Houston Independent School District, TX
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- Contracts & procurement
- Budget & taxes
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Public safety
- Roads & infrastructure
- Development projects
- Technology
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Houston Independent School DistrictTX averageUS Census ACS
School district
School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment184,109 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$10,446 (FY2020)
Schools274 · 11,785 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$2.62B (FY2020)
Reading proficiency41% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency45% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch80% (2018)
👤 Members & officials (5)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the School Board
- Janette Garza Lindner — Board Member
- Lauren Gore — Board Member
- Marcos Rosales — Board Member
- Marty Goossen — Board Member
- Michelle Cruz Arnold — Board Member
Recent meetings
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD board to consider hearing examiner recommendations for 3 employees
The Houston ISD School Board will hold a public meeting with hearings on independent hearing examiner recommendations for three employees and a dispute resolution hearing for a former police department employee. The board will also recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, including superintendent duties, evaluations, compensation, appointments, terminations, and legal issues. No action will be taken on closed session items without a quorum.
- Hearing: Adanna Berry, teacher, Chavez High School, TEA Docket No. 194-LH-06-2026
- Hearing: Seshia Thomas, employee, Hartman Middle School, TEA Docket No. 132-LH-04-2026
- Hearing: Christopher Hart, teacher, Lamar High School, TEA Docket No. 157-LH-06-2026
- Dispute resolution hearing: Torreione Mathieu, former employee, Police Department
- Closed session: personnel appointments, terminations, evaluations, and legal matters
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BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
📹 From the video · 1h 3m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
Good evening. This meeting is now convened at 5.07 p.m. I would like to ask everyone to please silence all cell phones. A quorum of board members is present in the auditorium. I'm board vice president Angela Lamont Flowers. I will preside over tonight's meeting. I'm joined by board members Marty Goosen and Karen Duffy. Our first order of business is to hear from speakers to agenda items. We have three registered speakers who will be limited to two minutes each per board policy. Please come to the podium and state your topic. Ms. Smith, please call all speakers. I'd like to call Donna Garner followed by Ruth Kravitz followed by Tanya Wells. Donna Garner. Ruth Kravitz. Time to speak for two minutes. Non-NES schools are being cut $200 per student and NES schools are being cut $100 per student. Principals are being told to cut staff even when they can meet the target by cutting other expenses. That's bad for kids. The June budget you approved assumed a $4,000 student enrollment drop, but that loss had already happened since snapshot. For that budget to work, HISD, you guys, would have had to assume that not a single student would have left between last June and this coming October. The budget was out of date when it was written. And that's wrong. Another 4,500 kids have left since then. How many more before snapshot? And very dear to my heart, and I hope to some of you, I'm concerned that you're closing a park when you did not have to. Just three years ago, Grimes Park was renova …
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📄 From the agenda
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
5:00 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
•
Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
•
Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct business and the public’s ability to
observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one
warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will b …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-324 — approved
6 absent · 2 yea · 1 nay
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers nay · Paula Mendoza absent · Edgar Colón absent · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD board to vote on $1M+ vendor awards, policy changes, and legal updates
The Houston ISD School Board is meeting to consider consent agenda items including vendor awards over $1 million, first readings of several board policies, and updates on legal cases. The board will also hear reports on special education, board monitoring, and the annual investment report, followed by a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more
- First reading of policy FOC(LOCAL) on student discipline placement in DAEP
- First reading of policy FOD(LOCAL) on student expulsion
- Amended list of prekindergarten sites for SB 1882 partnership for 2026-2027
- Closed session updates on pending litigation including Houston Federation of Teachers v. Mike Miles
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BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
📹 From the video · 2h 5m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
Perfect. Okay. Good evening. This meeting is now convened at 5.03 p.m. I would like to ask everyone to please silence all cell phones. A quorum of the board members is present in the board auditorium. If there's any public officials in the audience this evening, please stand and be recognized. I think we have a few of our elected trustees. We have Dr. Maria Benzon. Welcome. Placido Gomez, whereas maybe he's here. And I believe Michael McDonough and Savant Moore is going to be here as well. We'll now be joined by a member of our Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps to lead us in our pledges. I'd like to ask Board Vice President Angela Lamon Flowers to introduce tonight's pledge leader. Thank you, President Campo. Cadet Oliver Hurst. Cadet Hernandez serves as Alpha Company First Sergeant and Archery Commander in the ARMA JROTC program at Stephen F. Austin High School. He holds a 3.7 grade point average. Cadet Hernandez actively participates on the marksmanship and raider teams, demonstrating leadership, discipline, teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Cadet Hernandez leads by example. Cadet Hernandez supports younger cadets and consistently accepts opportunities to grow as a leader. After high school, he plans to enlist in the United States Air Force and continue serving his country. Cadet Hernandez. Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the r …
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📄 From the agenda
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
5:00 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
•
Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
•
Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct business and the public’s ability to
observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one
warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will b …
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel including…
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-251 — accepted
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-303 — accepted
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-305 — accepted
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD board to consider teacher hearing recommendations and personnel actions
The Houston ISD School Board is meeting in open session to hear reports from board members and the superintendent, and to consider four hearing items involving teachers and former employees. The board will then recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, legal issues, and district safety, with possible action on those matters after reconvening.
- Consideration of Independent Hearing Examiner's Recommendation for Lakeisha Menifee, Fondren Middle School (TEA Docket No. 128-LH-04-2026)
- Consideration of Independent Hearing Examiner's Recommendation for Maria Rodriguez, Gross Elementary School (TEA Docket No. 126-LH-03-2026)
- Dispute Resolution Hearing for Kiirah Washington, former employee, Office of Academics
- Dispute Resolution Hearing for Donald Taylor, former employee, Transportation Department
- Closed session discussion of district safety, including intruder detection audit and HB3 compliance
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✓ Decided: HISD board terminates teacher, dismisses another case
The board approved termination of teacher Maria Rodriguez's contract, dismissed a case against teacher Lakeisha Menifee for lack of jurisdiction, and upheld Level II hearing officer decisions in two employee dispute cases. All actions were taken in open session after closed deliberations.
- Approved termination of Maria Rodriguez's contract (3-0)
- Dismissed case against Lakeisha Menifee for lack of jurisdiction (2-0, Colón abstained)
- Upheld Level II decision denying relief to Kiirah Washington (3-0)
- Upheld Level II decision denying relief to Donald Taylor (3-0)
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
📹 From the video · 1h 17m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
Good evening. This meeting is now called to order at 5 o'clock. I would like to ask everyone to please silence all cell phones. A quorum of the board members is present in the auditorium. I am board member Edgar Cologne and I will preside over tonight's meeting. I am joined by board members Karen Duffy and Marty Guzen. Our first order of business is to hear from speakers to agenda items. Public comment during school board meetings will only be available to those persons who have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol. Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the school board meetings are not acceptable as they inhibit the board 's ability to conduct business and the public's ability to observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will be asked to leave the meeting. We have four registered speakers who will be limited to two minutes each per board policy. We ask that you stay on topic and refrain from naming individuals, especially students, as their identity is protected under law. But you may name your own child. I ask that you please respect our procedures and the other speakers and end your comments promptly when your time has expired and the timer rings. We ask that you please respect your questions. Speakers, please come to the podium in your number order and state your name and topic. Do we have any speakers? I don't believe any speakers have signed in. …
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AUGUST 27, 2026
5:00 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
•
Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
•
Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct business and the public’s ability to
observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one
warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will be a …
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📄 From the minutes
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5:00 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD
AUGUST 27, 2026
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
MEETING HELD - PURPOSE
The School Board of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) held a hearings meeting
on August 27, 2026, beginning at 5 p.m. in the board auditorium of the Hattie Mae White
Educational Support Center, 4400 West 18th St., Houston, TX 77092.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – MEMBERS PRESENT
Meeting Chair Colón called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and declared the board
convened to consider matters pertaining to HISD as listed on the duly posted meeting notice.
