Shared-Decision Making Committee (SDMC)

The Young Women's College Preparatory Academy Shared- Decision Making Committee is designed to establish, monitor, and evaluate goals for budgeting, staffing, curriculum, planning, school organization, staffing patterns, and staff development. This model is aligned to state legislation and HISD board policy. The intention of the SDMC is to pull together our community in a constructive, organized, and unified body to enhance the education of all students. It meets quarterly and as needed to discuss issues brought forth by the administration, staff, parents, or community. 

SDMC Elections

According to HISD Board Policy, the Head of School serves as chairperson of the committee and as a member; a co-chairperson is elected from the school professional staff.  Each September an election is held by secret ballot to determine the school-based members of the SDMC.  Each member serves a two-year staggered term.  Schools may identify first and second runner-ups that would fill vacancies during the first nine weeks of school only.  When a vacancy occurs after that time period, an election is held by secret ballot to select a new representative to complete the term. 

We look forward to working together as we continue building a supportive, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment for every student at Young Women's College Preparatory Academy. Thank you for your willingness to serve and make a difference!

Meeting Information:

Location: Young Women's College Preparatory Academy

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Meeting Dates:

2025 - 2026

• October 2nd 
• November 7th
• February 11th
• April 15th

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

 

Member Name	Role	Email
Dr. Tabitha Davis	Principal	tdavis26@houstonisd.org
Dr. Dorothy Birmingham	AP Middle School	dorothy.birmingham@houstonisd.org
LaCresha Douresseaux	AP High School	lacresha.douresseaux@houstonisd.org
Darnisha Douglas	Classroom Teacher	darnishia.douglas@houstonisd.org
Angelica Flores	Classroom Teacher	angelica.flores@houstonisd.org
MD Sahadat Hossen	Classroom Teacher	mdsahadat.hossen@houstonisd.org
Marcele Brooks	Classroom Teacher	marcele.brooks@houstonisd.org
Sandra Cabrera	Professional Staff – Other School Based Professional	scabrera@houstonisd.org
Sade Davis	Non-Instructional Staff	sade.davis@houstonisd.org
Maria Rodriguez	Community Representative	maria.delacruzrodriguez@houstonisd.org
LaTosha Rhone	Parent Representative – PTO	ywcpapto1906@gmail.com
Deondra Jackson	Parent Representative - PTO	ywcpapto1906@gmail.com
Tiphany Burrell	Business Representative	tburrell@ywprep.org