Published On: July 26th, 2021By Valonia Walker, APR

Aldine ISD Trustees Hold Monthly Board Meeting on July 20

The Aldine ISD Board of Trustees held their July board meeting on Tuesday, July 20, in the Board Room of the Donaldson Administration Building. All seven Trustees, Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, and her Executive Leadership Team (ELT) attended the meeting live.

Aisley Adams, Principal of Nimitz High School, Hector Luevano, Assistant Principal at Nimitz Ninth Grade School, Associate Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Xóchitl Rodríguez, and Bertha Day, Assistant Principal at Nimitz Ninth Grade School.

Staff Assignments Announced

During the July 20 meeting, Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney announced the following staff assignments:

Associate Superintendent of Schools — Dr. Xóchitl Rodríguez
This position will support all 15 high schools and oversee the new Postsecondary Outcomes Executive Director, which Dr. Autumn Boyd has filled, ensuring all students are prepared for life after high school.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning — Dr. Stephen Warford and Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance — Alexia Rogers
Mr. Warford and Rogers will continue leading work in their respective areas, now as members of the Executive Leadership Team.
Executive Director of School Administration — Todd Lindeman
Reporting to the Chief of Schools, Lindeman, will help facilitate safety and positive behavior support and assist campus behavior coordinators. What was known as Safe and Secure Schools has been dissolved. Student Services now oversees the student transfer process. Mr. Michael Williams will serve as the district’s Emergency Operations Manager reporting directly to the Chief of Police.
Director of Mathematics and Science — Sandra Doria
Bringing in equitable and cohesive math and science teaching practices, Doria will oversee a new math curriculum rollout for the 2021-2022 school year.
Program Director of Testing-Local Assessments — Kappelle Traylor
Ms. Traylor will serve as the liaison with Teaching and Learning. She will support the administration of universal screeners and other local assessments to ensure the district collects and monitors data needed to determine student achievement and progress.
Executive Director of Child Nutrition Services — Susan D’Amico
Ms. D’Amico has been promoted to Executive Director of Child Nutrition Services.
Executive Director of Postsecondary Outcomes — Dr. Autumn Boyd
Dr. Autumn Boyd will serve as the Executive Director of Postsecondary Outcomes. Boyd was previously a Senior Manager of College Success with Ignite in the Houston Independent School
District
Executive Director of Communications — Sylvia Saumell-Batson
Sylvia Saumell-Batson will serve as the Executive Director of Communications. Saumell-Batson was previously the Manager of Marketing and Communications for the Memorial Hermann Health System
Director of Student Services — Debra Palms
Debra Palms will serve as the Director of Student Services. Palms was previously a Student Systems Analyst in the Spring Independent School District
Program Director of High School Mathematics – Alyssa Howell
Alyssa Howell will serve as the Program Director of High School Mathematics. She previously served as Director of Secondary Mathematics in the Houston Independent School District.
Assistant Director of Transportation — Adrienne Callagin
Adrienne Callagin will serve as the Assistant Director of Transportation. She previously served as an Area Manager in the Houston Independent School District.
Assistant Director of Transportation — Tonya Smith-Davis
Tonya Smith-Davis has been promoted to Assistant Director of Transportation. She previously held the position of Transportation Training Academy Supervisor.
PEIMS Coordinator — Kimberly Gollihar
Kimberly Gollihar will serve as the District PEIMS Coordinator. Gollihar previously held the position of PEIMS Coordinator in the Humble Independent School District.
Principal — Shauna Showers
Ms. Showers will be the new Principal at MacArthur High School. She previously held the position of Principal at Stephens Elementary School.
Principal — Trent Johnson
Mr. Johnson will be the new Principal at Cypresswood Elementary School. He previously held the position of Assistant Principal at R.P. Harris Elementary School in the Houston Independent School.
Principal — Tracie Robinson
Ms. Robinson will be the new Principal at Carver High School. She previously held the position of Principal at Marshall Early Graduation School in the Marshall Independent School District
Principal — Dora Garza
Ms. Garza will be the new Principal at Stehlik Elementary School. She previously held the position of Assistant Principal at Johnson Elementary School.
Principal — Iliana Perez
Ms. Perez will be the new Principal at Stephens Elementary School. She previously held the position of Principal in Houston ISD.
Principal — Jacqueline Beas
Ms. Beas will be the new Principal at Worsham Elementary School. She previously held the position of Assistant Principal at Worsham Elementary School.
Curriculum Assistant Principal — Maria Bauhs
Ms. Bauhs will be the new Curriculum Assistant Principal at Eisenhower Ninth Grade School. She previously held the position of Assistant Principal at MacArthur High School.
Curriculum Assistant Principal — Belen Polanco
Ms. Polanco will be the new Curriculum Assistant Principal at Young Women’s Leadership Academy She previously held the position of Interim Administrator at Spring Early College Academy in the Spring Independent School District.
Assistant Principal — Kantriece Carter
Ms. Carter has been promoted to Assistant Principal at Kujawa Elementary School. She previously held the position of Literacy Coach at Goodman Elementary.
Assistant Principal — Hector Luevanos
Mr. Luevanos will be the new Assistant Principal at Nimitz Ninth Grade School. He previously held the position of Assistant Principal at Humble Middle School in the Humble Independent School District.
Assistant Principal — Dulce Wikstrom
Ms. Wikstrom has been promoted to Assistant Principal at Dunn Elementary School. She previously held the position of Instructional Specialist at Keeble Primary School.
Assistant Principal — Jannete Torres
Ms. Torres will be the new Assistant Principal at Oleson Elementary School. She previously held the position of LPAC Coordinator at Hoyland Elementary in the Spring Independent School District.
Assistant Principal — Desiree Coleman
Ms. Coleman has been promoted to Assistant Principal at Caraway Elementary School. She previously held the position of Instructional Specialist at Cypresswood Elementary.
Counselor — Katrena Brantley
Ms. Brantley will be the new Counselor at MacArthur High School. She previously held the position of Middle School Dean at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy in the Houston
Independent School District.
Counselor — Ashley Essien
Ms. Essien has been promoted to Counselor at Stephens Elementary School. She previously held the position of ESL Teacher at Stephens Elementary.
Counselor — Yvonne Jacobs
Ms. Jacobs has been promoted to Lead Counselor at Aldine High School. She previously held the position of Counselor at Davis High School.
Counselor — Theresa Courts
Ms. Courts will be the new Counselor at Nimitz Senior High School. She previously held the position of School Counselor Intern at Klein Forest High School in the Klein Independent School
District.
Counselor — Jacqueline Avalos
Ms. Avalos will be the new Counselor at Teague Middle School. She previously held the position of Counselor in the Spring Independent School District.
Counselor — Vanessa Martinez
Ms. Martinez will be the new Counselor at Jomes Middle School. She previously held the position of Counselor and Gifted and Talented Coordinator in the Houston Independent School
District.
Counselor — Jennifer Ford
Ms. Ford will be the new Counselor at Jones Middle School. She previously held the position of Counselor at Cypresswood Elementary School.
Counselor — Traci LoVetere
Ms. LoVetere has been promoted to Counselor at Plummer Middle School. She previously held the position of teacher at Lewis Middle School.
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology – SEL and School Culture — Asia Session
Ms. Session will serve as the new Licensed Specialist in School Psychology – SEL and School Culture. She previously held the position of School Psychologist in the Renton School District.
Social Worker — Tasha Crockett
Ms. Crockett will serve as a Social Worker. She previously held the position of Healthcare Provider at Elara Caring to Head Start.

