Houston Independent School District public meetings in 2023
35 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board
The Houston Independent School District board will convene in open session to hear three public hearings and then recess for closed sessions to discuss personnel matters and legal issues. The board may take final action on these topics during the reconvened open session.
- Public hearings for Geary Bean-Forbes, Alvenus Franklin, and Jerry Steptoe
- Closed session: Personnel evaluations, appointments, and terminations
- Closed session: Legal matters and litigation status
- Closed session: Consideration of Hearing Examiner recommendations for Bean-Forbes and Franklin
- Closed session: Dispute resolution hearing for Jerry Steptoe
The board approved the nonrenewal of Geary Bean-Forbes's employment and modified legal conclusions regarding the contract termination of Alvenus Franklin. Additionally, the board voted to sustain a grievance and grant the requested action for Jerry Steptoe.
- Approved amended findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding Alvenus Franklin (5-1)
- Approved nonrenewal of Geary Bean-Forbes's employment effective immediately (6-0)
- Approved sustaining the grievance and granting requested action for Jerry Steptoe (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
School Board
The Houston ISD School Board will meet on December 14, 2023, to consider and act on a consent agenda including adoption of a Local Innovation Plan, approvals of policy revisions, vendor awards over $1 million, and construction contracts for HVAC repairs across multiple campuses. A public hearing on the School Financial Integrity Rating System (School FIRST) will also be held. The meeting includes closed session for personnel, legal, real estate, and security matters.
- Adoption of Local Innovation Plan and District of Innovation designation
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more
- Authority to negotiate contracts for multi-campus HVAC repairs and improvements
- Approval of proposed revisions to student discipline and grievance policies (FNG and FO)
- Approval of 2023 tax roll and December budget amendment
The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering policy revisions, budget amendments, and vendor awards. Additionally, the Board approved personnel actions including contract terminations and nonrenewals following a closed session.
- Approved consent agenda including Local Innovation Plan and District of Innovation designation
- Approved December budget amendment
- Approved 2023 tax roll
- Approved vendor awards for purchases of $1,000,000 or more
- Approved construction contracts for multi-campus HVAC repairs and improvements
- Approved agreement with Houston Community College for special education transition program
- Approved revisions to board policies regarding accounting, maintenance, safety, and student discipline
- Approved proposed terminations of continuing, term, and probationary contracts
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
School Board
This is largely a procedural meeting with a workshop on Lone Star Governance Progress Monitoring Training, followed by a closed executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters. No votes on specific contracts or policies are listed on the agenda.
- Workshop: Lone Star Governance Progress Monitoring Training
- Closed session for personnel appointments, evaluations, terminations, and legal matters
The HISD School Board held a workshop meeting on December 7, 2023. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The board heard public comments from 27 speakers and received training on Lone Star Governance Progress Monitoring.
- No substantive decisions were made at this workshop meeting
School Board
The Houston ISD School Board will consider a single agenda item: canvassing and accepting the official results of the November 7, 2023, general election for Single-Member Districts III and IV. The meeting is largely procedural, with no other substantive business listed.
- Canvass and accept official results of November 7, 2023, general election for Houston ISD Single-Member Districts III and IV
The board held a special meeting and approved the canvass and acceptance of the official results of the November 7, 2023 general election for HISD Single-Member Districts III and IV. The motion was made by board member Auzenne Bandy and seconded by board member Mendoza, with only those two voting aye. No other votes or abstentions were recorded.
- Approved canvass and acceptance of Nov. 7 general election results for Districts III and IV (2-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board
The Houston ISD school board meeting is largely procedural, including public hearings for four individuals and a closed session to deliberate personnel evaluations, appointments, terminations, and legal matters, including updates on a 2020 federal law enforcement activity. No specific actionable items or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearings scheduled for Geary Bean-Forbes, Alvenus Franklin, Michelle Williams, and Celestine Russell
- Closed session to deliberate superintendent duties, employee evaluations, and compensation
- Consideration of hearing examiner recommendations for TEA dockets 055-LH-05-2023 and 077-LH-07-2023
- Dispute resolution hearings for Michelle Williams and Celestine Russell
- Update on federal law enforcement activity from February 27, 2020
The HISD School Board met November 9, 2023, postponed three hearings, adjourned to closed session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvened and voted unanimously to take no further action on the Celestine Russell hearing. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.
