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Several parents at the T.H. Rogers School are frustrated after learning the school will no longer accept special needs students.

Houston ISD, Spring Branch ISD, and Channelview have all announced closures for Tuesday, Nov. 29 related to the city of Houston's boil water order.

As investigators combed through the life of the Robb Elementary school shooter, they discovered he was absent from school for hundreds of days before being “involuntarily withdrawn” from the district.

“Power of Collaboration: Through the Artists’ Lens” is on display through Dec. 2

Houston Independent School District leaders say they are expanding Pre-K classrooms and programming.

Mental and physical health support tops the list of Houston Independent School District student and parent needs, according to a new survey from Rice University Kinder Institute’s Houston Education Research Consortium.

The Houston Independent School District Police Department announced a new tool that will help increase safety, accountability and transparency within its community.

At the top of the mind of Houston Independent School District leaders is enrollment.

Several Houston-area school districts have announced they will cancel classes on Monday after the Houston Astros secured a World Series victory on Saturday night.

During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Environment Texas Research and Policy Center, the Coalition of Community Organizations and Houston Independent School District (HISD) will hold a news conference Wednesday to highlight actions the school district is taking to prevent schoolchildren from drinking water with lead in it.

Episode: 2514 How Netflix uses linear algebra to determine what movies you will like best.  Today, UH math professor Krešo Josić talks about math and your movie choice.

On Friday's show: HISD's challenge to the TEA's attempted takeover of its board went before the Texas Supreme Court on Thursday. The outcome could determine who controls the largest school district in Texas.

United Airlines on Saturday welcomed more than 30 students from across the Houston region, including students from the Houston Independent School District, Sterling Aviation High School, and Davis High School to its Hangar X facility for this year’s “Girls in Aviation Day,” a worldwide effort designed to educate and introduce young women to the many career possibilities in aviation-related fields.

Houston’s hometown hero Trae Tha Truth is continuing his philanthropic work by partnering with Houston Independent School District to provide free clothes, supplies, and food to students dealing with homelessness.

The Houston mother said she wants answers after her son returned home from elementary school Monday with a huge knot on his forehead.

Two students charged for allegedly making school threats at Madison High School are out on bond, but a judge has ordered 24-hour house arrest and a mental evaluation for both.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now assisting the Houston Police Department in the Heights High School active shooter hoax.

As Houston ISD returns to school, Sharpstown International School has started a new class to help support students emotionally.

As Houston ISD schools begin the school year, the “Safe Walk Home Northside” program continued its mission of making the community safe for students who walk to and from school.

This year, food pantries at Houston ISD schools have grown and have become more accessible to the local communities.

Houston Independent School District, in partnership with Eight Million Stories, Inc., announced Wednesday that it will be offering a new education option called HISD REAL.

A proposal to revise HISD’s current charter school policy is drawing fire from parents, teachers and school board members.

The Houston Independent School District Police Department, Houston Police Department, and Ministers against Crime, a non-denomination faith-based program, kicked off Project Safe Start, a partnership that aims to increase security for students and teachers this school year.

The Texas Education Agency has just released the newest accountability ratings, which show how schools performed academically across the state last year.

Equipment includes rifles, ballistic shields, bulletproof vests and ammunition for HISD officers.

The Houston Independent School District Board approved Thursday night a $2.3 million budget to purchase weapons and other gear to fully equip officers for any possible active shooter situations.

HISD officials said they have acknowledged security concerns.

The Houston Independent School District leaders held a news conference to discuss the district’s planning and precautions as students head back to school.

On Monday's show: We learn why Houston and other Texas cities are suing several of the main video streaming services. And we find out why local organizers want HISD to reform the district’s code of conduct.

The superintendent of Houston Independent School District expressed security concerns that its police force needs to be better prepared for the following school year.

Students getting ready to head back to school for the 2022-2023 school year will have to fill out an application – as families did before the pandemic – to qualify for free, reduced, or paid meals.

Looking for a job? The Houston Independent School District is hosting a service job fair.

With the start of a new school year just a few weeks away, districts across the Houston area are scrambling to fill thousands of vacant teaching positions.

The Miles Ahead Scholars program is taking applications to add more Black and Latino students

The Houston Independent School District is asking anyone interested in becoming a certified teacher to enroll in their alternative certification program or ACP.

The typical teenaged boy might spend his free time gaming or playing sports, but one local teen, Jones Mayes II, created an app for gardeners that allows them to detect invasive vines.

