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How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?‘This bill is a skunk’: Former Lufkin ISD superintendent speaks against school vouchers at committee hearing
Former Lufkin ISD Superintendent Roy Knight spoke in front of a Texas House committee Wednesday, opposing the school voucher bill. The House Committee on Public Education heard testimony on House Bill 3 starting Tuesday morning and into Wednesday. "I’m too old and too tired to waste many words here," Knight said. “This bill is a skunk that we’re trying to pass off as a kitty cat.” Knight said the bill was being wrongly justified on two fallacies, the first being that private schools are needed to create competition between public schools.
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Preventive Law: Spring Break Cometh: Special Education Refresher for Mid-year Transfers
Spring break is right around the corner! While schools welcome a much-needed break, they must also be ready to welcome possible new transfer students upon return. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) imposes certain requirements regarding the provision of special education services to students who transfer from one public agency to another. See 34 C.F.R. § 300.323(e)-(g). Within the past year, the Commissioner revised the administrative rules governing how Texas districts must respond when a special education student transfer into their district from another public school district (in-state or out-of-state). The following is a brief overview of those obligations for mid-year transfer students.
Houston’s towering San Jacinto Monument to get a $142-million facelift
The San Jacinto Monument—the tallest monument column in the world—is about to undergo a "transformative" $142-million upgrade after the Texas legislature kicked in the funds.
Ashby outlines agenda, shares thoughts on school choice
State Rep. Trent Ashby laid out his priorities for the current legislative session and shared his thoughts on the controversial school choice program in an interview with The Lufkin Daily News this week.
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UPDATE: Mexia ISD says district nurse confirmed case of ‘German Measles’
A state health official told KWTX the reported case of measles at Mexia ISD was a “false alarm,” but the school district on Thursday evening remained adamant its nurse confirmed a case of Rubella measles. Earlier on Feb. 27, Mexia ISD Superintendent Ryder Appleton announced the measles case in a message to the Mexia community. “This message is to inform you that MISD received confirmation today of one case of measles within the district,” Appleton wrote in a Facebook post.
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Texas school voucher bill arrives in House, speaker says proposal has enough support
State leaders on Thursday praised the Texas Senate for its swift passage of a school voucher bill that breezed through the upper chamber a day earlier after hours of debate over the legislation, which proposes to give up to $11,500 in public money to students who attend private schools.
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Preventive Law: Being Intellectual About District Property: A Primer on Investing in District IP
While “tangible” property has always been a consideration in school district management, the rise of the importance of “intellectual” property (IP) has introduced a new realm of assets that require thorough and thoughtful safekeeping. From educational material and district branding to the fast-developing sphere of artificial intelligence (AI) and name, image, and likeness (NIL), IP is now a major cornerstone of scholastic and operational success for most school districts.
Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rate against the disease has fallen
At least four cases of measles, including two involving school-aged children, have been reported in Texas in less than two weeks, putting state health agencies on alert.
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Texas Senate’s school voucher proposal would give families $10K to fund private school
AUSTIN, Texas — Texans are getting their first look at a bill lawmakers hope to pass this legislative session to create a school choice program.
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Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.
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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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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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May 2024 Bond List
Bond Election Data collected by TexasISD.com for public school bonds in the upcoming May 2024 election cycle.
‘It was not working that day’ | Killeen ISD Superintendent addresses security system failure on day Roy J Smith Middle School student was killed
Killeen Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey took questions in a half hour press conference Friday for the first time since a 14-year-old girl was fatally stabbed at Roy J Smith Middle School. According to Fey, the suspect accused of killing Serenity Baker on March 10 used a tactical folding 3.5-inch knife. Fey said the school's "evolved weapon detection system" was not working that day and that if it was, it may not have detected the knife.
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‘No viable path forward’ to splitting Keller ISD, district says
It appears Keller ISD no longer plans to move forward with splitting the district, citing its existing bond debt as a major issue in a letter to the community. "The District currently carries over $700 million in debt from previous bonds," the district wrote. "Under a reshaping scenario, distributing this debt fairly would require tens of millions in additional funding – resources we simply do not have."
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Keller ISD drops plan to split the district in two
The Keller Independent School District’s board of trustees will not follow through with plans to split the district to deal with budget restraints.
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Laredo: LISD police officer arrested on domestic violence charge
A Laredo ISD police officer has been arrested on a domestic violence allegation, according to Laredo police. A woman stated that a relative had assaulted her and that she wanted to press charges.
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More charges for Austin ISD teacher
Carl Innmon, a fifth-grade teacher at Baranoff Elementary, is facing two new charges that the school's principal says are stemming from AI-generated materials made from photos of students in his own classroom.
