HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Humble Board of Trustees held the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room, 20200 Eastway Village Drive, Humble, .

Board Members Present: Robert Sitton Keith Lapeze Angela Conrad Heath Rushing Charles Cunningham Brent Engelage Nancy Morrison

Staff Members Present: Guy Sconzo, Peggy Young, Tommy Price, Mike Seale, Roger Brown, Rick Gardner, Randy Gunter, Robin Perez, Melissa Hayhurst, Deborah Yocham, Cathy Airola, Trey Kraemer, Arthur Allen, Kirsten Allman, Jamie Mount, Shawn Faciane, Jerri Monbaron, Solomon Cook, Shelley Vineyard, Ida Schultze, Carol Atwood, Lisa Drabing, Brian Johnson, Bill Daniels, Diane Zelezinski, Nancy Cozad, Holly Stevens, Melissa Leigh, Glenda Holder, Marley Morris, Charles Ned, Bill Skrivanek, Kelly Gabrisch, Deborah Connors, Billy Beatty, Janice Himpele, Jeff Prowell, John Krippel, Rose Lowery, Ginger Ramer, Andrew Clarence, LeighAnn Montgomery, Kenny Kendrick

The Board met at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned to hear items posted for closed session at 6:02 p.m.

The regular meeting was called back to order at 7:00 by Mr. Sitton.

COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

Inspiring Moments - presented by: Public Information Department. The Inspiring Moment featured the Humble ISD 2016-17 Elementary Teacher of the Year and the Secondary and District Teacher of the year which were announced at the Gala on April 1st.

Stellar Standouts – March, 2016

AMS Theatre students won 1st place in the UIL One-Act Play Competition

AMS Honors and Concert bands earned straight Superior ratings in the UIL Band Competition

AMS student Sophia Isbell’s artwork titled "Sunset" was chosen as the People's Choice Award at the Bayou City Middle School Art Competition!

HMS recently became just the 3rd school in the Greater area, and 28th in the state, to meet the AVID National Demonstration School standards.

KMS 7th grader Anika Busra won 1st place in Texas in the International Aviation Art– middle school category.

RMS student Julia Wiecek earned a Gold Key award in the national Scholastic Art & Writing Contest for her artwork titled “Dreaming of Tomorrow”

TMS student Kimberly Bae won first place in the Humble ISD Spelling Bee

AHS Girls Soccer won 3rd in district and advanced to the playoffs

Boys Varsity Basketball advanced to the State Finals in San Antonio and came away with a Silver medal and title of State Semi-Finalist.

The Boys and Girls Varsity Gymnastics Teams ended their regular season at the Panther Invitational held at Ozen High School in Beaumont and took 1st place honors.

AHS Tennis at the College Park Tournament: Carson Kirk is Freshman Boys Champion and Zoi Corley is Freshman Girls B Runner up

AHS Golfer Hayley Zorkic selected to All-District team

AHS hosted the District 16-6A UIL Drama Competition. AHS advanced from District for the 2nd year in a row

AHS individual UIL Drama Awards: Alaya Gallegos was named BEST ACTRESS for all of District 16-6A Karen Grentz received All-Star Cast Austin Brady and Anna Flynn received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast Areli Navarro received Top Technician

AHS One Act Play ADVANCED to the Area contest for the first time since 2012!

AHS One Act Play Individual Awards: Austin Brady & Alaya Gallegos received All-Star Cast. Anna Flynn & Karen Grentz received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast Johnny Painter received Top Technician

AHS JROTC student Brianna Hawkinson won Longest Flex Arm Hang at the Tomball Memorial High School Drill Meet

AHS JROTC team awards from the Tomball Memorial High School Drill Meet include: First in Armed Regulation Drill First in Armed Drill Team Inspection First in Unarmed Drill Team Inspection First in Female Color Guard Inspection

AHS student Kurt Arzaga earned Gold Key award in the national Scholastic Art & Writing contest for his artwork titled “Happiness”

AHS Senior Kaitlyn Smith was selected as a KPRC2 Senior Scholarship winner

KHS Journalism students attended a sports writing seminar hosted by the US basketball writers association at the Final Four Tournament.