- Approved taking no further action on Celestine Russell hearing (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board
At the November 9, 2023, meeting, the Houston ISD School Board approved all items as presented. Key actions included adopting the annual comprehensive financial report, revising several board policies (AE, CKC, FNG, FO, CKEA), awarding vendor contracts over $1 million, designating nonbusiness days, and approving fall 2023 class-size waiver requests. The board also discussed items in closed session, including personnel matters and a joint use agreement with the City of Bellaire.
- Approval of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more
- Approval of expenditure for November 7, 2023 general election for single-member districts III and IV
- Approval of fall 2023 class-size waiver requests
- Authority to negotiate joint use agreement with City of Bellaire for parking lot and playground at Condit Elementary School (discussed in closed session)
The HISD board approved the annual comprehensive financial report and several policy revisions via consent agenda (7-0). In closed session, they approved a first amendment to the superintendent's employment contract including a performance evaluation and incentive pay plan (6-0). They also approved personnel terminations, suspensions, and other actions (6-0), and authorized a joint use agreement with the City of Bellaire for Condit Elementary School parking and playground (6-0). No substantive decisions were denied or tabled.
- Approved item 4: waiver of Board Policy BF(LOCAL) and revisions to AE(LOCAL) on first reading (7-0)
- Approved item 5: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 10 items (7-0)
- Approved first amendment to superintendent’s employment contract, including evaluation and performance incentive pay plan (6-0)
- Approved closed session personnel agenda including terminations, suspensions, and contract withdrawals (6-0)
- Authorized superintendent to negotiate joint use agreement with City of Bellaire for Condit Elementary parking and playground (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
School Board
The HISD School Board conducted a workshop regarding goals and constraints. The meeting included a first reading and discussion of proposed revisions to Board Policy AE(LOCAL), Educational Philosophy. No substantive votes or final actions were recorded in the open session.
- Discussed proposed revisions to Board Policy AE(LOCAL), Educational Philosophy
School Board
The board will hold a workshop on 'Goals and Constraints,' then recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters including superintendent duties, appointments, and terminations, as well as legal matters including litigation and a federal law enforcement activity update. Any action on items discussed in closed session will be considered in open session afterward. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or decisions listed.
- Workshop topic: Goals and Constraints
- Closed session for personnel evaluations, appointments, terminations, and compensation
- Closed session for legal matters including pending litigation and federal law enforcement activity update (Feb 27, 2020)
- Public comment registration required by 12 p.m. day before meeting
- Meeting available via livestream on YouTube and local TV channels
The Houston Independent School District held a workshop meeting on October 19, 2023, to discuss goals and constraints. The board adjourned to executive session to deliberate on personnel matters and legal issues, reconvening in open session to continue the workshop before adjourning at 9:01 p.m.
- Held a workshop meeting on goals and constraints
- Adjourned to executive session for personnel and legal deliberations
- Reconvened in open session to continue the workshop
- Adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
School Board
The School Board will meet to conduct hearings and deliberate on personnel and legal matters. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss employee contracts, appointments, and pending litigation.
- Hearing for August Godsey (TEA Docket No. 056-LH-05-2023)
- Dispute Resolution Hearing for Lawrence Love
- Closed session on superintendent and employee compensation and contracts
- Closed session regarding pending or contemplated litigation
- Update on federal law enforcement activity from February 27, 2020
The board adopted the recommendation of an independent hearing examiner to dismiss the appeal of August Godsey. One other scheduled hearing for Lawrence Love was postponed at the grievant's request.
- Approved dismissal of August Godsey's appeal for lack of jurisdiction (5-0)
- Postponed hearing for Lawrence Love
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board
The Houston Independent School District School Board will consider and act on several items, including an October budget amendment, a new evaluation system for principals, and vendor awards for purchases of $1,000,000 or more. The board will also authorize an agreement with the Houston Health Department to improve vaccination coverage and approve a resolution for the November 7, 2023, general election for board districts III and IV. Closed sessions will cover personnel matters, legal updates, and security audit findings. These decisions will determine district financial allocations, school leadership standards, and community health initiatives.
