Office of the Superintendent of Schools
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Acceptance Of Board Monitoring Update: Presentation Of Goal 3 Progress Measure 3.3
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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) exists to strengthen the social and economic foundation of Houston by assuring its youth the highest-quality elementary and secondary education available anywhere.
In accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Lone Star Governance continuous improvement model and the Framework for School Board Development, the HISD School Board monitors progress towards the district's goals and compliance with certain goals and constraints.
Attached to this update is a report regarding goals and goal progress measures (GPMs). The following measure has new data this month:
Goal 3: The percentage of students graduating Texas Success Initiative (TSI)-ready and with an industry-based certification (IBC) will increase from 11 percent for the 2021-2022 graduates to 26 percent for the 2026-2027 graduates.
Goal Progress Measure 3.3: The percentage of grade 11 students who qualify for college credit will increase from 33 percent in May 2023 to 48 percent in May 2028.