HOUSTON — Friday is Houston ISD Superintendent Millard House II’s last day with the school district as Texas Education Agency plans to take over next month, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
House is being replaced along with the HISD Board of Trustees as part of TEA’s takeover of the district.
House will provide the keynote address at Carnegie Vanguard High School’s graduation. The remarks will serve as his last public address as HISD superintendent.
The TEA is expected to take over on June 1 or around that time, according to TEA Deputy Commissioner Steve Lecholop.
Lecholop has refused to comment on who among hundreds of applicants might be named to the board of managers or address rumors about House’s possible successor.
There's a rumor that former Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles already has the job.
"The appointment of the superintendent is purely within the discretion of the Commissioner," Lecholop said during a meeting earlier this month. "And, right now, I’m not going to comment on any rumor or speculation that’s out there.”
The takeover, which was first started in 2019 based on failing schools and other issues, is still clearly seen as hostile by many.
The TEA continues to say that the transition should not impact students, families, teachers, or staff in the short term.