The Houston Independent School District Police Department, Houston Police Department, and community ministers discussed a partnership Wednesday that will help to prevent crime and provide additional security for students and teachers as they close out the school year.

Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II announced Thursday an update to the district’s compensation plan for teachers, according to a release.

Liz Hanks is a mom who is demanding action after the devastating school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

The second State of Black Women Health Forum will be held Wednesday at HISD’s Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, located at 1906 Cleburne Street, in Houston.

A frustrated mother has sounded an alarm about the issues her child with disabilities has faced while riding the school bus.

Two Houston Independent School District high schools are among the top 100 in America, and eleven are in the top 100 in Texas, the district announced Wednesday.

At the center of the calls for termination are Nick Ozuna, Bellaire High School’s head baseball coach, as well as his assistant coach Robert Manuel. Both are accused of not correcting their players’ alleged racist taunts.

Houston ISD confirmed Monday that administrators were investigating allegations of bullying at Bellaire High School, culminating in a student being beaten on campus by the same students who had been taunting him.

The Houston Independent School District is recruiting top-performing teachers to participate in its new RISE (Redesign, Innovate, Support, and Empower) program.

Houston Independent School District’s Bellaire High School has a record-breaking 13 valedictorians, surpassing last year’s nine students who graduated with a perfect grade point average, according to a release.

HISD said the purpose of the summit is to ensure that attendees gain the tools necessary to either navigate life as an LGBTQ+ student or support an LGBTQ+ student.

Police are investigating after two HISD schools received bomb threats Thursday afternoon.

A 56-year-old former teacher at a Houston Independent School District elementary school was sentenced to federal prison after admitting he received and possessed child pornography, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced Friday.

Staffing shortages in the classroom have stumped school districts statewide on ways to retain teachers year-to-year, a challenge the state now hopes to correct.

Houston Newsmakers: Houston ISD Superintendent Millard House II on 5-year strategic plan; budget cuts likely for district

The Houston Independent School District Foundation hosted its annual State of the Schools address Friday morning to focus on the road ahead for the district with the new superintendent at the helm, according to a release.

HISD Superintendent Millard House II has a glass half-full approach to what Texas’ largest school district is up against: dwindling enrollment, low teacher retention, inconsistent resources among campuses, and a looming takeover by the Texas Education Agency, are just a few.  House, who took over as superintendent of schools last summer, said he understands the challenges, referring to fixing them as opportunities.

On Monday's show: We take a closer look at the runoff election for four seats on the HISD Board of Trustees, and a recent book examines how Houston and Texas helped change the sports landscape across the nation.

On Monday's show: Hurricane Ida strikes Louisiana, a former Afghan combat interpeter on coming to live in Houston, emotional support animals helping HISD students, and the latest on Houston sports.

On Monday's show: Students and teachers go back to class at HISD today amid a fourth wave of COVID-19, reimbursing companies that made money during the February power failure, a local veterinarian answers your questions, and an update on local sports.

The accused teachers are required to report to an HISD location all day every day until the investigation concludes. Many are found to have done nothing wrong.

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On Thursday's show: STAAR Test technical issues, what Latino parents want in a new HISD Superintendent, drugs in Texas prisons, previewing a new lunar lander and its Houston control center, and bidding farewell to News 88.7's Laura Isensee.

On Thursday’s show: The ideal qualities HISD’s next superintendent should possess, and with the closing of the River Oaks Theatre how can Houston better preserve its treasured cultural institutions? On Thursday’s Houston Matters: We discuss what qualities parents and teachers would like to see in HISD’s permanent superintendent, now that longtime Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan announced her departure. Also this hour: Today is the final day of operations for the River Oaks Theatre after it was announced that the venue had not been able to negotiate a new lease. This is just one of many notable Houston landmarks that have come and gone in recent decades. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

On Tuesday’s Houston Matters: The CDC made it official Monday. And HISD's Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan announced her departure on social media Monday, saying that she's accepted the job of superintendent for Springfield Public School District in Missouri. Also this hour: Houston City Council Member Amy Peck answers your questions about issues affecting the city. Then we continue our weeklong reflection on the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic arriving in Greater Houston with a conversation about how it’s affected public health here and a discussion about how the pandemic has disproportionately affected communities of color. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

Lathan has acted as interim superintendent for the state’s largest school district for the last three years, since the previous leader Richard Carranza left abruptly for New York City in March 2018. She’ll start her new job as superintendent of the Springfield Public School District in Missouri in July. “It’s a blessing for you and a curse for us,” school board president Patricia Allen told Lathan Monday. Previously, in the fall of 2018, some HISD board members had tried to oust Lathan after coordinating secretly. “I did feel, you know, a little worried because she was leading our school district during this TEA takeover and this pandemic,” he said.

