By Charlotte Aguilar The state made its move Wednesday (March 15) to take over Houston ISD, which Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said would begin in earnest after school is out with replacement of the elected school board by a local “board of managers” that he will appoint by June 1. In fact, the education agency posted listings Tuesday — apparently … [Read more...] about It’s official: state is taking over Houston ISD starting with an appointed board
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HISD board drops suit vs. state; lawmaker says TEA takeover of district is ‘imminent’
Acknowledging that the district had “no further legal recourse,” Houston ISD trustees voted Thursday night (March 9) to end the lawsuit aimed at preventing the state from seizing control, and elected officials are warning that the takeover is “imminent.” Fox26 News aired an interview with State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Dist. 27), who said he met with Texas Education Agency Chief … [Read more...] about HISD board drops suit vs. state; lawmaker says TEA takeover of district is ‘imminent’
UPDATED: Houston mayor warns that state takeover of HISD may be near; no confirmation from TEA
UPDATED with response from Houston ISD Trustee Sue Deigaard. Warning of “total obliteration of local control,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner told Houston City Council Wednesday morning (March 1) that he has been alerted that the Texas Education Agency is ready to take over Houston ISD as early as next week, according to reports from City Hall by various news … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Houston mayor warns that state takeover of HISD may be near; no confirmation from TEA
HISD sets calendar for 2023-24 school year
Houston ISD trustees finalized the 2023-24 academic calendar at their monthly board meeting Thursday (Feb. 9). The first day of school for students will be Aug. 28, with teachers returning two weeks earlier. Classes will run through June 5, 2024, and teachers will work an additional day to close out their academic year. Breaks include a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks in … [Read more...] about HISD sets calendar for 2023-24 school year
HISD chief responds to Texas Supreme Court ruling enabling state to take over district
Houston ISD Supt. Millard House II issued a statement Friday afternoon (Jan. 13) after a Texas Supreme Court ruling in the morning cleared the way for a Texas Education Agency takeover of the district. House did not directly address the case, saying is was “under review by HISD’s Legal team,” but if TEA decided to move forward, he could be replaced with a state-appointed … [Read more...] about HISD chief responds to Texas Supreme Court ruling enabling state to take over district