- Approval of the October budget amendment
- New evaluation system for principals
- Vendor awards for purchases costing $1,000,000 or more
- Agreement with the Houston Health Department to improve vaccination coverage
- Resolution ordering the November 7, 2023, general election for board districts III and IV
The board approved a new evaluation system for principals (item 2) by a 7-0 vote after pulling it from the consent agenda. The consent agenda was approved by consensus, including vendor awards over $1M, a budget amendment, and a resolution ordering the November 7 general election for single-member districts III and IV. The board also approved personnel actions from closed session, including contract terminations and suspensions.
- Approved new principal evaluation system (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda by consensus, including vendor awards over $1M
- Approved October budget amendment
- Approved local government investment pools as authorized investments
- Authorized negotiation of agreement with Houston Health Department for vaccination coverage
- Approved resolution ordering November 7 general election for single-member districts III and IV
- Approved minutes from previous meetings
- Approved closed session personnel actions including contract terminations and suspensions (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
School Board
This meeting of the Houston ISD School Board is largely procedural, covering call to order, speakers to agenda items, and a board member practice session with Legistar (non-binding). No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The bulk of the agenda text outlines rules for public comment and meeting conduct.
- Board member practice session with Legistar, including non-binding practice items
- Public comment registration deadline: 12:00 p.m. day before meeting
- Meeting available via AT&T UVERSE channel 99, Comcast channel 18, YouTube, and HISD website
The board held a special meeting solely to receive training on and practice using the Legistar VoteCast system. No substantive decisions or votes on policy were made; the practice items were non-binding. The meeting adjourned after approximately 37 minutes.
- No substantive decisions; board practiced using Legistar VoteCast with non-binding practice items
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
School Board
The Houston ISD School Board is meeting in open and closed session. The agenda includes a work session covering topics such as staff attendance, student discipline, special education, principal evaluation, a budget amendment, vendor awards, and an amended resolution ordering the November 7, 2023, general election. Closed session will address personnel actions and legal matters. No specific agenda items with dollar amounts or concrete actions are listed on the face of the agenda; many items are procedural or discussion-only.
- Amended Resolution Ordering November 7, 2023, General Election
- October Budget Amendment
- Special Education Presentation
- New Education System (NES) Recapitulation
- Agreement with the Houston Health Department
The HISD school board met for a work session on October 5, 2023, covering topics including staff attendance, student discipline, special education, and budget amendments. No votes or substantive decisions were made during the open meeting; the board adjourned to executive session and later reconvened only to adjourn.
School Board
The HISD School Board met on September 14, 2023, for a public hearing regarding the District of Innovation designation. After hearing 12 speakers, the board adjourned to executive session and later reconvened only to adjourn without taking any votes or decisions in open session.
- No substantive decisions were made; meeting was procedural only
School Board
The board heard public comment, adjourned to closed session for personnel and legal matters, and reconvened to vote. They unanimously approved a motion to uphold the Level 2 Hearing Officer's decision regarding a grievance from T.H. Rogers parents.
- Upheld Level 2 Hearing Officer's decision on T.H. Rogers parents grievance (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board
The board adopted the 2023 tax rate and levied ad valorem taxes, approved formation of a Local District of Innovation Plan Committee, and passed a consent agenda including election resolutions and facility contracts. In closed session, it approved personnel terminations, nonrenewals, and contract issuances, and authorized land donation procedures adjacent to Tanglewood Middle School.
- Approved 2023 tax rate resolution and ad valorem tax levy (9-0)
- Approved formation of Local District of Innovation Plan Committee (9-0)
- Approved consent agenda: pool upgrades, track replacement at Austin HS
- Approved consent agenda: order for Nov. 7, 2023 trustee elections and cancellation in unopposed districts
- Approved consent agenda: vendor awards over $1M and ratification under $100K
- Approved consent agenda: resolution claiming exception to House Bill 3
- Approved closed session personnel actions: terminations, nonrenewals, fourth-year probationary contracts (9-0)
- Approved land donation procedures from ELPH Enterprises adjacent to Tanglewood Middle School (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
School Board
The Houston ISD School Board is meeting in open session for routine procedural business, including public comment and board member training on the Legistar agenda management system. The agenda contains no substantive policy, budget, or contract items. A closed session is authorized under Texas Open Meetings Act for any permitted topics. The meeting is primarily administrative.
