Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Strategic Initiatives
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Approval Of Amended And Restated 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 the amended and restated 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, which the board approved on March 26, 2026, established a Texas Partnership, commonly referred to as an SB1882 Partnership, with Friends of the Houston Academy for International Studies. The amendments are required by the Texas Education Agency for HISD to receive Texas Partnership benefits with this contract.
THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves the amended and restated contract with Friends of the Houston Academy for International Studies to operate HAIS beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, effective June 26, 2026.