Board Member Edgar Colón
Board Member Karen Duffy
Board Member Marty Goossen
Present:
Board President Ric Campo
Board Vice President Angela Lemond Flowers
Board Secretary Paula Mendoza
Board Member Janette Garza Lindner
Board Member Lauren Gore
Board Member Marcos Rosales
Absent:
1
Any supplemental information to Agenda Items may be found in the Meeting Folder of
this date located in the Office of Board Services, Houston Independent School District.
HISD School Board - August 27, 2026
HEARING ITEMS
1.
Lakeisha Menifee, teacher, Fondren Middle School, Consideration of Independent
Hearing Examiner’s Recommendation, TEA Docket No. 128-LH-04-2026
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
The board adjourned to closed session under Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code, Open
Meetings Act, Subsections 551.071 through 551.089 at 5:22 p.m. for the purposes stated in
the notice o …
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by board member Duffy, with a second by board member Goossen, the board voted to adopt the decision and recommendation of the independent hearing examiner, adopt the findings of fact and…
2 yea
Duffy yea · Goossen yea
motion by board member Goossen, with a second by board member Duffy, the board voted to adopt the decision and recommendation of the independent hearing examiner, adopt the findings of fact and…
3 yea
Colón yea · Duffy yea · Goossen yea
motion by board member Goossen, with a second by board member Duffy, the board voted to deny all requested relief not previously granted by the Level II hearing officer and uphold the decision of the…
3 yea
Colón yea · Duffy yea · Goossen yea
motion by board member Duffy, with a second by board member Goossen, the board voted to deny all requested relief not previously granted by the Level II hearing officer and uphold the decision of the…
3 yea
Colón yea · Duffy yea · Goossen yea
26-290 — approved
6 absent · 3 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza absent · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
26-293 — approved
6 absent · 3 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza absent · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
26-289 — approved
6 absent · 2 yea · 1 abstain
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza absent · Edgar Colón abstain · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
26-294 — approved
6 absent · 3 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza absent · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD board to hold public hearings, closed session on personnel and legal matters
The Houston ISD School Board is meeting in open session to hear public comments, reports from the superintendent, and five hearing items. The board will then recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, and district safety, with possible action on those matters after reconvening.
- Public hearings for five individuals, including teachers and former employees
- Closed session to deliberate superintendent duties, evaluations, and compensation
- Closed session to consider appointments, reassignments, terminations, and resignations
- Closed session updates on litigation: Nathan v. Alamo Heights ISD and Houston Federation of Teachers v. Mike Miles
- Closed session discussion of district safety, including intruder detection audit and HB3 compliance
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✓ Decided: HISD board approves nonrenewal of teacher David Espinoza's contract
The Houston ISD school board held a hearings meeting on August 20, 2026, and took action on several personnel matters. The board approved the nonrenewal of teacher David Espinoza's term employment contract, upholding the independent hearing examiner's recommendation. It also upheld Level II hearing officer decisions in two employee grievances, denying requested relief, and dismissed a grievance when the complainant was absent. All votes were unanimous among the four members present (Flowers, Mendoza, Colón, and Duffy).
- Approved nonrenewal of David Espinoza's term employment contract (4-0)
- Upheld Level II hearing officer decision, denied relief in Hernan Urrego grievance (4-0)
- Upheld Level II hearing officer decision, denied relief in Mark Dostert grievance (4-0)
- Dismissed Ivan Gutierrez grievance due to complainant absence
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
📹 From the video · 1h 13m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
Good evening. This meeting is now convened at 5.03 p.m. I would like to ask everyone to please silence all cell phones. The quorum of the board members is present in the auditorium. I am Board Vice President Angela Lamont Flowers, and I will preside over tonight's meeting. I'm joined by board members Paula Mendoza, Edgar Colon, and Karen Duthie. Welcome. Our first order for business is to hear from speakers to agenda items. Public comment during school board meetings will only be available to those persons who have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol. Verbal and other disruptions by persons during school board meetings are not acceptable, as they inhibit the board's ability to conduct business and the public's ability to observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one warning, and if the behavior is repeated, they will be asked to leave the meeting. We have one registered speaker. We have one speaker who will be limited to two minutes per board policy. We ask that you stay on topic and refrain from naming individuals, especially students, as their identity is protected under law, but you may name your own child. Will HISD elected trustee Placida Gomez please come to the microphone? Welcome. Please state your agenda topic. Thank you. Thank you so much. I want to make a quick record about what was McReynolds Middle School becoming a secondary DIAP program. I'm not here to... I'm not here to protest the fact that …
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AUGUST 20, 2026
5:00 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
•
Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
•
Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct business and the public’s ability to
observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one
warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will be a …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
📄 From the minutes
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5:00 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD
AUGUST 20, 2026
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
MEETING HELD - PURPOSE
The School Board of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) held a hearings meeting
on August 20, 2026, beginning at 5 p.m. in the board auditorium of the Hattie Mae White
Educational Support Center, 4400 West 18th St., Houston, TX 77092.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – MEMBERS PRESENT
Board Vice President Lemond Flowers called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and declared
the board convened to consider matters pertaining to HISD as listed on the duly posted
meeting notice.
Board Vice President Angela Lemond Flowers
Board Secretary Paula Mendoza
Board Member Edgar Colón
Board Member Karen Duffy
Present:
Board President Ric Campo
Board Member Janette Garza Lindner
Board Member Marty Goossen
Board Member Lauren Gore
Board Member Marcos Rosales
Absent:
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
1
Any supplemental information to Agenda Items may be found in the Meeting Folder of
this date located in the Office of Board Services, Houston Independent School District.
HISD School Board - August 20, 2026
HEARINGS
1.
Alaster Gaines, teacher, Patrick Henry Middle School
Board Vice President Lemond Flowers announced that Hearing 1 would not be held
during this meeting.
2.
David Espinoza, teacher, Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
The board adjourned to closed session under Chapter 551 of Texas Gov …
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by board member Colón, with a second by Board Secretary Mendoza, the board voted to adopt the decision and recommendation of the independent hearing examiner, adopt the findings of fact and…
4 yea
Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Duffy yea
motion by board member Colón, with a second by Board Secretary Mendoza, the board voted to deny all requested relief not previously granted by the Level II hearing officer and uphold the decision of…
8 yea
Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Duffy yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Duffy yea
26-256 — approved
5 absent · 4 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen absent · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
26-262 — approved
5 absent · 4 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen absent · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
26-287 — approved
5 absent · 4 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen absent · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD board to vote on surplus school sales, AI policy, vendor contracts
The Houston ISD School Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving vendor awards of $1 million or more, adopting a new policy on artificial intelligence, and declaring 12 properties (including several elementary schools) as surplus to authorize sales procedures. The board will also receive reports on academic progress, purchasing, and debt management, and will hold a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more
- Adoption of Board Policy CQD(LOCAL) on Technology Resources: Artificial Intelligence
- Declaring Alcott, Briscoe, Burrus, Cage, Dodson, Fleming, Franklin, N.Q. Henderson, Port Houston, Ross, Velasco Warehouse, and West Area Office as surplus for sale
- Renewal of Head Start partnerships with AVANCE-Houston, Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Harris County Department of Education, and BakerRipley
- Approval of revisions to Board Policy EFA(LOCAL) on instructional materials
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✓ Decided: HISD board approves superintendent evaluation and incentive pay, declares 12 sites surplus
The Houston ISD School Board voted 9-0 to approve the superintendent's 2025-2026 evaluation and authorize incentive compensation under his employment contract, effective August 14, 2026. The board also voted 9-0 to declare 12 district properties surplus and authorize sales procedures, and approved a closed-session personnel agenda covering terminations, nonrenewals, suspensions without pay, and voided contracts. Earlier in the meeting, the board accepted a board monitoring update on Goals 1 and 2 progress measures and approved the revised list of approved brokers/dealers, which was reconsidered and approved again after closed session. The board also granted the superintendent authority to settle Valerie Lopez v. Houston ISD et al. and approved the remainder of the consent agenda by consensus.
