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Vacant | Granbury ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO | Vacant | Uvalde CISD; Search By: Region 20 ESCINFO | Vacant | Calvert ISD - Latisha Crockett-Tennell, Interim Superintendent,Calvert ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Blooming Grove ISD; Search by: Blooming Grove ISD Board of Trustees & Gary MartelINFO | Vacant | Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Carrizo Springs ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Dickinson ISD; Search by: Dickinson ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | La Gloria ISD; Search by: La Gloria ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Whitney ISD; Search by: Whitney ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Dickinson ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO | Vacant |
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Pettus ISD - Jesus Hernandez III, Chief of Staff,Southwest ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC and DBU Educational Leadership Consulting Corporation.INFO |
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Lone Finalist | Valley View ISD - James Womack, Superintendent,Richland Springs ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO |
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Lone Finalist | Brock ISD - Dr. Shannon Luis, Superintendent,Era ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO |
Lone Finalist | Northside ISD (Wilbarger Co.) - Paul Ryan, Superintendent,Rio Vista ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO |
Lone Finalist | Carroll ISD - Dr. Jeremy Glenn, Superintendent,Grandbury ISD; Search by: Carrrol ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
Lone Finalist | Hutto ISD - Jeni Neatherlin, Superintendent,Granger ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
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Lone Finalist | Waco ISD - Dr. Tiffany Spicer, Superintendent,Buna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
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Lone Finalist | Graham ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
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Lone Finalist | Lipan ISD - Jimmie Dobbs, Interim Superintendent,Lipan ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
New Super | Rockport-Fulton ISD - Dr. Lesley Austin, Chief Academic Officer,Trinity Basin Preparatory; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C.& Education Consultant Mrs. Charlotte BakerINFO |
New Super | Del Valle ISD - Dr. Matthew Gutierrez, Superintendent,Leander ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO |
New Super | Greenville ISD - Joe Lopez, Superintendent,Kermit ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
New Super | Weimar ISD - Chase Seelke, Assistant Superintendent,Paradise ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO |
New Super | Mason ISD - Sean Leamon, Superintendent,Winters ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO |
New Super | Normangee ISD - Justin Vercher, Principal,Hillsboro ISD; Search by: N2 Learning, Dr. Eddie Coulson & Dr. Brad Lancaster (Updated Deadline)INFO |
New Super | Pflugerville ISD - Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent,Victoria ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
New Super | Lufkin ISD - Dr. James Hockenberry, Assistant Superintendent,Longview ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
New Super | Willis ISD - Dr. Kimberly James, Deputy Superintendent,Corpus Christi ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
New Super | Panhandle ISD - Dr. John Sherrill, Principal,Archer City ISD; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO |
New Super | Claude ISD - Brent Kirkland, Principal,Panhandle ISD; Search by: Claude ISD Board of Trustees & Jody JohnsonINFO |
New Super | Wilson ISD - Wesley Jones, Principal,Cross Plains ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO |
New Super | Rogers ISD - Duana Brashear, Assistant Superintendent,Royal ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
New Super | Whitehouse ISD - Dr. Casey Whittle, Assistant Superintendent,Wylie ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
New Super | Royse City ISD - Dr. Amy Anderson, Interim Superintendent,Royse City ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses, David Thompson & Dr. Curtis CulwellINFO |
New Super | Tenaha ISD - Jerrod Campbell, Principal,Timpson ISD; Search by: Tenaha ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
New Super | Elkhart ISD - Kyle Johnson, Assistant Superintendent,Westwood ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO |
New Super | Lumberton ISD - Dr. John Mathews, Assistant Superintendent,Celina ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO |
New Super | Olton ISD - Michael Michaleson, Principal,Lockney ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO |
New Super | Muenster ISD - Matthew Quick, Principal,Tatum ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
New Super | Mathis ISD - Todd White, Superintendent,Santa Anna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
New Super | Montgomery ISD - Dr. Mark Ruffin, Superintendent,Normangee ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
Preventive Law: Pause on Paid Leave and Reassignments
For as long as I can remember, school district administrators have been comfortable placing employees on paid administrative leave in the best interest of the district and reassigning even Chapter 21 contract employees to another department, position, or campus so long as the reassignment did not result in a change in the employee’s contract or pay, and the new position was in “the same professional capacity.”
