Three Alief ISD campuses flagged as at-risk of state intervention; district outlines supports and options

Alief ISD accountability staff told the board on Feb. 7 that three campuses are at risk of triggering state intervention if they do not reach a C or above in the next accountability cycle. Rayyan Amin, the district’s chief of school improvement and accountability, identified Best, Collins and Klinsman as "3-by-3" opportunity schools currently in year two of unacceptable performance and described ongoing, cross-department efforts to support improvement.

Amin said the district is providing additional scripted lessons in math and reading, targeted professional development (including weekend trainings), coaching for principals and deployment of central-office staff to co-teach and provide tiered instruction. "There are significant cross-departmental efforts that are underway with teams working collaboratively to provide targeted instructional, operational and leadership supports aimed to help these campuses break the cycle," Amin said.

Under the Texas Education Code, Amin noted, a campus that receives unacceptable academic performance for five consecutive years triggers mandatory state intervention; the commissioner of education may order campus closure or appoint a board of managers. Amin said one option the district could explore is a temporary third‑party partnership under an 1882 arrangement that would pause the unacceptable count but would require careful vetting and a partner with demonstrated turnaround experience.

Board members asked for clarification on timing, partner selection and student placement if consolidation or closure became necessary. District staff emphasized timing matters to ensure students are relocated to higher-performing campuses if a closure is required and said any structural decisions would be brought back to the board for approval.

Amin said the goal is for the campuses to reach a C or higher in 2026; staff presented the supports and potential "what if" scenarios to be proactive and transparent with the board.

The board did not take any formal action that would alter campus status at the Feb. 7 meeting; staff will continue oversight and return with updates.