In 1994, as a result of continued white flight to particular neighborhoods, a black majority was again elected to the board, which introduced neighborhood school zoning with a promise to ensure access to superior schools for all students. The board appointed Carrol "Butch" Thomas, superintendent of the North Forest Independent School District in Houston, as the district's first black superintendent.
In 1994, due to continued white flight to specific neighborhoods, a black majority was elected to the school board, which introduced neighborhood school zoning with a promise to ensure access to high-quality education for all students. The board appointed Carrol "Butch" Thomas, superintendent of the North Forest Independent School District in Houston, as the district's first black superintendent.