Houston Independent School District

The Audit Committee reviewed draft reports on maintenance and repairs, and employee selection and onboarding. The maintenance and repairs audit identified issues with work order processes, inventory tracking, and system data integrity, with planned improvements tied to a new database system transition. The human resources audit highlighted inconsistencies in rehire eligibility, payroll verification, and interview documentation, with management actively working on corrective measures. Additionally, the committee received an update on the status of prior audit action plans and held confidential discussions regarding internal penetration testing results and a risk assessment plan.

The school board held a workshop to discuss the preliminary budget for the upcoming school year. The presentation indicated a balanced budget with planned expenditures aligned with projected revenue and a significant cash balance. Additionally, the meeting highlighted academic achievements of the graduating class, including associate degree attainment and industry certifications, the implementation of a teacher certification program to address shortages, and the role of artificial intelligence in the classroom. The session also recognized volunteer contributions to the district and discussed updates regarding former student participation in professional sports.

The School Board approved 1882 partnerships, which provide greater operational flexibility to four specific high schools regarding scheduling, staff hiring, and innovative program design. Additionally, a new enrollment model for preschool programs was approved to increase family access and expand the capacity of Pre-Kindergarten offerings.

This Goal Progress Measure for Houston ISD tracks the district's performance towards key educational objectives in mathematics. The document outlines targets to increase the percentage of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade students performing at or above grade level in math, as assessed by end-of-year screeners and STAAR. Strategic objectives are set from June 2019 to June 2024, detailing current progress, superintendent responses, and next steps focusing on instructional improvements, curriculum fidelity, and targeted student support to achieve overall proficiency gains.

This document outlines Houston ISD's plan for utilizing American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER III funds to address students' academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to accelerate progress towards the Board's 2024 goals. The plan prioritizes creating a safe and clean learning environment, improving technology access, enhancing instructional resources, and providing tutoring to mitigate learning loss. It also focuses on increasing staff compensation and capacity, expanding social, emotional, and academic support, and bolstering integrated services. Key initiatives include staff recruitment and retention, accelerated learning programs, post-secondary readiness support, and increased mental health resources for students.