.jpg)
- News Category
- Accountability/Accreditation
- Charter Schools
- Child Nutrition
- Construction/Bond Issues
- Governance
- Grants
- Health/Safety
- Joe's Commentaries
- Legal
- Legislative
- National News
- Newspapers
- Personnel
- Property Tax
- Risk Management
- School Finance
- Special Articles
- State Board of Education
- SuperSearch Page
- Technology in Education
- TexasISD General News
- Transportation
- Preventive Law
TexasISD.com
Endorsed Products
TexasISD.com
Advertising
TexasISD.com
Quick Links
66
Superintendent Vacancies
Click to expand 
| Vacant | Granbury ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO | Vacant | Uvalde CISD; Search By: Region 20 ESCINFO | 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 |
Pineywoods Community Academy (Lufkin); Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO |
Vacant | Dilley ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Grand Prairie ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Kermit ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Burton ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Dr. Danny LovettINFO | Vacant | Union Hill ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Socorro ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Grape Creek ISD; Search by: Grape Creek ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Santa Maria ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Vysehrad ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO | Vacant | Hereford ISD; Hereford ISD Board of Trustees & Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO | Vacant |
Region 10 ESC Executive Director; Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO |
Vacant |
Pettus ISD - Jesus Hernandez III, Chief of Staff,Southwest ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC and DBU Educational Leadership Consulting Corporation.INFO |
Vacant | University of Texas High School Special Purpose District; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Rio Vista ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Scurry-Rosser ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD; Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO | Vacant | Huntington ISD; Search by: Kelli Karczewski, Fisher FirmINFO | Vacant | Copperas Cove ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Grandfalls-Royalty ISD - Search by: TASB Executive Search Services; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Hawkins ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO | Vacant | Granger ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Bremond ISD; Search by: Bremond ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Monte Alto ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Santa Rosa ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Plains ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Utopia ISD; Search by: Utopia ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Pasadena ISD - Search by: TASB Executive Search Services; INFO | Vacant | Anna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Ector County ISD - Search by: TASB Executive Search Services; INFO | Vacant | Buna ISD; Search By: Buna ISD Board of Trustees INFO | Vacant | San Isidro ISD (Short Timeline); Search by: Region One ESC, Exec. Dir. Dr. Daniel P. KingINFO | Vacant | Mercedes ISD (Short Timeline); Search by: Region One ESC, Exec. Dir. Dr. Daniel P. KingINFO | Vacant | Queen City ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO |
| 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 |
| Lone Finalist | Early ISD - Joan Otten, Director,Katy ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Richards ISD - Michael Smith, Chief Operations Officer,West Hardin ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO |
| 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 |
| Lone Finalist | Louise ISD - Richard Wright, Superintendent,Agua Dulce ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO |
| Lone Finalist | San Benito CISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Waco ISD - Dr. Tiffany Spicer, Superintendent,Buna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Onalaska ISD - Dr. Kenneth Fraga, Assistant Superintendent,Onalaska ISD; Search by: Onalaska ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Graham ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Lueders-Avoca ISD - Dr. Joe Alcorta, Superintendent,Dalhart ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Lipan ISD - Jimmie Dobbs, Interim Superintendent,Lipan ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Calvert ISD - Latisha Crockett-Tennell, Interim Superintendent,Calvert ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Albany ISD - Daryl Stuard, Superintendent,Bremond ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Victoria ISD - Shelia Collazo, Deputy Superintendent,Somerset ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC and Saul HinojosaINFO |
| Lone Finalist | Gladewater ISD - Rae Ann Patty, Superintendent,Waskom ISD; Search by: Gladewater ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
| 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 | 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 |
| New Super | Brock ISD - Dr. Shannon Luis, Superintendent,Era ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO |
| New Super | Dickinson ISD - Dr. Rebecca Brown, Deputy Superintendent,La Porte ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO |
How do I get my SuperSearch on TexasISD.com?A&M, UT Firm Invested Endowment Funds in Chinese Companies
Institutions poured money into a country the U.S. Director of National Intelligence has identified as a threat.
view article 
Texas Ranked Seventh in Tax System Efficiency
A new report has found that Texas ranks behind six other states in terms of tax system efficiency and competitiveness.
view article
We asked 100 Houston voters about HISD’s bond. Many said Mike Miles is why they’re voting no.
