Houston Independent School District

This document, titled "The Houston Promise," details a commitment to dramatically improve public education within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). It highlights a shift from a low rate of graduates earning a living wage and numerous F-rated schools to a state with no F-rated schools and a significant increase in A and B-rated campuses. The central objective is to ensure that every HISD campus achieves an A or B rating by August 2027, aiming to provide high-quality education, resources, and hope to all students, thereby ensuring that zip code does not dictate destiny.

This document details the Houston Independent School District's new accelerated mathematics initiative, which is a key component of the 'Accelerate Houston' plan. The initiative aims to enhance student preparedness in mathematics, specifically targeting that all high school students reach Algebra 1 by the eighth grade, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. To achieve this, the district is implementing end-of-year assessments, summer learning programs, and improved coordination across grade levels. Additionally, the plan explores expanding educational opportunities through 1882 partnerships, enabling students to concurrently earn high school and college credits in high-demand fields.

This document details the allocation of $570,792,747 in ESSER program funds across numerous initiatives for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The strategic distribution addresses critical areas such as COVID-19 safety and mitigation, student academic support and intervention for learning loss, expansion of mental health and wraparound services, technology infrastructure upgrades, fine arts programming enhancements, and staff retention stipends. The overall purpose is to support student well-being, academic recovery, and operational improvements.

This document outlines the Houston Independent School District's reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year, revised in July 2021. It details protocols for virtual and in-person learning, emphasizing health and safety measures amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Key components include health screenings, physical distancing, personal protective equipment, hygiene, cleaning, procedures for infection cases and school closures, technology support, and guidelines for extracurricular activities, sports, school meals, and transportation. The plan also introduces a COVID-19 indicator tool to communicate health conditions.

The committee discussed the pending final report from the Legislative Budget Board and strategies for implementing project goals. An overview of the 2020 draft audit plan was provided, focusing on education programs and governance topics. Members reviewed the Audit Committee charter to address typographical errors and potential timeline adjustments. Additionally, the committee established a process and timeline for developing the final audit report for 2019, including the preparation of a draft for committee and board counsel review.