AMERICA’S HEALTHIEST SCHOOLS AWARD
2024-2025
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President Casey Phelan
Vice President
Kenny Fernandez
Secretary Crystal Davila
Assistant Secretary Paola Gonzalez
Member
Marshall Kendrick
Member
Vickie Morgan
Member
Nelda Sullivan
Superintendent
Dr. DeeAnn Powell
The seven-member Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees meets regularly once a month at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 3920 Mickey Gilley Blvd. The meetings are open to the public. Call 713-740-0243 for more information. See the website for complete agenda and approved minutes at www.pasadenaisd.org
Pasadena ISD Health & PE Coordinators, Amber Macneish and Alise Neff, announced that the Alliance for a Healthier Generation named 13 Pasadena ISD campuses as America’s Healthiest Schools for their dedication to health during the 2023-2024 school year. These schools excelled in areas such as strengthening social-emotional health & learning, cultivating staff well-being, increasing family & community engagement, improving nutrition & food access, implementing local school wellness policies, bolstering physical education & activity, enriching health education, promoting tobacco-free schools, and supporting school health services. This annual recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to support the health of students, staff, and families. Eight hundred and seventy-nine schools across 30 states were awarded this year.
• Bailey Elementary
• Fisher Elementary
• Gardens Elementary
• Genoa Elementary,
• L.F. Smith Elementary
• Parks Elementary
• Red Bluff Elementary
• Sparks Elementary
• Turner Elementary
• Keller Middle School
• Miller Intermediate
• Pasadena High School,
• Sam Rayburn High
PASADENA ISD EARNS ENERGY STAR
Since partnering with Cenergistic, Pasadena ISD has achieved a 24% reduction in energy use, lowering expected energy costs and continuing to grow savings as the program is refined. In 2024, the district’s energy conservation efforts earned ENERGY STAR certification for 11 campuses, marking the fourth consecutive year of national recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency. This certification is awarded to buildings performing in the top 25% nationwide for energy efficiency and meeting strict ventilation standards, making it the only U.S. certification based on verified energy performance. The ENERGY STAR program highlights PISD’s strong commitment to energy conservation. The schools include: Beverly Hills Intermediate, Dobie 9, The Frank Braden Center, Golden Acres Elementary, Kendrick Middle, L. F. Smith Elementary, Moore Elementary, Pomeroy Elementary, Red Bluff Elementary, Sparks Elementary, and Teague Elementary.
BOARD NEWS
The board of trustees approved the following:
PERSONNEL
Rachel Siegner was approved for the position of Counselor at Pasadena Memorial High School for the 2024-2025 school year.
EDUCATIONAL
Tiffany Davis was approved for the position of Grants Compliance Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school school year.
• The Memorandum of Understanding between Pasadena ISD and AVANCE-Houston, Inc. in the amount of $48,000
FINANCIAL
• An order authorizing the issuance of Pasadena Independent School District unlimited tax refunding bonds in one or more series; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing a pricing officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price, including the terms thereof, and other matters related thereto
• The 2024-2025 Financial Compliance schedule
• Budget amendments for September 2024
OPERATIONS
• The design services agreement with Salas O’Brien Engineers for the 2022 Bond HVAC priority chiller replacements at Miller IS & Golden Acres ES in the amount of $70,000 and a total project budget of $1,070,000
• Design services agreement with GPD Group The 2022 Bond CTE Culinary Arts High Schools Project at Sam Rayburn HS, South Houston HS, Pasadena Memorial HS, and Dobie HS, in the amount of $243,750 and a total project budget of $3,600,000.
BOARD NEWS
• A design services agreement to LTY Engineers for the 2022 Bond CTE Welding Lab Improvements at Pasadena High School Project in the amount of $29,890 and a total project budget of $456,890.
• Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 011 for the 2022 Bond CTE Classroom and Lab Improvements Project in the amount of $28,961.38
• Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 07 for the 2022 Bond New Parks Elementary School Replacement Project in the amount of $32,333
• The conveyance of a CenterPoint Energy sidewalk easement to Pasadena ISD, located within a right of way at South Houston High School in the amount of ten dollars
MISCELLANEOUS
• Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims, Allison T., b/n/f Nhia and Blia T. v. Pasadena ISD, Texas Education Agency DOCKET NO. 018-SE-0924, SOAH DOCKET NO. 701-25-01156, and related actions
Next Regular Board Meeting:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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Deputy Superintendent for Governance, Operations & School Services Dr. Troy McCarley
Director of
Communication & Printing
Art Del Barrio
Communication Coordinator
Bruce Stone
Communication Coordinator Gustavo Trevino
Communication Specialist
Olivia Janney
Communication Specialist
Avery Davis
Communication Specialist Kourtney Jones
Multimedia Specialist
Rob Smith
Design Specialist
Lori Grande
Production Specialist
Rosie Lopez Communication Clerk Colton Hinson
Printshop Manager
Curtis Smith
BOARD NEWS
A GLANCE AT THE DECISIONS OF THE PASADENA ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PASADENA ISD HONORS STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAMS
2024-2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President Casey Phelan
Vice President
Kenny Fernandez
Secretary Crystal Davila
Assistant Secretary Paola Gonzalez
Member
Marshall Kendrick
Member
Vickie Morgan
Member
Nelda Sullivan
Superintendent
Dr. DeeAnn Powell
The seven-member Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees meets regularly once a month at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 3920 Mickey Gilley Blvd. The meetings are open to the public. Call 713-740-0243 for more information. See the website for complete agenda and approved minutes at www.pasadenaisd.org
At the Pasadena ISD school board meeting on Sept. 26, the district recognized campuses that have been developing student leadership teams. A total of 17 campuses across the district received the TEPSA Student Leadership Award, which honors teams demonstrating exceptional leadership, dedication, and a commitment to positive change. Additionally, Young Elementary, Sparks Elementary, Teague Elementary, and Fred Roberts Middle School were recognized for receiving the 2024 American Student Council Association School of Excellence award. The following school’s were recognized for recieving the TEPSA Student Leadership Award:
• Burnett Elementary
• Genoa Elementary
• Jensen Elmentary
• Kruse Elementary
• L.F. Smith Elementary
• Moore Elementary
• Pearl Hall Elementary
• Carter Lomax Middle School
• Bobby Shaw Middle School
• Marshall Kenderick Middle School
• Morris Middle School
• Milstead Middle School
• Nelda Sullivan Middle School
• Adella Young Elementary
• Teague Elementary
• Sparks Elementary
• Fred Roberts Middle School
HASSON HALLWAY AT PARKVIEW
At Park View Intermediate, the main hallway will be named “Hasson Hallway” in honor of Dr. Robert Hasson, who dedicated 23 years of service to Pasadena ISD. Dr. Hasson served as principal of Park View for 17 years and as assistant principal for 3 years, making a lasting impact on the school and its community. The dedication recognizes his commitment and contributions to education within the district.
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CTE AWARDS TWO OUTSTANDING PARTNERS AND RAYBURN TEACHERS
Career and Technical Education recognized key contributors on Tuesday night. PSO Supervisor Preston Moody of the Pasadena Police Department received the Business-Education Partnership Award for his efforts in student recruitment, certification mentorship, and involvement in CTE competitions. Cristina Womack, President and CEO of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, earned the Champion for CTE Award for her leadership in supporting CTE initiatives, including job fairs and fundraising events. Sam Rayburn High School’s Agriculture Mechanics program, led by David Gutierrez and Noah Schramm-Phelps, received the CTE Showcase of Excellence Award after winning four GRAND CHAMPION titles at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Industrial Craft Competition.
PERSONNEL
Board of Trustees approved the following:
Gladis Garcia was approved for the position of Counselor at Shaw Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year.
Paul Martinez was approved for the position of Counselor at Guidance Center for the 2024-2025 school year.
