Recent activity at Houston Independent School District
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda
The Houston Independent School District School Board Meeting
The meeting agenda focuses on hearing items including the consideration of Independent Hearing Examiner recommendations regarding personnel matters for teachers at Twain Elementary, Chavez High, Fonville Middle, and Milne Elementary schools, as well as a dispute resolution hearing for a teacher at Shadowbriar Elementary School. Additionally, the closed session agenda includes deliberations on superintendent evaluations, personnel appointments, reassignments, and terminations, as well as legal discussions concerning pending litigation.
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The board meeting featured recognitions for National Principals Month and various educators of the year, including area and district winners. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comment and testimony concerning the Texas Education Agency takeover of the district, with speakers presenting a report that critiqued the takeover's impact on the curriculum, financial stewardship, democratic governance, and school culture. Trustees also discussed the importance of transparency, accountability, and the need for honest self-evaluation regarding the district's current management and relationship with the community.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Houston Independent School District School Board Official Agenda and Meeting Notice
The meeting agenda covers reports from the superintendent and board members, and discussions on key operational items including the investment report, budget-to-actual report, goal progress measures, and the purchasing services quarterly report. The board will review various policy revisions and deletions regarding topics such as student discipline, personnel, and facility naming. Furthermore, the agenda includes resolutions for adopting the 2026 tax rate, approving vendor awards, and addressing student safety and bus stop hazardous zones. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate on personnel matters, legal issues, litigation, and safety audits.
Oct 1, 2026·Strategic plan
Houston Independent School District Progress Monitoring Report 2023-2028
This Progress Monitoring Report for Houston Independent School District details the progress made on two primary educational goals for 3rd-grade students. The first goal is to increase the percentage of 3rd-grade students achieving 'Meets Grade Level' in STAAR Reading from 41% in June 2023 to 56% in June 2028. The second goal aims to increase the percentage of 3rd-grade students achieving 'Meets Grade Level' in STAAR Math from 38% in June 2023 to 53% in June 2028. The report outlines specific progress measures for each goal, highlights key takeaways regarding student growth, and proposes next steps for improvement through enhanced instruction, targeted interventions, and professional learning initiatives.
