Houston Independent School District, TX

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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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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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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

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)

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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)

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

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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

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)

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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

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

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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

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)

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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

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)

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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

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)

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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.

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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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)

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)

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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

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)

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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

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)

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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

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