Teacher Rules, Roles and Rights
Houston Independent School District, Texas
Union Status: Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association.
Union Representation/Affiliation: AFT Affiliate
Type of Agreement: Handbook
Contract Dates:
Population Rank: 7
Population Density: City, Large
District Enrollment: 199,534
Teachers Employed: 11,970.5
Poverty Incidence: 80% free/reduced lunch
Racial Composition
8.0% White
28.4% Black
60.3% Hispanic
3.2% Asian/Pacific Islander
0.1% American Indian/Alaska Native
Teacher Rules, Roles and Rights
(Full District Report)
Excel Version
Contracts/Board Policies
Board Policies
Academic Calendars
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
Salary Schedule
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
2005-2006
Evaluation Handbook
2009-2010
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Excel Version of Full District Report
Benefits Calendar Class Size Compensation Dismissal Evaluation General Employment Provisions Grievances
Layoffs Leave New Teacher Induction Tenure Transfers Union Rights and Privileges Scope of Bargaining
 
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