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Resolution Ordering November 4, 2025, General Election For Houston Independent School District Single-Member Districts I, V, VI, VII, and IX, And Authority To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement With Harris County To Conduct Joint Elections
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The School Board is required to order a general election to be held in single-member districts I, V, VI, VII, and IX of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) on November 4, 2025, for the purpose of electing a trustee from each of the following geographic districts.
• Geographic District I, currently held by Elizabeth Santos; term expires December 31, 2025
• Geographic District V, currently held by Sue Deigaard; term expires December 31, 2025
• Geographic District VI, currently held by Kendall Baker; term expires December 31, 2025
• Geographic District VII, currently held by Bridget Wade; term expires December 31, 2025
• Geographic District IX, currently held by Myrna Guidry; term expires December 31, 2025
In accordance with the Texas Election Code, Section 3.005, the resolution ordering the election of Board of Education trustees must be made at least 78 days prior to the trustee election.
This agenda item also seeks authorization for the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with Harris County to conduct joint elections for the above referenced HISD geographic trustee districts.
A proposed election order for the general election is attached to this agenda item.
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COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): |
The total cost for this program is not expected to exceed $XXX,XXX and will be funded by districtwide funds. |
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Fund Source |
Fund |
Cost Center |
Functional Area |
General Ledger |
Internal Order/ Work Breakdown Structure |
Amount |
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General Funds |
1999000001 |
1090800003 |
41990000000000 |
6439000000 |
N/A |
$XXX,XXX |
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STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: |
None |
THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves the resolution ordering a November 4, 2025, general election for HISD Board of Education single-member districts I, V, VI, VII, and IX, and authorizes the superintendent of schools or a designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with Harris County to conduct joint elections for these districts, effective August 15, 2025.