Legislation Details

File #: 26-153   
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/24/2026 In control: Consent Agenda
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DEC(LOCAL), Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences-First Reading
Sponsors: Norma Castillo
Attachments: 1. DEC(LOCAL), First Reading
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Office of the Superintendent of Schools

 

Office of Human Resources

 

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Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy DEC(LOCAL), Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences-First Reading

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The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the Houston Independent School District (HISD) School Board approves revisions to Board Policy DEC(LOCAL), Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences. The changes include new definitions for Daily Rate of Pay and Concurrent Use of Paid Leave, additional requirements regarding bereavement leave and court appearances, and explanation of an exception to concurrent use of Family and Medical Leave and paid leave.

 

A copy of DEC(LOCAL) showing the proposed changes is attached.

 

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STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:

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THIS ITEM DOES MODIFY BOARD POLICY.

 

 

 

 

recommendation

RECOMMENDED:                     That the School Board accepts the proposed revisions to Board Policy DEC(LOCAL), Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences, on first reading, effective May 15, 2026.