- Board member training on Legistar (non-binding practice approval of practice agenda items)
- Public comment registration required by 12 p.m. day before meeting
- Closed session authorization for any subjects permitted by Texas Gov't Code 551.071–.089
- Rules for verbal disruptions: one warning then asked to leave
- Overflow seating and live video via Zoom available
The meeting was held for the purpose of receiving training and practicing the use of the Legistar VoteCast system. No substantive legislative or fiscal decisions were made during this session.
- Conducted training on Legistar VoteCast system
School Board
At the September 7, 2023, board meeting, all agenda items were approved as presented. Key actions included setting the tax rate for tax year 2023, initiating the process to designate the district as a District of Innovation, and adopting the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System for teacher appraisal. The board also authorized a contract with Rice & Gardner Consultants for facilities assessment and capital planning, and approved upgrades to swimming pool facilities and the running track at Stephen F. Austin High School.
- Tax rate for tax year 2023
- Resolution to initiate designation as a District of Innovation
- Approval of Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System for teacher appraisal
- Contract with Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc. for facilities assessment and capital planning services
- Upgrades to swimming pool facilities and replacement of running track at Stephen F. Austin High School
The board approved a resolution to begin the process of becoming a District of Innovation. It also approved the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System for teacher appraisal and evaluation.
- Approved resolution to initiate process of designation as a District of Innovation (9-0)
- Approved Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System for Teacher Appraisal and Evaluation (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
School Board
The School Board will conduct hearings for Craig Davis and Milton Lozano. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel contracts, appointments, and pending litigation.
- Hearing for Craig Davis
- Hearing for Milton Lozano
- Dispute Resolution Hearing: Craig Davis, Police Officer, Campus Operations
- Dispute Resolution Hearing: Milton Lozano, former Customer Care Team Leader
- Update on federal law enforcement activity from February 27, 2020
The board held hearings for Craig Davis and Milton Lozano. In both instances, the board voted to deny requested relief and uphold the decisions previously made by the level II hearing officer.
- Upheld level II hearing officer decision and denied requested relief for Craig Davis (7-0)
- Upheld level II hearing officer decision and denied requested relief for Milton Lozano (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board
The board is considering a resolution to order a general election on November 7, 2023 for Single-Member Districts II, III, IV, and VIII, and to negotiate an agreement with Harris County to conduct joint elections. Other major items include approval of the 2023–2024 Code of Student Conduct, an August budget amendment, and multiple board policy revisions on first reading. The board will also discuss closed-session personnel and legal matters, including settlements and an intruder detection audit.
- Resolution ordering November 7, 2023 general election for HISD Single-Member Districts II, III, IV, and VIII (item 22)
- Approval of the 2023–2024 Code of Student Conduct (item 20)
- Approval of the August Budget Amendment (item 40)
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases over $100,000 (item 24)
- First-reading policy revisions on teacher evaluation, purchasing, employment practices, and more (items 5–17)
The HISD School Board approved a resolution ordering the November 7, 2023 general election for Single-Member Districts II, III, IV, and VIII, and authorized negotiating an agreement with Harris County to conduct joint elections. The board also approved a series of policy revisions, the 2023-2024 Code of Student Conduct, the August budget amendment, and vendor awards. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on a vendor award item.
- Approved resolution ordering Nov. 7, 2023 general election for 4 single-member districts (9-0)
- Approved August budget amendment (consent agenda)
- Approved 2023-2024 Code of Student Conduct (consent agenda)
- Approved vendor award for Health Science Equipment (9-0, Mendoza abstained)
- Approved policy revisions on board attorney, employment practices, teacher evaluation, and more (first reading)
- Approved waiver to hire assistant principals without certification for 2023-2025 (consent agenda)
- Ratified use of self-insurance recovery fund for Meyerland Middle School (consent agenda)
- Approved minutes from June 8, 15, and 22, 2023 (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
School Board
The Houston ISD school board meets August 3, 2023, to consider a resolution ordering a November 7 general election for single-member districts II, III, IV, and VIII, along with a joint election agreement with Harris County. The agenda includes work session reports on NES schools, teacher vacancies, budget updates, and numerous proposed policy revisions. A closed session is planned for personnel and legal matters. The meeting also covers vendor awards, grants, and a debt management activity report.