Humble ISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen defends record at proposed termination appeal hearing
Despite a brief but explicit interruption by visuals of male genitalia when a Zoom-bomber entered the proposed termination hearing of Humble ISD Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen, the appeal continued Thursday afternoon with the superintendent defending her track record. Proceedings detailed the romantic relationship between Fagen and her husband, former Humble ISD Athletic Director Troy Kite, and the legal melee borne of numerous Title IX complaints against him. Trustees voted 4-3 to terminate Fagen in July, which she then appealed in a case being heard by a state hearing officer. Lead attorney for the Board of Trustees, Craig Wood, argued that it was Fagen’s relationship with Kite that cost the district $1.3 million in legal fees and led to a year of litigation on various Title IX complaints related to the original complaint made against Kite. He also alleged that Fagen did not act appropriately when Kite’s determination was made and that there was a breakdown in the working relationship between Fagen and the board. "We will give you specific examples of how that (relationship) became disruptive. But in particular, we're going to show you that there was a very significant event that has been hugely impactful on the school district, and not in a good way," Wood said. "The trust is broken, and that's really what this case is about.” view article
May 2024 Bond List
Bond Election Data collected by TexasISD.com for public school bonds in the upcoming May 2024 election cycle.
Election 2024: Voters approve Alief ISD tax increase, reject Spring ISD proposal
Voters in Spring ISD overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to raise property taxes for more school funding Tuesday while a similar measure in Alief ISD narrowly won approval. Facing potential budget shortfalls and rising costs due to inflation, the two Houston-area school districts held elections to raise the property tax rates. view article
Republican Christi Craddick reelected to Railroad Commission, the state’s oil and gas regulatory agency
The three-member board oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry. The agency has faced criticism over safety concerns linked to fracking, well blowouts and groundwater protection. view article
Donald Trump wins Texas’ 40 electoral votes
Texas voters went for Donald Trump on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press, giving the Republican nominee the state’s 40 electoral votes and continuing its streak of going red in every presidential election since it went for Jimmy Carter in 1976. view article
Houston: HISD’s $4.4 billion bond, the largest in Texas history, rejected by voters, preliminary returns show
Houston ISD’s historic $4.4 billion school bond — the largest school bond in Texas history — failed Tuesday, forcing the district to delay much-needed facility improvements due largely to voters’ mistrust of state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles. Approximately 60% of roughly 350,000 voters who cast early, mail-in ballots and Election Day ballots voted against both propositions, according to preliminary returns from the Harris County Clerk’s Office. While thousands of ballots cast on Election Day were still being counted, the margin appears insurmountable. view article
Republican Christi Craddick reelected to Railroad Commission, the state’s oil and gas regulatory agency
The three-member board oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry. The agency has faced criticism over safety concerns linked to fracking, well blowouts and groundwater protection. view article
Willis ISD voters reject $115.4M package for new stadium in third try for bond
In a third attempt at replacing an aging stadium and building a space for district's swimming team, cumulative Montgomery County vote totals Wednesday morning show that Willis ISD voters rejected its $115.4 million bond package on Tuesday — as the district continues to see growth in enrollment. With a projection of growth to 18,000 from 9,000 students in the next 10 years, the district north of Houston planned the bond election with three propositions that would provide more space to accommodate for the growth. view article
Houston area school districts hoped to raise taxes for funding. Here’s how they fared.