When Tara Watson saw Houston ISD’s $4.4 billion school bond at the end of her ballot, she hesitated. Watson, a parent of two HISD students, said their campus “obviously” needs new infrastructure, including a anent fix to the school’s persistent heating, ventilation and air conditioning problems. If the bond passed, the district estimates it would invest more than $4.3 million into facility improvements for her children’s highly rated elementary school in the Heights. Still, after standing there and staring at her voting machine for “a while,” she ultimately opted to vote against the district’s first school bond proposal in 12 years.
view article
These Texans could join or influence a second Trump administration
When a Republican is elected president, he often brings loads of Texans to Washington with him. That’s because of the state’s size, influence and political leanings.
view article
Leander ISD closes schools for Election Day, seeks academic calendar input
From school closures to academic calendar feedback, here are two updates to check out in Leander ISD. What's happening: All LISD schools will be closed for staff development days Nov. 4-5. Several district campuses will be used for polling locations on Election Day Nov. 5, including:
view article
University of North Texas offers winemaking, brewing courses in new minor program
University of North Texas students now have the opportunity to learn how wine and beer is made at an industrial level.
About the program: The Enology and Brewing Undergraduate Minor program launched at UNT at Frisco in the fall 2024 semester. The 18-hour program includes courses on enology, the term for the study of wines, and the brewing process for beer. It also offers cross-discipline courses in business and marketing.
UNT’s program is unique with only about half a dozen universities across the United States offering a similar program.
view article
Austin ISD voters consider pros, cons of potential tax increase as Election Day nears
Austin ISD voters are being asked to consider a tax increase that district officials say will fund teacher salary increases, operational costs and help offset a $119 million budget deficit.
view article
Amarillo ISD discusses declining enrollment and consolidation of schools
Amarillo ISD discussed key topics such as declining population and enrollment and consolidation of schools at a luncheon today.
Amarillo ISD superintendent Doug Loomis says the district has 400 less students today then they did last year, with a majority of the decline in the elementary schools.
The superintendent rolled out a five-step guideline they will be working under to start consolidating schools in the district.
view article
School surveillance video among evidence against North Texas coach accused of child grooming, police say
A now-former coach with the Mesquite Independent School District was arrested Wednesday on allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a middle school student, according to the Balch Springs Police Department. In a Wednesday release, police announced the arrest of Sergio Gonzalez, who served as a coach at A.C. New Middle School in the Mesquite school district. Gonzalez faces a charge of child grooming, a third-degree felony, police said.
view article
Mathis ISD forfeits West Oso win due to eligibility requirements
Mathis Independent School District is facing an unfortunate development in its season record. According to a Facebook post, Mathis ISD realized that a player on the varsity football team did not meet the eligibility requirements in order to be part of the team. They self-reported themselves to the district and to UIL immediately, causing their recent win against West Oso to be forfeited.
view article
Details emerge after former Mesquite ISD coach arrested for child grooming
A 54-year-old former Mesquite ISD coach allegedly groomed a teen, engaging in inappropriate behavior such as "kissing on the forehead, hugging, (and) holding hands," according to a spokesman from the Balch Springs Police Department. Sergio Gonzalez, who served as a teacher and coach for 20 years at A.C. New Middle School, was arrested Wednesday and charged with the felony of child grooming.
view article
Former Teacher Faces 10 Felonies for Sexually Assaulting Student
A now-former Texas teacher was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, along with nine other sex crimes against a student, more than two years after he was allowed to resign while under investigation for the allegations.
view article
Tyler ISD student becomes first-ever Smith County jail intern
Dixie Hampe, senior at Tyler’s ISD Career and Technology Center, aspires to become the first female deputy canine officer in Smith County. “My goal here is just to try and get as many women, try and get as many people as I can to go into this force,” says Hampe. “Because although it might be scary, it’s definitely thrilling and exciting.”
view article
Defeated State Reps. Hugh Shine and Steve Allison Rally Against Republicans
In his bid to free a convicted child-killer from death row, State Rep. Jeff Leach could find himself in hot water after texting a judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals in violation of Texas law.
view article
Leon Alcala, PLLC
WEBINAR: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE AND AUTHORITY OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES
Presented by: Michelle Alcala
Read more and register here...
5 things to know about election security in Texas
As Texans head to the polls for the Nov. 5 election, state and federal leaders are urging voters to trust their local election officials and respect the electoral process.
“Across the country, the people who run our elections are professionals,” said Benjamin Hovland, chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. “They follow the laws set by their state legislatures, and there's transparency built into the process. Whether you're voting by mail, early in-person or on Election Day, there are safeguards in place to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our elections.” Under state and federal laws, voting machines are publicly tested, voter lists are frequently updated and whom people vote for is private.
