Aug 6, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardHouston Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting included the presentation of Hurricane Hero awards to two community members for their contributions to the district. Discussions focused on proposed updates to staff and student handbooks, with concerns raised regarding policy language, grading scales, and restrictions on student enrollment in online or concurrent college credit courses. Consequently, the board decided to postpone final approval of the handbooks to a special meeting to allow for administrative edits. Additionally, the board approved site crisis plans and reviewed substitute teacher pay rates, ultimately deciding to maintain the current compensation levels.