend, helping families better understand district goals and priorities while strengthening the connection between families and district leadership.

Superintendent Parent Advisory Committee member Ethel Ivory provides feedback at the meeting.

“It brings me joy to be around like-minded people who want to support the district,” said committee member Ethel Ivory.

The SPAC is one of several advisory committees that report to Dr. Goffney, which also include the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee, the Superintendent’s Business Advisory Committee, the Superintendent’s Community Advisory Committee, and the Superintendent’s Partners of Excellence Advisory Committee. Together, they reflect the district’s commitment to partnership across every sector of the Aldine community.

“I am grateful that parents choose Aldine ISD. As a district, we are committed to the best for all of our students. In Aldine ISD, we believe that strong schools begin with strong family partnerships,” Dr. Goffney has said. “The Superintendent Parent Advisory Committee ensures that the parent voice remains at the center of our work — and that is something we take seriously.”