Harmony Public Schools

Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Location

Harmony Public Schools 

1255 Enclave Pkwy

Houston, TX 77077

 

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Committee Members Present

F. Ay, H. Koc, H. Sherwood (remote), O. Celepcikay

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

C. Lambert, Guvanch Yazgeldi

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

O. Celepcikay called a meeting of the Governance Committee Committee of Harmony Public Schools to order on Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

II. Student Discipline Handbook Review

A.

Student Discipline Handbook Review

During the meeting, Guvanch Yazgeldi, HPS Director of Student Culture, presented the proposed revisions to the Harmony Public Schools Parent and Student Handbook – Supplement for Harmony Virtual Academy for the 2025–2026 school year. Mr. Yazgeldi reviewed updates and clarifications to several key sections, including the Tobacco-Free School Notice, which now provides specific language on vaping and e-cigarette use and distinguishes between nicotine/CBD and THC-related violations. Revisions to the Electronic Devices and Technology Resources section require students to keep personal devices powered off and stored in lockers or backpacks during the instructional day. A new Personal Device Use & Possession Policy was introduced to outline storage requirements, limited exceptions, and disciplinary consequences for unauthorized use. Additional updates included the Dress Code – Hair section, which adds language prohibiting discrimination based on hair texture or protective hairstyles, and clarifications to the Disciplinary Process and Level II Offenses to ensure fairness and alignment with state law. A new section was also added addressing procedures for withdrawal during the expulsion process.

H. Koc made a motion to approve Student Discipline Handbook changes presented.
H. Sherwood seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

H. Koc made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
H. Sherwood seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Lambert