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What to know about Spring ISD’s tax rate election — and what it means for your tax bill
Spring ISD residents will vote this election season on whether to raise property tax rates, which would allow the district to increase staff pay and nearly eliminate a projected budget deficit. The item on the ballot, known as a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election, would raise property taxes by 5 cents per $100 in property value, generating about $20 million in annual revenue for the district. view article
Pasadena ISD high school student arrested for threatening to use rocket launcher in attack
A Sam Rayburn High School student has been arrested after allegedly making violent threats to harm students and staff, including plans to use a shotgun and rocket launcher, according to authorities. 17-year-old Alexander Mariano Santiago was charged after threatening to commit aggravated assault and arson at the school on Oct. 16. view article
Parent accuses Edgewood ISD teacher of abusing student; district says claims are ‘unfounded’
An Edgewood ISD parent brought forward claims of abuse at her child’s middle school during Tuesday’s school board meeting. Carolann Reyes alleges a teacher at Brentwood STEAM School of Innovation taunted and physically assaulted her daughter. view article
Normangee ISD employee on leave following alleged inappropriate behavior involving student
An employee at Normangee ISD has been placed on administrative leave as the district investigates allegations of inappropriate behavior with a student, district officials confirmed Wednesday. However, frustration is growing among parents who feel they were not informed quickly enough about the situation. view article
Lewisville ISD considers closing, consolidating 20 campuses due to budget woes
Lewisville ISD is considering closing or consolidating as many as 20 campuses amid a budget shortfall and declining enrollment. The district faces a $4.5 million deficit and nearly 10,000 fewer students in the next decade, said Superintendent Lori Rapp and a Lewisville ISD committee looking into efforts to become more efficient. Closing or consolidating 20 campuses will be one possible result, said Rapp, to “right size” the district. view article
Leander ISD Seeks Community Input for Upcoming Legislative Session
Decisions about funding, policies and the structure of the education system impact the day-to-day experiences and long-term outcomes for Leander ISD students and staff. As the Texas Legislature prepares to convene in 2025, the district is inviting you to play a critical role in determining the force of the future. Feedback and priorities from families, educators and local stakeholders will help inform #1LISD’s advocacy efforts during the next Texas legislative session. view article
Denton ISD parents allege special education discrimination, seek federal intervention and TEA audit
Some Denton ISD parents are addressing the treatment of their children receiving special education services, claiming their federally protected rights are being violated. They are seeking help from the federal government and calling for a Texas Education Agency (TEA) audit. Tanya East believes her 4-year-old son, who has autism, is being discriminated against at his Denton ISD school. "Sadly, I feel that I need to come forward and speak up because unless we speak up, we're not heard," she said. view article
College Station ISD unveils attendance incentive plan to combat chronic student absences
During Tuesday evening’s workshop meeting, the College Station ISD Board of Trustees heard more about a new plan to incentivize campuses to boost its average daily attendance rate. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the nation have seen a rise in what‘s called ’chronic absenteeism,' which was defined by the district as when a student misses more than 10% of school days. view article
What can Houston ISD expect right away if $4.4 billion bond passes? Here’s what Superintendent Mike Miles had to say
This November, Houston voters will decide on a $4.4 billion bond proposal from Houston Independent School District to address school infrastructure needs. The bond, if approved, would be the largest in Texas history, funding upgrades to heating, air conditioning, and security systems, and expanded education programs. While some support the initiative, others are skeptical, citing concerns over the current state-appointed leadership. view article
Dalhart ISD reviews safety plans for threats on school campuses
After multiple threats at Dalhart ISD, administration is working with local law enforcement to review and update safety measures at their schools. Dalhart ISD has added some new procedures to their safety plan after having multiple meetings with law enforcement. After the threats at Dalhart, community members brought concerns to the school district regarding communicating in a quick manner. “As long as we’re all on the same page, we can work as a team. I think the last time that we had this, our incident happen, I think we worked amazing as a team. Of course, like Jeff said, there are things we can work on and again that’s why we have these monthly meetings because I think we can get better,” said Matt Gonzales, school resource officer, Dalhart ISD. view article
Leander ISD could fall short nearly $30M for next year’s budget
Leander ISD faces a nearly $30 million budget deficit next school year. The Texas legislature has not increased funding for public schools since 2019, and many school districts, like Leander ISD, say that's just not enough. view article
Keller ISD, nonprofit launch fundraiser to pay student lunch debt to avoid ‘alternative meals’
Keller ISD is pairing with a local nonprofit to help raise money from community donations in order to pay down students’ lunch debts. The drive for donations comes after it announced alternative meals for students who have too much lunch debt. view article
Conroe ISD trustees approve prices for elementary, junior high renovations
Conroe ISD board trustees approved the guaranteed maximum prices for several projects during its Oct. 15 meeting. view article
Katy ISD names new Faldyn Elementary principal
Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski has named Kathryn Leeper as the new principal of Faldyn Elementary at 25615 Clay Road in Katy, the district announced in an October 8 press release. Leeper will officially assume the role on Tuesday, October 15. Leeper has nearly 20 years of experience in education, serving as a classroom teacher and in several leadership positions, including campus and district administrator. She has extensive experience leading professional development, coaching educators to reach their full potential and employing student data to affect change. view article
Round Rock ISD to hold additional bond information sessions Oct. 21, 28
Round Rock ISD will continue to host a series of bond information events with two more sessions to be held Oct. 21 and 28. view article
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New Arlington ISD junior high celebrates namesake as construction reaches milestone
As hammers thwacked iron and sparks showered from the scaffolding of Arlington ISD’s newest junior high, Sharpies scribbled against a steel beam. Holding the Sharpies were the Rodriguez family. One wrote to her husband. Two wrote to their son. Three wrote to their father. view article
Houston property taxes will not go up thanks to $50 million in relief funds
Houston's property taxes are not going up, after the state announced Wednesday that it would infuse $50 million in disaster relief funds to southeast Texas communities ravaged by the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl. Houston City Council was set to debate the property tax increase at today's meeting, but a group of four city council members that supported raising the city's tax rate by 5 percent withdrew their proposal after hearing word that Houston would now receive help for storm cleanup. view article
Religious school choice advocates envision next steps after significant wins
(RNS) — ‘After more than three decades of incremental growth, the tide has turned in the battle for parental choice and education,’ said Nicole Stelle Garnett, a law professor at the University of Notre Dame. view article
Harvard Elementary School principal removed in surprising shakeup
The principal at Houston's ISD's Harvard Elementary School in the Heights has been ousted, leaving the school community in shock six weeks into the new school year. In a letter to Harvard families, HISD Lead Senior Executive Director Ray Winkler wrote, "I am writing to inform you that Dr. Shelby Calabrese has been put on administrative leave pending investigation, effective Oct. 7, 2024." Calabrese has been the principal at Harvard since June of 2022. Before Harvard, she was the assistant principal at Port Houston Elementary School. Shelby Calabrese was put on administrative leave, according to Houston ISD. In a letter to Harvard families, HISD Lead Senior Executive Director Ray Winkler wrote, "I am writing to inform you that Dr. Shelby Calabrese has been put on administrative leave pending investigation, effective Oct. 7, 2024." Calabrese has been the principal at Harvard since June of 2022. Before Harvard, she was the assistant principal at Port Houston Elementary School. Harvard Elementary is Houston's oldest school and celebrated its 125th birthday last September. The school had a rough start to the school year, suffering through air conditioning issues that caused extreme heat in the classrooms. view article
College Station ISD discusses financial ratings, upcoming legislative session in board meeting
The College Station ISD Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening to discuss several major topics that could have big impacts on the district. During the workshop meeting board members discussed the issues they’re focused on for the upcoming state legislative session. School vouchers are again on the list of legislative priorities for 2025, according to information on Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s website. This comes after voucher legislation failed to pass over four special legislative sessions in 2023. view article
Huffman ISD Board of Trustees raises property taxes but not by 25% like people feared
The Huffman ISD Board of Trustees voted Tuesday morning to raise property taxes by one percent. That may come as a relief to many residents who packed today’s school board meeting, fearing their taxes could go up as much as 25 percent. Board of Trustees President Kirk Vaughn said it was never their intention to raise taxes by 25 percent, but when they posted the public notice about an upcoming vote, it included the maximum tax rate allowed, which is 25 percent. view article
Moody ISD highlighting ‘farm fresh month’ with locally grown, raised foods for students
Moody Independent School District is one of a network of schools across Texas taking part in the state's agriculture department's 'Farm Fresh Initiative' this October, providing students with locally grown fruits and vegetables in their daily lunch. "Our beef is Welch Farms here in Moody, we get our lettuce from True Harvest in Belton, our milk comes from Oak Farms which is distributed out of Houston," said child nutrition director Sherri Vann. view article
Somerville ISD campus placed on ‘brief hold’ during threat investigation, student arrested
A Somerville ISD student was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of making a threat towards the elementary/ intermediate campus. In a statement shared with KBTX, Somerville ISD said a threat was reported at the elementary/ intermediate campus, putting the school on a “brief hold.” That hold, per the district, allowed local law enforcement to contact the student, arrest them, and remove them from the campus. view article
Round Rock ISD highlights Dual Language programs during Hispanic Heritage Month
As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue, Round Rock ISD emphasizes the significance of its Dual Language programs for Spanish-speaking students. The district offers 12 Dual Language campuses, with 1,024 students enrolled in its elementary Dual Language program. Round Rock ISD’s Director of Bilingual and ESL Programs, Gema Hanson, said offering Dual Language classes and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs is essential. view article
Judge blocks Grand Prairie ISD from firing its superintendent
A judge temporarily blocked Grand Prairie ISD from firing its new superintendent, who was suspended just weeks into the job. The decision came the same day GPISD Superintendent Jorge Arredondo sued the school board over what he calls a ‘violation of his contractual and constitutional rights.’ view article
Why have Houston ISD’s special education complaints increased despite better compliance?
