Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles receiving $173K bonus based on performance evaluation
The incentive pay for Miles, the controversial state-appointed leader of Texas' largest school district, drew criticism from an HISD teachers' union. But a local education expert says the bonus is deserved.
Houston ISD holding job fairs in attempt to fill more than 350 teacher vacancies before next school year
Over the past several weeks, the district has been holding “hiring events” at the Delmar Fieldhouse to try and fill the roles. The remaining hiring events are scheduled to take place June 28, July 12 and July 26.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles receives $82,000 raise with 5-year contract extension
Miles’ new base salary of $462,000 will make him among the highest-paid superintendents in the state, according to Texas Education Agency data. His raise drew criticism from a union representing thousands of HISD teachers.
Former Houston ISD principal files $3 million lawsuit against Mike Miles, school district
Former Herod Elementary principal Jessica Berry accuses the district of defamation, falsification of records and violating the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Texas Labor Code, the Texas Whistleblower Act and U.S. Department of Education Whistleblower protections.
Gun possessions at Houston ISD schools have more than doubled compared to last year
Forty-two students have been caught with firearms on campus this school year, according to Superintendent Mike Miles. Last school year, the district had 18 gun possessions on record by April.
Houston ISD is considering school closures. Elected trustees want community involvement
Houston ISD is facing a budget deficit after an enrollment decline of 30,000 students in recent years. So the district is considering school closures for the 2026-27 school year.
Mike Miles says next week’s cold snap will be a test for Houston ISD’s heater capabilities
Temperatures in Houston early next week are expected to dip into the 20s, with a chance of snow, sleet and freezing rain, according to the National Weather Service.
Mike Miles says Houston ISD spent hundreds of millions without prior board approval
In the district's December board meeting, board members were asked to approve contracts dating back to August 2023 before eventually tabling the request. Per HISD policy, they were supposed to approve them prior to the district spending the money.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ chief of staff to leave district
Briggs has served as Miles’ chief of staff since June 2023 when Miles was appointed by the Texas Education Agency to take over HISD.
Chronic absenteeism has increased over the last five years. Here’s how Houston ISD is addressing it.
Chronic absenteeism is when students miss at least 10% of days within a school year. Those numbers have doubled in Texas in the last five years.
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