KPHS students received Gold Key awards in the national Scholastic Art & Writing contest: Bri Crockett for her artwork titled “Found ‘em” Madison Keller for her artwork titled “Innocence” Rachael Scott for her artwork titled “Delicious Mess”

QECHS was selected as an Early College High School Demonstration Site by the Texas Education Agency. QECHS will receive a $28,000 in grant funds from the ESC- Region 13.

Humble ISD Super Staffers

The following Super Staffers received a sponsored prize of a $200 gift card to Pappas Restaurant. This month’s prize sponsor is, Community Resource Credit Union.

Elementary: Lake Shore Elementary School – Leah Hymel – Counselor Secondary: – Health and Science Teacher Support: Transportation Department – Maria Bridges – Router

National Merit Finalists:

Carolyn Martin, Atascocita High School Albert Truong, Atascocitat High School Richardo Cotte, Matthew Doan, Kingwood High School Hannah Lam, Kingwood High School Benjamin Litchfield, Kingwood High School Kirsten Refvik, Kingwood High School Samantha Refvik, Kingwood High School William Riley, Kingwood High School Eric Sun, Kingwood High School Tessa Young, Kingwood Park High School

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS BY PATRONS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT

M. Morris and FFA Officers – Appreciation of Dr. Sconzo H. Lam – Kingwood Fillies’ Director C. Hoffman – Fillies’ Director E. Bell – Positives at Kingwood High School

COMMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

The Trustees congratulated the Teachers of the Year and also recognized and congratulated the students who were National Merit Finalist. The Trustees also thanked the speakers who came forward with their concerns this evening.

COMMENTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT

No report.

ACTION ITEMS FROM CLOSED SESSION

PERSONNEL

A motion was made by Mr. Rushing that the Board of Trustees approve the Administration’s Personnel recommendation as presented with an addendum. The motion was seconded by Ms. Conrad The motion passed unanimously.

Please see the next page for Personnel Agenda. HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

April 12, 2016 Agenda

RETIREMENTS Campus Assignment Eff. Date Louden, Anthony Ridge Creek Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher June 03, 2016 O’Bryant, Donny Senior Army JROTC Instructor June 15, 2016 Spirakes, Kathleen Creekwood Middle School Speech Pathologist June 03, 2016

RESIGNATIONS Campus Assignment Reason Eff. Date Barrs, Lesley Hidden Hollow Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Bevers, Nicole Ross Sterling Middle School 6th Grade English Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse April 08, 2016 Burnett, India Lakeland Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Moving June 03, 2016 Chase, Rebecca Fall Creek Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Neighboring District/More Money Same Position June 03, 2016 Denham, Brittani Hidden Hollow Elementary Counselor Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Drewett, Leslie Pine Forest Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Ferguson, Ronald Maintenance Supervisor Neighboring District/More Money Same Position April 01, 2016 Henderson, Meagan Fall Creek Elementary 1st Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Herrera, Brandi Instructional Support Center LSSP Family Circumstances June 09, 2016 Krauskopf, Brandon Atascocita High School Word History Teacher/Coach Neighboring District/Promotion March 08, 2016 Krauskopf, Stephanie Woodcreek Middle School Math Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 McMurrey, Arielle Riverwood Middle School Theatre Teacher Neighboring District/Promotion June 03, 2016 Olivarez, Gina Riverwood Middle School 6th Grade ELAR Teacher Family Circumstances June 03, 2016 Patrick, Scott Timberwood Middle School Orchestra Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Pesso, Irwin Creekwood Middle School SPED Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse March 31, 2016 Peter, Bryan Lakeland Elementary 4th Grade Teacher Neighboring District/Closer to Home June 03, 2016 Reid, Kylee Lakeland Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Neighboring District/Closer to Home June 03, 2016 Richardson, Kelli Atascocita Middle School Journalism Teacher Leaving Profession June 03, 2016 Savage, Matthew Kingwood High School Geography Teacher Family Circumstances June 03, 2016 Smith, Emily Fall Creek Elementary 5th Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Smith, Ira Oaks Elementary IT Teacher Leaving Profession April 15, 2016 Sneed, Chrisshona Summer Creek High School SPED Teacher Health Reasons April 01, 2016 Twing, Sunni Timberwood Middle School Reading Strategies Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Varsanyi, Melissa Timberwood Middle School 6th Grade History Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Woodfin, Kelsy Kingwood High School Social Studies Teacher Neighboring District/Closer to Home June 03, 2016 Zacharias, Kathleen Lakeshore Elementary Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

April 12, 2016 Agenda

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Degree Certification Assignment Exp. Eff. Date Previous Emp.

