HISD Board Meeting 01-15-2026

Houston Independent School District Board of Managers · January 16, 2026

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Early public comments about libraries and book access

Public Comment

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Parent Walter (speaker 5) described closures or repurposing of campus libraries across HISD, saying books were discarded and access curtailed and noting that only four submitted review books were from Title I schools; he urged restoration of librarians and replacement budgets.

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Houston Independent School District board meeting where parents and students criticized planned CTE program shifts, the board heard a family sentiment survey, Superintendent Mike Miles outlined 'Accelerate Houston' and 'Future 2' plans, and the board approved programming changes for several high schools.

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