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HOUSTON - The Texas Education Agency has changed the location for the third community meeting regarding the state takeover of Houston Independent School District.
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Second TEA community meeting turns into protest on Wednesday
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more reaction as parents and community members took the floor from TEA officials during the second of four community meetings regarding the board of managers for Houston ISD.
The community meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 29 will now be held at Delmar Stadium 2020 Mangum Road from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
These community meetings will provide information regarding the board of managers process. The TEA invites community members to come and learn more and ask questions about the process.
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At the first public meeting Tuesday evening, TEA Deputy Commissioner Alejandro Delgado continued through his presentation, describing how the Board of Managers process will work. This appointed group of residents will replace the current Board of Trustees.
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First TEA meeting regarding board of managers for Houston ISD takeover gets very heated
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle was there as the meeting, which turned upside down, was marred by shouting, anger, and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee briefly hijacked the meeting on Tuesday night.
He stated 138 applications for the Board of Managers have already been submitted through their website during the first meeting. Delgado urged the crowd that this takeover was only temporary, and the students weren't at fault for the move.
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The application to join the board of managers is available online. It must be submitted by April 6.
The fourth and last community meeting will be held on:
- March 30 at 6:30 p.m.: Kashmere High School Auditorium, 6900 Wileyvale, Houston, TX 77028
Click here to learn more about the community meetings.