- Resolution ordering November 7, 2023 general election for HISD single-member districts II, III, IV, and VIII, and agreement with Harris County
- Proposed revisions to multiple board policies: BDD(LOCAL), CDC(LOCAL), CH(LOCAL), CHE(LOCAL), DC(LOCAL), DGB(LOCAL), DNA(LOCAL), DNB(LOCAL), DEC(LOCAL), BP(LOCAL), BQA(LOCAL), EHBJ(LOCAL), DP(LOCAL)
- Consideration of 2023-2024 HISD Compensation Manual and Code of Student Conduct
- Waiver to hire assistant principals and deans without certification for certain years
- Authority to obligate district for excess revenue contracts and agreements
The HISD School Board conducted a work session covering several administrative and policy topics. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in these minutes, as the meeting consisted of reports and discussions.
School Board
The board voted to approve all agenda items as presented, including the 2023-2024 recommended budget, suspension of several board policies (EHBJ, DC, DNA, DNB), and a resolution adopting residence homestead exemptions for tax year 2023. They also heard a presentation on Destination 2035 baseline data and took action on consent agenda items such as a construction contract for HVAC repairs and interlocal agreements.
- Approval of the 2023-2024 recommended budget
- Suspension of board policy EHBJ (LOCAL) on innovative and magnet programs
- Suspension of policies DC (employment practices), DNA (teacher evaluation), and DNB (principal evaluation)
- Resolution adopting residence homestead exemptions for tax year 2023
- Authority to negotiate and execute construction contract for multicampus HVAC repairs and improvements
The board approved the recommended budget for 2023-2024 and the employment contract for Superintendent F. Mike Miles. Additionally, the board approved a wide range of consent agenda items including vendor awards and grant acceptances. Personnel actions included the termination of Principal Alvenus Franklin.
- Approved 2023-2024 Recommended Budget (9-0)
- Approved employment contract and Addendum No. 1 for Superintendent F. Mike Miles (9-0)
- Approved termination of Alvenus Franklin, Nathaniel Q. Henderson Elementary School Principal (9-0)
- Approved temporary suspension of Board Policy EHBJ(LOCAL) regarding Innovative and Magnet Programs (9-0)
- Approved temporary suspension of Board Policies DC(LOCAL), DNA(LOCAL), and DNB(LOCAL) (9-0)
- Approved vendor awards for purchases over $100,000 and ratified awards under $100,000 (9-0)
- Approved resolution and ordinance for 2023 residence homestead exemptions (9-0)
- Authorized administration to mediate and resolve EEOC charges (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
School Board
The Houston ISD School Board holds a public meeting to discuss the budget and proposed tax rate, followed by a budget workshop. During the agenda review, the board will consider and vote on a range of items, including the adoption of the 2023-2024 recommended budget, residence homestead exemptions for tax year 2023, and several other operational and policy measures.
- Public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate
- Approval of 2023-2024 Recommended Budget (Item 19)
- Adoption of Resolution and Ordinance adopting Residence Homestead Exemptions for Tax Year 2023 (Item 13)
- Authorization to negotiate, execute, and amend a construction contract for multicampus HVAC repairs and improvements (Item 6)
- Authorization to file an application to waive the superintendent certification requirement (Item 1 in Business Agenda)
The board held an agenda review meeting and budget workshop. The only substantive action recorded was the approval of an application to waive the superintendent certification requirement. Item 20 regarding board policy on attorneys was removed from the June 22 agenda.
- Approved authorization to file application to waive superintendent certification requirement (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
School Board
The board will elect a new president and other officers, consider suspending certain board policies, and vote on an employment and relocation agreement for Acting Superintendent F. Mike Miles. The board will also approve donations and ratify contracts, then enter closed session to discuss superintendent duties and compensation.
- Election of Board President and other officers
- Suspension of Board Policy BDAA(LOCAL) regarding board officers
- Suspension of Board Policy BE(LOCAL) regarding meeting dates
- Approval and ratification of Acting Superintendent Employment and Relocation Agreement with F. Mike Miles
- Approval of current and anticipated donations for districtwide and school-specific programs
The HISD School Board unanimously approved and ratified an acting superintendent employment and relocation agreement with F. Mike Miles. The board also re-elected Audrey Momanaee as president, Ric Campo as vice president, and Angela Lemond Flowers as secretary. Additionally, they approved suspensions of board policies regarding officer requirements and meeting dates, and accepted current and anticipated donations for district programs.