Here are five details about Texas’ efforts to hold free and fair elections. For more local election coverage from Community Impact, As Texans head to the polls for the Nov. 5 election, state and federal leaders are urging voters to trust their local election officials and respect the electoral process. “Across the country, the people who run our elections are professionals,” said Benjamin Hovland, chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. “They follow the laws set by their state legislatures, and there's transparency built into the process. Whether you're voting by mail, early in-person or on Election Day, there are safeguards in place to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our elections.” Under state and federal laws, voting machines are publicly tested, voter lists are frequently updated and whom people vote for is private. Here are five details about Texas’ efforts to hold free and fair elections. For more local election coverage from Community Impact,
view article
Accused leader in alleged teacher cheating ring posts bond: Records
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One day after an alleged teacher certification scandal was announced in Houston, all charged suspects made their first court appearance on Tuesday.
We continue to learn more about what unfolded as the Harris County District Attorney's Office confirms a statewide scheme was concocted to give hundreds of paying teachers a pass on their certification.
We still don't know how many, if any, Houston Independent School District School teachers are among the more than 200 teachers who benefitted from this scandal and paid the $2,500 to get a pass on their certification.
view article
‘I thought Mike Miles was the problem:’ Residents react to $1M Houston-based teacher-certification scandal
It wasn’t just any coach though, this was Vincent Grayson, who was nominated for High School Coach of the Year at the Houston Sports Awards and was said to have an impact on the basketball court at Booker T. Washington High School by leading their team to the first ever UIL state tournament in 2023.
view article
Investigation lands Mesquite ISD coach behind bars for alleged child grooming
A coach in the Mesquite Independent School District was arrested early Wednesday morning after police said he had an inappropriate relationship with a middle school student. According to the Balch Springs Police Department, Sergio Gonzalez is charged with child grooming, a third-degree felony. Police said Mesquite ISD notified them about a possible inappropriate relationship between an educator and a former student at A.C. New Middle School in Balch Springs.
view article
An 11-Year-Old Denied Making a Threat and Was Allowed to Return to School. Tennessee Police Arrested Him Anyway.
In late September, Torri was driving down the highway with her 11-year-old son Junior in the back seat when her phone started ringing.
view article
Former Mesquite ISD coach arrested on child grooming charges
Police have arrested a former Mesquite ISD coach on felony charges of child grooming. Sergio Gonzalez, who was hired by the district in 2004 and worked at A.C. New Middle School in Balch Springs, was taken into custody at his residence at about 6:45 a.m. Wednesday.
view article
Manor ISD Superintendent answers questions about Manor Senior High fatal stabbing
The Manor community continues mourning tonight after 18-year-old Darrin Loving was stabbed on the campus of Manor Senior High School by another student. Loving ended up dying from his injuries, and 18-year-old Mac Brown Mbah Mbanwei is now charged with murder. He is currently being held under a $1 million bond in the Travis County Jail.
view article
Katy ISD 2024 ‘State of the District:’ a year of ‘unparalleled learning’
Katy ISD’s 2024 State of the District event, held October 25 at the Leonard Merrell Center at 6301 S. Stadium Drive in Katy, was a celebration of excellence, collaboration, and appreciation for the many stakeholders that continue investing in the future of students, the district said in a press release. For the fourth consecutive year, Katy ISD has been named the #1 public school district in the Houston area by Niche, and this is the result of the many volunteers, elected officials, organizations, and businesses that keep the district strong, the press release said.
view article
Tyler ISD calls for community support against school threats
In response to a troubling increase in threats made against schools across the country and in East Texas, Tyler ISD is reaching out to parents and guardians for their support in fostering a safe school environment. “Making a threat against a school, whether real or fake, is a crime with very serious legal consequences,” stated Acting Tyler ISD Police Chief Destry Walsworth. “These threats not only cause fear among students, staff, and families, but they also divert vital resources away from education and safety efforts.”
view article
Houston ISD schools scrap Halloween plans after new guidance prevents students from wearing costumes
Middle schools and high schools within the Houston Independent School District are scrapping Halloween celebrations after new guidance prohibits most students from wearing costumes on the holiday. In letters sent to families within the district, several principals expressed disappointment in the new rule that led to the cancellation of several Halloween events, like Hamilton Middle School’s “Where Dreams Come True” Disney-themed costume day.
