Office of the School Board
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Approval Of Appointment To The Council Of The Great City Schools
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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) School Board is asked to approve the appointment of Karen Duffy as the HISD representative on the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS).
The CGCS is a coalition of 81 large city school districts which serve 7.84 million students according to the CGCS website. The CGCS advocates for urban students; informs legislators, news media, and the public about issues regarding large city schools; operates programs to improve student performance and school management; and coordinates with other organizations to accomplish its mission.
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THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves the appointment of Karen Duffy as the HISD representative on the CGCS, effective August 14, 2026.