- Elected Audrey Momanaee board president (9-0)
- Elected Ric Campo board vice president (9-0)
- Elected Angela Lemond Flowers board secretary (9-0)
- Approved suspension of Board Policy BDAA(LOCAL) regarding board officers (9-0)
- Approved suspension of Board Policy BE(LOCAL) regarding meeting dates (9-0)
- Approved and ratified Acting Superintendent Employment and Relocation Agreement with F. Mike Miles (9-0)
- Approved current and anticipated donations for districtwide and school-specific programs (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Education Hearings
The Houston ISD Board of Education holds a special meeting with hearings, including a dispute resolution hearing for teacher Angela Y. Williams. The board will discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters in closed session. A presentation by the Texas Education Agency on the transition to a Board of Managers is scheduled, along with Budget Workshop #4.
- Hearing: Angela Y. Williams teacher dispute resolution
- Presentation by Texas Education Agency on transition to a Board of Managers
- Closed session discussions on personnel appointments, evaluations, and terminations
- Closed session legal updates on federal law enforcement activity and TEA letter
- Budget Workshop #4 discussion
The HISD Board of Education heard and voted on a grievance filed by teacher Angela Y. Williams. A motion to sustain the grievance failed for lack of a second; the board then voted 5-2 to deny all requested relief not previously granted and uphold the Level II hearing officer's decision. The meeting also included a budget workshop and a presentation by the Texas Education Agency regarding the transition to a Board of Managers, but no votes were taken on those items.
- Approved minutes from April 20, 2023 hearings meeting (8-0)
- Denied Angela Y. Williams' grievance; upheld Level II hearing officer decision (5-2, 2 abstentions)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Education
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education will meet to discuss various district matters including a budget amendment and curriculum recommendations. The meeting includes both an open session and a closed session for personnel and legal discussions.
- Approval of the May Budget Amendment
- Approval of recommended curriculum materials for human sexuality, child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking instruction
- Negotiation of construction contracts for athletics fields and track renovations at Evan Worthing High School
- Authority to negotiate partnerships with childcare centers to expand prekindergarten enrollment
- Naming of the Highland Heights Elementary School library as the Dr. Thaddeus S. Lott Sr. School Library
The Houston ISD Board of Education approved partnerships with childcare centers to expand prekindergarten enrollment and approved recommended curriculum materials for human sexuality instruction. However, the board rejected the May budget amendment on a 2-6 vote with one abstention, and postponed a policy revision on educational philosophy until June.
- Approved partnerships with childcare centers to expand prekindergarten enrollment (9-0)
- Rejected May budget amendment (2-6, one abstention)
- Approved recommended curriculum materials for human sexuality instruction (7-2)
- Postponed policy AE(LOCAL) revisions on goal progress measures to June 2023
- Accepted board monitoring update on Goal 4 progress measures (8-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 16 items (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Board of Education
This is a special meeting of the Houston ISD Board of Education. The open session includes a Budget Workshop #3 and consideration of previous meeting minutes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters including superintendent duties and appointments, legal issues including a Texas Education Agency letter, and real estate matters. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Budget Workshop #3
- Closed session to deliberate superintendent duties, evaluations, compensation, and contractual provisions
- Closed session to consider appointments, reassignments, terminations, and resignations of personnel
- Closed session to receive legal advice regarding March 15, 2023 letter from Texas Education Agency
- Closed session to discuss sale, purchase, exchange of real estate
The Houston ISD Board of Education held a budget workshop and approved a motion to hold a third round of questions on the budget. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved holding a third round of budget questions (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Education Agenda Review
The Houston ISD Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the State Compensatory Education Evaluation, then review and possibly approve items for the May 11 regular meeting. Key items include approval of curriculum materials for human sexuality instruction, a construction contract for athletics field renovations at Worthing High School, and partnerships to expand prekindergarten enrollment. The board will also consider budget amendments, vendor awards over $100,000, and policy revisions.
- Approval of curriculum materials for human sexuality and prevention instruction
- Authority to negotiate construction contract for athletics fields and track renovations at Evan Worthing High School
- Authority to negotiate partnerships with childcare centers to expand prekindergarten enrollment
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases over $100,000
- Approval to name Highland Heights Elementary library as Dr. Thaddeus S. Lott Sr. School Library
The HISD Board of Education held an agenda review meeting on May 4, 2023. They approved minutes from prior meetings and accepted a board monitoring update on Goal 1 progress measures. No votes were taken on the 23 items listed for future action.
