Tag Archives: Diana Davila

Why not appoint newly elected Trustees to the Board of Managers?

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a perfectly reasonable question, posed recently in the Chron op-ed pages by two of those new Trustees-to-be, Judith Cruz and Dani Hernandez. As former Houston Independent School District educators, a product of HISD, and a parent in HISD, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019, School days | Tagged Board of Managers, Dani Hernandez, Diana Davila, Election 2019, ethics, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Judith Cruz, Mike Morath, Sergio Lira, Texas Education Agency | 4 Comments

HFT may join lawsuit to block TEA takeover

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

That’s a lot of acronyms, so just read this. Houston ISD’s largest teachers union is considering whether to join a lawsuit filed by the district’s school board that aims to stop the expected ouster of elected trustees by the Texas … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal matters, School days | Tagged Diana Davila, HFT, HISD, Houston, lawsuit, Mike Morath, Texas, Texas Education Agency, Texas Open Meetings Act, Zeph Capo | Comments Off

Final results are in

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Here they are. Refer to my previous post for the initial recap, I’m going to be very minimalist. Let’s do this PowerPoint-style, it’s already been a long day: Mayor – Turner fell short of 50%, landing up a bit below … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Amy Peck, Anna Eastman, Anthony Dolcefino, Brad Jordan, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Chris Brown, Cynthia Bailey, Dani Hernandez, Dave Wilson, David Robinson, Diana Davila, Edward Pollard, Election 2019, Eric Dick, George Zoes, HCC, HD148, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Isabel Longoria, Janaeya Carmouche, John Curtis Gibbs, Judith Cruz, Karla Cisneros, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Letitia Plummer, Lui LaRotta, Matt Barnes, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Monica Flores Richart, Patricia Allen, Raj Salhotra, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, runoff, Sallie Alcorn, Sandra Rodriguez, Sergio Lira, Shelley Kennedy, special election, Sylvester Turner, Tarsha Jackson, Texas, The Lege, Tiffany Thomas, Tony Buzbee, Van Huynh, Willie Davis | 9 Comments

2019 election results: Houston and Metro

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Unfortunately, we have to start with this: Results of Tuesday’s election could take until 2 a.m. Wednesday after the Texas Secretary of State issued a new regulation that upended plans by the Harris County Clerk’s Office to speed vote counting. … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Amy Peck, Anna Eastman, Anthony Dolcefino, Bill King, Brad Jordan, Carla Brailey, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Chris Brown, Cynthia Bailey, Dani Hernandez, Dave Wilson, David Robinson, Diana Davila, Diane Trautman, Dwight Boykins, early voting, Edward Pollard, Election 2019, Eric Dick, George Zoes, Harris County, Harris County Clerk, HCC, HD148, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Isabel Longoria, Janaeya Carmouche, John Curtis Gibbs, Judith Cruz, Karla Cisneros, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Letitia Plummer, Lui LaRotta, Matt Barnes, Mayor, Metro, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Monica Flores Richart, Patricia Allen, Raj Salhotra, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, runoff, Sallie Alcorn, Sandra Rodriguez, Secretary of State, Sergio Lira, Shelley Kennedy, special election, Sue Lovell, Sylvester Turner, Tarsha Jackson, Texas, The Lege, Tiffany Thomas, Tony Buzbee, Van Huynh, Willie Davis | 7 Comments

30 Day finance reports: HISD

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron notes that where there are elections there are contributions, even for our diminished HISD Trustees. The threat of state officials stripping power from Houston ISD trustees has not scared off donors interested in the district’s school board elections, … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged campaign finance reports, Cris Moses, Dani Hernandez, Diana Davila, Election 2019, fundraising, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Jevon German, Judith Cruz, Kathy Blueford Daniels, Matt Barnes, Patricia Allen, Reagan Flowers, Sergio Lira | 2 Comments

Endorsement watch: One more HISD, two in HCC

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Some pretty easy calls for the Chron here. In HISD VII, they go with Judith Cruz. Houston Independent School District does not need more of the same in its leadership. The embattled district must move away from the dysfunction that … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Brendon Singh, Dani Hernandez, Dave Wilson, Diana Davila, Election 2019, endorsements, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Judith Cruz, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Monica Flores Richart, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, Texas Education Agency | 5 Comments

Why would you run for HISD Board of Trustees this year?

