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Harris County schools say Michael’s Promise licensing delays leave two Title I teachers idle
Summary
District staff told the board that Michael’s Promise — a partner that contracted with Harris County Schools to serve off‑site students — has postponed enrollment, leaving two teachers hired for the program without students and raising Title I funding and staffing questions.
Miss Baker, a district staff member overseeing the Michael’s Promise agreement, told the Harris County Board of Education on Nov. 6 that the nonprofit’s planned student enrollment has been delayed by state licensing and staff‑credentialing requirements, shifting an anticipated October start toward December.
“Micah’s Promise initially told us that their students would be there in October. Now we’re looking more like maybe December,” Miss Baker said, describing holdups in certifications and approvals the partner must complete before operating on site. She and other staff said the district has already recruited and hired two teachers to deliver services under the memorandum of…
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