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PASSEDHouston ISD Board of Managers · 2026-08-13

The board approved authority to negotiate, sign, and amend agreements with Texas public colleges and universities so their students can complete field instruction placements within HISD.

What it means for you

Students from Texas public higher education institutions can be placed in HISD schools or facilities for hands-on field instruction as part of their college programs.

Outcome

On motion by board member Rosales, with a second by board member Colón, the board voted to approve item 16. (6-0)

How each member voted

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

6–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Houston ISD Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official 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, a beneficiary, or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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