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a good question. As she campaigns door-to-door to become the newest member of Houston ISD’s school board, Reagan Flowers is encountering many confused voters. They ask whether school board elections matter this year, given the growing likelihood that state officials will … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Diana Davila, Election 2019, Grenita Lathan, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Jolanda Jones, Patricia Allen, Reagan Flowers, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, Texas Education Agency | 2 Comments

The 2019 lineups are set

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Barring any late disqualifications or other unexpected events, we have the candidates we’re getting on our 2019 ballot. More than 125 candidates turned in paperwork to run for city office by Monday’s filing deadline, setting up a packed November ballot … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Bill King, Brendon Singh, Chris Brown, Cris Moses, Cynthia Gary, Dani Hernandez, Dave Wilson, Diana Davila, Dwight Boykins, Election 2019, Eric Dick, Griff Griffin, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Kathy Lynch Gunter, Mayor, Michael Maloney, Monica Flores Richart, Neeta Sane, Orlando Sanchez, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Rodrick Davison, Sergio Lira, Sue Lovell, Sylvester Turner, term limits, Tony Buzbee | 2 Comments

July 2019 campaign finance reports: HISD and HCC

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

One last look at July finance reports. I’m lumping together reports for HISD and HCC, in part because there’s some crossover, and in part because there’s not all that much to these. As always, refer to the Erik Manning candidate … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Ashley Butler, Brendon Singh, campaign finance reports, Cynthia Gary, Dave Wilson, Diana Davila, Election 2019, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Jolanda Jones, Judith Cruz, Larry McKinzie, Matt Barnes, Monica Flores Richart, Neeta Sane, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Rodrick Davison, Sergio Lira | Comments Off

Initial reaction to the TEA action on HISD

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Lots of wait and see so far. Houston-area political and community leaders offered muted response Thursday to a state recommendation issued this week to replace Houston ISD’s school board, reserving judgment until more details are known about a Texas Education … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Abe Saavedra, Anne Sung, Carol Alvarado, Diana Davila, Election 2019, Elizabeth Santos, Grenita Lathan, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, Houston, Jolanda Jones, Mike Morath, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, Sue Deigaard, Texas Education Agency, Wanda Adams | Comments Off

It looks like we’re getting a new school board

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

What a mess. Texas Education Agency officials have recommended that a state-appointed governing team replace Houston ISD’s locally elected school board after a six-month investigation found several instances of alleged misconduct by some trustees, including violations of the Texas Open … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Abe Saavedra, Anne Sung, Diana Davila, Election 2019, Elizabeth Santos, Grenita Lathan, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, Houston, Jolanda Jones, Mike Morath, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Carranza, schools, Sergio Lira, STAAR, Sue Deigaard, Texas, Texas Education Agency, Texas Open Meetings Act, Wanda Adams | 12 Comments

An update on the races in HISD and HCC

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

As you know, there’s been a lot of action not just in the Houston City Council races but also in the 2020 election races. That doesn’t mean things have been dull in HISD and HCC, which of course have elections … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Dave Wilson, Diana Davila, District D, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2019, Election 2020, Eva Loredo, filing deadline, Grenita Lathan, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Judith Cruz, Juliet Stipeche, Larry McKinzie, lawsuit, Matt Barnes, Monica Flores Richart, Neeta Sane, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, term limits, Zeph Capo | 7 Comments

Superintendent search will continue

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

For the time being, at least. Houston ISD’s pursuit of a permanent superintendent will continue after trustees rejected a motion Thursday to suspend the search amid a recently launched state investigation into potential violations of open meetings laws. Trustees voted … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Abe Saavedra, Diana Davila, Grenita Lathan, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Carranza, schools, Sue Deigaard, Texas Education Agency | 1 Comment

January 2019 finance reports: HISD

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Odd-numbered years mean three types of elections in Houston – city, HISD, and HCC. We’ve looked at the finance reports for city candidates, now let’s have a look at the reports for HISD trustees, which I’ve separated into those up … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged campaign finance reports, Diana Davila, Election 2018, Election 2019, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Jolanda Jones, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, Wanda Adams | 3 Comments

How much more danger is HISD in of being taken over?

