Beginning in September, 2007, HISD will post its monthly check register showing the bills paid each month with vendor names and amounts.

HB3693 from the 80th Legislature requires governmental entities to report usage and payments for utilities. This report will be updated monthly.

As part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), all districts must report the district's progress toward meeting the No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified Teacher criteria.

As of 9/1/07, all HISD teachers meet the NCLB Highly Qualified criteria.

Districts must also have a plan to recruit and maintain a "highly qualified" staff. The HISD plan is available at the link below.

Beginning January 1, 2006, board members and superintendents are required to complete the new Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement. This form documents receipt of “any gift or gifts with an aggregate value that exceeds $250 from any person who contracts or seeks to contract for the sale or purchase of property, goods, or services with the school district.” Click on "Download" to see the completed forms for current board members and the superintendent.

Texas House Bill 914 (79th Legislative Session) and Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code Section 176.006

Effective January 1, 2006, a person that contracts or seeks to contract for the sale or purchase of property, goods, or services with the local governmental entity must timely file a conflict of interest questionnaire with the records administrator of the school district no later than the 7th business day after the vendor begins contract discussions or negotiations with the school district or submits to the school district an application, response to a request for proposals or bids, correspondence, or another writing related to a potential agreement with the school district.