- Approved superintendent's 2025-2026 evaluation and incentive compensation per contract, effective Aug. 14, 2026 (9-0)
- Approved closed-session personnel agenda: terminations/nonrenewals, suspensions without pay, voided contracts, and final orders, effective Aug. 14, 2026 (9-0)
- Declared 12 properties surplus and authorized sales procedures, effective Aug. 14, 2026 (9-0)
- Granted superintendent authority to settle Valerie Lopez v. Houston ISD et al., C.A. No. 4:24-cv-2252 (9-0)
- Accepted Board Monitoring Update on Goals 1 and 2 progress measures 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 (8-0)
- Approved revised list of approved brokers/dealers; vote reconsidered and approved again after closed session (8-0, Goossen abstained on both)
- Approved Head Start prekindergarten partnership renewals with AVANCE-Houston, Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Harris County Department of Education, and BakerRipley (7-0, Mendoza abstained)
- Approved interlocal agreements with Texas public higher education institutions for student field instruction (6-0, Mendoza and Gore abstained)
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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Good evening. This meeting is now convened at 5.03 p.m. I would like to ask everyone to please silence all cell phones. A quorum of board members is present in the auditorium. Board Vice President Angela Monflowers will be joining us live via Zoom. If there are any public officials that are in the audience, please stand to be recognized. And then we have we have state representative Christina Mor ales, Maria Benzon, Placidio Gomez, Michael McDonough, Sav ant Moore and Danny Hernandez. So welcome. Anybody else? OK, I will now be joined by a member of the junior reserve officer training court to lead to lead our pledges. I'd like to ask board member Jeanette Garza Linder to introduce tonight's pledge leader. Thank you so much, President Campo. Cadet Allison de los Santos is a junior at Chavez High School and is currently in her third year of leadership education and training in the Army JROTC program. She serves as the executive officer and her accomplishments include Cadet of the Year and a leadership award. She has been a member of the color guard team at Chavez and has performed numerous hours of community service. After graduation, she plans to join the Air Force. Through Army JROTC, she strives to develop leadership, character, citizenship and a commitment to serving the school and our community. Cadet de los Santos. Please go ahead. Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of …
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AUGUST 13, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct business and the public’s ability to
observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one
warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will be as …
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5:00 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD
AUGUST 13, 2026
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
MEETING HELD - PURPOSE
The School Board of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) held a regular meeting
on August 13, 2026, beginning at 5 p.m. in the board auditorium of the Hattie Mae White
Educational Support Center, 4400 West 18th St., Houston, TX 77092.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – MEMBERS PRESENT
Board President Campo called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and declared the board
convened to consider matters pertaining to HISD as listed on the duly posted meeting notice.
Board President Ric Campo
Board Member Karen Duffy
Board Vice President Angela Lemond Flowers
Board Secretary Paula Mendoza
Board Member Edgar Colón
Board Member Janette Garza Lindner
Board Member Marty Goossen
Board Member Lauren Gore
Board Member Marcos Rosales
Present:
Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance
Cadet Adisen de los Santos of the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Chavez
High School led the silent meditation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Pledge to the Texas Flag.
1
Any supplemental information to Agenda Items may be found in the Meeting Folder of
this date located in the Office of Board Services, Houston Independent School District.
HISD School Board - August 13, 2026
RECOGNITIONS
Board President Campo recognized new board member Karen Duffy and outgoing board
member Dr. Michelle Cruz Arnold.
Deputy Chief of Family and Community Partnershi …
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🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by board member Rosales, with a second by board member Garza Lindner, the board voted to accept item 1. RESULT: ACCEPTED MOVER: Marcos Rosales Janette Garza Lindner SECONDER:
8 yea
Campo yea · Duffy yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Rosales, with a second by board member Mendoza, the board voted to approve item 4. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Marcos Rosales Paula Mendoza SECONDER:
8 yea
Campo yea · Duffy yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Garza Lindner, with a second by board member Rosales, the board voted to approve item 15. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Janette Garza Lindner Marcos Rosales SECONDER:
7 yea
Campo yea · Duffy yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Rosales, with a second by board member Colón, the board voted to approve item 16. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Marcos Rosales Edgar Colón SECONDER:
6 yea
Campo yea · Duffy yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Garza Lindner, with a second by board member Mendoza, the board voted to approve the remainder of the items on the agenda by consensus. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Janette Garza…
8 yea
Campo yea · Duffy yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Duffy, with a second by board member Colón, the board voted to reconsider the vote on item 4. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Karen Duffy Edgar Colón SECONDER:
8 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Duffy yea · Garza Lindner yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Rosales, with a second by board member Colón, the board voted to approve item 4. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Marcos Rosales Edgar Colón SECONDER:
8 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Duffy yea · Garza Lindner yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Duffy, with a second by board member Colón, the board voted to approve the superintendent's 2025-2026 evaluation as discussed in closed session and authorized the payment of…
9 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Duffy yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
that the board approved issuance of final orders on contract terminations and nonrenewals, as discussed in closed session, effective August 14, 2026. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Karen Duffy Edgar Colón…
9 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Duffy yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Duffy, with a second by board member Colón, the board voted to grant the superintendent authority to settle the matter of Valerie Lopez v. Houston ISD et al., C.A. No…
9 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Duffy yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Duffy, with a second by board member Rosales, the board voted to declare the Alcott Elementary School, Briscoe Elementary School, Burrus Elementary School, Cage Elementary…
9 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Duffy yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
8 yea · 1 absent
Ric Campo yea · Karen Duffy yea · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-265 — approved
7 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain
Ric Campo yea · Karen Duffy yea · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza abstain · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-266 — approved
6 yea · 2 abstain · 1 absent
Ric Campo yea · Karen Duffy yea · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza abstain · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore abstain · Marcos Rosales yea
26-279 — approved
24 yea · 2 abstain · 1 absent
Ric Campo yea · Karen Duffy yea · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea · Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen abstain · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea · Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen abstain · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Deliberate the duties of the superintendent of schools, chief officers, deputy chief officers, executive directors, principals, employees, and board members; evaluations of the superintendent…
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel including…
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consideration and possible action to declare the Alcott Elementary School, Briscoe Elementary School, Burrus Elementary School, Cage Elementary School, Dodson Facility, Fleming Middle School…
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consideration and possible action in the matter of Valerie Lopez v. Houston ISD and Ruben Vargas Trejo, C.A. No. 4:24-cv-2252, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston…
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Karen Duffy yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-267 — accepted
8 yea · 1 absent
Ric Campo yea · Karen Duffy yea · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
Board approves 2026-2027 budget and all agenda items unanimously
All items on the June 25, 2026 HISD School Board agenda were approved as presented. The consent agenda included the 2026-2027 recommended budget, adoption of the Open Education Resource Transition Plan and Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials, and amended partnership contracts for several schools under Texas 1882 benefits. The board also approved vendor awards of $1 million or more and the TEKS certification.
