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Bus drivers in Cy-Fair ISD to see pay raise
Cy-Fair ISD bus drivers and other transportation staff will soon see a pay raise as the district attempts to recruit and retain drivers. At the Nov. 11 board meeting, trustees approved raising the starting pay rate for drivers from $19.19 an hour to $23 an hour in a 6-0 vote. view article
Lubbock ISD superintendent on school consolidations: ‘We have to do something’
Lubbock ISD Superintendent Kathy Rollo said the district and its Future Focus Committee are listening to community feedback amid ongoing discussions about possible campus closures and consolidations. The superintendent sat down with members of local media last week. She told reporters district officials are engaging parents and teachers as the school board and the advisory committee work to find a solution to declining enrollment and stagnant funding. view article
Rosebud Lott ISD voters approve $25 million school bond proposal
From the floors to the AC units, and even the track, many areas within Rosebud Lott ISD have not seen significant upgrades in the past 30 years simply because they didn’t have the funds. However, thanks to new solar farms in the area whose taxes can actually help pay for school bonds, the district was able to propose a $25 million bond at no extra cost to district taxpayers. view article
Alice ISD coach receives orders for deployment
Sacrifice - a word that has a different meaning for one Alice Independent School District coach who’s leaving much behind as an American soldier. It’s a bittersweet moment for the school district and the community as William Adams Middle School Teacher and Coach Martin Martinez leaves everything behind to serve his country. view article
‘No principal. No police. No nothing’: Parent criticizes Cy-Fair ISD’s response after daughter hit by car at school
A Cypress mom is speaking out after her daughter was struck by a car in the Cy-Park High School parking lot. She’s accusing the school district of not doing enough to assist in the aftermath of the accident. Natisha Walton’s daughter, Morgan Johnson, was walking to a friend’s car in the school student parking lot when she was hit and pinned by a student driver. Morgan’s friend then called Walton. view article
Holliday ISD football team involved in bus fire
According to a Facebook post by the Lakeside City Volunteer Fire Department, they were called to US Hwy 281 for a school bus on fire. Shortly before midnight on Friday, November 8, 2024, the Holliday Eagles football team was headed home from their game in Jacksboro, read the post. view article
La Porte ISD Earns State’s Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating
La Porte Independent School District has received its 22nd consecutive “A” rating for “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ School FIRST financial accountability rating system. The rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of La Porte ISD’s financial management and reporting system. The district scored a total of 98 out of 100. This is the 22nd year of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas), a financial accountability system for Texas school districts developed by the Texas Education Agency in response to Senate Bill 875 of the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999 and amendments under House Bill 5, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2013. The primary goal of School FIRST is to achieve quality performance in the management of school districts’ financial resources, a goal made more significant due to the complexity of accounting associated with Texas’ school finance system. -30- view article
Lewisville ISD parents voice concerns about possible closure of 5 elementary schools
Parents of students at Lewisville ISD voiced their concerns about the possible closures of five schools. Facing enrollment and budget challenges, the district earmarked a list of campuses that may close. The board did not make a decision on school closures during Monday night’s meeting, but parents still wanted to make their voices heard. view article
Fentanyl in schools; Narcan incidents down 75% at Cleveland ISD
Last year, FOX 26 brought you a series of reports about drug issues at Cleveland ISD. Our investigation began in September 2023 when videos of drug overdoses on campus during the school day began circulating. We learned from the district who confirmed that since the start of school on August 8, there had been 14 "drug-related incidents" at secondary-level campuses. They said that in seven cases, they have called an ambulance to the school because of student drug use, and in three cases, narcan was used. view article
See Corpus Christi ISD calendars for the next two school years
During the next two school years, Corpus Christi ISD students and staff will have a fall intersession. The Corpus Christi Independent School District board of trustees approved calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years Monday evening. view article
