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Shared-Decision Making Committee (SDMC)

Cunningham has a Shared Decision-Making Committee (SDMC) to support the principal in implementing planning processes and engaging in site-based decision-making, as outlined by HISD Board policy and administrative procedures.

HISD’s model also includes a framework of defined autonomy for high-performing campuses, while upholding high expectations for all schools.

The SDMC is composed of parents, business partners, community members, teachers, and other professional staff, working collaboratively to make decisions that promote student achievement and campus success.

SDMC Meeting Dates

All SDMC meetings will be held Virtually at 4pm.

September 16, 2025

December 2, 2025

March 3, 2025

May 12, 2025

Name Title Email Address
Karen Harris Principal (Chair) KHarri15@houstonisd.org
Chrystal Flores Parent Chrystal_ba@yahoo.com
Nancy Valdez Parent NancyValdez58@yahoo.com
Marlon Johnson Community Member marlon@theteachersocial.com
Joshua Gurvey Community Member joshua.gurvey@equitable.com
Karla Aguirre Business Representative Kaguirre@bakerRipley.org
Jennifer Averitt Teacher Jennifer.Averitt@houstonisd.org
Herminio Jacla Teacher Herminio.Jacla@houstonisd.org
Felipe Acosta Teacher Felipe.Acosta@houstonisd.org
Chakayra Smith Teacher - SPED Dept. Chakayra.Smith@houstonisd.org
Adriela Andrade Non-Instructional Staff Adriela.Andrade@houstonisd.org
Allison Guillot Other School Based Professional Allison.Guillot@houstonisd.org
Hollie Zamora Other School Based Professional Hollie.Zamora@houstonisd.org
Janet Romo Other School Based Professional Janet.Romo@houstonisd.org