Co-Chairs:  Katherine Buchanan & Meghna Goswami

Email: communityengagement@cvhspto.org

 

 

Board Liaison: PTO President, Gauri Semlani

Email: president@cvhspto.org

 

 

 

 

 

Vision Statement:

Our vision is to advocate for state and district policies that foster an environment where CVHS can excel, ensuring it remains among the top high schools in the nation.

 

Goals of the Community Engagement Committee:

  • Enhance Awareness: Communicate the effects of HISD and TEA policies on CVHS to ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
  • Boost Advocacy: Mobilize CVHS stakeholders to actively support and advocate for policies that benefit the school.

 

 

  1. Join the Community Engagement Committee WhatsApp Group                                              Engage and communicate with community members about HISD/TEA policies impacting CVHS

 

 

2. Attend HISD Board Meetings (in-person or virtually)

 

HISD Board Meetings are held every month at the Board Services Conference Room and Board Auditorium  in the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center building—HISD, 4400 West 18TH Street, Houston, Texas 77092.

 

Sign-up opens 72 hours prior to the board meeting and closes at noon the day prior to the board meeting.  Use the following website link to register to speak at the HISD board meeting: https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/32478 

 

HISD Board Calendar:

 

 

 

3. Write letters advocating for CVHS

 

Advocacy talking points:

 

1. CVHS, by all measures, is one of the top ranked schools in the nation

  1. Standardized Test scores
  2. AP Test Scores / College Placement Exam Scores
  3. College Acceptance Rate
  4. TEA Scores
  5. Teacher Retention
  6. Ranking Websites Categories
    1. US News and World Report
    2. Children at Risk
    3. The Best Schools.Org
    4. Niche.Com
    5. HISD Gold Family Friendly School

2. CVHS is exemplary because of the school's leadership

 

Over the past 20+ years, CVHS has navigated numerous transformations, yet the steadfast leadership of Principal Ramon Moss has ensured that CVHS consistently remains one of the best schools in our nation. 

 

3. CVHS has a team of outstanding educators

 

CVHS boasts a team of exceptional educators and a rigorous curriculum that significantly enhances student performance. The dedicated teachers employ innovative teaching methods and provide personalized support, while the challenging coursework ensures students develop critical thinking skills and academic excellence. This combination fosters an environment where students are well-prepared for future academic and career success.

 

HISD Board of Managers

Audrey Momanaee Audrey.Momanaee@houstonisd.org
Ric Campo Richard.Campo@houstonisd.org
Angela Lemond Flowers Angela.Flowers@houstonisd.org
Rolando Martinez Rolando.Martinez@houstonisd.org
Paula Mendoza Paula.Mendoza@houstonisd.org
Adam Rivon Adam.Rivon@houstonisd.org
Cassandra Auzenne Bandy Cassandra.AuzenneBandy@houstonisd.org
Michelle Cruz Arnold Michelle.Arnold@houstonisd.org
Janette Garza Linder Janette.GarzaLinder@houstonisd.org

 

TEA 

Name Title Email
Steve Lecholop Deputy Commissioner Steve.Lecholop@tea.texas.gov
Alejandro Delgado Deputy Commissioner alejandro.delgado@tea.texas.gov
Mike Morath Commissioner mike.morath@tea.texas.gov
Dr Doris Delaney Conservator Doris.Delaney@houstonisd.org

 

 

Texas State Legislature  
Texas House of Representatives: Find My Representative
Who Represents Me? (texas.gov)

 

City Council

District A Amy Peck districta@houstontx.gov
District B Tarsha Jackson districtb@houstontx.gov
District C Abbie Kamin districtc@houstontx.gov
District D Carolyn Evans-Shabazz districtd@houstontx.gov
District E Fred Flickinger districte@houstontx.gov
District F Tiffany D. Thomas districtf@houstontx.gov
District G Mary Nan Huffman districtg@houstontx.gov
District H Mario Castillo districth@houstontexas.gov
District I Joaquin Martinez district1@houstontx.gov
District J Edward Pollard districtj@houstontx.gov
District K Martha Castex-Tatum districtk@houstontx.gov
At-Large 1 Julian Ramirez atlarge1@houstontx.gov
At-Large 2 Willie Davis atlarge2@houstonisd.org
At-Large 3 Twila Carter atlarge3@houstonisd.org
At-Large 4 Letitia Plummer atlarge4@houstontx.gov
At-Large 5 Sallie Alcorn atlarge5@houstontx.gov

 

 

 

Good Reason Houston
Cary Wright Chief Executive Officer cary@goodreasonhouston.org
Ashley Cash Chief Operating Officer ashley@goodreasonhouston.org
Faria Dhamani Chief Financial Officer faria@goodreasonhouston.org
Veronica Garcia Chief Policy Officer veronica@goodreasonhouston.org
Scott McClelland Founding Board Chair mcclelland.scott@heb.com
Adeeb Barqawi Board Member awei@prounitas.org
Ann Barnes Board Member annbarnes@episcopalhealth.org
Bobby Tudor Board Member btudor@TPHco.com
Darryl Wilson Board Member darryl@thewilsoncollective.com
Douglas L. Foshee Board Member dlf@sallyport.net
Jeff Shaddix Board Member jeff.shaddix@bcg.com
Jill Jewett Board Member jjewett@fingercompanies.com
Jim Postl Board Member jim.postl@quakerstate.com.mx
José Villarreal Board Member none
Manolo Sánchez Board Member Manolo.Sanchez@rice.edu
Peter Rodriguez Board Member peterrodriguez@rice.edu
Polly Whittle Board Member none
Sebastien Solar Board Member sebastien.solar@commercebank.com