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education2 years ago

Houston ISD Board Seeks Teacher Termination Power and Exemption from State Laws in District of Innovation Move

The state-appointed Board of Managers for Houston ISD has approved policy changes that allow for the termination of teachers from schools that are closed and seeks exemptions from state laws. Superintendent Mike Miles cited declining enrollment and increased costs as reasons for potential school closures. The board also approved the formation of a planning group to seek "District of Innovation" status, which could lead to changes such as lengthening the school year and hiring non-certified educators. Some community members criticized the removal of committee members and the resolution seeking exemption from a law requiring a police officer at every school. Houston ISD plans to adopt an alternative safety plan.

via Houston Public Media|
#board-of-managers#district-of-innovation#education
education2 years ago

Mike Miles appointed as new superintendent for Houston ISD by Texas Education Agency.

The Texas Education Agency has announced the nine-member board of managers for the Houston Independent School District and selected Mike Miles as the new superintendent on the first day of the state takeover. Miles, who previously served as superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District, will begin working on Thursday under a 21-day interim contract until he receives formal approval from the board of managers. The new board of managers will hold public board meetings and has the same legal requirements and obligations as the former elected board of trustees.

via KTRK-TV|
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education2 years ago

The Battle for Control: TEA Takeover of Houston ISD and Texas Schools

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will appoint a board of managers to temporarily replace the locally elected Houston Independent School District (HISD) board of trustees due to repeated low student performance at Phillis Wheatley High School and allegations of misconduct by previous trustees. The board of managers would be in charge of the school board’s duties, which include approving a school budget and tax rate and setting district policies in areas like school safety and instruction, as allowed under state and federal laws. The TEA has replaced a district’s school board and superintendent with a board of managers seven times since 2000.

via The Texas Tribune|
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education2 years ago

Texas Education Agency Takes Over Houston ISD Despite Student Protests and Superintendent Support.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will temporarily take over the Houston Independent School District (HISD) due to reported failures on the district level and multiple schools that have faced unsatisfactory grades for several years. The move comes after years of what the state considers dysfunction and a failure to properly educate all children. The TEA will appoint a nine-member board of managers by June 1, who will have the powers and duties of the elected HISD board of trustees. The goal is to turn HISD back over to the board of trustees as soon as possible, but also recognize that change takes time.

via KTRK-TV|
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