Key signals from this week’s featured district report.
Aldine ISD is a large, diverse district facing the dual challenge of declining enrollment and rising expectations for student achievement. Key priorities include addressing student learning gaps, particularly for emergent bilingual and special education students, through effective instructional programs and supports, and enhancing safety and security measures across all campuses. The district also faces the challenge of ensuring a thriving and well-supported staff through competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
Aldine ISD's security budget is influenced by grant funding, bond initiatives, and general fund allocations, demonstrating a multifaceted approach to school safety. While specific budget amounts vary across documents, the district consistently invests in security-related upgrades and staffing, and allocates a portion of revenue to security. Additionally, budget priorities sometimes shift, as reflected in budget amendments to ensure optimal alignment with district security needs and Texas Education Agency guidelines, while school closures also impact budget decisions.
Aldine ISD is contracting with various vendors to support school security. These vendor relationships cover a broad range of security needs, including digital security, emergency preparedness systems, personnel, physical security, and technology support.
Aldine ISD is focused on several key initiatives impacting school security, including ongoing intruder detection audits, enhanced emergency preparedness through a new crisis alert system, and partnerships with external organizations to provide specialized services. A significant effort is dedicated to facilities upgrades and implementing safety measures like security film and perimeter fencing, aimed at creating safer and more secure learning environments.
Full exported report generated from the District Research Agent.
1. The district is facing enrollment declines at specific schools as well as an overal enrollment decrease of 25.6% since 2015-2016, necessitating district optimization recommendations and difficult decisions regarding school closures, consolidations, and repurposing.
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2. Aldine ISD's total enrollment is declining, dropping by 25.6% since 2015-2016, necessitating a district optimization process to align resources with student needs. This includes school consolidations and the exploration of repurposing school facilities.
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3. Aldine ISD is expanding existing high school STEM programs by partnering with higher education institutions in dual credit and certification initiatives and by modernizing school facilities via $400,000,000 bond.
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4. As of January 6, 2025, Aldine ISD is actively recruiting to fill 114 teacher vacancies and 104 paraprofessional vacancies, highlighting a potential challenge in staffing schools.
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5. The district aims to increase the percentage of graduates meeting the criteria for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) from 64% to 76% by August 2029, and to achieve a score of 80% by 2025, indicating a focus on improving post-secondary outcomes.
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6. The district is allocating $400,243.00 in Early Head Start CCP2 continuation funds (3/1/2025 - 2/28/2026) to maintain programs for AVANCE Houston.
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7. A concerning number of incidents requiring law enforcement intervention on campuses involving both students (3396 in Dec 2024) and non-students (850 in Dec 2024), suggesting challenges related to safety, security, and potential for outside influences impacting student well-being.
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8. To support early literacy, 85% of the district's 7,099 respondents to the 2025-2026 Calendar Survey Results preferred calendar option A.
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9. The district needs to recruit and retain quality teachers given that, as of March 4, 2025, there were 128 teacher vacancies and 109 paraprofessional vacancies within the district, impacting instructional delivery and student support.
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10. The district's total revenues for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, were $625,698,487, while total expenditures were $723,749,275, resulting in a significant deficiency of revenues over expenditures.
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11. To bolster school safety, the district is implementing additional security measures, including enhancing the integration of technology, like digital marquees and video surveillance storage solutions. An upcoming contract for cabling refresh across eleven campuses requires a local Aldine investment of $310,650.
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12. The district recognizes the importance of mental health and social-emotional learning, and has implemented partnerships with Harris County Public Health and UT Health to provide support services to students, staff, and community members. In December 2024, the total number of student-related incidents reported to the Aldine ISD Police Department was 3396.
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13. Aldine ISD continues to struggle with adequate bilingual staffing, requiring the submission of Bilingual Exceptions and ESL Waivers applications as the district is unable to fully staff bilingual and ESL programs as required by law.
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14. For the 2024 & 2025 Biennium, the district will receive $171.82 per student + $15.58 per EB student for Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment (IMTA).
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15. Though one document states Aldine ISD achieved a superior rating in the School FIRST accountability system with a score of 100, other documents highlight financial concerns; for example, a General Fund budget with expenses exceeding revenues by ~$48M (Original Budget) or ~$68M(Amended Budget) / requiring fund balance usage; which is a potential point of financial stress, indicating the need for fiscal oversight.
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16. While Aldine ISD reported high compliance with intruder detection audit procedures at 8 schools from February to March 2025, one school had an exterior gym door unsecured during a random check, indicating a continued need to strengthen campus security protocols.
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1. Aldine ISD's Board approves single contracts and purchases projected to be $100,000.00 and greater, indicating a commitment to investing in necessary resources, with contracts potentially meeting bid guidelines as sole-source vendors or being included on a cooperative agreement.
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2. The district allocated $847,000 for architectural services for the new dedicated Aldine Police Department, signifying a tangible investment in expanding law enforcement facilities. The project includes renovation, expansion, and site improvements to an existing building.
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3. The district has a Technology Services budget that includes $310,650.00 allocated to Riverside Technologies Inc for a CABLING REFRESH PROJECT at several high schools, with the project taking place between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The district receives an 85% discount on the project cost through the E-Rate program.