view article
Texas school district probes students’ alleged misconduct behind opposing team’s bench
A Northeast Texas school district is investigating allegations of unsportsmanlike conduct by its students against a visiting volleyball team during a game on Tuesday. volleyball-blur.png Video posted on social media shows Pleasant Grove High School students acting up, even potentially spitting on players, behind North Lamar High School's bench.
view article
New Caney ISD paraprofessional fired, accused of assaulting non-verbal student, district says
A special education aide in New Caney ISD has been fired after he was accused of assaulting a non-verbal student. Denise Gomez told ABC13 that her son, Max, came home twice in October with bruises on his chest. She said a district police officer looked at security video and saw the assault. "I didn't want to believe it. Me and my family didn't want to believe it," Gomez said. "I knew he was scared to be there."
view article
Anthony ISD asks voters to approve tax increase for school improvements
The Anthony Independent School District (AISD) is asking residents to vote for a tax rate increase that will make improvements to their schools. In August, the AISD Board approved placing a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) on the Nov. 5 ballot to raise money to fund some of these improvements.
view article
Bandera ISD mourns 14-year-old student killed in a fatal crash
A Texas Hill Country school district is mourning the death of a student who was one of three people killed in a Kendall County car crash. Officials are now investigating the crash that occurred just east of Bandera County. The Texas Department of Public Safety provided information about three Pipe Creek residents who died in a two-vehicle crash at 8 p.m. on Tuesday night, October 29, in Kendall County. The crash happened when a Ford F-250 Super Duty heading west on State Highway 46 passed in a no-pass zone and struck a Toyota Corolla.
view article
Carlisle ISD student dies in early morning crash
Carlisle ISD is mourning the loss of a high school student Wednesday.
According to the district, a high school student was killed in an early morning one-vehicle crash Wednesday.
The district has not released the student’s name out of respect for them and their family. Additional counselors have been brought to campus for student support, they said.
view article
Belton ISD implements new cell phone policy to curb social media usage
Belton ISD has announced a new cell phone policy set to take effect in January 2025, aimed at curbing social media usage in schools. The policy was developed with input from over 1,800 parents and nearly 400 teachers, creating a three-pronged approach that varies slightly between elementary, middle and high schools.
view article
Sharyland marching bands reprimanded for UIL violations
After the UIL Area Marching Band Contest last weekend, the UIL Region 15 Executive Committee held an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss allegations brought by Brownsville ISD toward Sharyland ISD high school bands for violating UIL practice rules, which resulted in a reprimand.
view article
Suspect and victim identified in fatal stabbing incident at Manor Senior High School
A student died on Tuesday afternoon at Manor Senior High School after being stabbed in the chest multiple times by a classmate.
view article
What to know about the HISD staff at the center of a statewide teaching certification cheating scandal
Three Houston ISD employees face criminal charges for allegedly running a teacher certification cheating ring, certifying more than 210 teachers with more than 430 bogus certification tests. All three HISD employees are on paid leave effective Monday, the district's Chief of Communications Alexandra Elizondo said this week."HISD was made aware of the investigation into an alleged cheating conspiracy shortly before arrests were made," the district commented Monday. "Any educator who engages in conduct of this nature abdicates their responsibility to our students and to our staff and represents a complete betrayal of the public trust. HISD will cooperate fully with the Texas Education Agency and state and local law enforcement as the investigation progresses. All three of these employees have been arrested and will be receiving notifications relieving them of their duties effective immediately."
view article
Leander ISD board approves $1,000 one-time payments for staff
Leander ISD will distribute around $5.5 million in one-time payments to thousands of staff members.
The district’s board of trustees approved the payments at an Oct. 24 meeting.
How it works
In December, full-time employees will receive a one-time payment of $1,000, while part-time employees will receive $500 payments.
These payments, which LISD has also distributed in previous school years, are intended to reduce turnover and retain staff while improving employee morale, according to district documents.
view article
Get in Contact
- 388 Richardson Rd.
- Lufkin, Texas 75904
- P: (936) 622-3411
- F: (877) 242-4228
About TexasISD.com
TexasISD.com was the brainchild of Joe F. Smith. Joe retired early from a successful career as Superintendent of Schools for Hudson ISD, deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Due to a long battle with Post-Polio Syndrome the doctor made him hang it up and rest for six months. Never being the kind of person to sit still and also not being the person to listen to his doctor, Joe logged lengthy sessions in front of his PC researching school issues, reading papers and corresponding with his friends and colleagues in the education business.
Copyright © 2024 - TexasISD.com All Rights Reserved. Site designed by Key Creative