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Hard to say for sure, but they’re not in a good place right now. The threat of state takeover has loomed over Houston ISD for months, largely due to chronically low-rated schools and mounting frustration with its much-criticized school board. … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Diana Davila, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houstonians for Great Public Schools, Jasmine Jenkins, Jolanda Jones, schools, Texas, Texas Education Agency, Texas Open Meetings Act | 5 Comments

HISD back under scrutiny

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s hope this turns out to be no big deal. The Texas Education Agency is investigating possible open meetings violations by some Houston ISD trustees last year when they engaged in private discussions that led to the abrupt ouster of … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Abe Saavedra, Anne Sung, Diana Davila, Doris Delaney, Elizabeth Santos, Grenita Lathan, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, Houston, Sergio Lira, Texas Education Agency, Texas Open Meetings Act | 5 Comments

HISD’s last stand

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

They have their work cut out for them. Houston ISD’s four Hispanic trustees took hold of the school board’s top officer positions Thursday, led by Trustee Diana Dávila winning election as president of the much-maligned governance team. Dávila, who has … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Diana Davila, Elizabeth Santos, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, property taxes, recapture, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, schools, STAAR, standardized testing, Texas Education Agency, The Lege | Comments Off

The 2019 elections

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

We haven’t forgotten that there are some big elections on tap for us this year, have we? Let’s go a quick rundown. May elections Election campaigns are already in progress in the cities that have May elections, which includes big … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged Abbie Kamin, Bill King, Bob Nowak, City Council, Dave Wilson, Diana Davila, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2019, Harris County, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jolanda Jones, Laurie Robinson, Mayor, Metro, Neeta Sane, Nick Hellyar, Pasadena, Raj Salhotra, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, Shelley Kennedy, Sugar Land, Sylvester Turner, term limits, Tony Buzbee, Zeph Capo | 14 Comments

HISD rejects partnership idea

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

The die is cast. Houston ISD trustees narrowly voted Thursday to not seek proposals from outside organizations to run long-struggling schools, a decision that keeps those campuses under local control but sets the stage for a possible state takeover of … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Diana Davila, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2019, Elizabeth Santos, Grenita Lathan, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Juliet Stipeche, lawsuit, schools, Sylvester Turner, Texas Education Agency, The Lege, Voting Rights Act | 2 Comments

Trustees apologize for Saavedra/Lathan mess

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a start. Houston ISD trustees on Monday offered a public apology to students, parents and teachers for their behavior the past 10 months, particularly the chaotic meeting last week when a faction of the board surprised their colleagues and … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Abe Saavedra, Anne Sung, Diana Davila, Elizabeth Santos, Grenita Lathan, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, Houston, Jolanda Jones, Richard Carranza, schools, Sergio Lira, Texas Education Agency, Texas Open Meetings Act | 5 Comments

Saavedra 2.0

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

This was unexpected. In a raucous school board meeting filled with shouting and accusations lobbed by trustees against each other, the Houston Independent School District’s board of trustees late Thursday replaced interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan with former HISD Superintendent Abelardo … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Abe Saavedra, Diana Davila, Grenita Lathan, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Richard Carranza, schools, Texas Education Agency, Wanda Adams | 2 Comments

July 2018 campaign finance reports: HISD

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Every level of government requires finance reports in January and June, whether or not there is an active election cycle in that year. That includes HISD and HCC, which are the last two groups I’ll be examining. I didn’t get … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Anne Sung, campaign finance reports, Diana Davila, Election 2019, Elizabeth Santos, fundraising, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca, Houston, Jolanda Jones, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, Sue Deigaard, Wanda Adams | Comments Off

“As the Board turns”

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

deep sigh Houston ISD Trustee Jolanda Jones publicly aired personal attacks and allegations against fellow school board members in online posts this week, chipping away at the board’s efforts to present a more collegial front in the face of administrative … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Anne Sung, Diana Davila, Elizabeth Santos, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Jolanda Jones, Mike Morath, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, schools, Texas Education Agency | 10 Comments

Looking ahead to 2019

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Yes, yes, I know. We’ve barely begun the 2018 cycle. Who in their right mind is thinking about 2019? I plead guilty to political insanity, but the beginning of the year is always the best time to look forward, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2019 | Tagged At Large #5, Brenda Stardig, Dave Wilson, Diana Davila, District A, District B, District C, District J, District K, Election 2013, Election 2015, Election 2017, Election 2019, Ellen Cohen, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jerry Davis, Jolanda Jones, Larry Green, Mayor, Mike Laster, Neeta Sane, Pasadena, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Sergio Lira, Zeph Capo | 1 Comment

Davila lawsuit over ballot access rejected

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

So much for that. Amidst claims of illegal signature gathering and improper mailers in an East End justice of the peace race, a visiting senior judge ruled against a Houston Independent School Board trustee in her suit against the county … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Democratic primary, Diana Davila, Election 2018, Harris County, HCDP, Justice of the Peace, lawsuit, petitions | 7 Comments

Diana Davila sues over ballot rejection

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

There’s one of these every cycle. Diana Davila said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in state district court that her application to run for justice of the peace Precinct 6, Place 2 in the March primary election was inappropriately rejected … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2018 | Tagged Democratic primary, Diana Davila, Election 2018, Harris County, HCDP, Justice of the Peace, lawsuit, petitions, Secretary of State | 11 Comments

Precinct analysis: Did HERO hurt Juliet Stipeche?

