Big decisions made in 2016
- Superintendent search A national search for superintendent concluded after Elizabeth Fagen was selected in July.
- Attracting, retaining teachers Teacher entry pay rose to $52,300 in 2016, ranking HISD fourth out of 15 area districts.
- Construction of new school The district broke ground on a new elementary school and a new middle school being built in Atascocita neighborhood The Groves.
Top issues for 2017
- Developing portrait of a graduate Local stakeholders will meet to discuss how schools can exceed academic expectations.
- Managing growth HISD gains about 1,000 new students a year and is one of Texas’ fastest growing districts.
- 85th Texas Legislature HISD will monitor the impact of decisions made in the Texas Legislature, which convenes in January and adjourns May 29.