Atascocita High School 008 Sambrooks, Laine B.A./University of Houston Social Studies 8-12 Social Studies Teacher 7 years March 31, 2016 Strake Jesuit College Prep

Humble High School 001 Wheeler, Joe B.A./University of Houston Secondary Speech Professional Communications 22 years Aug. 12, 2016 Aldine ISD Communications 6-12 North Belt Elementary 103 Gray, Courtney B.S./University of Houston-Downtown Generalist EC-4 Kindergarten Teacher 9 years Aug. 12, 2016 Spring ISD

EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL (DC LOCAL‐Board retains final authority to employ) Elizabeth Goerner is hired for the position of Coordinator for Secondary Science and Health Education effective April 1, 2016. Ms. Goerner holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University and A&M College. She previously held the position of Academic Lead Teacher at Kingwood Park High School.

Harleigh Jones is hired for the position of Advanced Academics Coordinator effective July 5, 2016. Mr. Jones holds a Masters of Education from University of Houston. He previously held the position of Advanced Academics Coordinator for Klein ISD.

HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

April 12, 2016 Addendum

RETIREMENTS Campus Assignment Eff. Date Alvis, Lauren Woodland Hills Elementary Kindergarten Teacher June 03, 2016 Bankston, John Riverwood Middle School Band Director June 10, 2016 DeWoody, Catherine Jack Fields Elementary Math ALT June 03, 2016 Faggard, Jo Timbers Elementary 1st Grade Teacher June 03, 2016 Wathen, Jeanne Woodcreek Middle School Math Teacher June 03, 2016 Whitaker, Sharon Renee Woodcreek Middle School Math Teacher June 03, 2016

RESIGNATIONS Campus Assignment Reason Eff. Date Almaguer, Kayla Kingwood Middle School RELA Teacher Neighboring District/Closer to Home June 03, 2016 Bevers, Nicole Ross Sterling Middle School 6th Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse May 13, 2016 Birk, Olivia Lakeshore Elementary 4th Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Cheetham-West, Datonye Whispering Pines Elementary Special Assignment Health Reasons April 12, 2016 Curtis, Kelly Oak Forest Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Hoover, Karen Timbers Elementary ELA ALT Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Kobler, Jennifer Fall Creek Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 McClure, Heather Lakeshore Elementary 4th Grade Teacher Leaving Profession June 03, 2016 Messinger, Andrea Whispering Pines Elementary Speech Assistant Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Rollins, Armard Creekwood Middle School SPED Teacher Leaving Profession June 03, 2016 Santiago Villarrubia, Krystel Summer Creek High School Spanish Teacher Family Circumstances June 03, 2016 Wong, Yoke Summer Creek High School Algebra 2 Teacher Family Circumstances June 03, 2016

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Degree Certification Assignment Exp. Eff. Date Previous Emp. Lakeshore Elementary 125 Taylor, Christina B.S./Sam Houston State University Generalist EC-6 3rd Grade Teacher None Aug. 12, 2016 Humble ISD-Student Teacher

HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

April 12, 2016 Addendum

EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL (DC LOCAL‐Board retains final authority to employ) Diane Sconzo is hired for the position of GT Coordinator effective July 5, 2016. Ms. Sconzo holds a Master’s of Science degree from Richmond College. She previously held the position of Principal for New Caney ISD.

Termination of the Probationary Employment Contract of Kevin Wood at the end of the Contract Term.

A motion was made by Mr. Rushing that in accordance with Board Policy DFAB (LEGAL), the Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to terminate the probationary employment contract of Kevin Wood at the end of the contract term pursuant to the Texas Education Code Section 21.103 (a) in the best interest of the District and authorize the Superintendent or his designee to provide notice of this action to the employee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cunningham. The motion passed unanimously.

STUDENT EXPULSIONS

A motion was made by Mr. Rushing that the Board approve the student placement in alternative education programs as presented by the Superintendent as follows: T.B., effective 2-16-16. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lapeze. The motion passed unanimously.

MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING

A motion was made by Mr. Rushing to approve the minutes for the regular Board meeting held on March 8, 2016. The motion was seconded by Ms. Conrad. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made by Mr. Rushing to approve the minutes for the special Board workshop and meeting held on March 22, 2016. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cunningham . The motion passed unanimously.

