June 4, 2024 — Special Meeting
Conroe ISD Board Meeting — 2024-06-04
Special Meeting — Unofficial Notes
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Unofficial Meeting Notes
Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees
Special Meeting — June 4, 2024
These are unofficial notes based on an auto-generated transcript and may contain errors or omissions.
Opening
- Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM by President Hubert.
- A quorum of board members was confirmed present.
- Invocation led by President Hubert, who offered a special prayer for the Geisinger family and Geisinger Elementary School community regarding a situation involving a student and family.
- Pledges of Allegiance (U.S. and Texas) led by Miss Daisy Chase.
Citizen Participation (Item 2)
Speakers were given 2.5 minutes each. All public comments were supportive of Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null.
Kristen Brown — Conroe ISD resident and parent in the Oak Ridge feeder zone. Praised Dr. Null's commitment to transparency, noting his communication efforts since COVID-19. Highlighted his engagement with students, including his "Super Reader" costume visits to elementary schools and his participation in the 8th Grade Leadership Academy. Called Dr. Null "an incredible gift to the school district."
Teresa Neiman — Teacher and parent. Commended Dr. Null for guiding the district through COVID, the bond process, and what she described as "extremist attacking the school district." Thanked the board for agreeing to hear Level Three appeals on June 18th. Made comments about the educational value of reading challenging content.
Brenda Cooper — Stated she was motivated to speak after seeing a Facebook post by Trustee Dungan. Thanked Dr. Null for his "calm, non-anxious leadership" and communication during storms. Directly criticized Trustee Dungan, stating his Facebook post "was full of lies and inflammatory" content and that calling a fellow board member "a demon" was inappropriate.
Melissa Jimmerson — Parent with children in CISD since 1995. Praised Dr. Null's leadership and his administrative team, saying the district would not be what it is without them.
Rachel Walker — Read compiled comments from community members unable to attend. Highlights included:
- Praise for Dr. Null's accessibility and transparency during the bond process
- Recognition of his approachability (described as the "most approachable leader" by a 34-year educator, 27 years in CISD)
- Appreciation for his communication during regular and crisis times
- A humorous anecdote about greeting him at H-E-B
- Multiple statements of support from employees, parents, and taxpayers
Rick Keele — 12-year CISD parent. Praised Dr. Null's handling of the redistricting process and COVID-19 communication. Said Dr. Null's leadership demonstrates "a way to have compromise, to listen to others, and to be respectful."
Stuart Shader — 26-year resident, regular board meeting attendee for 20+ years, and member of the 2023 Bond Planning Committee. Praised Dr. Null's accessibility and transparency. Noted Dr. Null's responsiveness to phone calls and emails, and the value of Zoom meetings during the bond process. Encouraged the board to renew Dr. Null's contract (with the lighthearted caveat that Dr. Null is a Florida Gator fan). It was noted Dr. Null is also a University of Houston Cougar.
Consent Agenda (Item 3)
- Motion to approve the consent agenda.
- Vote: Approved unanimously (by show of hands; no opposition or abstentions).
Item 4: Name Principal of Irons Junior High School
Dr. Null's Recommendation:
- Robert McFarland, current principal of Irons Junior High, is transitioning to College Park.
- Dr. Null highlighted that Irons has historically been one of the highest-performing campuses in CISD and the state. He credited the staff and leadership, naming the two previous principals in Irons' history: Jeff Fuller and Robert McFarlin (both in attendance).
- Dr. Null noted that Irons staff clearly communicated their preference for the current Associate Principal.
- Recommendation: Dr. Olivia Robinson as the third principal of Gerald D. Irons Junior High School.
Vote:
- Motion: Miss Chase
- Second: Miss Wagman
- Vote: Approved unanimously (by show of hands; no opposition).
Dr. Robinson's Remarks:
- Expressed gratitude and humility; described her non-traditional path to education (family background in railroad engineering, law enforcement, armed forces, and federal government).
- Thanked her family members for life lessons.
- Made three promises to the Irons community: (1) to be their biggest cheerleader, (2) to be open to new ideas, and (3) to continuously strive to make Irons the best it can be.
- Thanked mentors including Dr. Debbie Spoon, Robert McFarlin, Dr. Medford, Dr. Stickler, Mr. Hartwell Brown, and her associate principal colleagues.
- Pledged to embody the leadership qualities of the school's namesake, Mr. Irons.
- Dr. Robinson's mother was in attendance and acknowledged.
Closed Session (Item 5A) — First Session
- Board entered closed session at 6:22 PM under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney) and 551.074 (personnel matters).
- Board reconvened into open session at 8:01 PM.
Action Taken:
- The board considered a Level Two hearing officer decision.
- Motion to uphold the decision of the Level Two hearing officer.
- Vote: 6-0 to uphold the administrative decision.
- The district will send written notice to the affected parties (referred to as "Mr. and Mrs. F") confirming the board's action.
Closed Session — Second Session
- Board re-entered closed session at 8:02 PM under the same statutory authority (Sections 551.071 and 551.074).
- Board reconvened into open session at 9:41 PM.
- No executive decisions or votes resulted from this second closed session.
Adjournment
- Motion to adjourn.
- Vote: Approved unanimously.
- Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:41 PM.
Key Takeaways
1. Strong public support for Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null — All seven citizen speakers praised his leadership, transparency, and communication, with several urging the board to renew his contract.
2. Public criticism of Trustee Dungan — One speaker directly criticized a Facebook post by Trustee Dungan, calling it dishonest and inflammatory.
3. Dr. Olivia Robinson unanimously approved as the new principal of Irons Junior High School, the third in the school's history.
4. Level Two hearing decision upheld 6-0 — Details were discussed in closed session; the board upheld the hearing officer's decision.
5. Second closed session yielded no action — The board's second executive session (lasting approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes) resulted in no votes or decisions.