- Approval of 2026-2027 recommended budget
- Adoption of Open Education Resource Transition Plan and Bluebonnet Learning materials
- Amended contracts with HSPVA Friends, Friends of Challenge Early High School, Friends of Houston Academy for International Studies, Friends of Energy Institute High School, and Collaborative for Children (Pre-K partnerships) under Texas 1882 benefits
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more
- Public meeting held to discuss budget and proposed tax rate
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✓ Decided: HISD board approves Bluebonnet Learning materials and 2026-27 budget
The Houston ISD school board approved the Open Education Resource Transition Plan and adoption of Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials, along with the 2026-2027 recommended budget and several other consent agenda items. The board also approved amended contracts with multiple 1882 partnership schools and prekindergarten partners. All votes were unanimous among the seven members present, with two members absent.
- Approved Open Education Resource Transition Plan and Bluebonnet Learning materials (7-0)
- Approved 2026-2027 recommended budget (consent agenda)
- Approved amended contracts with HSPVA Friends, Friends of Challenge Early High School, Friends of Houston Academy for International Studies, Friends of Energy Institute High School, and Collaborative for Children (consent agenda)
- Approved 2026-2027 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Certification (consent agenda)
- Approved vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more (consent agenda)
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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Good evening. This meeting is now convened at 5:01 p.m. I would like to ask everyone to please silence all cell phones. A quorum of the board is present in the board auditorium. If there are any public officials in the audience this evening, please stand to be recognized. Not at this time. Our first order of business is to hear from speakers to agenda items. Public comment during school board meetings will only be available to those persons who have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol. Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the school board meetings are not acceptable as they inhibit the board's ability to conduct business and the public's ability to observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behaviors will be given one warning and if the behavior is repeated they will be asked to leave the meeting. We have 27 registered speakers who will be limited to two minutes each per board policy. We ask that you stay on topic and refrain from naming individuals, especially students, as their identity is protected under law, but you may name your own child. I ask that you please respect our procedures and the other speakers and in your comments promptly when your time is expired at the time as the time it rings. Our public comment period will begin with group a public officials followed by HISD students and parents. We have perhaps elected trustee Maria Benzon, not yet, Michael McDonough or Placid will wait till they begin. Next we'll …
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JUNE 25, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
At the June 25, 2026, School Board meeting, all agenda items were approved as
presented.
Additional information may be obtained from the Board Services Office,
713-556-6121.
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct bus …
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5:00 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD
JUNE 25, 2026
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
MEETING HELD - PURPOSE
The School Board of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) held a special meeting
on June 25, 2026, beginning at 5 p.m. in the board auditorium of the Hattie Mae White
Educational Support Center, 4400 West 18th St., Houston, TX 77092.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – MEMBERS PRESENT
Board Vice President Lemond Flowers called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. and declared
the board convened to consider matters pertaining to HISD as listed on the duly posted
meeting notice.
Board Vice President Angela Lemond Flowers
Board Secretary Paula Mendoza
Board Member Edgar Colón
Board Member Marty Goossen
Board Member Lauren Gore
Board Member Marcos Rosales
Present:
Board President Ric Campo
Board Member Michelle Cruz Arnold
Board Member Janette Garza Lindner
Absent:
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
1
Any supplemental information to Agenda Items may be found in the Meeting Folder of
this date located in the Office of Board Services, Houston Independent School District.
HISD School Board - June 25, 2026
Roll Call Update
Board President Campo joined the meeting by video conference at 5:25 p.m.
Board President Ric Campo
Board Vice President Angela Lemond Flowers
Board Secretary Paula Mendoza
Board Member Edgar Colón
Board Member Marty Goossen
Board Member Lauren Gore
Board Member Marcos Rosales
Present:
Board Member Michelle Cruz Arnold
B …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by board member Colón, with a second by board member Gore, the board voted to approve item 1. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Edgar Colón Lauren Gore SECONDER:
7 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Goossen yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Rosales, with a second by board member Colón, the board voted to approve the remainder of the items on the agenda by consensus. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Marcos Rosales Edgar…
7 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Colón yea · Goossen yea · Gore yea · Rosales yea
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
7 yea · 2 absent
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold absent · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-217 — approved
7 yea · 2 absent
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold absent · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD board approves 2026-2027 budget, homestead exemptions, AI policy
At the June 11, 2026 meeting, the Houston ISD School Board approved all agenda items as presented. Key actions included adopting the 2026-2027 recommended budget, approving residence homestead exemptions for tax year 2026, and establishing a new board policy on artificial intelligence. The board also authorized construction contracts for career centers and vendor awards over $1 million.
- Approval of 2026-2027 Recommended Budget
- Adoption of residence homestead exemptions for tax year 2026
- Establishment of Board Policy CQD(LOCAL) on Artificial Intelligence
- Authorization of construction contracts for Northside Launchpad Barbara Jordan Career Center addition and Southside Launchpad demolition
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more
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✓ Decided: HISD board approves June budget amendment, money market fund resolution
The Houston ISD board approved the June budget amendment and resolutions related to money market funds and approved brokers/dealers. The 2026-2027 recommended budget was not acted on and will be considered at a special meeting on June 25, 2026. The board also approved the consent agenda, including numerous policy changes and contracts, and approved personnel actions and the sale of surplus property in closed session.
- Approved June budget amendment (8-0)
- Approved resolution on SEC-registered money market mutual funds (7-1, Goossen nay)
- Approved revised list of approved brokers/dealers (7-1, Goossen nay)
- Approved consent agenda items 9-48 (8-0)
- Approved closed session personnel actions (7-0)
- Approved sale of surplus property at Kirby & Orem Acreage (7-0)
- Took no action on 2026-2027 recommended budget; deferred to June 25 special meeting
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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JUNE 11, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
At the June 11, 2026, School Board meeting, all agenda items were approved as
presented.
Additional information may be obtained from the Board Services Office,
713-556-6121.
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct busin …
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5:00 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD
JUNE 11, 2026
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
MEETING HELD - PURPOSE
The School Board of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) held a regular meeting
on June 11, 2026, beginning at 5 p.m. in the board auditorium of the Hattie Mae White
Educational Support Center, 4400 West 18th St., Houston, TX 77092.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – MEMBERS PRESENT
Board Vice President Lemond Flowers called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. and declared
the board convened to consider matters pertaining to HISD as listed on the duly posted
meeting notice.
Board Vice President Angela Lemond Flowers
Board Secretary Paula Mendoza
Board Member Michelle Cruz Arnold
Board Member Edgar Colón
Board Member Janette Garza Lindner
Board Member Marty Goossen
Board Member Marcos Rosales
Present:
Board President Ric Campo
Board Member Lauren Gore
Absent:
Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance
Board member Cruz Arnold led the silent meditation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Pledge to the
Texas Flag.
1
Any supplemental information to Agenda Items may be found in the Meeting Folder of
this date located in the Office of Board Services, Houston Independent School District.
HISD School Board - June 11, 2026
RECOGNITIONS
Board Vice President Lemond Flowers recognized the Outstanding Graduates of 2026 and
their families.