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

It’s one theory. In the Houston Independent School District, trustee Juliet Stipeche on Tuesday became the first sitting HISD board member to lose since 1997. At that time, retired educator Larry Marshall defeated Clyde Lemon, a supporter of then-Superintendent Rod … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Diana Davila, Election 2015, gay rights, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Juliet Stipeche, precinct analysis, repeal, transgender rights, turnout | 8 Comments

Omnibus election results post

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

I’m going to take the easy way out here, because it’s been a long day/week/month and I’m hoping to get some sleep tonight, and just hit the highlights. There will be plenty of time for deeper analysis later, and of … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged Adriana Tamez, Amanda Edwards, Annise Parker, At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #3, At Large #4, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Bill King, Chris Brown, David Robinson, Diana Davila, District F, District G, District H, District J, Election 2015, Eva Loredo, gay rights, Georgia Provost, Greg Travis, Harris County, HCC, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jack Christie, Jason Cisneroz, Jim Bigham, Jolanda Jones, Jose Leal, Juliet Stipeche, Karla Cisneros, Larry Williams, Laurie Robinson, Manuel Rodriguez, Mayor, Michael Kubosh, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, Ramiro Fonseca, repeal, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Richard Nguyen, Roy Morales, runoff, Sharon Moses, Steve Le, Sylvester Turner, Texas, transgender rights, Willie Davis, Youlette McCullough | 29 Comments

Your official slate of candidates

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Yesterday was the filing deadline. Here’s the official list of candidates, modulo any challenges or subsequently invalidated applications. The highlights: – There are thirteen candidates for Mayor. The City Secretary might consider starting the ballot order draw now, this may … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2015 | Tagged At Large #1, At Large #2, At Large #5, Bill Frazer, Diana Davila, Durrel Douglas, Election 2015, Eric Dick, filing deadline, Herlinda Garcia, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Houston City Controller, Houston City Council, Jim Bigham, Juliet Stipeche, Kendall Baker, Manuel Barrera, Mayor, Mike Knox, Mike Laster, MJ Khan, Richard Nguyen, Robert Gallegos | 26 Comments

Interview with Judith Cruz

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Next week I will begin publishing interviews with statewide candidates. There’s one other race and a couple other items of interest to take care of before then. The race in question is for the open HISD Trustee seat in District … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Diana Davila, Election 2010, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, interviews, Judith Cruz, Natasha Kamrani | 4 Comments

Six candidates file for the open HISD Trustee seat

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Here’s the lineup for the HISD District 8 seat that was vacated by Diana Davila: Robert Centeno, a former teacher in the Houston Independent School District. [Judith] Cruz, a stay-at-home mom who previously was the special education department chairwoman at … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Cheryl Moodie, Diana Davila, Dorothy Olmos, Election 2010, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Judith Cruz, Juliet Stipeche, Peter Schwethelm, Robert Centeno, special election | 2 Comments

Election called to fill HISD open seat

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Good. Houston ISD trustees unanimously opted today to let voters choose the next school board representative of the city’s east side. A special election will be held Nov. 2 to serve the remainder of former Trustee Diana Davila’s term, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2010 | Tagged Diana Davila, Election 2010, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees | 1 Comment

Meet the HISD hopefuls

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

The people who are hoping to be appointed to the open HISD Trustee seat made their appearance at Furr High School and made their pitch. Trustees are slated to discuss their options Thursday and must make a decision by next … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Diana Davila, Election 2010, Election 2011, Gayle Fallon, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees | Comments Off

Trustees still dithering about replacing Davila

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Charles Kuffner

Still no action from the HISD Board of Trustees regarding Diana Davila’s open seat. Trustee Larry Marshall called for holding an election in November but his motion failed 3-5, mostly along racial lines. The board plans to screen possible appointees … Continue reading →

Posted in School days | Tagged Diana Davila, Election 2010, Election 2011, Greg Meyers, HISD, HISD Board of Trustees, Houston, Larry Marshall | 2 Comments

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