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Compass Academy Charter School (Odessa); Search by: Kathy Killingsworth, Interim Superintent assisted by Larry Lee, Leadership Consultant with Region 18INFO |
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| Lone Finalist | Valley View ISD - James Womack, Superintendent,Richland Springs ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Dew ISD - Kent Reynolds, Superintendent,Hallsburg ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
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| New Super | Mathis ISD - Todd White, Superintendent,Santa Anna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?How are four-day school weeks impacting student attendance and teacher retention?
The four-day school week is increasingly popular, particularly in rural districts, with roughly 900 school districts having adopted such a truncated schedule as of 2023. Districts often turn to the four-day schedule in the hope of reducing costs, improving attendance, and increasing teacher recruitment and retention. While the first goal is often achieved (though savings are small), evidence regarding the latter two is mixed.
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Democrat Coalition Propels Dustin Burrows to Speaker of the Texas House
More Democrats than Republicans voted for Burrows’ speakership. -
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Secretary Nelson to Open the 89th Legislature in the Texas House
AUSTIN — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson will today open proceedings in the Texas House of Representatives for the 89th Legislative Session at noon.
Texas oil, natural gas industry breaks record: $27.3 billion paid in taxes, royalties
The Texas oil and natural gas industry broke multiple records in fiscal 2024, including paying a record $27.3 billion in taxes and royalties, according to new data published by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA).
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‘Good faith error’: HISD chief Mike Miles admits $870M budget approval error
The HISD superintendent spoke at a news conference after a report was published detailing that purchases had been made without board approval. Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles's administration failed to get board approval for contracts worth about $870 million over the past 16 months, according to district leadership."Prior to winter break, we discovered that we weren't following all the policies related to the procurement process," Miles said in a video posted on HISD YouTube TV. "One important step in board approval, and that step we missed."
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HISD official advises parents to dress students for frigid classrooms
A Houston ISD top official posted a video for parents explaining how to bundle up their kids for school, while school buildings around the district battle heating issues in the classrooms. HISD Chief of Public Affairs Alexandra Elizondo took center stage outside HISD on Wednesday, a blistery cold morning, to explain to parents how to dress their kids for the cold, including what to wear inside the school as temperatures hover at uncomfortable levels. "The first thing parents can do is they can help us by making sure their kids are dressed for the weather," Elizondo said. She then held up a hat and jacket, telling parents "hats, gloves, scarves—whatever they want to put their kiddo in, make sure they're dressed for the weather. So if they're walking between buildings at school or waiting at the bus stop, they're warm."
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Teen wounded in 2021 Timberview High School shooting was killed Monday in Arlington
A teen who was shot by another student at Timberview High School in 2021 was killed in another shooting Monday evening at an Arlington apartment complex, according to Arlington police. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified Zacchaeus Selby-Mukum, 19, as the man who died in the shooting on Monday, Jan. 13. Arlington police said the motive for Monday’s shooting is under investigation, but detectives have not found any evidence to suggest that the homicide is connected to the 2021 school shooting.
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HISD switches to UnitedHealthcare from Aetna
Houston ISD kicked off the New Year by switching from Aetna to UnitedHealthcare for employee health care benefits.
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Preventive Law: Documentation: A Potential Shield Against Liability
As the college and professional football seasons come to an end, many fans- myself included- are reminded of this truth: not every hire can be a touchdown. A seemingly great candidate joins your team and suddenly they’re not hitting the mark. It could be due to disciplinary issues, ineffective work, or a number of other problems. Many administrators have dealt with difficult employees and have at times been required to make the decision to terminate their employment. When those employees happen to be at-will or probationary employees, some assume they can safely terminate their employment without developing the usual documentation. This, in fact, may not be a safe assumption.
Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack
The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in federal partnerships.
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Weather News Latest snow forecast for Fort Worth & North Texas: 5 inches possible, winter storm watch
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School closings & delays: Latest from ISDs in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Jan. 7
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As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable
As an arctic blast settled over Texas on Monday, dropping temperatures into the low 20s in some areas, the state’s grid operator said it’s not expecting any power disruptions this week.
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Texas Education Agency clears Fort Bend ISD in voter ...
The Houston-area school district faced accusations of electioneering for its attempts to encourage voting in a tax-rate election in 2023. While the district was cleared of wrongdoing, people involved with Fort Bend ISD at the time could potentially face bribery investigations.
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Hawkins ISD Names New Superintendent
The Hawkins ISD has named the lone finalist for the Superintendent position. Jeff Hutchins has a 29-year career in education that includes leading a basketball team to a state championship. He served as principal of Van High School for 12 years before becoming director of operations last year.
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NEEDVILLE ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Needville Independent School District has contracted with Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will conduct the search. Information and the application process are available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA website.