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
Board Vice President Lemond Flowers announced that the Public Meeting to Discuss Bu …
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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by board member Colón, with a second by board member Rosales, the board voted to accept item 1. RESULT: ACCEPTED MOVER: Edgar Colón Marcos Rosales SECONDER:
7 yea
Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Rosales, with a second by board member Colón, the board voted to accept item 2. RESULT: ACCEPTED MOVER: Marcos Rosales Edgar Colón SECONDER:
7 yea
Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Colón, with a second by board member Mendoza, the board voted to approve item 6. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Edgar Colón Paula Mendoza SECONDER:
8 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Colón, with a second by board member Garza Lindner, the board voted to approve item 7. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Edgar Colón Janette Garza Lindner SECONDER:
7 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Garza Lindner, with a second by board member Rosales, the board voted to approve item 8. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Janette Garza Lindner Marcos Rosales SECONDER:
7 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Rosales, with a second by board member Garza Lindner, the board voted to approve the remainder of the items on the agenda by consensus. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Marcos Rosales…
8 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Mendoza yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Rosales yea
that the board approved issuance of final orders on contract terminations and nonrenewals, as discussed in closed session, effective June 11, 2026. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Janette Garza Lindner Edgar…
7 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Garza Lindner, with a second by board member Cruz Arnold, the board voted to approve the Resolution of the Houston Independent School District School Board Regarding the Sale…
7 yea
Campo yea · Lemond Flowers yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Colón yea · Garza Lindner yea · Goossen yea · Rosales yea
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
8 yea · 1 absent
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
26-200 — approved
7 yea · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen abstain · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
26-204 — approved
8 yea · 1 absent
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
26-207 — approved
7 yea · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen abstain · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel…
7 yea · 2 absent
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
Consideration and possible action to sell the surplus real property known as SB# 26-03-97, Kirby & Orem Acreage, 0 W. Orem Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77047. — approved
7 yea · 2 absent
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
26-186 — accepted
7 yea · 2 absent
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
26-215 — accepted
7 yea · 2 absent
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
Thu May 28, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD board to hear public comment, then enter closed session for legal updates
The Houston ISD School Board meeting includes hearings from five community members, followed by board and superintendent reports. The board will then recess to closed session to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation (including three active lawsuits), and district safety audits. No specific action items are listed for open session.
- Hearings scheduled for Shanell Williams (teacher), Michelle Tolbert (parent), Timothy Fields (former police employee), and Michelle Williams (former employee, two entries)
- Closed session to deliberate superintendent duties, employee evaluations, appointments, terminations, and contract renewals
- Closed session updates on litigation: Nathan v. Alamo Heights ISD, Houston Federation of Teachers v. Mike Miles, and GSA Network et al. v. Mike Morath & HISD
- Closed session discussion of district safety concerns including intruder detection audit and HB3 compliance
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✓ Decided: HISD board upholds Level II hearing officer rulings, denies relief for two former staff
The Houston ISD School Board voted to deny all requested employment relief and uphold prior Level II hearing officer decisions for a former police department employee and a former Benbrook Elementary School employee. Four board members cast affirmative votes with no objections or abstentions recorded on these items. These rulings finalize administrative employment disputes that determine district staffing continuity and associated operational costs.
- Denied employment relief request and upheld Level II hearing officer ruling for former police employee Timothy Fields (4-0)
- Denied employment relief request and upheld Level II hearing officer ruling for former Benbrook Elementary employee Michelle Williams (4-0)
- Closed session covered personnel evaluations, litigation status updates, and district safety audit discussions
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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MAY 28, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct business and the public’s ability to
observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one
warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will be asked …
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5:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD MAY 28, 2026
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
MEETING HELD - PURPOSE
The School Board of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) held a hearings meeting
on May 28, 2026, beginning at 5 p.m. in the board auditorium of the Hattie Mae White
Educational Support Center, 4400 West 18th St., Houston, TX 77092.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – MEMBERS PRESENT
Board Secretary Mendoza called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and declared the board
convened to consider matters pertaining to HISD as listed on the duly posted meeting notice.
Board Secretary Paula Mendoza
Board Member Michelle Cruz Arnold
Board Member Marty Goossen
Board Member Marcos Rosales
Present:
Board President Ric Campo
Board Vice President Angela Lemond Flowers
Board Member Edgar Colón
Board Member Janette Garza Lindner
Board Member Lauren Gore
Absent:
SPEAKERS TO AGENDA ITEMS
HEARINGS
1. Shanell Williams, teacher, Valley West Elementary School
Item 1 was resolved before the meeting.
1
Any supplemental information to Agenda Items may be found in the Meeting Folder of
this date located in the Office of Board Services, Houston Independent School District.
HISD School Board - May 28, 2026
2. Michelle Tolbert, parent, Westside High School
Item 2 was rescheduled before the meeting.
3. Timothy Fields, former employee, Police Department
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
The board adjourned to closed session under Chapter 551 of Texas Gove …
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by board member Cruz Arnold, with a second by board member Rosales, the board voted to deny all requested relief not previously granted by the Level II hearing officer and uphold the decision…
4 yea
Mendoza yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Goossen yea · Rosales yea
motion by board member Rosales, with a second by board member Goossen, the board voted to deny all requested relief not previously granted by the Level II hearing officer and uphold the decision of…
8 yea
Mendoza yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Goossen yea · Rosales yea · Mendoza yea · Cruz Arnold yea · Goossen yea · Rosales yea
RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION IN THE BOARD AUDITORIUM — approved
5 absent · 4 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón absent · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
26-165 — approved
5 absent · 4 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón absent · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
26-167 — approved
5 absent · 4 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón absent · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales yea
26-171 — approved
4 yea
Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Marty Goossen yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Wed May 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD Board to hold workshop on 2026–2027 district budget
The School Board will conduct a workshop regarding the 2026–2027 district budget. The meeting includes a consent agenda item to waive a superintendent certification requirement and a closed session for personnel, legal, and safety matters.
- Workshop on 2026–2027 District Budget
- Authorization to file application to waive Superintendent Certification Requirement with the Commissioner of Education
- Closed session regarding Houston Federation of Teachers v. Mike Miles
- Closed session regarding GSA Network et al., v. Mike Morath, Houston ISD et al.
- Discussion of districtwide intruder detection audit report findings and HB3 compliance
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✓ Decided: HISD Board approves closed session personnel agenda
The board held a budget workshop and a special meeting regarding personnel matters. The board approved the closed session personnel agenda including contract terminations, nonrenewals, and suspensions effective May 20, 2026.
- Approved closed session personnel agenda (9-0)
- Withdrew application to waive superintendent certification requirement
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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MAY 20, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct business and the public’s ability to
observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one
warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will be asked …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel…
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Thu May 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
Board to vote on requesting exemption from SB 546 seat belt law
The HISD School Board will consider 25 consent agenda items, including approval of an exemption request from Senate Bill 546 (seat belt requirements), interlocal agreements with four universities to create student enrollment pipelines, naming of two new career centers (Southside Launchpad and Northside Launchpad at Barbara Jordan Career Center), and multiple board policy revisions. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, pending litigation, sale of two surplus properties, and a district safety audit.
- Request for exemption from SB 546 seat belt requirements (Item 17)
- Interlocal agreements with UT Austin, Trinity University, UT San Antonio, and Incarnate Word for student admission pipelines (Items 6-9)
- Naming of Southside Launchpad career center and Northside Launchpad at Barbara Jordan Career Center (Items 11-12)
- Approval of vendor awards costing $1M or more (Item 15)
- Sale of surplus properties at 4103 Brisbane Street and 4040 W. Fuqua Street (Closed session)
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✓ Decided: HISD board approves personnel terminations and surplus property sales
The board approved a consent agenda of 25 items including interlocal agreements with universities and policy revisions. In closed session, the board voted 6-0 to authorize personnel terminations, nonrenewals, and suspensions. The board also approved the sale of two surplus properties: the Rhoads Facility at 4103 Brisbane Street and the South Area Office at 4040 W. Fuqua Street. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution claiming a good cause exception to HB3 safety requirements and delegating alternative standard development to the superintendent.
