Aldine ISD’s College Board National students recognized at Oct. Board meeting

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During the Oct. 17 Board meeting, a number of Aldine ISD high school students who have qualified for the College Board National Recognition Program were recognized by Chief Academic Officer Dr. Faviola Cantu.

To qualify for the program, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher at the time they apply. Weighted and unweighted GPAs are considered.
• Must have a permanent address in the United States, a U.S. territory or U.S. military base, or attend a DoDEA school. U.S. citizenship is not required.
• Must identify as Black, African American, Latino, Hispanic, Indigenous, Native, or attend high school in a rural area or small town.
• Must have taken the PSAT 10 in spring 2022 or the PAST/NMSQT in fall of 2022 or at least two distinct AP Exams in the eighth, ninth or tenth grade.

High-achieving student are eligible to apply for recognition in four programs the spring semester of their 10^th or 11^th grade year. The four programs are:

• National African American Recognition Program (NAARA)
• National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRA)
• National Indigenous Recognition Program (NIRA)
• National Rural/Small Town Recognition Program (NRSRP)

Avalos P-Tech High School students who were recognized were: Jared Bautista (NHRA), Aaron Cebero (NHRA), Miguel Cuevas (NHRA), Miriam Herrera (NHRA), Christopher Ledezma (NHRA), Edgar Mendoza (NHRA), Sandy Ortiz (NHRA), Sandy Ortiz (NHRA), Sebastian Rodriguez (NHRA), Amy Vallejo (NHRA), and Elaine Villeda (NHRA). Blanson CTE High School students who were recognized were: Virginia Anyanwu (NAARA), Emanuel Avellaneda (NHRA), Corey Clark (NAARA), Oziel Contrereas (NHRA), Kevin Diaz (NHRA), Sydney Hartfield (NAARA), Yahaira Hernandez (NHRA), Cristina Juarez (NHRA), Yael Luna (NHRA), Denice Rangel (NHRA), Armani Vazquez (NHRA), Yahaira Yanes (NHRA) and Rosalinda Zigrida-Stewart (NHRA). Carver High School students who were recognized were: Diane Chagoya (NHRA), Alyssa Doresey (NAARA), Carlos Forero (NHRA), Diana Herrera (NHRA), Alexsandra Martinez (NHRA), Tionna Shine (NHRA) and Tatiana Smith (NHRA). Davis High School students who were recognized were: Lorin Stewart (NAARA), Luniqua Louis (NAARA), Yoisel Rodriguez (NHRA) and Adrian Cortez (NAARA and NHRA). MacArthur High School students who were recognized were: Marlene Bermudez (NHRA), Noe Carrillo (NHRA), Khalil Chambers (NAARA), Micheal Guevara (NHRA), Lisa Hernandez (NHRA), Lupita Hernandez (NHRA), Jahasiel Ibarra (NHRA), Vanessa Macias (NHRA), Aritzi Martinez (NHRA), Shoniya Murphy (NAARA), Josue Rebolloso ( NHRA), Josue Quezada (NHRA) and Rafael Vasquez (NHRA). Victory Early College High School students who were recognized were: Karolynn Figueroa (NHRA) and Lucia Tamez (NHRA).

Dr. Cantu also announced that Blanson CTE High School was named to the AP School Honor Roll. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools earn this recognition based on a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit and maximizing college readiness. Blanson CTE High School was won the AP Access Award, which recognizes schools that provide all students with the chance to participate in AP, including students of underrepresented populations.

FACE Recognizes Partners

Georgina Foroi, Executive of FACE (Family and Community Engagement) recognized two community partners and one of her team members during the Oct. 17 Board meeting. Foroi recognized HOPE Worldwide for their partnership with Caraway Elementary School. Representing HOPE Worldwide were Jill Charney and Sarah Prather. Volunteers in the organization work to help build resilience in children through arts and sports. The program began in Houston in 2018 in response to Hurricane Harvey as volunteers worked with children who experienced devastating flooding. The program has transitioned away from natural disasters, focusing more on student’s general life stressors that can impact lifelong health and behavioral issues.

Foroi also recognized the Houston Food Bank, which was represented by Kiana Anderson, Senior Manager of School Partnerships. The Houston Food Bank has been instrumental in supporting Aldine families and communities with a variety of programs to meet the needs of feed insecurity. This year, the Houston Food Bank has provided support to hundreds of families in Aldine ISD.

Foroi also recognized FACE Family and Community Specialist Ivan Tamayo for the work he has done with FACE’s Family and Community University. Tamayo’s work with the program was recently highlighted at the Mayor’s Adult Literacy Breakfast. This year, the university has already enrolled 637 parents in just one month, which is 78% of last year’s enrollment.

HR Names Employee of the Quarter

Dr. Robin Williams, Executive Director of Performance Management and Development, named Kathy Wells as the Human Resources Department’s Employee of the Quarter.

Staff Assignments Announced

During the Oct. 17 Board meeting, Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney announced two staff assignments.

• Dr. Lindsey Wise was named Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning after serving as Director of Learning Recovery, Tutoring and Student Initiatives.
• Silvia Scheirman was named Director of the Office of Transformation after serving as Opportunity Culture Coordinator.

Trustees Approve Action Items

During the Oct. 17 Board meeting, Aldine ISD Trustees approved the following action items:

• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Sam Houston State University and Aldine ISD regarding Advanced Certification Programs to support counselor educator growth and development.
• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Chamberlain University Master of Science Nursing Program and Aldine ISD for nurses to receive their Clinical Placement and Practicum Experience for one year.
• Approved single contract and purchases of more than $100,000 and greater.

Prior to the start of the Oct. 17 Board meeting, the MacArthur JROTC Color Guard presented the colors and students from Odom Elementary School led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag. The November Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14. It will be held in the Board Room of the Donaldson Administration Building and will begin at 7 p.m.