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Brownsville ISD opts for appointment to fill Castro board vacancy
The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees failed to agree Friday night on a path to hold a special election to fill former board president Erasmo Castro Jr.’s seat, choosing instead to make an appointment to fill the vacancy. The board met Friday because Tuesday is the last day to call a special election for the next available date on the state’s election calendar, May 3. The meeting would also have to be posted 72 hours in advance, Saturday, board attorney Eden Ramirez and Cameron County Elections Administrator Remi Garza confirmed at the meeting.
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Vacant Aldine ISD Elementary School catches fire
A vacant Aldine ISD elementary school caught fire in Northwest Harris County. The fire started at Conley Elementary school on West Greens Road near Veterans Memorial just before 3 a.m. Sunday.
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New South San Antonio ISD superintendent to focus on ‘quality’ teachers to turn district around
Since being appointed the South San Antonio Independent School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Saul Hinojosa has hit the ground running. Hinojosa told KSAT that since Feb. 19, he’s visited all campuses “twice” to assess the district’s needs. “I’ve been visiting with staff, I’ve sent surveys out,” Hinojosa said.
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Malakoff ISD names lone superintendent finalist
Malakoff ISD board members selected a lone finalist for superintendent Wednesday.
The MISD Board of Trustees chose Dr. PJ Winters for the position with a unanimous 7-0 vote.
A 21-day waiting period is required before the decision is finalized.
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Brownsville ISD officials react to U.S. Department of Education cuts
On Tuesday, the U.S. Education Department announced plans to cut nearly half of its entire workforce after President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the agency.
A group of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit to stop the job cuts. The lawsuit said the terminations are dismantling the education department.
With the potential elimination of the department of education, Brownsville ISD officials said they are concerned about what this could mean for the over 36,000 students they serve.
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Fort Worth’s rezoning of Keller ISD-owned land advances despite district opposition
Fort Worth City Council members say they want to protect Keller ISD schools in the city from incompatible development — a move that the district officials oppose.
Zoning commissioners decided March 12 to approve the city-initiated request to change various ordinances — including intensive commercial and light industrial zoning — for 23 properties near schools to “CF” community facilities.
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Former Itasca ISD teacher charged with child sexual contact, improper relationship with student
Adrian Buruata, a former assistant football and baseball coach at Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School, has been charged with child sexual contact and an improper relationship between an educator and a student, according to the Hill County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities allege that Buruata engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student during the 2023-2024 school year.
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Georgetown ISD planning for 3rd high school
Georgetown ISD is getting more schools after way more kids have been enrolled in the last few years. FOX 7 Austin's education reporter Jessica Rivera has more in this Report Card.
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Northwest ISD unanimously approves resolution opposing Tarrant Appraisal District’s 3-year appraisal freeze
During their regular meeting March 10, the Northwest ISD board of trustees unanimously approved a resolution opposing the Tarrant Appraisal District’s reappraisal plan for residential properties within the district. The plan would essentially freeze residential property values in 2025 to the 2024 values and does not require reappraisal until 2027.
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Attorney for fired SRO says client was scapegoated, Atlanta ISD ‘hired a pervert’
A former officer with the Atlanta Independent School District Police Department pleaded his case at a special Board of Trustee meeting, arguing that he was made into a scapegoat and wrongfully terminated. Hardy Sheppard said he was fired from his position at Atlanta ISD last year following the arrest and conviction of a former coach at the school, Taureaus Maxwell, for indecency with a child.
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Austin ISD elementary school teacher on leave after allegedly having ‘large quantity’ of child porn
An Austin ISD elementary school teacher remains in jail after being arrested on child pornography charges. Records show 50-year-old Carl Innmon, a fifth-grade teacher at Baranoff Elementary School, was arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Wednesday afternoon.
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Former Itasca ISD faculty member charged with improper relationship with student
A former Itasca ISD faculty member arrested for an alleged improper relationship between an educator and student.
Adrian Buruato, 29, is charged with indecency with a child-sexual contact and improper relationship between an educator and student.
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‘Back into salaries’: Former Lufkin ISD superintendent shares more on school vouchers
House Bill 3, a bill that would allow public school children to enroll in private or home schooling with the help of taxpayer money, rests in the hands of the Texas House Committee.
The committee recently heard testimony from educators and others on school vouchers, former Lufkin ISD superintendent, Roy Knight spoke against the bill.
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Former Itasca ISD baseball coach charged with having improper relationship with student
Former Itasca ISD Head Baseball Coach Adrian Buruato was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, by the Hill County Sheriff's Office following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving a female student, Itasca ISD said.
On Monday, March 10, Itasca ISD personnel and the Itasca ISD School Resource Officer (SRO) from the Hill County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from the student. According to Itasca ISD, the alleged assault happened while Buruato was employed by Itasca ISD.
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