Employees Recognized

Patrick Mouton, Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, and Dennis Cox Construction Project Manager for the Facilities Planning and Construction.

During the July 20 Board of Trustees meeting, several Aldine ISD employees were honored for their daily contributions to the district.

German Enamorado, Executive Director of Transportation, named Marvin Williams as his department’s Employee of the Month. Marvin serves as a Transportation Mechanic.

Milo Ortiz, Executive Director of Buildings and Properties, named Miriam Flores, Supervisor for East District Schools, and Barbara Fontenot, Supervisor for West District Schools, as his department’s Employees of the Month.

Tremel Prudhomme, Director of Maintenance, named Robert Bennett, as his department’s Employee of the Month. Robert serves as a district Maintenance Worker.

Susan D’Amico, Executive Director of Child Nutrition, named Yasmin Flores, as his department’s Employee of the Month. Yasmin serves as a Child Nutrition Bookkeeper.

Stephen Oakes, Director of Central Receiving, named Marilyn K. Hemphill, as his department’s Employee of the Month. Marilyn serves as a Receiving Supervisor for the Central Receiving Department.

Patrick Mouton, Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, named Dennis Cox as his department’s Employee of the Month. Dennis serves as a Construction Project Manager for the Facilities Planning and Construction Department and received the first Facilities Planning and Construction Employee of the Month award.

