Turner and his education czar are moving to assume control over a number of HISD campuses.
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Houston Mayor’s “Shared Sacrifice” Doesn’t Include His Administrators
None of Texas’ other major cities have a director of education, likely because public education is handled by a separate governing entity and elected board.
Amid Shortfall HISD Chief Gets Hefty Bonus
HISD may be facing a massive shortfall, but that didn’t stop trustees from approving an excessive bonus for its top administrator.
HISD Vendor Forewarned Construction Problems
Recently, a Houston school district employee refuted claims that the district's board was unaware of ongoing problems with budget and contracting practices. Now, a longtime HISD vendor, Charter Roofing, is also saying they too alerted Audit Committee Chair Trustee...
HISD Employee Speaks Out
A Houston school district employee is refuting claims that school board members were unaware of problems with the district’s bond program. Frank Hodges, a 34-year HISD employee, recently sent an email to Board President Rhonda Skillern-Jones and Audit Committee Chair...
HISD Trustees Knew of Looming Shortfall
Houston ISD’s culture of corruption continues.