Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Academics
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Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend A Service Contract With The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
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To increase compliance with state-required student vaccinations and promote overall community health, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) seeks approval to negotiate, execute, and amend a service contract with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for the 2025-2026 school year.
This partnership provides free vaccination clinics addressing all required student immunizations; distributes human papillomavirus (HPV)-focused health education materials to students, families, and staff; and delivers targeted training to all school nurses, enhancing their ability to support vaccination efforts and educate students and families.
This partnership with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has previously provided support at the following HISD campuses and typically targets solely middle school campuses.
• Attucks Middle School (MS)
• Burbank MS
• Clifton MS
• Deady MS
• Edison MS
• Fonville MS
• Forest Brook MS
• Hartman MS
• Holland MS
• Jane Long Academy
• Key MS
• Las Americas Newcomers
• Lawson MS
• Marshall MS
• Navarro MS
• Revere MS
• Stevenson MS
• Sugar Grove Academy
• Thomas MS
• Welch MS
• Westside High School (HS)
• Willams MS
• Wisdom HS
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STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: |
None. Existing health and medical staff support this initiative during the scope of their current district roles. |
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THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board authorizes the superintendent or designee to negotiate, execute, and amend a service contract with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, effective June 13, 2025.