Dr. Robin Williams, Executive Director of Performance Management and Development, named Norma Cisneros, as her department’s Employee of the Quarter. Norma serves as an Executive Director Secretary in the Human Resources department.

Grants Announced

School Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Faviola Cantu, Ana Fernanda Flores-Bolivar, principal of La Promesa, Adrian Bustillos, Chief Transformation Officer, and Stacey Smith, Director of Special Programs.

During the July 20 Board meeting, Stacey Smith, Director of Special Programs, announced two grants.

Ana Fernanda Flores-Bolivar, principal of La Promesa, received a $650,000 grant from New Schools Venture Fund. The funds will be used over a period of three years. The grant will provide students new to the country with global and cultural competencies for today’s interconnected world to help them achieve their dreams.

Chief Transformation Officer, Adrian Bustillos, received a $215,000 grant from New Schools Venture Fund. The funds will be used for planning the new All Boys School and will be eligible for an implementation grant the following year. Of the 150 applicants, only 20 were awarded.

The grants announced at the July Board meeting totaled $865,000.

Trustees Approve Action Items

During the July Board meeting, Aldine ISD Trustees approved the following action items:

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Texas OnRamps to Continue Dual Credit Opportunities
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the University of North Texas to Audit Gifted and Talented Practices
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with OneGoal and Aldine Independent School District for the OneGoal Program effective August 1, 2021
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Houston-Downtown Educational Talent Search and Aldine Independent School District to provide work-study mentors at Aldine, Davis, Eisenhower and MacArthur High Schools
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding to Provide Pediatric Behavioral Health Services Via Telehealth between The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Aldine ISD September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2023
Approval of Amendment to Agreement Between Memorial Hermann Community Benefit Corporation and Aldine Independent School District for Clinical Services at Participating Campuses August 31, 2021 to September 1, 2022
Approval of 2021-2022 Compensation Manual
Approval to Change Pharmacy Benefit Manager Beginning in 2022
Ratification of the Check Registers
Approval of the Following Bids:
a. Awards, Incentives and Spirit Apparel RFP# PURCH 1819-2 (P)
b. Fundraiser Vendors RFP# PURCH 1819-41 (L)
c. Instructional Supplies, Materials and Equipment RFP# PURCH 1819-3 (V)
d. Professional and Consulting Services RFP# PURCH 1819-5 (W)
e. Retail Stores RFP# PURCH 1819-5 (G)
f. Student and District Activities and Venues RFP# PURCH 1819-7 (H)
g. Baseball Supplies and Equipment RFP# ATH2021-26
h. Physical Education Fitness Wear RFP# ATH 2021-55
i. Soccer Supplies and Equipment RFP# ATH 2021-32
j. Softball Supplies and Equipment RFP# ATH 2021-31
k. Swimming Supplies and Equipment RFP# ATH 2021-34
l. Tennis Supplies and Equipment RFP# ATH 2021-37
m. General Operations Maintenance and Facility Suppliers RFP# MNT 2021-15
n. Pharmacy Benefit Manager RFP# HR 2021-53
o. Asphalt Painting Services RFP# BPD 2021-8
p. Pressure Washing Services RFP# BPD 2021-57
q. Approval of Bid Contract Renewals
Approval of Contracts and Purchases Over $50,000
Approval of Monthly Tax Office Refunds
Agreement between Harris County Radio and Aldine Independent School District Police Department for use of Harris County’s 800-Megahertz Radio System to obtain access to communicate among various public safety units.
Approval of Release of Judgment Liens and to Authorize District Counsel to Execute and File Notices of Release of Liens Filed in Harris County District Courts in Cause Numbers: 2018-22565, 2020-09087, 2019-45782, 2020-04351, 2019-48384, 2019-28326, 2019-38767, 2018-55543, 2019-29683, 2020-13371, 2019-73415, 2019-07792,
2018-66109, 2017-05248, 2018-70419, 2019-84295
Approval of Release of Abstract Judgments and to Authorize District Chief Financial Officer to execute Release of Abstract Liens Filed in Harris County District Courts in Cause Numbers: 2020-04535, 2011-20823, 2016-05598
Approval of Resolutions Authorizing the Resale of Properties struck off to the District in Cause Numbers: 2017-69046, 2016-72571
Approval of Partial Release of Judgement Lien and to Authorize District Counsel to District Assistant Superintendent of Finance to Execute the Partial Release of Judgement Lien for filing in the real property records of Harris County in Cause Number: 2013-03477