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Houston ISD reports enrollment gains and previews APAC and grant timelines
Summary
Administrators told the board enrollment is up by about 50 students versus last year, prompting possible teacher hires; the board heard an informational presentation on forming an APAC and timelines for two grant application cycles (Nov. 30 and June 1).
District administrators reported that enrollment is up by roughly 50 students compared with the same time last year, including growth at the elementary level. The administration said the increase may require hiring an additional teacher, possibly in the second semester, and that they have posted openings.
The board received an informational presentation on forming an APAC (parent advisory committee). Presenter Maggie outlined six APAC focus areas — curriculum review, professional development, parent engagement goals and others — and explained that the APAC would set annual SMART goals to present to the board. She said the district aims to submit an initial grant by Nov. 30 and then a second grant by the following June 1 to support APAC activities and related programming.
Board members asked whether the advisory committee must be majority parents; Maggie and administrators confirmed the majority must be parents and discussed committee size and membership expectations. Board members asked for more details on intended uses of grant funds (examples given included college visits and application support). The presentation was informational; the board did not take a final vote on the APAC application at this meeting.