- Approved 25-item consent agenda including interlocal agreements, policy revisions, and academic calendar changes (6-0)
- Approved closed session personnel actions including terminations, nonrenewals, and suspensions (6-0)
- Approved sale of surplus property at 4103 Brisbane Street to Pressureless Zone Inc./Back to Work 2 (6-0)
- Approved sale of surplus property at 4040 W. Fuqua Street to Hiram Clark Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority (6-0)
- Adopted resolution claiming good cause exception to HB3 and delegating alternative safety standard development to superintendent (6-0)
- Approved named career centers: Southside Launchpad and Northside Launchpad at Barbara Jordan Career Center
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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MAY 14, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
At the May 14, 2026, School Board meeting, all agenda items were approved as
presented.
Additional information may be obtained from the Board Services Office,
713-556-6121.
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct busin …
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
5 yea · 4 absent
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón absent · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel…
6 yea · 3 absent
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Discussion of district safety concerns, including districtwide intruder detection audit report findings and HB3 compliance. — approved
6 yea · 3 absent
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consideration and possible action to sell the surplus real property known as SB# 26-08-94, 4103 Brisbane Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77047. — approved
6 yea · 3 absent
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consideration and possible action to sell the surplus real property known as SB# 26-10-98, South Area Office, 4040 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77045. — approved
6 yea · 3 absent
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD board to discuss personnel, legal matters in closed session
This meeting is largely procedural, with open-session items limited to board and superintendent reports and individual hearings. The board will recess into closed session to deliberate personnel appointments, evaluations, terminations, and pending litigation including Nathan v. Alamo Heights ISD and Houston Federation of Teachers v. Mike Miles. No major policy votes or action items are scheduled in open session.
- Hearings scheduled for four individuals: Theron Glynn (teacher), Alesia Louis (former employee), Rachel Matthews (former employee), and Suzanne Risley (employee)
- Closed session includes discussions on personnel actions (appointments, terminations, contract lengths) across all employee levels
- Closed session includes updates on litigation: Nathan v. Alamo Heights ISD (Civil Action No. 5:25-cv-00756), Houston Federation of Teachers v. Mike Miles (Cause No. 2025-53237), and GSA Network v. Mike Morath et al. (Civil Action No. 4:25-CV-04090)
- Closed session includes discussion of district safety, emergency management, and intruder detection audit findings under HB3 compliance
- Board may take possible action on closed-session matters upon reconvening in open session
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✓ Decided: HISD board votes to terminate teacher Theron Glynn (3-0)
The HISD board voted 3-0 to terminate Furr High School teacher Theron Glynn, adopting the hearing examiner's recommendation. The board also voted 3-0 to deny requested relief for former employees Rachel Matthews and Suzanne Risley, upholding Level II hearing officer decisions. A hearing for former employee Alesia Louis was rescheduled before the meeting.
- Approved termination of teacher Theron Glynn (3-0)
- Approved denial of relief for former employee Rachel Matthews (3-0)
- Approved denial of relief for employee Suzanne Risley (3-0)
- Tabled hearing for former employee Alesia Louis (rescheduled)
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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APRIL 30, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct business and the public’s ability to
observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one
warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will be ask …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-140 — approved
6 absent · 3 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen absent · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
26-133 — approved
6 absent · 3 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen absent · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
26-044 — approved
6 absent · 3 yea
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen absent · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD board enters closed session for personnel, legal matters, and lawsuits
The Houston ISD School Board will meet in open session for reports and hearings, then recess to closed session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters (including superintendent duties, appointments, terminations) and legal issues (including pending litigation and a federal law enforcement update). Possible action may follow on items discussed in closed session. The open session also includes hearings from two teachers.
- Hearings: Alaster Gaines (teacher, Patrick Henry Middle School) and Michelle Williams (teacher, Benbrook Elementary School)
- Closed session personnel: deliberations on superintendent, chief officers, principals, and other employees; appointments, terminations, and resignations
- Closed session legal: update on federal law enforcement activity (Feb 27, 2020)
- Closed session litigation: Nathan v. Alamo Heights ISD (Civil Action No. 5:25-cv-00756); Houston Federation of Teachers v. Mike Miles (Cause No. 2025-53237); GSA Network et al. v. Mike Morath, Houston ISD et al. (Civil Action No. 4:25-CV-04090)
- Closed session safety: districtwide intruder detection audit report findings and HB3 compliance
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✓ Decided: Board approved termination of two teachers for good cause
The HISD School Board voted to terminate the contracts of two teachers for good cause. The board approved the termination of Alaster Gaines (5-0-1 abstain) and Michelle Williams (6-0).
- Approved termination of teacher Alaster Gaines's contract for good cause (5-0-1 abstain)
- Approved termination of teacher Michelle Williams's contract for good cause (6-0)
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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APRIL 23, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct business and the public’s ability to
observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one
warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will be ask …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-132 — approved
5 yea · 3 absent · 1 abstain
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen absent · Lauren Gore abstain · Marcos Rosales yea
26-129 — approved
6 yea · 3 absent
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers absent · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen absent · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM
School Board
Board to workshop 2026-2027 district budget
The board will hold a workshop on the 2026–2027 district budget. They will then recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation (including Nathan v. Alamo Heights, Houston Federation of Teachers v. Mike Miles, and GSA Network v. Mike Morath), and district safety audit findings. After closed session, they may take action on matters discussed. No public hearings or votes on specific items are scheduled in open session.
- Workshop on the 2026–2027 district budget
- Closed session legal updates on three lawsuits: Nathan v. Alamo Heights, Houston Federation of Teachers v. Mike Miles, and GSA Network v. Mike Morath
- Closed session personnel items including appointments, terminations, and evaluations
- Discussion of districtwide intruder detection audit report and HB3 compliance
- No agenda packet provided for this meeting
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✓ Decided: HISD held budget workshop and closed session for personnel and legal matters
The Houston Independent School District held a budget workshop on April 23, 2026, and adjourned to closed session to discuss personnel evaluations, appointments, and legal matters. The meeting reconvened in open session with no final actions recorded.
- Held budget workshop for 2026–2027 district budget
- Adjourned to closed session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551
- Reconvened in open session with no final actions taken
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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APRIL 23, 20266:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct business and the public’s ability to
observe those processes. Persons who participate in such behavior will be given one
warning and if the behavior is repeated, they will be ask …
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Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD Board approves vendor awards of $1 million or more
The Houston Independent School District School Board is meeting to approve various contracts, policy revisions, and personnel matters. The board will also consider the sale of two surplus real estate properties and discuss district safety audits.
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases of $1,000,000 or more
- Possible sale of surplus property at 2201 Telephone Road and 10719 Seneca Street
- Interlocal agreement renewal with Texas Southern University for dual credit courses
- License agreement for a Furr High School community garden at 400 Mercury Drive
- Approval of teaching fields and employment areas for reduction in force
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✓ Decided: Board approves sale of two district properties and closed session personnel actions
The HISD School Board accepted a monitoring update, approved an interlocal agreement with Texas Southern University, and approved the remainder of the consent agenda. The board also reconvened to approve personnel actions and the sale of two surplus properties during closed session.
- Accepted Board Monitoring Update (9-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Texas Southern University (8-1)
- Approved consent agenda items by consensus (9-0)
- Approved closed session personnel actions (9-0)
- Authorized sale of East Area Office to Lubbock GM Properties (9-0)
- Authorized sale of Fonwood Facility to Enclave Property Management (9-0)
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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APRIL 9, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
At the April 9, 2026, School Board meeting, all agenda items were approved as
presented.
