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BY MELISSA ENAJE & CASSANDRA JENKINS
BY WESLEY GARDNER
HISD survey shows confidence in the district is steadily rising
Bellaire to reimplement streetlight banner program
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Bellaire city council members voted unani- mously Jan. 5 to reinstate the streetlight banner program that was discontinued in 2019. About the program The streetlight banners were first hung in 2008 to commemorate Bellaire’s Centennial Celebration and were displayed along Bellaire Boulevard until they were cut from the budget in 2019 due to constraints, according to the agenda item. The proposal includes reestablishing the program in 2026, with the option to expand in the future. This year, the first design will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Next steps The Bellaire Culture and Arts Board will prepare 2-3 designs for the banners and will present the final options to the city manager for approval until a design is selected. Per the agenda item, the banners are anticipated to be installed by March.
Houston ISD board managers reviewed the results of a new family survey that shows growing family confidence in their children’s education and the overall direction of the district. The details Matt Sawyer, HISD’s deputy chief of data and impact, presented the results of the survey to board managers at a Jan. 15 meeting. Sawyer said the results indicated improved feelings. HISD Superintendent Mike Miles touted the results of the survey in a Jan. 15 news release. “These results reflect the hard work of our educators, staff and school leaders who are com- mitted to student success every single day,” Miles said in the news release. “Families are seeing real improvement in their schools and across HISD.” A closer look Sawyer said the survey was sent out to around 104,700 families and included responses from
more than 11,000 families from across the district, representing a roughly 25.7% response rate. Sawyer said the demographic breakdown of respondents closely resembled that of the district. Sawyer pointed to several key findings: • Roughly 84% of families would recommend their child’s school to other families • Around 79% of families believe their child’s school is improving • Roughly 67% of families believe HISD is improv- ing and headed in the right direction What’s next HISD officials said in the news release that they will use the survey findings to maintain quality instruction and identify opportunities for contin- ued acceleration and advancement. “We’re grateful for [the families’] confidence and will continue working to earn their trust,” Miles said in the news release.
Houston ISD parent satisfaction survey Superintendent Mike Miles said responses were taken from more than 11,000 families from across the district.
What residents need to know The city will install 61 banners along Bellaire Boulevard from Bissonnet Street to Avenue B.
1 West U explores neighborhood preservation efforts Efforts to formalize a local, resident-led preservation society advanced after a Jan. 12 City Council meeting. The main items were focused on how to maintain the city’s neighborhood beauty, property values and peaceful setting. 2 Bellaire to hold special election Council member Cindy Cohen-Taylor vacated her seat early in December. The decision has prompted a special election on May 2 to fill the vacancy. 3 Westside drainage project advances West University city officials Jan. 12 approved an amendment to the city’s existing design agreement for the west side drainage project to allow for additional stormwater modeling aimed at expanding a regional benefit to the flood relief project. The council also identified more cost- saving options for the project’s completion.
Favorable
Neutral
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Size: 2 feet wide by 4 feet tall
I feel well informed about school events and activities.
I would recommend my child’s school to other families.
Cost: $12,500 , includes cleaning & storage
8.1% 84.1% 7.8%
4.8% 88.7% 6.4%
Vendor: Kronbergs Flags
Number of banners: 61
Based on my child’s experience, I believe HISD is improving.
My child is learning as much as I expect.
17.9% 67.2% 14.9%
5.6% 87.1% 7.3%
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NOTE: NOT ALL TOTALS EQUAL 100 PERCENT
SOURCE: HOUSTON ISD/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
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SOURCE: CITY OF BELLAIRE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
BUFFALO SPEEDWAY 9733 Buffalo Speedway (713) 838-7486
HOLCOMBE 2314 W Holcombe Blvd (713) 669-1722
WESLAYAN 3902 Bissonnet (713) 218-8144
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