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HOUSTON - Today is the final day that the Texas Education Agency will accept applications for the Houston ISD Board of Managers.
The TEA announced a takeover of the state’s largest school district last month and said the board of managers would be selected to govern the district.
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The deadline was initially on April 6, but the TEA extended the application period after receiving nearly 400 applications.
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To be eligible, applicants must be an eligible voter living in Houston ISD boundaries; meet standard trustee eligibility requirements; have not been convicted of a felony, a crime that involved finances/fraud/theft, or a crime that involved a child; be able to pass a background check; and complete a conflict of interest disclosure twice a year.
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Applicants must be able to make a time commitment of around 40 hours per month for the first six months, and around 15 hours per month after.
To learn more about the application, or apply, click here.