Armando Alaniz

This document outlines the Houston Independent School District's strategic plan for implementing a new Pay-for-Performance compensation model for teachers. The plan, commencing in the 2026-2027 school year, ties teacher compensation directly to effectiveness levels, evaluated through the Teacher Excellence System (TES), and campus assignment (PUA, NES 1, NES 2). Key components include a detailed compensation structure, a 'hold harmless' guarantee for transitioning teachers during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, and a salary cap for the initial two years of implementation. It also defines eligibility, exceptions, and future year compensation adjustments based on a two-year average of evaluation ratings. The overarching goal is to foster a high-performance culture by recognizing and rewarding instructional excellence and student success, aligning teacher compensation with skill, growth, and results within the district's 'Destination 2035' vision.

The meeting agenda includes a presentation from the Internal Audit Department and Deloitte Touche. The committee will hold a closed session to consult with the Board's attorney on legal matters and other authorized purposes under the Texas Government Code, followed by reconvening in open session for potential action.

The committee discussed the status of the fiscal year 2025 financial audit, noting delays due to external regulatory system updates. A status report was provided regarding internal audit plans for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, including specific project timelines. The committee reviewed a final draft internal audit report concerning competitive procurement processes and identified a recommendation for enhancing committee membership controls. Additionally, the committee discussed the upcoming internal audit report for the full board and held a confidential session regarding audit contracts.

The committee meeting will address safety audits, department updates from the HISD Police Department, health and medical services, crisis response, and facilities and maintenance operations. A closed executive session is planned to discuss intruder detection audit findings, non-compliant emergency drills, and the district vulnerability assessment full report.

The meeting includes a workshop on the 2026-2027 district budget and a consent agenda item regarding a waiver for superintendent certification requirements. The board will receive reports from the superintendent and board members, and conduct closed session deliberations concerning personnel matters, legal issues including pending litigation, and district safety and security audit findings.