PASSEDHouston ISD Board of Managers · 2026-08-13

The board approved renewing partnerships with four organizations — AVANCE-Houston, Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Harris County Department of Education, and BakerRipley — to continue running Head Start prekindergarten collaborative programs.

What it means for you

These renewed partnerships allow Head Start pre-K programs run with those four community organizations to continue operating, keeping early childhood education services available to eligible Houston-area families.

Outcome

On motion by board member Garza Lindner, with a second by board member Rosales, the board voted to approve item 15. (7-0)

How each member voted

Ric Campo: AyeKaren Duffy: AyeAngela Lemond Flowers: AbsentPaula Mendoza: AbstainEdgar Colón: AyeJanette Garza Lindner: AyeMarty Goossen: AyeLauren Gore: AyeMarcos Rosales: Aye

7–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Houston ISD Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?AVANCE-Houston, Inc.; Gulf Coast Community Services Association; Harris County Department of Education; BakerRipleyLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Houston ISD Board of Managers. Taken up at the August 13, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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