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HISD Trustees Sergio Lira, Diana Dávila and Elizabeth Santos speak at a community meeting where local leaders and parents gave their input on the superintendent search. Last fall, the three trustees voted to abruptly fire the current interim superintendent, Grenita Lathan.

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From Secret Meetings To Free Meals: 10 Reasons Why TEA Is Recommending A State Takeover Of HISD

Laura Isensee

Posted on August 19, 2019 · Here are 10 reasons why investigators recommended the state take over the Houston school district, though they signaled that the findings don’t address all the allegations raised and they could investigate HISD even more.

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The HISD board of trustees elected new officers for 2019.

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Houston School Board Elects Diana Dávila As President

Laura Isensee

Posted on January 18, 2019 · The school board is also moving forward with hiring an executive coach, so members can better lead the state’s largest school district.

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Houston Matters

Boards of Education—What Do They Do?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 8, 2017 · We learn more about the function and purpose of the Texas State Board of Education from its chair, Donna Bahorich, and Diana Davila, vice president of the HISD Board of Trustees.

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Congressman Gene Green, and Boards of Education: Monday’s Show (May 8, 2017)

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 8, 2017 ·

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HISD Board Elects New Officers, Approves Renaming Certain Schools

HPM News Staff

Posted on January 15, 2016 · The Houston Independent School District Board of Education voted Trustee Manuel Rodriguez in as its new president Thursday, welcomed two new members to the board of trustees and approved a resolution that formally begins the process of renaming four schools.

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Posted on March 27, 2023 · Two gatherings have already taken place at Westbury High School and Chavez High School, last week. They’re advertised as a chance for the HISD community to learn more about the transition process, when state-appointed managers take over the district later this summer. 

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