Overview

• Miles received a 91.4 out of 100 on his second annual evaluation, pushing his 2025–26 compensation to more than $635,000 including his $462,000 base salary.
• The review weighted 60% districtwide student achievement and 40% leadership, with scores of 55 out of 60 and 36.4 out of 40, respectively, yielding 91.4% of the $190,000 bonus maximum.
• Student targets included third-grade STAAR benchmarks in reading and math, graduates earning industry certifications with college readiness, and growth among students receiving special education services.
• The decision comes under continued Texas Education Agency oversight after the 2023 state takeover, following a five-year contract extension and raise approved for Miles in June.
• The Houston Federation of Teachers criticized the payout and is seeking a court injunction under House Bill 2 to block performance-based raises for educators, which the district argues the law permits.