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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3 HEB ISD schools evacuated due to bomb threat

March 0608:19 AM

Several schools in Euless were evacuated on Wednesday morning because of a bomb threat. Euless police said they learned about a bomb threat at HEB ISD’s District Alternative Education Program campus around 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Police and administrators followed protocol by evacuating the DAEP campus, as well as the KEYS Learning Center which shares the same campus and Central Junior High School which is on the same property. view article

Three Irving ISD schools remain closed Wednesday, district says

March 0608:19 AM

One day after an EF1 tornado touched down in Irving, thousands of residents and businesses are still waiting to have their power restored. Three Irving ISD schools are still without power Wednesday morning, causing officials to cancel school for the day. Hanes Elementary School, de Zavala Middle School and Cardwell Career Preparatory Center will be closed March 5, the district said. All other Irving ISD schools will operate as normal. view article

Abilene ISD selects administrator to lead Cooper High School

March 0608:16 AM

Abilene ISD announced Wednesday the next Cooper High School principal. Current Clack Middle School Principal Jon Patrick was selected as the new principal and will transition into the role immediately, an AISD press release stated. view article

Texans prefer more universal school choice option

March 0608:13 AM

Earlier this year, bills were filed in both the Texas Senate (SB 2) and House (HB 3) that would establish a form of school choice, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), in Texas for the first time. One major difference between the bills revolves around which Texans would be eligible to receive the accounts, known as ESAs. While access to ESAs under HB 3 would be largely restricted to Texas families in the lowest two income quintiles, SB 2 would be open to about twice as many Texas families. view article

Preventive Law: Spring Break Cometh: Special Education Refresher for Mid-year Transfers

March 0508:35 AM

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.

TEA supports termination of Mart ISD Superintendent Betsy Burnett

March 0508:29 AM

Mart Independent School District (ISD) has filed to terminate the contract of Superintendent Elizabeth “Betsy” Burnett, citing alleged good cause under Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code. The case, which involves Burnett's proposed dismissal, is under review. The district asserts that the termination is warranted due to her performance. view article

Frisco ISD working toward a balanced budget after facing $30M deficit

March 0508:26 AM

Despite beginning the 2024-25 school year with a $30.8 million deficit, Frisco ISD officials are working toward entering the 2025-26 school year with a balanced budget. Kimberly Smith, the district's chief finance and strategy officer, told the board during its Feb. 24 work session that its deficit now sits at $3.01 million. Mike Albanese is the Managing Editor of Star Local Media and is covers Celina and Frisco. He can be found on X at @NewsyMike_SLM. view article

Humble ISD spent $1.9M on outside counsel to litigate Title IX and related processes, report shows

March 0508:25 AM

A new itemized report reveals that Humble ISD spent nearly $2 million on a two-year legal saga involving the former superintendent and her husband, the district's former athletic director. A Title IX complaint in 2023 against former superintendent Elizabeth Fagen’s husband, Troy Kite, led to a lengthy legal process that ended with the termination of both employees. view article

School board weighs job cuts as Canutillo ISD grapples with budget shortfall

March 0508:24 AM

The Canutillo Independent School District (CISD) is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, prompting officials to consider difficult cuts to avoid a potential $6.4 million deficit. During a recent meeting, district officials received a formal presentation from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), outlining potential areas for budget reductions. view article

Houston ISD’s Sinclair Elementary reopens months after damage from derecho, Hurricane Beryl

March 0508:22 AM

Almost a year after Sinclair Elementary was battered by back-to-back storms, the Houston ISD campus reopened this week to students and teachers. Towering pine trees crashed into buildings on the campus during a derecho windstorm last May and Hurricane Beryl in July. Almost all of the 16 temporary buildings utilized at the school, located in the Timbergrove neighborhood, were damaged in the storms. view article

Student in custody after making threat against three Beaumont ISD campuses on social media

March 0508:22 AM

One student has been arrested following a social media threat made against three Beaumont ISD campuses Tuesday afternoon. The threat was made against Curtis Elementary School, Regina Howell Elementary School, and Marshall Middle School via TikTok. Beaumont ISD immediately contacted the BISD Police Department to conduct a thorough investigation after being made aware of the threats. view article

Students safe after weather emergency damages Alto ISD classrooms

March 0508:20 AM

Students and staff at Alto ISD are safe after a Tuesday morning storm swept through East Texas, damaging classrooms and causing the school to take action. According to Alto ISD, the facility went into “secure status” until the weather passed. Images from the scene show damage to the roof of a large campus building. All students are safe, but the school said the weather emergency left parts of the elementary school damaged. Debris that appears to be insulation from the roof can be seen scattered around the property. view article

Several North Texas school districts cancel classes due to storm-related power outages

March 0508:18 AM

Several schools in North Texas canceled classes on Wednesday due to power outages caused by severe weather the previous day. Strong storms moved through North Texas on Tuesday morning, producing large hail and damaging winds that caused widespread damage. During the severe weather event, many residents experienced power outages, with the peak number reaching over 335,000, according to Oncor. view article

“Out of control power struggle”: Mart ISD has good cause to terminate superintendent’s contract, independent TEA examiner concludes

March 0508:18 AM

Christian A. Bourgeacq, an independent hearing examiner with the Texas Education Agency, found the Mart Independent School District Board of Trustees has good cause to terminate Superintendent Elizabeth “Betsy” Burnett for insubordination, unprofessional conduct, misrepresentation of facts, failure to timely inform the Board of important matters, and violations of her contract and Board policies, according to the examiner’s recommendation document. The recommendation comes in the wake of a series of public hearings on Jan. 24, 27, and 28 at the Region 12 Training Center in Waco, Texas. view article

Harlandale ISD employee placed on leave amid investigation involving former student, district says

March 0508:10 AM

A McCollum High School employee was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation involving a former student, according to the Harlandale Independent School District. The district said on Tuesday afternoon that it is aware of an allegation involving an employee and a former student at McCollum High School. view article

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SHAPING THE FUTURE: Derrick Conley takes over as Alto ISD superintendent

March 0408:29 AM

Monday marked the first day on the job for Alto ISD’s new superintendent, Derrick Conley. The school board named him the lone finalist in late January, and now, he’s stepping into the role at a time when school districts across Texas are facing major challenges. "Derrick Conley wants to build relationships," Conley said. "Schools are about people and the people in them coming together to really make all of us the best versions of ourselves." view article

Assistant principal with Round Rock IDEA Public Schools charged with indecency

March 0408:28 AM

IDEA Public Schools says it is cooperating with Round Rock police after an assistant principal was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a student on campus last month. Aaron Freeman, 49, is in the Williamson County Jail tonight, charged with indecency with a child by contact. view article

Fort Worth HOA files lawsuit against some members of the Keller ISD board

March 0408:25 AM

Members of a Fort Worth homeowners' association filed a lawsuit against several members of the Keller ISD school board Monday afternoon. The Heritage Homeowners Association and residents Cary Moon and Brian Black filed the lawsuit against board members Charles Randklev, Heather Washington, John Birt, Chris Coker, and Micah Young. view article

Lubbock ISD presents performance, safety reports for last school year

March 0408:23 AM

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Former AISD employee accused of altering records related to $30k in district gift cards

March 0408:21 AM

A former Austin ISD executive is accused of manipulating records in relation to more than $30,000 in district gift cards. AISD police say 40-year-old Amie Ortiz, Executive Director of Talent Strategy, created a gift card tracking system for an employee wellness program. view article

Possible measles case at Dalhart ISD shown to be negative

March 0408:18 AM

Possible measles case at Dalhart ISD shown to be negative view article

Nacogdoches ISD gives update on final 2018 bond-funded project

March 0408:18 AM

Nacogdoches ISD’s new training and conference center will allow the district to hold large gatherings for teachers and staff, for purposes like professional development. Construction continues for the nearly 13,000 thousand square foot training center. The $6.1 million bond-funded space is adjacent to the district’s support center, and future school board meetings will also be held there. view article

Examining the literacy challenge at Fort Worth ISD: Behind the grade, inside two schools

March 0408:17 AM

The Fort Worth Independent School District is a district fighting to overcome a revolving door of superintendents, student flight, a multimillion-dollar deficit, and a literacy crisis reflected in STAAR test results. Almost two months ago, the Board of Trustees passed a strategic reading plan to help boost academic progress. However, the work toward literacy was happening in the classroom before the plan. view article

Floresville ISD officials unanimously approve 4-day school week calendar

March 0408:16 AM

The Floresville Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Monday in favor of implementing a hybrid four-day school week for the 2025-2026 school year. The hybrid calendar includes five-day weeks from the start of the school year until Oct. 10, when the four-day weeks begin through remainder of the year. During the 18 non-holiday Fridays that school is off, childcare for pre-K through fifth grade students will be provided, according to the district. view article

Floresville ISD votes to move to four day school week for part of the school year

March 0408:12 AM

The Floresville ISD Board of Trustees voted to move to a four day school week for the 2025 academic school year, according to the school district. The vote happened Monday night and the district says they hope this keeps and attracts quality teachers to support student learning. Floresville ISD says students are going to be in school Monday through Thursday during the second and fourth grading periods, and the full five days during the first and third grading periods. There are four grading periods through the year. view article

Houston’s towering San Jacinto Monument to get a $142-million facelift

March 0308:52 AM

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.

Texas leaders quiet amid the biggest measles outbreak in decades

March 0308:30 AM

Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping Texas’ measles response. view article

Texas pays teachers more based on ‘effectiveness.’ Here’s how it works.

March 0308:30 AM

Adam Rodriguez is an eighth-grade math teacher at Cotton Academy High School, and he bought his first home a couple of years ago. view article

Senate Records Reveal Lawmakers’ Taxpayer-Funded News Sources 

March 0308:30 AM

Newly obtained records from the Texas Senate show that state lawmakers have spent tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on subscriptions to news outlets, raising questions about the necessity and transparency of such expenditures. view article

State Senators to Freeze Funding Increases for Universities, Citing Noncompliance With DEI Ban

March 0308:30 AM

Two state senators have sent a letter to university boards of regents announcing the move to freeze state funding increases if they do not demonstrate compliance with state law. view article

Aldine ISD Board of Trustees Approves Closure of 6 Campuses

March 0308:28 AM

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees approved the closure of De Santiago EC/PK/K School, Stovall EC/PK/K School, Eckert Elementary School, Oleson Elementary School, Raymond Elementary School, and Smith Elementary School at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year to optimize its highest-quality facilities and continue providing our students with the best educational choices and experiences. Students will be rezoned to the closest schools. view article

Kennedale ISD to move to four-day instructional week in spring 2026, see the calendar

March 0308:27 AM

The school board approved the four-day week during Wednesday night's board meeting. A new academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year shows the fall semester beginning Aug. 12 with a five-day instructional week and the four-day instructional week beginning when the spring semester starts on Jan. 6, 2026. Once it goes into effect, students will attend classes Tuesday through Friday. To accommodate the shorter instructional week, school days will be slightly longer for both students and staff by 15 minutes. view article

‘There’s a tremendous number of questions and concerns’ | HISD considering school closures for 2026-2027 academic year due to declining enrollment

March 0308:25 AM

The Houston Independent School District said it will consider closing an unknown number of schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. The announcement came during a budget presentation made by HISD Superintendent Mike Miles Thursday at a Board of Managers meeting. The reasoning behind the potential closures was declining student enrollment. view article

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Construction Bootcamp: Rise of the Procurist

May 13, 2025