Tax rate increase elections in two Houston-area school districts hoping to raise extra revenue were poised to fail late Tuesday, while two other districts remained too close to call, early votes show. view article
Conservative candidates win in Conroe ISD board elections
Three conservative trustees on the Conroe ISD board will have a voting majority going forward, after incumbents Stacey Chase and Datren Williams lost in Tuesday’s general election. view article
After Klein ISD sex-trafficking scandal, November election is a referendum on leadership
Six months after an alleged sex trafficking scandal rocked the Klein ISD community, seven candidates are running to fill three seats on the school board. For some candidates, it's about maintaining deep pride in the "Klein Family" and the district's low property tax rate. For others, it's time for a change. Klein ISD's November elections have largely turned into a referendum on how the current board handled the scandals in the spring, and whether the incumbent trustees deserve another term. For many, including the Klein Education Association and its members, Chris Todd, Dustin Creager and Nicole Doerre Peters are more than fit for the job. Opponents say Klein ISD needs a shake up. view article
Voters approve Frenship ISD propositions
Voters in Frenship ISD approved a voter-approved tax rate election and two bond packages. Proposition A passed with 52.6 percent of the vote, 14,282 to 12,864. Proposition A is a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election or VATRE. The district plans to increase what it collects to use for Maintenance and Operations, and decrease revenue for paying debt, or Interest and Sinking, resulting in a slightly lower rate overall. view article
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Voters pass Austin Independent School District Proposition A
Austin Independent School District Proposition A, a tax rate election, passed with 58 percent of the vote on Nov. 5, resulting in a property tax increase for Austin residents that will invest $41 million in AISD. The Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted in August to place Proposition A on the November ballot after a five-year stagnation in the state’s per-student funding, which is now $4,000 below the national average. The AISD Board of Trustees put forward Prop A as a plan to increase pay for teachers and staff, reduce the district’s deficit, strengthen savings and invest in additional support staff and services for students. view article
Willis ISD voters reject $115.4M package for new stadium in third try for bond
In a third attempt at replacing an aging stadium and building a space for district's swimming team, cumulative Montgomery County vote totals Wednesday morning show that Willis ISD voters rejected its $115.4 million bond package on Tuesday — as the district continues to see growth in enrollment. With a projection of growth to 18,000 from 9,000 students in the next 10 years, the district north of Houston planned the bond election with three propositions that would provide more space to accommodate for the growth. view article
Montgomery ISD voters pass Prop A, securing $5.5M in first-ever tax ratification
Montgomery ISD voters passed Prop A on Election Day, marking the district’s first successful tax ratification election and securing $5.5 million for education. The measure will contribute $5.5 million annually to the district’s Maintenance & Operations budget, helping to address a previously adopted $4.3 million deficit for the 2024-25 school year. view article
Cameron ISD schools placed on soft lockdown after reports of shooting
Cameron ISD campuses were placed on a soft lockdown on Nov. 5 after local police investigated reports of an active shooter in the vicinity of the district. According to a statement from the Milam County Sheriff’s Office, officers from the Cameron Police Department and officers from the Milam County Sheriff’s Office were investigating reports of a shooting at the intersection of Ninth St. and Polk Ave. at approximately 1:15 p.m. view article
Early voters signal rejection of East Central ISD’s proposed bond
Early election returns show that voters in the East Central Independent School District are likely to reject a handful of bond issues and a tax increase, potentially dashing plans for rapid expansion district leaders say is needed to keep up with population growth. The district’s 11,176 student enrollment is expected to grow to 25,617 by 2033, according to district officials. view article
Voters mostly reject North Texas school district bond proposals
Local school districts were mostly denied new money from bond issues and tax ratification elections on Tuesday. In the Frisco Independent School District, voters rejected the entire $1 billion bond package that would have included money for new schools, technology improvements, and a tennis center. view article
Houston ISD bond rejected in large margin by voters, an unofficial referendum of state takeover
The largest school bond proposal in Texas history was rejected Tuesday in a big statement by Houston voters. Houston ISD's $4.4 billion bond package, which appeared on ballots as Propositions A and B, failed to gain voter support, according to unofficial election results released by the Harris County Clerk's Office. Nearly 60 percent of early voters opposed Prop A, which sought $3.96 billion for school rebuilds and renovations as well as safety and security upgrades, while Prop B, which sought $440 million for technology systems and infrastructure, was rejected by more than 60 percent of early voters. view article
Unofficial results show Frisco ISD voters oppose $1.08B bond propositions
Unofficial election results for the Frisco ISD bond shows voters oppose all propositions for the district's $1.08 billion bond package. view article
Tax rate to increase as Austin ISD Proposition A passes
Austin voters have approved a tax rate increase that will provide millions for the Austin Independent School District to use toward pay raises and savings. Proposition A will increase property taxes by more than $400 for the average homeowner, according to AISD. The rate will increase by $0.091 to $0.9505, translating to about 9.1 cents for $100 of a property’s value. view article
Parents want answers after 2 Fort Bend ISD schools place administrators on leave amid investigation
Two schools in Fort Bend ISD have had to place administrators on leave, but the district won't tell ABC13 why. ABC13 obtained an email from one of the schools, Colony Bend Elementary, that was sent to the students' parents regarding the matter. view article
Lubbock County voters give final nod to all three Frenship ISD’s propositions
Frenship ISD voters OK'd three propositions totaling $199.5 million, according to final but unofficial results from Election Day. view article
Analysis: Texas Lottery Continues Meager Contributions to Education
The lottery, mired in controversy, is up for sunset review in 2025 view article
Could Massachusetts AI Cheating Case Push Schools to Refocus on Learning?
A Massachusetts family is awaiting a judge’s ruling in a federal lawsuit that could determine their son’s future. To a few observers, it could also push educators to limit the use of generative artificial intelligence in school. view article
Texas Lottery Commission Caught Misrepresenting Rule Change
On Tuesday, senators heard testimony from a Texas Lottery Commission official regarding the sales of online lottery tickets, which the commission has allowed—violating state law—since 2020. view article
Groesbeck ISD addresses rumors about litter box in high school restroom
Groesbeck ISD addressed a rumor Monday morning that a litter box had been placed in a restroom at the high school to accommodate a student. Superintendent Anthony Figueroa assured the community this was entirely false, guaranteeing that no litter box exists or will ever be in any restroom. view article
Here’s a closer look at Austin ISD, Travis County and Pflugerville’s Prop As
There are several Proposition As on the Central Texas ballot, covering topics from school district budgets, child care affordability and fire and EMS funds. view article
Dalhart ISD closed Monday due to lack of internet, related issues
Dalhart ISD will be closed Monday due to lack of internet and related issues. According to Superintendent Jeff Byrd, DISD will not have school tomorrow "due to the lack of internet and the issues that arise from a lack of phone lines, printers, computer access log on access." view article
Longview ISD and city forming pool partnership for district’s new natatorium
Longview ISD gave consideration to the broader needs of the city when it included a natatorium in its $456.2 million bond proposal in May. Voters approved all five proposals that were part of the bond package, including $41.9 million for a natatorium to replace the district's aging aquatics center that comes with a high price tag for maintenance and repairs. The district has said the repairs cause frequent disruptions in the pool's use. view article
Cameron ISD unveils newly renovated Career and Technology Center
Cameron ISD unveiled its new Career and Technology Center Monday after spending over a year renovating its old high school building. view article
Leander ISD to see reduced enrollment growth, projections show
Enrollment growth in Leander ISD is projected to continue slowing over the next decade, according to a recent demographic update by Population and Survey Analysts, or PASA. The decelerated growth comes as older grade levels are being replaced by smaller incoming kindergarten classes, and more students are attending charter schools and other educational options, PASA President Stacey Tepera said at an Oct. 24 board of trustees meeting. view article