Just as Houston ISD trustees were expected to finalize their choice and name a new superintendent, the Texas Education Agency warned the district Monday (March 25) to call off their search immediately — or else face immediate takeover. State-appointed conservator Doris Delaney wrote the board that the search is prohibited until the state finishes its investigation into … [Read more...] about State orders HISD to halt superintendent search or face immediate takeover
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UPDATE: HISD board to seek Harvey relief from state, kumbaya coaching
UPDATE (10 a.m. Jan. 18): The Houston ISD school board voted Thursday (Jan. 17) to apply for disaster assistance relief funding from the Texas Education Agency, and also unanimously approved retaining an executive coach for leadership and team-building training for trustees individually and collectively. The board also elected Trustee Diana Davila to lead the board for the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: HISD board to seek Harvey relief from state, kumbaya coaching
HISD sets meetings for superintendent search feedback
As the Houston ISD board of trustees gets serious about finding a superintendent through a nationwide search, it has scheduled a series of community meetings throughout the district and posted an online survey to get the public’s feedback on the traits the next leader should have. District V Trustee Sue Deigaard will host a session at 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday (Jan. 15) at … [Read more...] about HISD sets meetings for superintendent search feedback
Austin will play major role for HISD in 2019
By Charlotte Aguilar With time running out on failing schools, a looming budget deficit, and a chronically dysfunctional school board, Austin will be deciding the fate of the Houston ISD this year. Trustees closed the door in December on allowing outside groups — including a private-public partnership modeled after a successful effort in Los Angeles and coordinated by the … [Read more...] about Austin will play major role for HISD in 2019
2019 in HISD: New Lamar HS set to open, Bellaire HS construction prep work goes on
Phase 1 of the massive $132 million project to rebuild Bellaire HS will continue with prep work through the first part of 2019, with demolition of the career and technology building and infrastructure improvements to create stormwater detention continuing. HISD is aiming to go to the city of Bellaire with its plans and permit requests for the second phase of the project in … [Read more...] about 2019 in HISD: New Lamar HS set to open, Bellaire HS construction prep work goes on