The board of trustees approved the following items:
EDUCATIONAL
• The board resolution to adopt a good cause exception for House Bill 3-armed security
• The Memorandum of Understanding with AVANCEHouston Early Head Start Program for the 20242025 school year
Christoper Puente was approved for the position of Multilingual Coordintor for Curriculum & Instruction for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Partnership between the Pasadena Independent School District and Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) for implementation of Super Smile Savers Program
• A School Affiliation Agreement between Pasadena ISD and HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
BOARD NEWS
The board of trustees approved the following items:
• A Clinical Affiliation Agreement between Texas Woman’s University and Pasadena ISD Nutrition Services Department
• The Memorandum of Understanding with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to allow campus presentations of the Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) Program
• Multiple 2024 Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant Awards totaling $11,569
• The Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Office of the Governor (CJD) Rifle-Resistant Body Armor grant award in the amount of $16,461
• The Texas Education Agency 2024-2026 Effective School Framework-ESF Focused Support grant in the amount of $100,000
• Texas Education Agency 2024-2025 Sustainable Residency Continuation Grant for $250,000 and the Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Houston
• The SPARK School Park Program projects for Kruse Elementary and Sparks Elementary and the Corresponding Agreement including $250,000 in funding
• An application for a TEA Low Attendance Waiver for South Houston High School
• An application for TEA Low Attendance for Southmore Intermediate
• The 2024-2025 high school graduation dates, times, locations, and authorization to schedule summer high school graduation on a date yet to be determined based on updated end of year district schedules
• A lease agreement with NRG Stadium for the 2025 Pasadena Independent School District High School graduations in the approximate amount of $215,000
• The Sam Rayburn High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Raiders Co-ed Team to compete at the National Raider Challenge at Fort Knox, KY., October 24-27, 2024
• The Sam Rayburn High School Texan Culinary Team to travel to Orlando, Florida April 25-30, 2025, to compete in the Cook Around the World Culinary Competition at an estimated amount of $2,000 per student
• For seniors in the Maritime and Criminal Justice programs of study at the Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School to participate in a hands-on cruise experience aboard a Carnival Cruise February 15-20, 2025
• That one Dobie High School FFA Member and one FFA teacher to travel to Indianapolis, Indiana on October 19-26, 2024, to attend the National FFA Convention
POLICY
• Revision of CCGB (LOCAL) Ad Valorem Taxes Economic Development
• Revision of DGBA (LOCAL) Personnel Management Relations: Employee Complaints/ Grievances
• Revision of EEH (LOCAL) Instructional Arrangements Homebound Instruction
• Revision of EFB (LOCAL) Instructional Resources Library Materials
• Revision of FNG (LOCAL) Student Rights and Responsibilities Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances
• Revision of GF (LOCAL) Public Complaints
FINANCIAL
• The 2024 Appraisal Roll
• The designation of investment officers
OPERATIONS
• A construction contract with Drymalla Construction Company, Inc. for the 2022 Bond New Jessup Elementary School Replacement Project in the amount of $35,486,326
• Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. A-015 for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the credit amount of $50,750
• Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. A-017 for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the credit amount of $8,419
• Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. A-018 for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the amount of $51,150
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The board of trustees approved the following items:
• Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 008 for the 2022 Bond CTE Classroom and Lab Improvements Project in the credit amount of $7,319
• An HVAC Testing and Balancing Services Agreement to National Precisionaire, LLC for the 2022 Bond CTE Classroom and Lab Improvements Project in the amount of $11,850
• ‘ Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 01 for the 2022 Bond New Parks Elementary School Replacement Project in the amount of $135,614
• Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 02 for the 2022 Bond New Parks Elementary School Replacement Project in the credit amount of $14,401
• The reorganization of the Bond Program Management Team to meet the current needs of the district. Bond Program Manager, Data Governance, and Reporting annual contract of $130,000 to be paid by the 2022 Bond Program Management Budget
MISCELLANEOUS
• Naming the main hallway at Park View Intermediate School as “Hasson Hallway” in honor of Dr. Robert Hasson and related actions
Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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BOARD NEWS
AUGUST 27, 2024
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
A GLANCE AT THE DECISIONS OF THE PASADENA ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PERSONNEL
Board of Trustees approved the following:
2024-2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President Casey Phelan
Vice President
Kenny Fernandez
Secretary Crystal Davila
Assistant Secretary Paola Gonzalez
Member Marshall Kendrick
Member
Vickie Morgan
Member Nelda Sullivan
Superintendent
Dr. DeeAnn Powell
The seven-member
Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees meets regularly once a month at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 3920 Mickey Gilley Blvd. The meetings are open to the public. Call 713-740-0243 for more information. See the website for complete agenda and approved minutes at www.pasadenaisd.org
& Instruction
• Melissa Loza for the position of counselor at Jensen Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year.
