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HISD officially being taken over by TEA
Houston ISD has two weeks to appeal the state takeover.
HOUSTON - Houston ISD is officially being taken over by the Texas Education Agency.
A letter from the TEA commissioner states a board of managers will execute the power and duties of the Board of Trustees.
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HISD being taken over by Texas Education Agency
A letter from the TEA states a board of managers will execute the power and duties of the board of trustees.
This comes after an investigation by the TEA over allegations of the trustees’ violation of the Open Meetings Act and consistent poor academic performances from Wheatley High School.
The commissioner also states he'll appoint a superintendent to improve the district's performance.
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HISD is being taken over by the TEA
The largest school district in the state is being taken over by the state.
The letter is addressed to Dr. Grenita Lathan and Board President Diana Davila, who lost her seat in last night's election.
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Houston ISD has responded to the Texas Education Agency's takeover of the district.
A statement from Governor Greg Abbott's office says in part:
"Houston ISD has failed to meet that responsibility and students across the district have paid the price. An entire generation of students have been left behind because of the school board’s policies and repeated failures. I fully support the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of HISD."
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