Spring ISD Board Meeting Set for January 13—Here’s How Ella Crossing Residents Can Tune In and Speak Up
The Spring Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold its first regular board meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gordon M. Anderson Leadership Center, located at 16717 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77090.
This public meeting is an opportunity for residents of Ella Crossing and surrounding neighborhoods to stay informed and involved in the decision-making processes that impact local students, educators, and school communities. Whether you’re a parent, educator, student, or community advocate, this is a meaningful opportunity to engage with Spring ISD leadership.
What to Expect at the January Meeting
Spring ISD board meetings typically address a wide range of district topics—from academic initiatives and strategic planning to financial updates and policy reviews. While the full agenda is posted at least three business days before the meeting in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, topics often include:
- Instructional and curriculum updates
- Budgetary discussions and financial reporting
- Facility planning and capital improvement projects
- Personnel considerations and board policy updates
All Spring ISD board meetings and pre-meeting work sessions are open to the public. The district encourages community involvement and provides both in-person and virtual viewing options for convenience. The meeting will be livestreamed at: Spring ISD Board Services YouTube.
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Public Participation Guidelines
For Ella Crossing residents who wish to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting, here’s what to know:
- Up to 10 speakers total will be heard, and a maximum of 30 minutes is allocated for public comments.
- Sign-up begins 50 minutes before the meeting, starting at 6:10 p.m., at the reception desk outside the board room.
- All sign-ups must be completed by 6:45 p.m., 15 minutes before the meeting begins.
- At 6:45 p.m., a district representative will hold a lottery drawing to determine the speaker order. If more than 10 people register, the drawing will also determine which 10 speakers are selected.
- Each speaker will have up to three minutes to share their remarks.
Participants who are not selected to speak during the meeting are encouraged to submit their comments in writing to the Board for review.
This thoughtful, structured process ensures that all voices are given a fair chance to be heard while maintaining the flow and timing of the meeting.
Why It Matters to Ella Crossing
For families in Ella Crossing, attending or tuning into a Spring ISD board meeting is one of the most direct ways to influence the educational landscape of the district. Whether you're concerned about school funding, student achievement, classroom resources, or extracurricular programming, your presence and feedback play an essential role in shaping district priorities.
Spring ISD continues to grow and evolve, and community feedback is key to making sure that policies and planning align with the needs of its diverse neighborhoods.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.