Legislation Details

File #: 26-206   
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/25/2026 In control: Consent Agenda
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action:
Title: Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Debt Management Policy
Sponsors: Jim Terry
Attachments: 1. Debt Management Policy, 2. Resolution
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Office of the Superintendent of Schools

 

Office of Finance and Operations

 

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Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Debt Management Policy

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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has enacted a formal Debt Management Policy with the purpose of establishing guidelines governing the issuance, management, and reporting of all debt obligations issued by HISD and the Public Facility Corporation, and to provide for the actions necessary to ensure proper implementation and compliance with this policy. The Debt Management Policy must be approved annually by the board.

 

Adherence to the policy indicates to rating agencies and capital markets that the district’s debt is managed in a prudent manner.

 

There are no recommended changes to the attached Debt Management Policy.

 

The attached Debt Management Policy has been reviewed by the district’s chief financial officer, treasurer, bond counsel, disclosure counsel, and financial advisors.

 

A copy of the Resolution Relating to the Approval of the Debt Management Policy is also attached.

 

COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S):

None

 

 

STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:

None

 

 

 

THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.

 

 

 

 

recommendation

RECOMMENDED:                     That the School Board adopts the resolution approving the Debt Management Policy, effective June 12, 2026.