Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Strategic Initiatives
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Approval Of A Contract With Friends Of The Houston Academy For International Studies To Operate The Houston Academy For International Studies With Texas Partnership Benefits (1882 Benefits)
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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) School Board is asked to approve a contract with Friends of the Houston Academy for International Studies to operate the Houston Academy for International Studies (HAIS) beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The contract establishes a Texas Partnership, commonly referred to as an SB1882 Partnership, with Friends of the Houston Academy for International Studies. HISD is seeking Texas Partnership benefits from the Texas Education Agency with this contract.
The board authorized the superintendent of schools on February 12, 2026, to explore such a partnership and Texas Partnership benefits, as well as negotiate a contract.
THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves a contract with Friends of the Houston Academy for International Studies to operate HAIS beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, effective March 27, 2026.