HISD, Texas’ largest school district, said it will continue to require students, staff and visitors to wear masks on district property and at district events. Other districts are awaiting guidance from the Texas Education Agency. His new order states that public schools "may operate as provided by, and under the minimum standard health protocols found in guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency." In a statement, TEA said it will issue public health guidance this week before the executive order takes effect. Statement from the Texas Education Agency: "Governor Abbott's Executive Order (GA-34) takes effect next Wed., March 10, 2021.

The HISD school board will consider a proposal at its meeting Thursday to dissolve the relationiship between HISD and the official voice of the district’s 200,000 students. Consider the state's massive school finance lawsuit, where members of the student congress filed an amicus brief with the Texas Supreme Court. And more recently, the group, also known as “StuCon,” surveyed thousands of Houston students about how to reopen schools during the pandemic. But the time for the Student Congress has passed, HISD's Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan has decided. District administrators say that they’ve tried to contact the HISD Student Congress with no response.

The Texas Education Agency is taking on new oversight of special education in HISD. Cross-Ecford declined to comment on their case, but she spoke generally about challenges she's seen with special education in HISD over the years. Its number one finding: "There is confusion about, and inconsistent implementation of, processes related to intervention and special education identification." For her own family, it took two years, legal action and multiple rounds of mediation to finally get her son Vincent services everyone could agree on. However, the district said families "seeking special education services for their children may do so by contacting administrators at their local campus or the school district offices."

On Tuesday’s show: Rep. Green answers listener questions about issues facing Greater Houston, and John Holiday, finalist on The Voice, talks about his singing career. Also this hour: Houston Rep. Al Green answers your questions about issues facing Greater Houston and matters before Congress. Then, area psychologist Dr. Daniel Garcia of The MendCenter discusses how to maintain good mental health amid a holiday season coupled with a global pandemic. And we talk with John Holiday, a Rosenberg native who was a finalist in the most recent season of The Voice. MORE: John Holiday performs in 2015 at Houston Public Media:Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

MTV takes over Houston to celebrate early voting Attendees got a chance to walk the red carpet at Toyota Center and cast their ballot. Texas could face a second wave of COVID-19 After Houston made significant progress in flattening the COVID-19 curve this September, Texas...

HOUSTON The Houston Independent School District is planning to hold virtual summer school for more than 40,000 students, according to the district. Daily attendance will be two hours for students in grades PK-2, three hours for students in grades 3-5 and four hours for students in grades 6-11. Summer school for high school students taking credit recovery courses and/or courses for original credit as approved by their school counselors will be determined by the courses in which they are enrolled. Paper-based summer instructional packets will be mailed out or made available to all students enrolled in summer school PK-8, according to the district. Parents of students not enrolled in summer school can request a copy of the paper-based summer instructional packet by calling the HISD hotline at 713-556-4636 (INFO).

HOUSTON Needville ISD is preparing for an in-person graduation ceremony Friday for the class of 2020 seniors. Fort Bend ISD graduation planFort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre said the district is planning an outdoor ceremonies ceremony at Kenneth Hall Stadium from June 1 to June 6. Dupre said that the district will follow all TEA requirements in order to keep students and their guests safe. HISD goes all virtualAll 45 Houston Independent School District graduation ceremonies this year will be held virtually on June 14, according to the district announced. Alief ISD chooses outdoor graduationAlief Independent School District is hosting outdoor graduation for seniors at Tully stadium.

HOUSTON As the school year comes to a close, Houston ISD is transitioning to a curbside summer meals program for students. Children are not required to be present, but the driver must show proof of enrollment in any school district (report card, student id, etc.) By modifying our traditional summer meals program, we can continue to feed our students in a safe way.Mandated by the state, the transition to the summer meals program marks the end of the districts community feeding efforts, held in partnership with the Houston Food Bank. For a list of current weekday community distribution sites, visit www.HoustonISD.org/HealthAlerts. For more information on the summer meals program and to see a map of food distribution sites, please visit houstonisd.org/summermeals.

HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan provided updates on plans for this years graduation and what is being considered for the 2020-2021 school year. GraduationAll 45 HISD graduation ceremonies this year will be held virtually on June 14, Lathan said. Summer schoolLathan said summer school will be held virtually this year, starting June 8. She also encouraged parents and students to take advantage of summer enrichment programs that will be available this year. Lathan said officials are still trying to determine how things like attendance and academic performance will be tracked if virtual classrooms are necessary next year.

HISD employee with COVID-19 handed out laptops to students, district reports Parents, students asked to self-quarantine after HISD employee tests positive for COVID-19File: A Google Earth image of Madison High School. File: A Google Earth image of Madison High School. HISD officials say that the school employee helped distribute laptops to students. HISD released this statement about the employee with COVID-19:"We have been notified that a staff member at Madison High School who helped distribute laptops has tested positive for COVID-19. All school staff members are being notified and those who worked in close proximity to the individual are being asked to self-quarantine.

Because God knows the one thing we need is something else to wreak havoc on traffic in Houston. The 610 East Loop is beyond Thunderdome. The giant burst water main off the East Loop flooded the entire freeway and closed it from Interstate 10 to Highway 225. Think of it like a post-apocalyptic world filled with the criminally insane or the West Loop on pretty much any day of the week. And speaking of the glorious West Loop, the continued work on the most trafficked and dangerous intersection in the state of Texas continues unabated.

FBI conducts 'court authorized law enforcement activity' at HISD officesA man wearing an FBI shirt enters the Hattie Mae White, HISD Administration Building on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. A man wearing an FBI shirt enters the Hattie Mae White, HISD Administration Building on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Photo: Marie D. De Jess, Staff Photographer Photo: Marie D. De Jess, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close FBI conducts 'court authorized law enforcement activity' at HISD offices 1 / 7 Back to GalleryFBI agents are conducting an investigation at the HISD administrative offices, but what they are looking for is unclear. The FBI sent out a news release Thursday morning, describing their presence at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center in northwest Houston as "conducting court authorized law enforcement activity." The FBI sent out the following news release Thursday morning:The FBI is conducting court authorized law enforcement activity at the Hattie Mae White, HISD Administration Building.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- HISD's Arabic Immersion Magnet School will soon serve students from Pre-K to eighth grade. "My favorite part is going to my class and knowing that I'll learn something new," explained fourth grader Tomas Jurado.Tomas and his siblings all attend AIMS. They already speak Spanish at home, and now they're working to become trilingual. It's a lot easier for them and it's a lot more accessible," explained his mother, Veronica Jimenes. "Arabic is a critically needed language and there are not enough people who know the language and that's why I chose it.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- HISD's Arabic Immersion Magnet School will soon serve students from Pre-K to eighth grade. "My favorite part is going to my class and knowing that I'll learn something new," explained fourth grader Tomas Jurado.Tomas and his siblings all attend AIMS. They already speak Spanish at home, and now they're working to become trilingual. It's a lot easier for them and it's a lot more accessible," explained his mother, Veronica Jimenes. "Arabic is a critically needed language and there are not enough people who know the language and that's why I chose it.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An employee at HISD's Worthing High School is accused of having sex with a student, according to law enforcement sources.Tedria Fluellen, 51, appeared in Harris County Probable Cause Court Friday night. She is charged with sexual assault of a child under 17.Her bond was set at $40,000. In court, Fluellen's defense attorney said she's worked at Worthing High School for the past two years, but didn't say what her position is. "I'm not feeling good. I'm feeling like this system right now - the background checks and the teachers - is not good enough, because the teachers do whatever they want to do in there," said Juanita Rojas, a parent.

Monday- Friday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Fridays open until 11 p.m.)Saturdays and School Holidays: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.Sundays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Lace up your skates and get ready for a memorable winter experience because the Ice at Discovery Green is back! The ice rink will be open to the public until Feb. 2, 2020.Thanksgiving Day: 11 am-11 pmChristmas & New Year's Eve: 11 am-7 pmChristmas & New Year's Day: 1-7 pmSchool Holidays (HISD) include: Nov. 25-29; Dec. 23 - Jan. 3General admission: $11 admission. (Tax Included)Members: $11 (Free skate rental)Group Rate: 20 to 49 people is $2 off. More than 50 skaters is $3 off.Cheap Skate Night: $15 for 2 or $8 for 1. Not available during school holidays.Check thefor additional discounts, theme nights and other special events.The ice rink may be closed or delayed at times due to weather conditions.

