HOUSTON – The Houston Independent School District board will consider approving a $41 million budget amendment on Thursday afternoon.
District officials said an additional $17 million for special education has also been under consideration since August.
Funding from local agenciesThe board of trustees is scheduled to vote on accepting a total of $2.3 million.
Providing out-of-school activities for Chavez High School students such as academic enrichment, fitness, counseling programs, art, music, technology and character education programs.
Additional funds will also be considered for construction on Riceville School Road for Lamar High School and $3.1 million for a new sports field and auditorium upgrades at Booker T. Washington High School, according to a press release.