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4. A contract with GTS Technology Solutions Inc provides 34 GETAC S510 Mobile rug laptops for police vehicles with mount base to Aldine ISD Police Department.
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5. Facility Planning & Construction has a budget of $113,841.66 allocated to National Fence Company for Northside Transportation perimeter fencing repairs for security, as well as $385,000.00 to AAR Incorporated for Decommissioning, Abatement, and Demolition Services for Conley ES as a part of the New 2015 and 2023 Bonds.
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6. The district allocated $712,741.83 in grant funding to Parkway Chevrolet, Inc. for the purchase of six 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe's with patrol upfits and three Dodge Durango with K9 upfits for the Aldine ISD Police Department, increasing patrol vehicles.
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7. The district allocated $890,000 for a new video surveillance storage solution to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. to enhance the safety and security of students and staff.
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8. The district has a Facility Planning & Construction budget that includes expenditures of $527,340.00 to AAR Incorporated and $463,320.00 to AAR Incorporated for Asbestos, Abatement, and Demolition of Sammons Elementary School and Gray Elementary School, respectively.
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9. The district has a budget that includes expenditures of $890,000.00 to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc for a new video surveillance storage solution and $330,000.00 to ePlus Technology Inc. for a new primary data storage solution to provide rapid disaster recovery.
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10. The district will provide 73 officers in Aldine ISD Police Department with rifle rated shields for a total cost of $243,054.18 to improve officer safety.
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11. The district's Police Department will purchase 34 GETAC S510 Mobile rugged laptops for police vehicles with mount base from GTS Technology Solutions Inc for $173,557.84 via a grant, enhancing mobile data access for officers.
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12. The district allocated $600,000 for the Centegix Crisis Alert, implementing Silent Panic Alert Technology across Aldine ISD for year three of five.
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1. The district is contracting with FreeIT Data Solutions for Abnormal AI Email Security to detect and block advanced email threats, reflecting a focus on cybersecurity.
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2. The district's ongoing partnership with the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) highlights the police department's compliance to standards of excellence, evidenced by the Certificate of Accreditation.
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3. The district's vendor, Convergint Technologies, LLC, will be removing and replacing outdated fire alarm system components at Nimitz High School, enhancing fire safety and code compliance.
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4. Aldine ISD has partnered with Harris County Public Health (HCPH) for Substance Use Prevention Services, with a goal to provide Substance Use, Stigma Reduction, and Overdose Prevention and Naloxone/Narcan Administration Education to students, staff and community members, and to distribute Naloxone/Narcan kits to campuses.
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5. Axon Enterprise, Inc. continues to be a key provider, offering body cameras to the Aldine ISD Police Department.
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6. National Fence Company will be contracted by Facility Planning & Construction to repair perimeter fencing repairs at Northside Transportation.
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7. Aldine ISD utilizes Centegix for its new crisis alert system, designed to enhance safety for staff, children, and families.
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8. The district renews a contract with the firm of Security and Monitoring Services for the 2025-2026 year for unspecified security related applications.
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1. The district is implementing and monitoring clear safety protocols to address emergency preparedness, safe facility operations, and child supervision, creating a culture of safety and well-being to promote a safe and nurturing learning environment.
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2. The district aims to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students and stakeholders and plans to monitor and keep the Board informed of police activity in the District through a monthly Police Activity Report.
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3. Aldine Independent School District has partnered with Centegix with the implementation of a new crisis alert system that creates safer spaces and environments for our staff, children and families, through the use of innovative technology.
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4. Campuses will develop strategies to address student and community needs pertaining to Violence Prevention & Intervention and Coordinated Health Programs, with 95% of students participating in a minimum of 3 Violence Prevention lessons and/or activities for the year by May 2026, reflecting a focus on proactive safety measures.
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5. The district is developing a cybersecurity plan to protect its cyberinfrastructure from cyberattacks, determine cybersecurity risks, and implement mitigation strategies, reflecting a commitment to digital safety.
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6. All campuses conduct weekly inspections of instructional facilities to ensure all exterior doors are locked and cannot be opened from the outside without a key, strengthening campus security measures.
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7. The district is working to complete the installation of security film inside the vestibules for all High Schools, Middle Schools, and 9th grade campuses, and is installing safety film at Black, Bussey, Marcella and Thompson Elementary.
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8. The district requires each campus to have a multidisciplinary threat assessment and safe and supportive team and has implemented a clear procedure for students to report concerning behavior exhibited by another student, enhancing threat mitigation.
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9. Security, site fencing, and lighting continue to be a priority project with Bond funds. Core Stone has cleared and leveled the land for the installation of perimeter fencing at Aldine Middle and Lane School.
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10. The district is implementing a program to address child sexual abuse, trafficking, and other maltreatment of children, to be included in the District improvement plan and student handbook.
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11. Aldine ISD's Police Department is focused on the safety and security of 83 campuses, students, and staff members, with increased traffic stops for 2024 as compared to 2023 due to an increase in hired officers throughout the 2024 school year.
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