Houston Independent School District (HISD) strives to address disciplinary and grievance processes in a manner that exemplifies the pursuit of high standards while adhering to principles of common decency and fundamental fairness for all parties.

Through the Employee Relations department, HISD offers guidance to district administrators through the disciplinary and grievance processes and information to all personnel about personnel-related policies and procedures by:

• providing training on the disciplinary and grievance processes to all administrators,
• providing technical assistance and review to assist administrators in preparing disciplinary recommendations for legal review and scrutiny,
• providing oversight and assistance for the District's employee grievance process, and
• providing reasonable Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) accommodations and administering and monitoring district-wide ADAAA compliance programs.