Board Associations and Committees

 Audit Committee – No report  Board and Superintendent Evaluation Process & Goals Committee – No report.  Building and Planning Committee – A report was sent to the full board prior to the meeting.  Education Foundation – The committee thanked the sponsors and supporters for a great Gala on April 1st, everyone had a wonderful time. 199 grants were submitted to the Foundation by district employees totaling over $1 million dollars. Prize Posse will award the grants on May 13th.  Finance Committee – The Committee reported that the March 22nd budget workshop was a solid meeting outlining details – job well done.  Kingwood Super Neighborhood Council – No report.  Legislative Committee – Meeting later this month.  Program Committee – No report.  Technology and Data Governance Committee – No report.

CONSENT AGENDA

After review, a motion was made by Mr. Rushing to approve the following Board items by consent: Governance: A; Learning Division: A; Financial Services Division: A, B and C; Support Services: A, B, C, D, E and F; District-Wide: A. The motion was seconded by Ms. Morrison. The motion passed unanimously.

1. GOVERNANCE REPORTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

A. Student Attendance Area – Royal Brook Subdivision

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed attendance area for the Royal Brook Subdivision effective, beginning of the 2016-17 school year.

Approved by consent.

2. SUPERINTENDENT’S DIVISION REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES

There were no items for this title this month.

3. LEARNING DIVISION REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES

A. Early Release and Late Arrival Waiver

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the Waiver for Continuance of the Early Release and Late Arrival Waiver for 2016-2017 school year.

Approved by consent.

4. FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES

A. Tax Refunds

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the petitions for tax refunds.

Approved by consent.

B. Waiver of P & I

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the request(s) for waiver of penalty & interest on delinquent tax accounts.

Approved by consent. C. Budgetary Amendments

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve budgetary amendments.

Approved by consent.

D. Financial Services Reports

There was no discussion of the following reports:

 Tax Collection Report  Cash and Investment Reports  Schedule of Revenues and Expenditure Report  Special Revenues Budget Report  Construction in Progress Summary Report

5. HUMAN RESOURCES REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES

There are no items for this title this month.

6. SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES

A. Drainage Ditch Restorations at Will Clayton Parkway

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the selection of D. Grimm as the Contractor for the Drainage Ditch Renovations.

Approved by consent.

B. Atascocita Middle School Kitchen Renovations Final Payment

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve payment of the final invoice of $26,678.91 to Brown & Root for the Atascocita Middle School Kitchen Renovations project.

Approved by consent.

C. Humble Middle School Kitchen Renovations Final Payment

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve payment of the final invoice of $3,384.00 to Brown & Root for the Humble Middle School Kitchen Renovations project.

Approved by consent. D. Track Projects Final Payment

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve payment of the final invoice of $12,796.75 to Beynon Sports Surfaces, Inc. for the track project.

Approved by consent.

E. Roof Renovations – 2016

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the selection of Argio Roofing & Construction, LLC as the Contractor for the 2016 Roof Replacements.

Approved by consent.

F. Construction and Construction-Related Purchases

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the listing of vendors and related estimated total annual costs for contract awards and renewals from which the District will purchase construction and construction- related services at or above $50,000 for the 2015-16 fiscal year.

Approved by consent.

7. DISTRICT-WIDE REPORTS, CONSIDERATIONS AND PURCHASES

A. Goods, Professional Services and Non-Construction Services Exceeding $50,000 in the Aggregate or $25,000 Individually

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the listing of vendors and related estimated total annual costs for contract awards and renewals from which the District will purchase goods, professional services and/or non-construction services that are estimated to exceed $50,000 in the aggregate or $25,000 individually for the 2015-16 fiscal year.

Approved by consent.

8. FUTURE BOARD BUSINESS:

Consideration of and action on topics for future Board business: a) Posted agenda items requiring Board action b) Posted agenda items for information, with no action required c) Written reports, with no posting or discussion planned d) Appointment of Board committees or representatives

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

______Secretary President

Note: Copies of attachments and other documentation may be requested from Peggy Young in the Superintendent’s Office at 281-641-8001. Full documentation of the items considered by the Board may be viewed on the Humble ISD web site on the day following the Board meeting at www.humble.k12.tx.us.