HOUSTON - Judith Cruz beat HISD board chair Diana Davila by a margin of 64% to 36% in the November election. That same week, the Texas Education Agency announced it would be taking over the HISD board of trustees and replacing them with a board of managers. Todd Binet is a Covenant House board member, the organization sponsoring the Executive Sleepout Nov. 21. He said the Covenant House is not offering a handout but rather a hand up. More informationJudith Cruz, HISD Trustee-Elect Position 8Mike Holland, Covenant House Board ChairTodd Binet, Covenant House Board MemberJudge Jeremy Brown, Justice of Peace, Precinct 7, Eviction Prevention ProgramCopyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

EMBED >More News Videos After years of bad grades, in-house bickering and revolving superintendents, the state says "enough" and takes over HISD. EMBED >More News Videos As anticipated, HISD is getting taken over by the Texas Education Agency, a day after elections inserted two newcomers to its board. TEA has said those with close ties to HISD will comprise a majority of the board.What exactly does that mean? It's the campus which didn't meet state standards and is at the center of the takeover. "According to the union, the one certainty is that teachers will keep doing their best to educate children.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- After years of revolving superintendents, board member bickering and failing grades, the state finally said "enough" and took over Houston ISD.Here's a look at the twists and turns of HISD's recent history:

People are still talking about the impending takeover of HISD by the TEA. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesKathy Blueford-Daniels, Dani Hernandez, Patricia K. Allen and Judith Cruz are all leading their races for a spot on the Houston Independent School District Board of Education. Four of the nine seats on the HISD board are up for re-election. A backdrop to the race for these seats has been the Texas Education Agency's potential takeover of the HISD board. Due to poor academic performance at Phillis Wheatley High School and a report from the Texas Education Agency, which said an Open Meetings Act was violated, HISD could have its entire board of trustees replaced with a panel of state managers, though HISD is fighting the move. Here are the results for the HISD seats:Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Report (via @TeamBettencourt) says @HoustonISD Board shows inability to appropriately govern... and cites procurement issues. pic.twitter.com/8M8onLW5sA Ted Oberg (@TedABC13) October 31, 2019HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Investigators with the Texas Education Agency are recommending replacing the HISD board of trustees with an appointed board of managers, according to a Texas state senator.Sen. Paul says that the school board meetings aren't serving our children well. We've given enough time and I'm confident there will be a new board in 2020. "Bettencourt told 13 Investigates' Ted Oberg Thursday night that a final decision will be made in January.

Members of HISD's board are reacting to a final report from TEA recommending the trustees be replaced by state managers. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A student is recovering after a shooting incident at Westbury High School in southwest Houston.It happened Tuesday after school hours at the campus at 11911 Chimney Rock Road, according to Houston Independent School District representatives.The student's condition is unknown, and HISD hasn't released details on what exactly happened.Some parents have reported that they received automated voice messages alerting them that a student brought a gun on campus.Students told ABC13 they expected to hear details from administrators, but there was no mention in school announcements about the gun incident.One student, who asked that her identity not be revealed, said it's the lack of details that makes the situation more frightening. "Instead of talking about what can happen to us, our safety they just talk about homecoming instead," she said. "I'm kind of scared coming to school almost every day knowing that this happened. Nobody has talked about it. "HISD did release the following statement about the shooting:

Students at one HISD's High School for Law and Justice may not have lived through 9/11, but they are remembering and honoring the victims and survivors of the tragic day.

