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Houston ISD’s Intervention Continues — and So Does the Work of the Community

Updated: Jun 9


In a recent public announcement, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) confirmed what many community members already felt: while progress has been made in Houston ISD, the work is not done.


The intervention first initiated in 2023 will continue for two more years, extending the authority of the state-appointed Board of Managers through June 2027. The reason? Houston ISD has not yet met the three key exit criteria required for the return to local, elected school board governance.


These three criteria are:


  1. No multi-year academically unacceptable campuses

  2. Full compliance in special education services

  3. Governance practices aligned with a student-centered, high-performing model


These are not just metrics—they represent what every community deserves. And Houston is not alone in facing these challenges. Across Aldine, Channelview, Sheldon, Spring, Klein, and Humble ISDs, families and local leaders are stepping up, demanding better outcomes and more accountability. The fight for quality, equity, and transparency is regional—and deeply personal.


The New Board of Managers Appointees


As part of this ongoing transition, four new board members have been appointed to join the HISD Board of Managers. Each brings deep experience and a strong connection to Houston’s civic, legal, financial, and educational communities:


  • Edgar Colón – Legal expert and civic leader, fluent in Spanish, with a passion for public service and education

  • Lauren Gore – Harvard Law graduate and TSU Board of Regents appointee, with a focus on negotiation, law, and educational equity

  • Marty Goossen – Former Vice Chairman of J.P. Morgan Private Bank, dedicated to civic leadership and youth development

  • Marcos Rosales – Trial lawyer with deep expertise in construction law and business litigation, passionate about governance and student advocacy


These new appointees will continue the important work initiated by Cassandra Bandy, Rolando Martinez, Audrey Momanaee, and Adam Rivon who served during a critical two-year period of intense scrutiny and structural change. Their efforts are deeply appreciated, and the work continues with this new group of leaders.


What This Means for You and Why Governance Training Matters


While the intervention continues, it is a clear reminder that deep, systemic challenges remain—challenges that should have been addressed long before state oversight. For parents and community members, this moment reinforces the urgent need for effective, student-centered governance—not as a mandate, but as a responsibility. Governance impacts how resources are distributed, how campuses are supported, and how our children's outcomes are prioritized.


That is why our upcoming Effective School Boards Governance Workshop is more than a workshop—it is part of a movement.


“Student outcomes don’t change until adult behaviors change—starting with me, starting with you.”


Be Part of the Shift


You are not a spectator in this story—you are a stakeholder. Whether you are in Houston ISD or any surrounding district, your leadership matters. The systems will not fix themselves. The shift is happening, and you are part of it.


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