The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows fo

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The purpose of the Houston Independent School District School Board is to represent the vision and values of the community, and consistent with that, govern the administration of the Houston Independent School District in a manner that best allows for the improvement of academic outcomes for all the students we serve. The School Board must be able to do its work of governing, including deliberations and decision-making, in orderly meetings held open to the public. In order to (i) ensure we can efficiently address the needs of our students, (ii) allow for necessary deliberations and discussions to occur, (iii) give all members of the public an opportunity to participate and observe the school board's meetings, and (iv) provide appropriate translation services for non-English speaking members of the HISD community, we will adhere to the following rules and norms: