Keller superintendent clears out office ahead of vote on separation agreement

Keller superintendent Tracy Johnson has cleaned out her office ahead of a vote on a voluntary separation agreement with the district, according to a school board member. Trustee Joni Smith confirmed that Johnson has vacated her office in a text message to the Star-Telegram. Johnson did not respond to a text message and voicemail seeking comment. At a special meeting of the board on Jan. 16, she announced that she had already written up her letter of resignation.
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

The Texas House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program, crossing a historic milestone and bringing Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority closer than ever to reaching his desk.The lower chamber signed off on its voucher proposal, Senate Bill 2, on an 86-61 vote. Every present Democrat voted against the bill. They were joined by two Republicans — far short of the bipartisan coalitions that in previous legislative sessions consistently blocked proposals to let Texans use taxpayer money to pay for their children’s private schooling. “This is an extraordinary victory for the thousands of parents who have advocated for more choices when it comes to the education of their children,” Abbott said in a statement, vowing that he would “swiftly sign this bill into law” when it reached his desk.
Cy-Fair ISD projects $50M shortfall in 2025-26 budget as legislative decisions loom

Cy-Fair ISD is exploring options to address a projected $50.1 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025-26. CFISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Smith said at the April 15 meeting that the shortfall is due to a lack of state funding and an anticipated 1% drop in student enrollment, among other factors. The details:Public schools in Texas have not seen an increase in the basic allotment of $6,160 per student since 2019, according to the Texas Education Agency. CFISD officials said schools statewide are struggling with costs as the Texas Legislature considers bills that could boost public school funding.
The Texas House is set to vote on school vouchers and public school funding. Here’s what you need to know.

The vote will be the proposal’s biggest test yet and will show whether Gov. Greg Abbott has built enough support since a similar bill died in the lower chamber in 2023. The Texas House is expected to vote Wednesday on bills to create a $1 billion private school voucher program and give public schools more funding per student, setting up what could be a dramatic floor showdown over the two marquee education proposals of the session. The House vote is the voucher bill’s biggest hurdle, and it will mark the first official test of whether Gov. Greg Abbott and his allies have built enough support in the lower chamber since a coalition of House Democrats and rural Republicans sank the previous voucher proposal in 2023.
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School voucher bill gets initial approval in the Texas Senate, heads over to a more skeptical House

The Senate also approved Senate Bill 2, which would infuse $5.2 billion to school districts to help them with teacher raises and rising costs. Gov. Greg Abbott said he would add those items to the special session’s agenda once lawmakers approve a voucher program.

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Killeen ISD Board of Trustees calls emergency meeting for March 11 after deadly stabbing at middle school

March 1308:31 AM

The Killeen ISD Board of Trustees has called a special emergency meeting after a student was killed in a stabbing at Roy J. Smith Middle School on Monday, March 10. The meeting will reportedly be held at 8 a.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, located at 200 North WS Young Drive in Killeen. view article

Abilene ISD joins lawsuit against social media giants

March 1308:25 AM

Abilene ISD joined 200 other school districts in a lawsuit against social media giants such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. They allege that the effects of social media in the classroom are detrimental. According to the US Courts, the lawsuit was first filed by Seattle school districts in 2023, but has since expanded nationwide. Abilene follows fellow Texas school districts in Houston and San Antonio in joining. view article

Manor ISD faces $14M deficit, proposes consolidating high school classrooms, admin

March 1308:25 AM

Manor Independent School District heard from the community Tuesday as it starts working on its budget for the next school year. It's already facing a $14 million budget deficit and needs to make major cuts and changes in order to reach a balanced budget. A couple of ideas are on the table, including having one principal oversee three high schools and increasing class sizes. view article

Eminent domain in Tuloso-Midway ISD? District impeded in land acquisition for new school

March 1308:23 AM

A roadblock is standing in the way of the Tuloso-Midway school district's plans for a new junior high school — finding the land to build it on. A year and a half ago, Tuloso-Midway Independent School District voters approved a $165 million slate of bond projects. Part of this bond package was a new junior high school. Last month, the school board authorized legal counsel to begin condemnation proceedings to acquire 40 acres on McKinzie Road if the district can't negotiate a sale with landowners. view article

New South San Antonio ISD superintendent to focus on ‘quality’ teachers to turn district around

March 1308:21 AM

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. “We’re cutting down on certain administrative positions so that we can invest more in individuals who are going to have a direct impact in growing our building capacity and our teachers,” Hinojosa said. view article

La Porte ISD names new deputy superintendent, facilities

March 1308:21 AM

The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees on March 11 unanimously approved appointments to the positions of Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Support Services and Manager of District Facilities and Events. Dr. Bobby Martinez will assume the deputy superintendent role, which has been held by Dr. Dustin Bromley, who was recently named as the superintendent of Splendora ISD. Sam Zaborowski, a La Porte High School graduate and longtime La Porte ISD teacher, will be charged with scheduling and marketing events at district facilities including the new Bulldog Stadium and Legacy Complex. Dr. Bobby Martinez – Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Support Services Dr. Martinez comes to La Porte ISD with 17 years of experience in education, most recently in Alvin ISD where he currently serves as Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education. In his 12 years in Alvin, he has also served as junior high and high school principal, executive director and assistant superintendent. Prior to these experiences, he served for five years in Texas City ISD as a bilingual teacher, curriculum specialist and assistant principal. In addition to his school district roles, Dr. Martinez has served as a university adjunct professor in the education department. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and Spanish from Texas State University, a master's degree in international studies and educational administration from the University of St. Thomas, and a Doctor of Education in Professional Leadership from the University of Houston. Sam Zaborowski – Manager, District Facilities & Events Mr. Zaborowski, a La Porte graduate and 22-year teacher in the district, is honored and humbled to be named Manager, District Facilities and Events. His dedication and pride in LP will serve the district well in this role. Mr. Zaborowski currently serves as a Career and Technical Education teacher at La Porte High School in the area of audio-visual productions. He also provides district leadership in video production and sports broadcasting. During his years in La Porte, he has also served as athletic coach, senior class sponsor, and coordinator for Shattered Dreams, a drug and alcohol awareness program that included district and city-wide collaboration in his efforts of educating our young people. Mr. Zaborowski holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in history from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. view article

‘Everybody lost’ | Killeen ISD announces tougher discipline after fatal school stabbing

March 1208:35 AM

Following the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old student at Roy J. Smith Middle School, Killeen ISD District officials have announced changes to disciplinary policies. view article

It’s official: Fort Worth ISD selects Dr. Karen Molinar as its next superintendent

March 1208:29 AM

In a unanimous vote Tuesday evening, the Fort Worth ISD board of trustees officially selected Dr. Karen Molinar for the superintendent position. Molinar, who has worked in the district for 27 years, served as interim superintendent following the resignation of former superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey. view article

La Porte ISD elementary school teacher charged with possession of child porn

March 1208:27 AM

Kody Smith, 35, has been charged with three felony counts of possession or promotion of child pornography. La Porte police say the investigation into Smith began in Nov. 2024, when they began to explore allegations that child pornographic material was downloaded. Investigators found the downloads originated at Smith's residence in La Porte. view article

Video showing 2 Millsap ISD teachers hitting autistic boy in classroom under investigation

March 1208:27 AM

Two North Texas administrators are on leave, and other educators are off the job after video surfaced of adults hitting and swinging at an autistic child in a classroom. The incident happened at Millsap Elementary School in Parker County, west of Fort Worth. The sheriff's office, state education officials and Child Protective Services are now investigating. view article

Brownsville ISD superintendent resumes duties

March 1208:26 AM

Brownsville ISD Superintendent Jesus H. Chavez has resumed his leadership role with the district amid a warm welcome upon his return, BISD announced Tuesday. Chavez had been on a previously planned leave of absence for a medical procedure since December. Chief Financial Officer Alejandro Cespedes served as the district’s point of contact in his absence. view article

Jarrell ISD teachers awarded thousands for top performance

March 1208:25 AM

On Monday, top performing educators were awarded for their phenomenal work with nearly $170,000 divided up and given to 15 teachers at Jarrell Independent School District campuses, according to the district. This is all possible through the Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), which provides those funds to “outstanding Texas teachers” with a goal of providing them with a six-figure salary, according to the TEA website. The program measures student success to gauge teacher eligibility. view article

Friendswood ISD officials discuss potential new cell phone policy

March 1208:25 AM

While a new policy has not yet been set, Friendswood ISD officials are inching closer toward an “away for the day” cellphone policy for the 2025-26 school year. Officials presented considerations and feedback from FISD students, staff and community members at the March 10 board meeting. view article

San Angelo ISD to adopt Bluebonnet Learning curriculum

March 1208:25 AM

San Angelo ISD students are expected to be introduced to a new curriculum in the fall of 2025. After a two-hour-long discussion at a school board meeting on March 10, SAISD board members approved Bluebonnet Learning. Board members approved the reading and language arts program for kindergarten through fifth grade in a 4-3 vote. The board also approved the math program for kindergarten through eighth grade in a 6-1 vote. view article

North Texas mom says 2 Millsap ISD teachers abused her son who has autism and is nonverbal

March 1208:25 AM

A Millsap Independent School District parent says her son, who has autism and is nonverbal, recently experienced “physical, mental and verbal” abuse by two teachers at Millsap Elementary School. view article

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Abilene ISD to join lawsuit against TikTok, Google, Snapchat and YouTube

March 1208:25 AM

Abilene ISD officials have decided to join over 200 districts nationwide in a federal lawsuit against media companies, contending they have negatively affected the youth mental health crisis. The AISD School Board met Thursday to recognize student and staff achievements, hear updates on district initiatives and adopt resolutions pertaining to national social media litigation. view article

Victoria ISD responds after employee arrested and accused of child sexual abuse charges

March 1208:24 AM

Victoria ISD has released a statement after a maintenance employee was arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges Tuesday afternoon. Victoria ISD stated that the district "strictly follows hiring protocols, which include fingerprinting and conducting a criminal background check for every employee prior to hire." view article

BREAKING NEWS: Victoria ISD employee arrested at Cade Middle School

March 1208:23 AM

A Victoria ISD employee was arrested Tuesday afternoon at Cade Middle School on outstanding felony warrants, according to the Victoria County sheriff's office. School resource officers took Carlos Caceres, 53, into custody around 2 p.m. The warrants include one count of sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child. view article

GoFundMe set up for family of Serenity Baker, girl fatally stabbed at Killeen ISD school

March 1208:23 AM

“Serenity was a bright, loving, and compassionate young soul with a promising future ahead of her. She brought joy to everyone around her, and her kindness touched so many lives.” A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family of Serenity Baker, who is the girl fatally stabbed during an altercation at a Killeen ISD middle school on Monday, according to a relative who spoke with KWTX. “The pain of her passing is unbearable, and our family is now faced with the overwhelming emotional and financial burden of laying her to rest,” the GoFundMe states. view article

Klein ISD helps craft bill aiming to require law enforcement to notify schools of employee investigations

March 1208:22 AM

A Houston-area school district has partnered with a Texas lawmaker to try to bolster school safety through enhancing communication between law enforcement and school districts. Klein ISD leaders told KHOU 11 they worked with Texas state Rep. Sam Harless to introduce HB 4125 — known as the PROTECT Act (Providing Required Oversight to Educators’ Conduct Transparency). view article

Jarrell ISD teachers awarded checks through Teacher Incentive Allotment

March 1108:31 AM

Fifteen teachers at Jarrell Independent School District received the surprise of a lifetime Monday morning when they were awarded checks totaling $170,000 as part of a state program designed to retain top educators. The awards, distributed through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program established by the Texas Education Agency, included individual checks as high as $23,000. These financial rewards will continue annually for five years, on top of the teachers' base salaries. view article

Fort Worth ISD to permanently hire Karen Molinar as superintendent

March 1108:29 AM

The Fort Worth Independent School District’s board of trustees will formally vote on Tuesday to hire Karen Molinar as the new superintendent. view article

Fort Bend ISD expands pre–K 4 program to 6 new campuses

March 1108:28 AM

Fort Bend ISD has expanded the number of campuses offering pre-K 4, a prekindergarten program for 4-year-old children, for the 2025-26 school year. This expansion comes amid demographers projecting FBISD’s enrollment will stabilize as the district reaches residential build-out and more families opt for alternative educational institutions such as charter schools. Population and Survey Analysts demographers predict kindergarten classes will become smaller as the population ages and fewer young families join the district. view article

Student at Roy J. Smith Middle School stabbed and killed by fellow classmate: Killeen ISD

March 1108:28 AM

Roy. J Smith Middle School was placed on lockdown Monday afternoon after a 14-year-old student was stabbed and killed earlier in the day, the school district confirmed. “Killeen ISD is deeply saddened to share the tragic news that happened at Roy J. Smith Middle School,” said Karen Rudolph with Killeen ISD. “Our hearts go out to the family, friends and school community as we grieve a heartbreaking loss today.” view article

Waco ISD Police Department earns State Accreditation

March 1108:25 AM

The Waco ISD Police Department is now officially accredited by the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, the district has announced. Waco ISD said its police department has been awarded the title of “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency”, becoming one of only 213 agencies to earn the designation out of more than 2,800 agencies in Texas. view article

Dallas ISD educators advocate against school choice at the Capitol

March 1108:25 AM

On Tuesday, the Texas House Public Education Committee will hear from supporters and opponents of taxpayer-funded education savings accounts. view article

Belton ISD teacher arrested for sexual assault of a child

March 1108:24 AM

A Belton ISD teacher has been arrested for sexual assault of a child, according to the Belton Police Department. Belton PD stated Logan Michael Demeny, a teacher at South Belton Middle School, was arrested around 3:50 p.m. on Monday, March 10. view article

Brownsville ISD to consider appointments after board president’s death

March 1108:22 AM

The Brownsville Independent School District is seeking applications and will hold a specially called Board of Trustees meeting Friday to consider appointing a trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the death last month of board president Erasmo Castro Jr. view article

Dallas ISD teacher offers parents tutoring sessions

March 1108:21 AM

A Dallas Independent School District teacher is offering parents tutoring sessions to help their children improve their test scores view article

San Angelo ISD to Reconsider Bible-Influenced Curriculum at Special Meeting

March 1108:21 AM

The San Angelo ISD Board of Trustees will revisit its decision on adopting the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum at a special meeting Monday at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will happen at the San Angelo ISD Administration Building, located at 1621 University Ave. The proposed instructional material, previously tabled in February, has drawn debate over its content, instructional quality, and concerns about potential religious influence. view article

Midland ISD receives $1M grant to enhance fine arts with new instruments

March 1108:17 AM

The FMH Foundation rewarded Midland ISD with a $1 million grant to support Dreams to Reality: Reshaping the Future of Fine Arts, allowing MISD to provide new and upgraded band and orchestra instruments for secondary schools across the district. view article

Dallas ISD offering free meals for children during spring break

March 1108:16 AM

Some North Texas schools are closed for spring break this week, but Dallas ISD is still offering meal services for students. During the school district's spring break, March 10-14, children can get two days' worth of breakfast and lunch meals to take home for free. Dallas ISD said all children ages 1-18 and children with disabilities up to age 21 are eligible for the meals. view article

Garland ISD to offer free measles vaccines for qualifying students

March 1108:15 AM

As statewide cases rise, the Garland ISD announced Monday they would offer free measles vaccines for select unvaccinated students or students missing a second dose. Measles vaccines will be available at the clinic in the Manuel and Maria Valle Student Services Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday. view article

Staley Middle School’s future remains uncertain as Frisco ISD considers options

March 1108:15 AM

Staley Middle School is one of the oldest schools in Frisco and a cornerstone of its community. However, many parents tell WFAA they feel the school has been 'historically underfunded' and 'overlooked' by the district. Monday night, Frisco ISD will present plans for the school’s future, but for parents like Jeanette Alexander and Christy Williams, the situation is filled with uncertainty. view article

‘We have to get together as groups’ | Construction underway on Bastrop ISD’s new police, operations building

March 1108:11 AM

Bastrop ISD is taking steps to strengthen its police force and improve safety at schools. Construction crews are getting started on an approximately 55,000-square-foot police and operations building. view article

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