Despite Trump’s Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters
In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families. view article
Leander ISD officials discuss response to gas leak, school closures
A gas leak along major roadways in the Steiner Ranch area Oct. 18 resulted in the closure of eight schools in Leander ISD on Oct. 21. On Friday, Oct. 18, some school buses were stuck in traffic for hours, causing students and parents to experience emotional distress, district officials said at a Nov. 7 board of trustees meeting. What happened: Around 11:30 a.m. Oct. 18, a construction crew hit an 8-inch gas line at the intersection of RM 620 and RM 2222, which resulted in a major gas leak. Road closures led to increased traffic as there are not many alternate routes in the area. School buses were en route as early as 12:30 p.m. but experienced significant traffic delays. Bus routes took four to five hours longer than usual, with some students being dropped off as late as 9 p.m. view article
‘Game of musical chairs’: Mike Miles announces major shakeup at HISD schools
Parents and teachers were left stunned Thursday night after a massive leadership shakeup at several Houston ISD schools. The changes were mostly "a game of musical chairs" said Ruth Kravetz, cofounder of Community Voices for Education, with a host of principals and assistant principals being re-assigned to different schools. Many parents were taken off guard by the news and felt blindsided by the sudden changes. view article
ICE Houston Removes 25 Child Sex Offenders in October
Two of the 25 illegal aliens removed from the country were also confirmed gang members. view article
Texas A&M Board of Regents End ‘LGBTQ Minor,’ Other ‘Low Performing’ Programs
Today, the Board of Regents of Texas A&M University System pushed back against “shared governance” with woke faculty members. They voted to end 52 low-performing programs, including an LGBTQ minor. view article
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TEA conservator recommends South San ISD Board be replaced
The conservator overseeing the South San ISD Board of Trustees wrote a letter to the Texas Education Commissioner and recommended a board of managers be put in place to govern the district. In September 2023, Dr. Abelardo Saavedra was appointed conservator for the district by the Texas Education Agency. He served as superintendent of South San ISD from 2014 to 2019. view article
Dade the Democrat?
On Election Night, Americans rose up against the radical leftist agenda to push our country down a path to socialism and undermine the very values our nation was founded upon. view article
Humble ISD trustees claim superintendent’s relationship with athletic director disrupted district
Tension mounted during the last day of Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen’s proposed termination hearing, as four Humble ISD trustees defended their grievances against the beleaguered administrator. Fagen and her attorney, Kevin O’Hanlon, however, continued to dispute the complaints and allege that trustees and their counsel did not treat the superintendent fairly. The four trustees who voted for Fagen’s termination, Board President Chris Parker, Robert Scarfo, Mike Grabowski and Ken Kirchhofer, all testified as witnesses and spoke of Fagen as someone who had lied, broken trust and failed to do her job. view article
Houston ISD bond failure displays disconnect between state-appointed leadership and community
Late Tuesday night, after it became clear that voters had rejected a $4.4 billion bond proposal for Houston ISD, Superintendent Mike Miles sent out a statement expressing his disappointment. His note to district stakeholders and news outlets began with the following quote from Nelson Mandela, the late social rights activist who served as the first Black president of South Africa: "There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children." view article
‘We have to do something:’ Lubbock ISD provides update on possible school consolidations
Lubbock ISD is explaining why some schools have been removed from consideration, when it comes to consolidations for the next academic year. Last week, the district announced it was removing four elementary schools from the list of possibilities, as it works to consider the district’s future. Facing declining enrollment and a lack of funding, Superintendent Kathy Rollo says the conversation surrounding that future must happen now. She says the district has to do something to maintain its rich student experience, while in a deficit budget. It has slowed this process down some, but Rollo says there are important deadlines the district has to consider. view article
Montgomery ISD voters approve $5.5 million VATRE
Voters have approved Montgomery ISD's voter-approval tax rate election, according to Montgomery ISD's Communications Coordinator Stephanie Wells and unofficial results from Montgomery County. view article