- Approved minutes from March 27 special meeting and April 6 agenda review (unanimous)
- Accepted Board Monitoring Update: Goal 1 Progress Measures 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Education Hearings
The Board of Education will conduct a third budget workshop and hold dispute resolution hearings for three employees. The board will also meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters, legal issues, and real estate.
- Budget Workshop #3
- Dispute Resolution Hearing: Nicole Haskins, former principal, Thomas Middle School
- Dispute Resolution Hearing: Nick Ozuna, teacher/coach, Bellaire High School
- Dispute Resolution Hearing: Jamal Taylor, senior manager, Special Education Services
- Legal advice regarding March 15, 2023, TEA letter on board of managers and superintendent appointment
The HISD Board of Education approved minutes from March 23, 2023, and took action on two personnel hearings. By a 4-3 vote, the board sustained a grievance filed by Nick Ozuna and granted the requested remedy. In a separate 3-2-1 vote, it denied relief for Jamal Taylor, upholding the Level II hearing officer's decision. The board also postponed a budget workshop to May 4, 2023, by unanimous votes with one abstention.
- Approved minutes from March 23, 2023 (unanimous)
- Rescheduled hearing for Nicole Haskins before meeting (not reviewed)
- Sustained grievance for Nick Ozuna, granted action requested (4-3)
- Denied relief for Jamal Taylor, upheld Level II decision (3-2-1)
- Amended motion to postpone Budget Workshop #3 to a date certain (5-0-1)
- Approved moving Budget Workshop #3 to May 4, 2023 (5-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of Education
The Board of Education discussed and received a presentation from the Texas Education Agency on the transition to a board of managers. The board approved the April budget amendment and multiple vendor awards over $100,000. Items on human sexuality instruction materials were postponed to May 11, and a resolution on local control received no action.
- Presentation by TEA on transition to a board of managers
- Approval of April Budget Amendment
- Postponement of recommended curriculum materials for human sexuality instruction until May 11, 2023
- Approval of vendor awards for purchases over $100,000 (RFP for awards/trophies, RFQ for internal audit services, cooperative for nutrition services branding)
- Discussion of districtwide intruder detection audit report findings and corrective actions
The board approved the April budget amendment and several vendor projects. A resolution regarding local control was withdrawn, and curriculum material discussions were postponed until May.
- Accepted Board Monitoring Update: Goal 2 Progress Measures (8-1)
- Approved third round of trustee comments for TEA transition presentation (6-1)
- Approved April Budget Amendment (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy AE(LOCAL) (6-2)
- Accepted revisions to Board Policy EHAB(LOCAL) on first reading (6-2)
- Withdrew resolution concerning local control of TEA transition
- Postponed curriculum materials for human sexuality and violence prevention until May 11, 2023
- Approved project 23-11-08: Internal Audit Management Services as amended (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 9 divided votes
Board of Education Agenda Review
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education met on April 6, 2023, at 4400 West 18th Street to review district operations. The board approved an April budget amendment, a correction to the redistricting plan map, and updates to five board policies. These decisions establish district funding allocations, student assignment boundaries, and school operational rules. All agenda items were approved as presented.
- April budget amendment approval
- Correction to the redistricting plan map
- Revisions to board policies AE(LOCAL), CHE(LOCAL), CVB(LOCAL), EHAB(LOCAL), and EHBE(LOCAL)
- Lease and joint use agreement with Texas Southern University for athletic fields at Jack Yates High School
- Vendor awards for purchases over $100,000 and ratification of awards under $100,000
The Board of Education approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023, meeting and accepted a presentation regarding the Board Monitoring Update for Goal 4. The board also reviewed a list of 16 agenda items for future action and held a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Approved March 2, 2023 minutes (9-0)
- Accepted Board Monitoring Update: Presentation of Goal 4 (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Education
The Houston ISD Board of Education is meeting to hold a workshop on special education and then adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters, legal issues including a recent Texas Education Agency letter regarding the appointment of a board of managers and superintendent, real estate transactions, and a districtwide intruder detection audit. No votes on substantive items are scheduled in open session.
