State-appointed Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles admitted Monday that the district violated its own procurement policy by spending what an elected trustee called an “astronomical” amount without the school board's prior approval.

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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.

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Houston ISD management board declines religious chaplains as school counselors, softens vape punishments

The TEA-appointed management board of HISD softened punishments for vaping and declined religious counselors in schools on Thursday. During public comment, some community members focused on the administration’s response to winter weather this week. 

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