1. 1 HISD Houston ISD Presenters: Terry B. Grier, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Lawrence Marshall, Board of Education Trustee Michele Pola, Ed.D., Chief of Staff Strategies for Fostering Collaboration and Ensuring Effective Board Meetings

2. 2 HISD PURPOSE  Learn the critical ingredients that impact successful collaboration resulting in meaningful and productive Board meetings  Focusing on student-driven decisions through the creation of Culture, Structures, and Processes throughout the district and community Transforming through Transparency CGCS Fall Conference

3. 3 HISD FACTS & FIGURES  298 schools serving 202,000 students  5 schools named 2010 National Blue Ribbon Schools  22 schools on 2010 Texas Business and Education Coalition’s Honor Roll (TBEC)  Increase in students scoring commended About the Houston Independent School District CGCS Fall Conference

4. 4 HISD CULTURE Purposeful Focused Effort & Responsiveness Personal Commitment Strategic Direction Goals Administration’s efforts to realize Board Goals Trustees are actively engaged Declaration of Beliefs & Visions and Core Values provide a clear set of Goals Focused on student success Communication CGCS Fall Conference

5. 5 HISD  Workshops (2 to 3 monthly)  Dialogue including Q & A  Discussions including policy implications and sustainability  Agenda Review Meetings  Systematic review of upcoming Board meeting agenda items  Monthly Board Monitoring System reports  Opportunities to assist with informed decision-making, including Q & A about recommended actions at the monthly Board meeting  Monthly Board Meeting  Structured business meeting including Board action items, celebrations, and student roundtables. News and publicity items released during the meeting. BOARD STRUCTURES CGCS Fall Conference

6. 6 HISD Workshop #1Workshop #2Workshop #3Workshop #4 January 21 High School Transformation Process Preliminary Annual Budget Discussion January 29 & 30 BOE, Superintendent, and Senior Administrative Retreat February 4 CRSS Governance Institute, Georgia February 18 Update on the Texas Education Code (required) March 4 Budget Update #2 District Reorganization Strategic Plan March 25 E-Rate Compliance Training Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant April 1 Budget Update #3 April 15 Low Performing & Academically Unacceptable Schools Parent Engagement Update April 22 Health Insurance Update April 29 Strategic Plan Update New Teacher Project—Phase I May 6 E-Rate Policy Discussion May 20 Budget Update #4 Strategic Plan Update May 27 CRSS Governance Training June 3 Final Budget Update New Teacher Project—Phase II Update on Priority/Low Performing Middle Schools & High Schools (Apollo 20) June 17 Strategic Plan Update August 5 Strategic Plan Update August 19 Strategic Plan Update New Teacher Project Update Superintendent’s Annual Appraisal (Session 1) August 26 Superintendent’s Annual Appraisal (Session 2) September 2 Apollo 20 Initiative Update September 23 Magnet Programs Update Update on Effective Teacher Initiative October 7 Facilities Report Rightsizing of Schools October 11 Legislative Update October 21 Council for Great City Schools National Conference October 28 Finance & Procurement Management Oversight Report EXAMPLE: Workshop Planning Schedule – 2010 BOARD STRUCTURES

7. 7 HISD GOALSReport ObjectiveReport Due Goal 1 Increase Student Achievement A. Eliminate the Achievement Gap B. Improve Dropout Rate and Completion Rates C. Maintain Promotion Standards/High School Credit Status D. HISD will Become a Recognized District E. Increase the Percent of TAKS Commended Students F. Increase College-Readiness G. Increase the Number of Students Taking AP Exams and Scoring 3 or Higher H. Dual Credit I. Demonstrate Value-Added Growth Using EVAAS Data J. Performance of HISD Students will Exceed National Averages K. English Acquisition for LEP Students L. Special Education Students are Appropriately Served September December October June February October Late Fall and Spring October June September November Goal 2 Human Capital-Teacher and Principal Quality Critical Outcomes: A. Recruitment and Selection B. Human Capital Assessment and Retention C. Customer Service *[See Goal 4]–December Goal 3 Provide a Safe Environment A. Increase Emphasis on Providing a Safe Environment for All Who are at District Schools and Facilities or Attending District-Related Events September Goal 4 Increase Management Effectiveness and Efficiency A.Management Oversight Workshops on Key Administrative Systems:  Human Resources* (annually)  Finance and Procurement (annually)  Facilities and Construction (annually)  Curriculum (annually) B.Board Reports:  Communications  Transportation  Food Services  Technology  Benefits and Risk Management Dec. 2010, 2011, 2012 Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012 June 2010, 2011, 2012 March 2010, 2011, 2012 August 2009, April 2011 June 2009, August 2011 August 2010 November 2011 Goal 5 Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schools A. Public surveys will be conducted covering meaningful community engagement, visibility, messaging and marketing penetration, and customer service. March (every other year) Beginning in March 2011 Goal 6 Create a Positive District Culture A. District survey will be issued for employees, principals, and professional development February (every other year) Beginning February 2010 BOARD MONITORING SYSTEM 2010–2011 BOARD STRUCTURES

8. 8 HISD EXAMPLE: Monthly Board Meeting Agenda BOARD STRUCTURES

9. 9 HISD  Annual Retreat  Two-day event planned by Board President and Board Members for Superintendent and Senior Staff Members for relationship-building and discussion focused on long-range planning  Town Hall Meetings  Board Members meet with constituent groups to review business agenda highlights, strategic direction updates, and other priority items  Seek input from community on districtwide and neighborhood-specific issues BOARD STRUCTURES CGCS Fall Conference

10. 10 HISD  Senior Staff Correspondence  Regular information and updates provided to Board from Senior Staff Members (e.g., Superintendent’s Update)  Community Meetings  Forums to communicate important information and gain valuable input from community members on district issues and initiatives  Examples include the Superintendent’s Public Engagement Committee, Site-Based Decision-Making Committees, and District Advisory Committee ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURES CGCS Fall Conference

11. 11 HISD  Multimedia Communications  Weekly Superintendent’s Update via e-mail covering Superintendent activities, updates, and information  District website with content in Spanish and Vietnamese; weekly eNews  HISD TV viewed on cable within Houston city limits, 24 hours a day with key content in Spanish; also online ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURES CGCS Fall Conference

12. 12 HISD PROCESSES  Ongoing Professional Development  Board of Education members and key district personnel participate in various trainings  Workshops  Included on annual calendar and occur 2–3 times per month on topics defined by the Board linked to district goals and the strategic direction  Board Monitoring System  Mandated management oversight reports focusing on key academic and operational areas  Strategic Direction  Process to transform the district’s efforts to align with the Board’s Declaration of Beliefs and Visions and to meet the needs of HISD’s students, parents, and broader community TASB/TASA Conference | Saturday, September 25, 2010

13. 13 HISD OUTCOME Meaningful Results Collaboration & Healthy Dialogue Streamlined Procedures Unified Focus TASB/TASA Conference | Saturday, September 25, 2010

14. 14 HISD  Board of Education e-mail: BoardServices@houstonisd.org phone: 713-556-6121  Superintendent of Schools e-mail: HISDSuperintendent@houstonisd.org phone: 713-556-6300  Office of the Chief of Staff e-mail: COS@houstonisd.org phone: 713-556-6011 CONTACT US