Frenship ISD highlights impact after Lubbock County voters approve all three propositions
After Frenship ISD voters approved three propositions totaling $199.5 million on Tuesday, the school district released a statement expressing its gratitude. “We want to say thank you. Thank you to our parents, students, staff, and community who voted. We are so grateful to have such a supportive community that recognizes the needs that come with being one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas,” said Frenship ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle McCord in a statement. view article
Lake Travis ISD responds to influx of threats, disruptions to school day
From mid-September to early October, Lake Travis ISD responded to an influx of threats made toward several of its campuses. While these threats were determined to be noncredible, they disrupted the school day, negatively impacted attendance and affected community members’ trust with the district, Superintendent Paul Norton said in an interview with Community Impact. view article
‘You are in Plantation Group A’: Humble ISD police investigating racist text messages sent to student
Humble ISD police investigating text messages reported sent to a student at West Lake Middle School Wednesday. “Counseling services have been made available to the student, and the police are investigating,” said the district spokesperson in a statement to KPRC 2. “This type of spam is extremely disturbing and disheartening.” view article
Liberty Hill ISD’s Prop A fails; Prop B passes; City’s charter passes
Liberty Hill voters made some big decisions for the Liberty Hill Independent School District and the City of Liberty Hill today. In complete but unofficial returns, the LHISD's school funding measure (Proposition A on the ballot) failed, while the attendance credit measure (Proposition B on the ballot) passed. view article
East Central ISD projects $9 million deficit after voters deny tax rate increase
The East Central Independent School District asked voters in their district to approve four ballot propositions in the November election. All four failed. In a statement released after the election, district officials said the failure of the propositions places them in a tight spot financially. view article
Where will school districts get money with fewer bond propositions passing?
Historically, in the Houston area, school bonds passed. But this election, we saw a massive shift in our area. Sara Sands, a professor and researcher at the University of Houston, said this means two things. First, there has been a change in how people view schools. view article
Canyon ISD releases statement after tax rate election fails
The tax rate election would have resulted in a 4.7% increase in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for the current year. This would have been an additional $4.5 million for the district. The unofficial results for the tax rate election were 14,220 votes for yes and 20,076 for no. view article
Roosevelt ISD $58.5 million bond denied by voters, here’s what’s next
Roosevelt ISD voters rejected a $58.5 million bond package for multiple projects, according to final but unofficial results from Tuesday's general election. It was a tight race in early voting, which saw 1,716 early voters and 39 absentee voters. Those against the bond pulled a narrow lead at 51.62%. view article
Lake Travis ISD Special Ed teacher arrested, accused of assaulting a minor
Police arrested a Lake Travis ISD Special Education teacher after investigating a complaint he assaulted a minor. In a letter to families, the district says the complaint was made on October 29th against Rashid Mohaghegian, who taught at Bee Cave Elementary. view article
Holliday ISD lockdown lifted
Holliday ISD reported that students are being released from lockdown following an incident on Ford Road. The lockdown was precautionary and Holliday ISD said in a Facebook post that all students and staff are safe. View the initial Facebook post below. view article
China Spring ISD mourning loss of teacher
Amy Faulkner dedicated more than two decades to educating children, and was recently featured on 6 News' Taking Care of Teachers. view article
Dade the Democrat?
On Election Night, Americans rose up against the radical leftist agenda to push our country down a path to socialism and undermine the very values our nation was founded upon. view article
Dade the Democrat?
On Election Night, Americans rose up against the radical leftist agenda to push our country down a path to socialism and undermine the very values our nation was founded upon. view article
Beaumont ISD celebrates successful tax election while Kirbyville ISD goes back to the drawing board
Beaumont ISD is celebrating a successful tax election however, it's a different story for Kirbyville ISD where they plan to go back to the drawing board. "I am so excited that our community chose our students through passing Proposition A," said Beaumont ISD Superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen. view article