- Special education workshop as the main open-session agenda item
- Closed session discussion of a March 15, 2023, letter from the Texas Education Agency concerning the appointment of a board of managers and superintendent
- Closed session deliberation of a districtwide intruder detection audit report and corrective actions
- Closed session personnel actions including appointments, reassignments, terminations, and contract renewals
- Closed session consultation on real estate sales, purchases, exchanges, or leases
The Board of Education approved the mid-year evaluation of the superintendent. The board also voted against authorizing special counsel to appeal the commissioner of education's decision to appoint a board of managers and superintendent.
- Approved mid-year evaluation of the superintendent (9-0)
- Denied authorization for special counsel to file an appeal regarding the appointment of a board of managers and superintendent (4-5)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of Education Hearings
The Board of Education will conduct a second budget workshop and hold dispute resolution hearings. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate.
- Budget Workshop #2
- Dispute Resolution Hearing: Melissa Stephens, Parent, Bush Elementary School
- Dispute Resolution Hearing: Tyrone Shealy, Counselor, Askew Elementary School
- Approval of February 16, 2023 minutes
- Legal update on Special Education Accreditation Investigation
The board approved the minutes from February 16, 2023 (5-0). On a grievance hearing for Melissa Stephens, the board voted to take no action (5-0, three absent, one abstain). A second hearing for Tyrone Shealy was postponed at the grievant's request. During a budget workshop, the board approved adding a third round of questions (9-0).
- Approved minutes from February 16, 2023 (5-0)
- Voted to take no action on Melissa Stephens grievance hearing (5-0)
- Postponed Tyrone Shealy hearing at grievant's request
- Approved adding a third round of questions to Budget Workshop #2 (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Education
This is an in-person practice meeting for Board Services. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and practice items for various district departments.
- Discussion of districtwide intruder detection audit report findings
- Practice agenda items for Talent, Business Operations, Finance, and Legal Services
- Closed session deliberations on personnel, legal matters, and real estate
Board of Education
The Houston ISD Board of Education will meet in open session at 5:00 p.m. to consider and potentially approve a March budget amendment, a resolution supporting a ban on flavored tobacco products, and numerous consent agenda items. These include construction contracts, a $250 million property insurance purchase, a police department MOU, and policy revisions. A closed session precedes the open meeting to discuss personnel, legal, real estate, and security matters.
- Approval of March budget amendment
- Resolution in support of prohibiting all flavored tobacco products
- Authorization to purchase $250 million of property insurance coverage
- Construction contract for HVAC repairs and improvements at multiple campuses
- Memorandum of Understanding between HISD Police and South Houston Police Department
The Board authorized nonsuit of Houston ISD v. Texas Education Agency to end further litigation, approved a resolution supporting a ban on flavored tobacco products, and approved the March budget amendment after reconsideration. Personnel actions included a finding of no good cause for educator resignations and approval of closed session personnel agenda items.
- Authorized nonsuit of Houston ISD v. Texas Education Agency lawsuit (8-1)
- Approved March Budget Amendment after reconsideration (5-2)
- Approved resolution supporting prohibition of flavored tobacco products (6-0)
- Approved finding of no good cause for educators to resign without district consent (7-0, 1 abstain, 1 away)
- Approved balance of closed session personnel agenda (6-0, 2 abstain, 1 away)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy AE(LOCAL) on first reading (5-3)
- Accepted balance of consent agenda (9-0)
- Approved pulling item 22 from consent (6-1, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Board of Education Agenda Review
The Houston ISD Board of Education holds a public hearing on the 2021–2022 Texas Academic Performance Report and reviews a list of items for the March 9 regular meeting, including contracts, policy revisions, budget amendments, and a $250 million property insurance purchase. No final action is taken at this agenda review session.
- Public hearing on 2021–2022 Texas Academic Performance Report
- Approval to purchase $250 million of property insurance coverage from various insurers
- Construction contract for multi-campus HVAC system repairs and improvements
- Classroom buildouts at Margaret Wisdom High School
- Community garden license agreement with Braeswood Place Community Garden at John Pershing Middle School
The HISD Board of Education held an agenda review meeting, accepting the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report after a public hearing. The board also approved the minutes from February 2, 2023, and accepted presentations on board monitoring updates and equity project research findings. The meeting included an executive session and previewed items for the March 9 agenda, but no final actions were taken on those items.
- Accepted 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report after public hearing (9-0)
- Approved minutes from February 2, 2023 (6-0)
- Accepted board monitoring update on Goals 1 and 2 (8-0)
- Accepted equity project research findings presentation (8-0)