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Mart ISD School Board said they acted in best interest of district after sudden termination of superintendent
Residents of Mart left Monday’s special school board meeting both angered and wanting answers after the district’s superintendent, Betsy Burnett was suddenly terminated from her position. Later Mart ISD posted on Facebook explaining the reasons for her termination and revealed they have communicated this decision with Burnett since January of 2024.
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Texas names new higher education chief
Wynn Rosser will be in charge of guiding the state’s postsecondary education policies. He currently leads a foundation focused on rural East Texas and previously worked at Texas A&M.
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May 2024 Bond List
Bond Election Data collected by TexasISD.com for public school bonds in the upcoming May 2024 election cycle.
State employees suspected of stealing from low-income Texans’ public assistance accounts
Seven human services employees were fired after a string of fraud and theft — and the largest data breach in agency history
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Texas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages
Advocates say interstate compacts, which allow professionals to use their work licenses in multiple states, can solve Texas’ workforce shortage. Skeptics fear Texas would send more workers than it would receive.
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Texas Senator Proposes State Homeland Security Division
State Sen. Tan Parker’s legislation would establish a Homeland Security Division within the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Local Lawmaker Moves To Toughen Cockfighting Penalties in Texas
As Southern states attempt to lessen cockfighting penalties in the name of freedom and rural heritage, Texas isn't buying it. A blood-soaked rainbow of feathers decorates the ground, the last breaths of a dying rooster escape in weak squawks, onlookers cheer and a victorious bettor happily accepts his payout. The losing bird, with gouged eyes, broken bones and punctured lungs, is shoveled to his final resting place — the closest trash can. This isn’t a one-time event — it’s a common occurrence in North Texas.
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Tarrant County commissioner says court can’t block proposed Keller school district split
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court has no power to stop a proposed break up of the Keller school district if its board passes a resolution to do so, Commissioner Matt Krause said in a post on the social media platform X. Krause, a Republican whose precinct covers northeast Tarrant County, was responding to calls from constituents after it surfaced that Keller school board members were having behind the scenes conversations about the plan without first seeking public input. The board is scheduled to discuss the proposed break up in an executive session following public comment at the Jan. 16 5 p.m. meeting.
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Student who brought toy gun to Arlington school arrested; lockdown lifted, police say
A school in Arlington was on a temporary lockdown on Thursday, Jan. 16 after a student came to school with a toy BB gun in their backpack. At around 8 a.m. officers responded to Pearcy STEM Academy after the school administration reported that a student may have brought a weapon to school, police said. The school was temporarily placed on lockdown as a precaution.
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Texas Takes On Porn Industry at US Supreme Court
The porn industry’s attorney argued that the state’s age verification law unduly burdens adults who want to view sexually explicit content online.
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Richardson ISD Admin Says Boys May Room With Girls on Field Trips
A newly released investigation has uncovered that a Dallas-area school district may be allowing biological boys to room with girls on school field trips.
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Texas Sues Biden Administration Over ‘Unlawful’ Methane Tax
Along with 22 other states, Texas is seeking to bar the final rule from taking effect on January 17.
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When school district separatists were thinking small. Or not at all
Benbrook’s children learn in some of Texas’ finest big-city schools. The problem is, some townfolk no longer want fine big-city schools. They want small-town schools. The brick schoolhouses wouldn’t change. Neither would the surrounding community.
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House Speaker Democratic candidate casts ‘protest vote’ for far-right backed Cook
Representative Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos opted to vote for ultra-conservative-backed GOP candidate David Cook instead of majority Democratic-supported Speaker-elect Dustin Burrows.
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Houston ISD school illicitly charged parents fee for late pickups
Houston ISD put the brakes on a North Houston elementary school that was charging parents a fee for picking up their children late.Herrera Elementary School, in Houston's Northside, was busted by the district for charging parents $1 per minute for pickups 30 minutes past the 3 p.m. dismissal time. Some parents spoke out about the charges after one family received a bill for $62 after picking up her two children 31 minutes late from the school on Bennington St. in North Houston. Payment was expected the next day—only cash or money orders were accepted.
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Texas House Speaker Election Could Signal Promising Future for Bipartisanship
A bipartisan coalition elected Dustin Burrows as House Speaker. The Lubbock Republican defeated Mansfield Rep. David Cook. The Republican arm wrestling over the Texas House gavel was settled Tuesday — thanks in large part to a coalition of Democrats that backed Rep. Dustin Burrows, the Republican from Lubbock, over his opponent, Republican Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.
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Dunn & Wilks - Veery Interesting thoughts from a sitting state representative
Veery Interesting thoughts from a sitting state representative - This video is Representative James Talarico (D) of Travis County — a former teacher
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