Additional information may be obtained from the Board Services Office,
713-556-6121.
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct bus …
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-112 — approved
8 yea · 1 abstain
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore abstain · Marcos Rosales yea
Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel…
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consideration and possible action to sell the surplus real property known as SB# 26-08-99, East Area Office, 2201 Telephone Road, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77023. — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consideration and possible action to sell the surplus real property known as SB# 26-08-97, Fonwood Facility, 10719 Seneca Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77016. — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-126 — accepted
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
Board approves five SB 1882 partnership contracts for HISD schools
The Houston ISD School Board voted to approve all agenda items as presented. The consent agenda included five contracts for operating schools under the Texas Partnership Benefits (SB 1882) program. The meeting also included reports from the superintendent and board members, and authorization for possible closed session.
- Approval of contract with HSPVA Friends to operate Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts with 1882 benefits
- Approval of contract with Friends of Challenge Early High School to operate Challenge Early High School with 1882 benefits
- Approval of contract with Friends of the Houston Academy for International Studies to operate the academy with 1882 benefits
- Approval of contract with Friends of Energy Institute High School to operate Energy Institute High School with 1882 benefits
- Approval of contract with Collaborative for Children to operate prekindergarten partnerships with 1882 benefits
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✓ Decided: HISD approves 5 partnerships to operate schools via Texas Partnership Benefits
The Houston Independent School District board approved five contracts to operate specific schools through the Texas Partnership Benefits program. The board voted unanimously to approve the contracts for the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Challenge Early High School, Houston Academy for International Studies, Energy Institute High School, and Prekindergarten Partnerships.
- Approved HSPVA Friends contract for Kinder High School (9-0)
- Approved Friends of Challenge Early High School contract (9-0)
- Approved Friends of Houston Academy for International Studies contract (9-0)
- Approved Friends of Energy Institute High School contract (9-0)
- Approved Collaborative for Children contract for Prekindergarten Partnerships (9-0)
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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MARCH 26, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
At the March 26, 2026, School Board meeting, all agenda items were approved as
presented.
Additional information may be obtained from the Board Services Office,
713-556-6121.
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct b …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
Board approves most items; postpones five school partnership contracts
The Houston ISD School Board approved all agenda items except items 9-13, which were postponed to March 26. The consent agenda included $250 million property insurance, vendor awards over $1 million, and policy revisions. Closed session covered personnel, legal matters, and safety audits.
- Postponed approval of contracts with HSPVA Friends, Friends of Challenge Early High School, Friends of Houston Academy for International Studies, Friends of Energy Institute High School, and Collaborative for Children for prekindergarten partnerships (items 9-13).
- Approved purchase of property insurance from various insurers with $250 million coverage.
- Approved vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more.
- Adopted resolution designating officers for depository contracts and banking transactions.
- Proposed revisions to board policies on facilities construction, parent rights, student safety, student discipline, special education monitoring, and attendance for credit.
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✓ Decided: HISD board approves consent agenda and personnel actions
The Houston Independent School District board accepted a board monitoring update and approved a consent agenda of routine items. The board also approved personnel actions during closed session, including contract terminations and nonrenewals.
- Accepted board monitoring update (7-0)
- Postponed 5 charter school contracts to March 26 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda by consensus (7-0)
- Approved closed session personnel actions (7-0)
- Approved suspensions without pay for personnel (7-0)
- Voided term, probationary, and performance contracts (7-0)
- Authorized superintendent to give notice of actions (7-0)
- Approved district safety audit discussion
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MARCH 19, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
At the March 19, 2026, School Board meeting, all agenda items were approved as
presented, except items 9-13, which were postponed until March 26, 2026.
Additional information may be obtained from the Board Services Office,
713-556-6121.
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are no …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
7 yea · 2 absent
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales absent
Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel…
7 yea · 2 absent
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales absent
26-081 — accepted
7 yea · 2 absent
Ric Campo absent · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales absent
Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
Board to vote on closing 7 elementary schools and consolidating others
The Houston ISD School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes closing seven elementary schools at the end of the 2025-2026 school year and modifying boundaries for eight others. The board will also vote on converting two schools into K-8 Future 2 campuses and consolidating several schools into existing campuses. A presentation on the 2026–2027 School Closures and Co-location Plan will be given. All agenda items are expected to be approved as presented.
- Closing Louisa May Alcott, Andrew Briscoe, James D. Burrus, Benjamin Franklin, N. Q. Henderson, Port Houston, and Betsy Ross Elementary Schools
- Modifying attendance boundaries for eight elementary schools including Blanche K. Bruce and Edna M. Carrillo
- Converting Lucile Gregg and Clemente Martínez Elementary into K-8 Future 2 Campuses
- Consolidating Rufus Cage into Dora B. Lantrip Elementary; Fleming and McReynolds Middle into Mickey Leland College Prep; Hobby Elementary into Audrey H. Lawson Middle
- Authorizing a partnership with Collaborative for Children to apply for Texas Partnership Benefits (1882 Benefits)
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✓ Decided: HISD Board approves multiple school closures and co-locations
The board approved the closure of seven elementary schools and the modification of attendance boundaries for eight others. It also approved the conversion of two schools into K-8 campuses and the consolidation of several elementary and middle schools.
- Approved closure of Louisa May Alcott, Andrew Briscoe, James D. Burrus, Benjamin Franklin, N. Q. Henderson, Port Houston, and Betsy Ross Elementary Schools (9-0)
- Approved modified attendance boundaries for Blanche K. Bruce, Edna M. Carrillo, Matthew W. Dogan, Mario M. Gallegos, Sr., John F. Kennedy, Reagan W. Mading, Pleasantville, and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Schools (9-0)
- Approved conversion of Lucile Gregg and Clemente Martínez Elementary Schools into K-8 Future 2 Campuses (9-0)
- Approved co-location of Rufus Cage Elementary into Dora B. Lantrip Elementary (9-0)
- Approved co-location of Lamar Fleming, Jr. and John L. McReynolds Middle Schools into Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men (9-0)
- Approved co-location of William P. Hobby Elementary into Audrey H. Lawson Middle School (9-0)
- Approved authorization to explore partnership and contract with Collaborative For Children (9-0)
- Adopted resolution claiming exception to Texas Education Code Section 37.0814 (9-0)
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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FEBRUARY 26, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
At the February 26, 2026, School Board meeting, all agenda items were approved
as presented.
Additional information may be obtained from the Board Services Office,
713-556-6121.
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to con …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Mon Feb 23, 2026 · 3:15 PM
School Board
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD Board discusses budget amendments, academic results, and school partnerships
The Houston Independent School District Board is reviewing the February budget amendment, the annual comprehensive financial report, and the 2026-2027 academic calendar. The meeting includes discussions on NWEA MAP results, facilities assessments, and various partnership authorizations.
- Approval of the February Budget Amendment
- Approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
- Approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
- Vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more
- Potential sale of surplus real property at 4610 E. Crosstimbers Street
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✓ Decided: HISD Board approves 2026-2027 academic calendar and sale of Terrell Facility
The board approved the 2026-2027 academic calendar, a February budget amendment, and the sale of the Terrell Facility to JS Acquisitions, LLC. Members also approved several board policy revisions and authorized the exploration of partnerships for four high schools.