PERSONNEL
• Additional funding in the amount of $13,793,000 for PISD Medical Plan and authorization for superintendent or designee to add additional funds to ensure PISD Medical Plan ends the fiscal year with a positive balance
• Employee reclassification for the 2024-2025 school year for a cost savings of approximately $110,000
POLICY
• BBD (LOCAL) Board Members Training and Orientation
• BBFA (LOCAL) Ethics Conflict of Interest Disclosures
• CKC (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management Emergency Plans
• CKE (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management Security Personnel
• CKEA (LOCAL) Security Personnel Commissioned Peace Officers
• EFA (LOCAL) Instructional Resources Instructional Materials FINANCIAL
• Budget amendments for July 2024
• Budget amendments for August 2024
• GASB 54 Fund Balance Resolutions
• Adoption of the 2024-2025 budget
• Board resolution to adopt a tax rate for Maintenance and Operations (M&O) of $ .8855 and a tax rate for Interest and Sinking (I&S) of $ .3400, for a total tax rate of $1.2255
Sarah Burrows for the position of Speech Language Pathologist for the 20242025 school year.
Rita Yarbrough for the position of Speech Language Pathologist for the 20242025 school year.
Erica Carroll for the position of Counselor Specialist for the Curriculum
Department for the 20242025 school year.
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The board of trustees approved the following items:
EDUCATIONAL
• An interlocal agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC4) for the renewal purchase of OnData Suite Software in the amount of $30,865.90
• An interlocal agreement between Pasadena Independent School District and Texas Woman’s University for speech language pathology assistants in speech pathology internship and externship with no financial implication
• An interlocal agreement between Harris County Department of Education and Pasadena Independent School District for music therapy in the amount of $9,785.00
• Subscription renewal for Brain POP from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, in the amount of $132,550
• A contract between Pasadena Independent School District and E-Therapy for speech language therapy services in the amount of $120,000
• An interlocal agreement with Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC4) for the renewal purchase of TSDS Core and TSDS PEIMS Collection software in the amount of $5,750
• The continuation of a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) unit at Sam Rayburn High School
• The 2024-2025 Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant, Cycle 2 in the amount of $1,255,731
• The KaBOOM! Playground Community Partner Agreement contract, which requires an $8,500 contribution from Genoa Elementary School
• The contract between Pasadena Independent School District and Avondale House in the amount of $842,350 for tuition and educational services for fifteen (15) special education students
• The Sam Rayburn High School Band to travel to Lake Charles, Louisiana to compete in the Gulf Coast Championships Marching Competition at McNeese State University on October 26, 2024, at a cost of $12,250 to be paid with district and booster club funds
OPERATIONS
• Approval of a construction contract with Gamma Construction Company for the 2022 Bond New Bailey Elementary School Replacement Project in the amount of $36,147,181
• Approval of Final Change Order No. 007 for the New Administration Building Replacement Project in the credit amount of $23,638
• Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. A-013 for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the amount of $113,708
• Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. A-014 for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the credit amount of $48,640
BOARD NEWS
The board of trustees approved the following:
• Approval of a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Commissioning Services Agreement with Coastal Commissioning Group for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the amount of $30,000
• Approval of an HVAC Testing and Balancing Services Agreement to Engineered Air Balance Co., Inc. for the 2017 Bond Transportation Center Replacement Project in the amount of $46,775
• Allowance Expenditure Authorization (AEA) No. 07 for the 2022 Bond Safety & Security Project in the amount of $105,000
Next Regular Board Meeting:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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