urn:taro:houpub.00056Augustina “Tina” Reyes Collection: An Inventory of her Records at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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Encoded in EAD Version 2002 and edited according to instructions in TARO 2 EAD 2002 Editing Instructions by Amber Seely inJune 2006 Finding aid written in English. Descriptive Summary Reyes, AugustinaAugustina “Tina” Reyes Collection1982-1987Materials are in English.MSS 03213 document boxes, 1 flat box, 1 small box (2.75 lin. ft.) Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library Biographical Note

Augustina Reyes was elected to the Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees in 1981, 1983 and 1985. In 1984 she served as President of the Board.

Tina Reyes received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Dominican College in Houston, Texas and a Master of Arts degree from Harvard University. In addition to her responsibilities as a member of the Board of Education, Ms. Reyes was a member of the Houston Community College System Board of Trustees, representing District 8. She was also a member of the Texas Association of School Boards, the Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards, the Texas Association of Community Junior Colleges and served as a member of the American Leadership Forum. In 1987, after being elected to the Board a third time, Tina Reyes filled the position of Secretary of the Board of Trustees until the end of her term.

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of documents extending from 1982 through 1987. The bulk of the material centers around Reyes’ tenure as President of the Board, 1984.

 Arrangement

The collection is divided into two parts. The first part consists of HISD’s legal activity from 1982 through 1984, and centers around the case of Delores Ross and Nick Estrada vs. HISD. The second portion of the collection is comprised of meeting minutes and agendas of both closed and regular sessions. Also included in the collection are social studies curriculum guides addressing various social issues, such as racism, discrimination and stereotyping.

 Access Restrictions

None.

 Use Restrictions

None.

 Preferred Citation

Augustina “Tina” Reyes Collection. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.

Detailed DescriptionHouston Independent School District Legal Activity 1 1 Miscellaneous 1 2 American Leadership Forum 1 3 H.I.S.D. Litigation as of October 31, 1984 1 4 H.I.S.D. litigated cases 1 5 Teacher Employment in H.I.S.D. 1 6 Policies regarding student discipline 1 7 Equity / Quality Assurance Audit Committee 1 8 Minutes of Equity / Quality Assurance Audit Committee 1 9 Al Vera – Transcript and Exhibits 1 10 Administrative Bulletins 1 11 Right to Life Advocates, Inc. vs. H.I.S.D. 1 12 Incoming correspondence from Bracewell & Patterson 1 13 Request for attorney’s fees – Ross vs. H.I.S.D. 1 14 Court Documents on Ross & Estrada vs. H.I.S.D., August 1982 – August 1984 1 15 Court Documents on Ross & Estrada vs. H.I.S.D., September 1984 – September 1985 1 16 Court Documents on Ross & Estrada vs. H.I.S.D. Appellate Records Meeting Minutes, Curriculum Guides, and Agendas 2 1 Emergency meeting of H.I.S.D. Board 2 2 Report to the Board of Education / TEA 2 3 Social Studies Classroom Activities Curriculum Guide – Grade 6 2 4 Social Studies Classroom Activities Curriculum Guide – Grade 7 2 5 Social Studies Classroom Activities Curriculum Guide – Grade 8 2 6 Social Studies Classroom Activities Curriculum Guide – Grade 11 2 7 Closed Session Agenda, January 1984 – August 1984 2 8 Closed Session Agenda – June 8, 1984 2 9 Closed Session Agendas, September – October, 1984 2 10 President’s Agenda – Regular Meeting 1984 2 11 Agenda Regular Meeting – September 4, 1987 2 12 AIDS Awareness Information 2 13 Education, by Ellen G. White 2 14 Origin and Development of Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas by Dr. William E. Terry