- Approved sale of Terrell Facility at 4610 E. Crosstimbers Street to JS Acquisitions, LLC (9-0)
- Approved 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (9-0)
- Approved February Budget Amendment (9-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy EL(LOCAL) regarding Campus or Program Charters (9-0)
- Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (9-0)
- Approved resolution to pay employees for inclement weather on January 26, 2026 (9-0)
- Authorized exploration of partnerships to operate Kinder, Challenge Early College, Houston Academy for International Studies, and Energy Institute high schools (9-0)
- Approved closed session personnel actions including terminations and nonrenewals (9-0)
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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FEBRUARY 12, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
At the February 12, 2026, School Board meeting, all agenda items were approved
as presented.
Additional information may be obtained from the Board Services Office,
713-556-6121.
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to con …
Excerpt truncated on this listing page. Full text →
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-051 — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel…
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-066 — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consideration and possible action to sell the surplus real property known as SB# 26-10-96 Terrell Facility, 4610 E. Crosstimbers Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77016. — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Thu Jan 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
Workshop on partnerships, funding, and financial sustainability; closed session for personnel and legal
This is a special meeting of the Houston ISD School Board featuring a workshop on partnership schools, future programming, increasing funding for students, and pathways to sustainable finances. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss personnel matters, legal cases, and district safety. Item 4 (policy revision on campus charters) was not considered.
- Workshop topics include Partnership Schools, Future HISD Programming, Increasing Funding for Students, and Pathways to a Sustainable Financial Future
- Hearings for three individuals: Quiana McGruder, Tarawa Pitre-Whitfield, and DeAnte Ford
- Closed session includes updates on pending litigation, including Houston Federation of Teachers v. Mike Miles
- Closed session also covers district safety intruder detection audit findings and HB3 compliance
- Item 4 (approval of revisions to Board Policy EL(LOCAL)) was not considered
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✓ Decided: HISD Board approves nonrenewal and termination of two employees
The HISD School Board approved the nonrenewal of a counselor's contract and the termination of a teacher's employment. A proposed revision to board policy received no action, and a scheduled workshop was canceled.
- Nonrenewed Tarawa Pitre-Whitfield's contract (4-0)
- Terminated DeAnte Ford's employment (4-0)
- No action taken on proposed revisions to Board Policy EL(LOCAL)
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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JANUARY 29, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
At the January 29, 2026, School Board special meeting, item 4 was not
considered.
Additional information may be obtained from the Board Services Office,
713-556-6121.
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol.
• Verbal and other disruptions by persons during the School Board meetings are not
acceptable as they inhibit the board’s ability to conduct busines …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-045 — approved
5 absent · 4 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen absent · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
26-048 — approved
5 absent · 4 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza absent · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner absent · Marty Goossen absent · Lauren Gore absent · Marcos Rosales absent
Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM
School Board
HISD board approves all items except financial report and charter policy amendment
All agenda items were approved as presented except item 10 (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) which was not considered, and item 17 (Policy EL(LOCAL) on Campus or Program Charters) which was amended for a second reading on January 29, 2026. The board also approved a programming change for Heights, Kashmere, Northside, and Waltrip High Schools after it was pulled from the consent agenda, and adopted multiple policy revisions and vendor awards.
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more
- Approval of programming change for Heights, Kashmere, Northside, and Waltrip High Schools
- Approval of proposed revisions to and ratification of the Student Code of Conduct
- Approval to name a conference room at Waltrip High School the Mayor Whitmire Community Room
- Approval of waiver requests regarding 2025-2026 remote homebound instruction for eligible special and regular education students
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✓ Decided: HISD Board approves programming changes and elects officers
The board approved programming changes for four high schools and accepted a first reading of revisions to the Campus or Program Charters policy. A consent agenda was passed covering various vendor awards, policy updates, and library orders. The board also elected its officers and approved personnel actions following a closed session.
- Approved programming changes for Heights, Kashmere, Northside, and Waltrip High Schools
- Accepted first reading of proposed revisions to Board Policy EL(LOCAL) (Campus or Program Charters)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor awards of $1M or more and Student Code of Conduct revisions
- Approved naming a Waltrip High School conference room the Mayor Whitmire Community Room
- Approved closed session personnel agenda including terminations, nonrenewals, and suspensions
- Elected Ric Campo president, Angela Lemond Flowers vice president, and Paula Mendoza secretary
- No action taken on Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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JANUARY 15, 20265:00 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
4400 WEST 18TH STREET
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
At the January 15, 2026, School Board meeting, all agenda items were approved
as presented except item 10, which was not considered, and item 17, which was
amended to have a second reading January 29, 2026, and accepted as amended.
Additional information may be obtained from the Board Services Office,
713-556-6121.
The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the
vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the
Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of
academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its
work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open
to the public.
In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for
necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an
opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide
appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community,
we will adhere to the following rules and norms:
• Public comment during School Board meetings will only be available to those persons who
have signed up to speak prior to the meeting time per current protocol …
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-017 — amended
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Consider and approve proposed appointments, reassignments, proposed terminations, terminations/suspensions, contract lengths, proposed nonrenewals, renewals, and resignations/retirements of personnel…
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
ELECTION OF OFFICERS — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-030 — approved
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
26-017 — approved as amended
9 yea
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Wed Jun 11, 2025 · 1:30 PM
School Board
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
📹 From the video · 5m
Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
In our centres we have support for food, with food, with clothes, with casual clothes. Especially when there is a new family in the city, we have a lot of times that they just need to get their clothes. So we can get their clothes, for them, for them, for the usefulness of the school. Whatever that needs, the student, for them to have a good class, or if they just need new clothes for the school, we need to help them. I love the clothes. We have clothes, food, even families who have no place yet, have access to the part of you? Correct. Do you come to the centre, do you come to the centre, do you come to the centre? In our centre, we need to get the parents to get their and they can find a person from the city, and they ask their children to get their children, and if they need to get their services, we can work with our families depending on what they need. That's excellent. There are several centres, but all centres of the same, or each one might be characterized by one? Correct. Each centre of the centres is different because they are in different communities, so the need is different in each community, but there are certain services that are at the level of the same. illería, there is a component of education for adults, and a component of education for the students after the classes. Give me an example of those services that are so used, so used, so used to the community, different communities, and that they are in different places. Yes, one example that I can give is th …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA — approved
8 yea · 1 nay
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón nay · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen yea · Lauren Gore yea · Paula Mendoza yea · Marcos Rosales yea
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 8:30 AM
School Board
BOARD AUDITORIUM AND BOARD SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
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program and through those programs we've touched about a little bit over 200 of the campuses that we're on. Our school market program is a program that's for students, by students, open to the community. There's markets that are at the campuses or mobile markets that are at the campuses. We work with our Sunrise Center, which is our new partnership with HISD, which is absolutely amazing, working with these powerhouses that are at the centers, working with the families. Yeah. So, and Kiana, are all of those partnerships related to food for families or are they just other things with the desert? No, all the partnerships are not related to food. Food is the base. But we also have SNAP assistance. We have our community assistance program that's at the food bank. They go to the schools. They sign families up for SNAP, Medicaid, and one of our newer endeavors is signing up for health care assistance. Yeah, yeah. And already, I'm going to talk a little bit with you next. So, I've heard of 2-1-1 and I know Uniteway. Can you tell us a little bit about how 2-1-1 and Uniteway are connected and how you all work to serve our whole community? Of course. Thank you so much for having us. So, we know that over a million households in the Great Houston area are struggling to make ends meet. 13% of those are living either at or below the federal party line, an additional 13%, I'm sorry, an additional 31% are struggling to afford their monthly expenses. When households face challenges like food …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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CONSENT AGENDA — approved
7 yea · 1 nay
Ric Campo yea · Angela Lemond Flowers yea · Michelle Cruz Arnold yea · Edgar Colón yea · Janette Garza Lindner yea · Marty Goossen nay · Paula Mendoza yea · Marcos Rosales yea
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
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