Houston ISD bond failure displays disconnect between state-appointed leadership and community
A local education expert says voters’ rejection of a $4.4 billion bond package, at a time when many schools need repairs, presents an opportunity for HISD’s board of managers to take a greater role in helping to bridge the divide. Read the article here.

After the bond's failure Miles continues to remain defiant and refuses to work with the HISD community. In the article titled Will the Houston ISD bond flop be a ‘wake-up call’ for Mike Miles? No chance, he says. by the Houston Landing it documents Mike Miles defiance, disrespect, and disdain for the HISD voters.

Hours after Houston ISD residents delivered the sharpest rebuke to date of Superintendent Mike Miles, shooting down a $4.4 billion bond proposal that became a referendum on his administration, the district’s state-appointed leader made one thing clear.

He’s not bending to voters.

Mike Miles' retaliation against the parents was anticipated, beginning days after the bond failure, with Miles engaging in a game of musical chairs with principals at various campuses.

At Harvard Elementary, the principal has been replaced by Sharon Pe Benito. This change has sparked controversy, especially after Community Voices for Public Education (CVPE) obtained email exchanges between Mike Miles and Sharon Pe Benito.

The emails sent through HISD's email platform contain conversations that are not typically suitable for discussions with a supervisor. You can view the email exchanges here.