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.
- 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
- Standardized Test scores
- AP Test Scores / College Placement Exam Scores
- College Acceptance Rate
- TEA Scores
- Teacher Retention
- Ranking Websites Categories
- US News and World Report
- Children at Risk
- The Best Schools.Org
- Niche.Com
- 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 | |
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 |