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  "title": "Conroe ISD Board Meeting — June 5, 2018",
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  "meeting_notes_md": "# Conroe ISD Board Meeting — 2018-06-05\n*Special Meeting — Unofficial Notes*\n*Based on auto-generated transcript. Not an official record.*\n*Generated 2026-03-27 21:33 UTC*\n\n---\n\n# Unofficial Meeting Notes\n## Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees – Special Meeting\n### June 5, 2018\n\n> **Note:** These are unofficial notes based on an auto-generated transcript and may contain errors or omissions. They are not a substitute for official minutes.\n\n---\n\n## Meeting Called to Order\n- **Time:** 6:00 PM\n- A quorum was confirmed present; the meeting was properly noticed under the Texas Open Meetings Act.\n- **Invocation:** Mr. Moore\n- **Pledges:** Mr. Kid (U.S. and Texas flags)\n\n---\n\n## Public Comments\n\n### Bryce Everton (Student, College Park High School)\n- Spoke on behalf of himself and fellow students regarding an incident on the **last day of school** at College Park High School.\n- Described how students who brought backpacks/bags were told by administration to leave them in the AP's office **without advance notice or clear reasoning**.\n- Students were later told they could not retrieve their belongings until **1:00 PM**, despite school dismissal at **11:30 AM**.\n- His **house key** was in his confiscated bag; when he asked to retrieve it at dismissal, an AP told him \"tough luck.\"\n- He had to arrange a ride back to campus via a neighbor to get his belongings.\n- Described a broader pattern of negative interactions with administration, including feeling unsupported when reporting **vaping, drug sales, fights, and students expressing suicidal ideation or overdose**.\n- Said he has learned to \"keep my head down\" because reporting concerns leads to retaliation with no administrative support.\n- Credited his **Japanese teacher** as the sole reason he continues attending College Park, praising her for building an inviting and accepting program.\n- Asked the Board to use their power to make changes at College Park.\n\n### Amanda Everton (Parent, College Park High School)\n- Followed up on her son's testimony, stating she has **followed the chain of command repeatedly** over two years.\n- Contacted **Dr. Merrel (principal)** and **Mr. Kager** about the incident; Dr. Merrel's response was that CP \"has done these things these ways for over ten years.\"\n- Mr. Kager promised to investigate and respond by Monday but had **not responded** as of the meeting date.\n- Described the confiscation procedure as a violation of **CISD legal policy** regarding unreasonable searches and seizures, noting no written advance communication was provided to students or parents.\n- Cited three reasons Dr. Merrel gave for the procedure: (1) students throw papers out of bus/car windows; (2) students bring disruptive items like air horns or bugs; (3) safety concerns.\n- Argued that the procedure was poorly organized — bags were collected with **no system to identify which bag belonged to which student**, rendering any safety rationale ineffective.\n- Noted students were stranded (one student's **car keys** were in the confiscated bags).\n- Requested the Board provide Dr. Merrel and his staff with **additional guidance and training** regarding the students they serve.\n- Her time expired during her remarks.\n\n---\n\n## Consent Agenda (Item 3)\n- No requests to remove items from the consent agenda.\n- **Motion to approve:** Made and seconded.\n- **Vote:** Approved unanimously (voice vote).\n\n---\n\n## Item 6A – Naming of Principal, San Jacinto Elementary\n*(Moved up on the agenda)*\n\n- **Presented by:** Dr. Knoll\n- **Recommendation:** **Jamie Almond** — currently serving as an assistant principal in the district, with prior experience as an instructional coach.\n- Dr. Knoll noted San Jacinto had positive momentum and they sought a leader to continue that growth.\n- **Ms. Almond's remarks:** Expressed honor at the appointment; shared a vision for San Jacinto to become a \"model school\" demonstrating CISD best practices; acknowledged the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students; committed to preparing students for college, workforce, and military service.\n- Introduced her family: husband Shaun Almond (Associate Principal at Oak Ridge HS), four children including a son at West Point.\n- **Motion:** Made and seconded.\n- **Vote:** Approved unanimously (voice vote).\n\n---\n\n## Item 6B – Naming of Principal, The Woodlands High School\n\n- **Presented by:** Dr. Knoll\n- Noted outgoing principal **Mr. Carlson** served The Woodlands HS for **16 years**.\n- **Recommendation:** **Dr. Ted Landry** — current Principal of Kingwood High School; previously served as a counselor at Conroe High School (approximately 2000–2002).\n- Dr. Knoll described this as \"a homecoming of sorts\" and noted Dr. Landry's experience running a large 6A program similar to The Woodlands HS.\n- **Dr. Landry's remarks:** Expressed gratitude; called the selection \"an absolute dream\"; pledged to uphold the traditions and values of The Woodlands HS; introduced his wife Casey (career educator) and four children (Abigail, Caroline, Luke, and Kevin).\n- **Motion:** Made and seconded.\n- **Vote:** Approved unanimously (voice vote).\n\n---\n\n## Closed (Executive) Session\n- **Entered closed session** at 6:22 PM under **Texas Government Code §551.074** (personnel) and **§551.072** (real property).\n- **Returned to open session** at 7:05 PM.\n\n---\n\n## Item 7A – (Withdrawn)\n- This item was **withdrawn** from consideration. No details on the subject matter were provided in the transcript.\n\n## Item 7B – Consider Purchase of Approximately 62.7-Acre Site in the Caney Creek Feeder Zone\n- **Motion to approve** the purchase as presented: Made and seconded.\n- **Vote:** Approved unanimously (voice vote).\n\n---\n\n## Adjournment\n- **Motion to adjourn:** Made and seconded.\n- **Meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.**\n\n---\n\n### Items of Note\n- **Item 7A was withdrawn** without explanation during the open session.\n- Public comments raised serious concerns about **student safety, communication practices, and administrative culture at College Park High School**, including allegations of a policy violation regarding search and seizure of student belongings. The Board did not discuss or act on these comments, consistent with Board policy (items not on the agenda).\n- Both principal appointments were approved unanimously with no discussion or dissent noted."
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