07-02-2018 04:31 via chron.com

Residents skeptical, frustrated at 1st meeting on proposed changes in Houston ISD

Community members voiced confusion, skepticism and frustration Tuesday evening during the first in a series of meetings to discuss major changes proposed for 14 low-performing Houston ISD campuses, which must improve significantly or undergo major overhauls to avoid a potential state takeover of the district's school board.
About 200 people gathered at Wheatley High School to hear about the recommended changes, which include closing-and-restarting campuses and partnering with outside organizatio
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