HISD Board Meeting 08-13-2026

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board Meeting held on August 13, 2026, focused extensively on educational outcomes, community concerns, and district operations. Key procurement-related actions included the board's approval to declare several elementary school properties as surplus, authorizing the superintendent or designee to initiate sales procedures for these sites, including Alcott, Brisco, Burris, and Cage Elementary Schools. Additionally, the board approved personnel actions involving contract terminations, non-renewals, and withdrawals, as well as settlement authority for a legal matter (Lopez v. HISD). The superintendent's evaluation and incentive pay were also approved. The meeting featured detailed presentations on student achievement data, growth metrics, and instructional strategies, alongside community input on school closures, special education services, and transportation issues. These decisions and discussions reflect ongoing district efforts to manage facilities, staffing, and educational quality amid challenges such as enrollment declines and community concerns.