HOUSTON - Of the 279 schools in the HISD, 57 of them got an A grade in the recent Texas Education Agency accountability report. On the other side, 21 schools received an F grade. Here are the schools that received the highest grade possible, and those the lowest grade. For the grades of each HISD school, click here. AsArabic Immersion Magnet SchoolAtherton ElementaryBriarmeadow CharterBrookline ElementaryBurbank ElementaryBurbank Middle SchoolBush ElementaryCarnegie Vanguard High SchoolChallenge Early College High SchoolCondit ElementaryCornelius ElementaryCrockett ElementaryDe Zavala ElementaryDeanda ElementaryDebakey High School for Health ProfessionsEast Early College High SchoolEastwood AcademyEliot ElementaryElrod ElementaryEnergized for STEM Academy Southwest (Grades 6-8)Farias Early Childhood CenterField ElementaryFoster ElementaryHarvard ElementaryHerod ElementaryHerrera ElementaryHigh School For Law and JusticeHorn ElementaryHouston Academy for International StudiesJones Futures AcademyKetelsen ElementaryKinder High School for Performing and Visual ArtsKolter ElementaryLanier Middle SchoolLiberty High SchoolMandarin Immersion Magnet SchoolMemorial ElementaryMickey Leland College Prepatory Academy for Young MenMoreno ElementaryNorth Houston Early College High SchoolOak Forest ElementaryPark Place ElementaryParker ElementaryPin Oak Middle SchoolProject Chrysalis Middle SchoolRiver Oaks ElementaryRoberts ElementarySanchez ElementarySharpstown International SchoolSouth Early College High SchoolTijerna ElementaryTravis ElementaryTwain ElementaryWest Briar Middle SchoolWest University ElementaryYoung Learners AcademyYoung Womens College Prep AcademyFsAshford ElementaryClemente Martinez ElementaryDeady Middle SchoolEdison Middle SchoolEnergized for STEM Academy Southeast (Grades 6-8)Fleming Middle SchoolHigh School Ahead AcademyIsaacs ElementaryKey Middle SchoolNorthline ElementaryOsborne ElementaryRobinson ElementaryRucker ElementarySeguin ElementarySmith ElementarySugar Grove AcademyThomas Middle SchoolWheatley High SchoolWhidby ElementaryWilliams Middle SchoolYoung ElementaryCopyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

The problem is the board of trustees and everybody out there knows it, and that's what needs to be replaced. "State Rep. Dan Huberty, also a Houston Republican and chair of the Texas House Education Committee, echoed Bettencourt's assessment. State accountability ratings aren't finalized until November, but HISD does not appear to be fighting the accountability ratings.According to district sources, HISD has elected not to appeal. "Even in the midst of a Thursday morning celebration of, current HISD board member Jolanda Jones said given the level of board dysfunction, a state takeover may be the lesser of two evils. The board's president wrote recently in a Houston Chronicle op-ed that "HISD needs a fresh start.

21 HISD schools get a F rating from TEA including Wheatley HS https://t.co/H6oJRG6zwr pic.twitter.com/s3UWIqFzdr Jeff Ehling (@JeffEhlingABC13) August 15, 201921 HISD schools get an F from TEA pic.twitter.com/M4vmqbbOVf Jeff Ehling (@JeffEhlingABC13) August 15, 2019HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Texas Education Agency released its 2019 accountability ratings for schools and school districts, including for HISD, which received a "B" rating overall.However, 21 of the district's schools received an "F" grade.1. Deady Middle School3. Edison Middle School4. Thomas Middle School5. Under this category, performance on the standardized STAAR test; college, career and military readiness; and graduation rate were all factors.-School progress: how students perform over time and how that growth compares to similar schools.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Investigators alleging misconduct are recommending the state replace the HISD board of trustees.In a new 34-page report, the Texas Education Agency reveals what it learned in its six-month investigation of the school district.The TEA took a closer look at allegations that trustees violated state law when it made the decision to fire interim superintendent Grenita Lathan and hire former HISD superintendentwithout first holding a public meeting.According to the report, investigators found the board's decision was made in a "walking quorum" to avoid complying with open meetings laws.Investigators also found evidence of board members acting individually to influence contracts and hiring, and a violation of procurement rules "through the abuse of Job Order Contracts to avoid the $500,000 limit," the report says.The TEA recommends a board takeover, the lowering of the district's accreditation and the appointment of a conservator.HISD will meet Thursday to discuss the report. The board of trustees is not likely to accept the findings, but the ultimate decision rests in the hands of State Education Commissioner Mike Morath, an appointee of Gov. Greg Abbott.The report comes about a week before the release of HISD's academic rankings on August 15.If HISD schools don't pass the rankings, that too could result in a school takeover, all of it just days away from students returning to class.

EMBED >More News Videos HISD still without budget as other districts raise teacher pay. HOUSTON, Texas -- Teachers, staff and community members met Thursday in an effort to increase the base minimum pay of Houston Independent School District workers to $15 an hour.However, board members could not agree to vote on the new 2019-2020 budget.Some say it was unfair to give raises to those already making more, while other employees say they are still trying to make ends meet.The proposed budget the committee has been considering includes pay raises between 3.5 and 8 percent for employees, including teachers, depending on years of service.Bus drivers would earn a minimum of $18 an hour.The board of trustees will continue meeting until they have a vote.