Elizabeth Hornbeck watched her daughter struggle for years before she finally filed a special education complaint against Houston ISD. As a first-grader, her daughter Alex, who is diagnosed with ADHD, dysgraphia and dyslexia, often came home from school crying. In second grade, Alex had three teachers, including a two-month substitute and new teacher with little special education experience. In third grade, her daughter was placed in a self-contained classroom of children with special-needs students for part of the day, which Hornbeck worried was understaffed and too restrictive for her daughter's abilities. view article
Texas-Texas A&M rivalry tickets soar in price ahead of rivalry game
It's early, but both Texas and Texas A&M remain relevant playoff contenders, and with that comes a price. A very high one, actually. The Lone Star Showdown, where the two in-state rivals will face each other for the first time since 2011 on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Kyle Field, remains an expensive ticket on both StubHub and Ticketmaster. The cheapest seats for the game as of 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 are $613 per person on SeatGeek and $664 on Ticketmaster. That's a slight increase from early September, which were $549 and $623 resp00ecti0vely. It's early, but both Texas and Texas A&M remain relevant playoff contenders, and with that comes a price. A very high one, actually. The Lone Star Showdown, where the two in-state rivals will face each other for the first time since 2011 on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Kyle Field, remains an expensive ticket on both StubHub and Ticketmaster. The cheapest seats for the game as of 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 are $613 per person on SeatGeek and $664 on Ticketmaster. That's a slight increase from early September, which were $549 and $623 respectively. view article
Houston ISD Bond Faces Bipartisan Opposition
The bond is the largest of its kind in state history and is expected to cost as much as $8.8 billion when including interest. view article
Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested for Recruiting Houston Middle School Students
Authorities have arrested a confirmed Tren de Aragua gang member, after he allegedly recruited students from two Houston middle schools to join the Venezuelan gang. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Jorgenys Robertson Cova—an illegal alien from Venezuela—entered the United States two years ago. Cova is suspected to have recruited students from Jane Long Academy and Las Americas—both of which are located in the Houston Independent School District. He was arrested last week after being wanted in Pearland for theft and was accused of recruiting the students. view article
Prosper adds extra parking, higher pickleball court fencing to Lakewood Park plans
Prosper Town Council members approved an additional $411,819 for Lakewood Park construction during an Oct. 8 meeting. Lakewood Park’s pickleball courts have an existing four-foot fence but residents reached out to request a higher barrier, Parks and Recreation Director Dan Baker said. The park was initially designed with 76 parking spaces, Baker said. However, updated designs that included splitting the three full-size soccer fields into multiple soccer fields require additional parking to prevent overflow parking in the nearby neighborhoods, he said. According to a meeting presentation, 14 of the 52 new parking spaces will be added onto Lakewood Park’s existing parking lot. The remaining 38 spaces will be provided through a new parking lot pad next to the other lot. view article
Edgewood ISD Superintendent Gets Raise While Students Are Failing
Edgewood ISD extended Superintendent Eduardo Hernández’s contract until 2029 and raised his annual salary to $291,923. Elected trustees in Edgewood Independent School District are coming under fire after extending the superintendent’s contract and increasing his salary despite a vast majority of its students failing academic performance. Superintendent Eduardo Hernández’s contract was recently extended to 2029, and his salary was raised to $291,923 a year. The amount listed excludes the cost of any benefits, such as healthcare, retirement, and allowances. While Hernández is being paid a large salary, Edgewood ISD earned a C rating on its latest assessment. Data also show that the district is failing a vast majority of its students based on its 2022 STAAR results. view article
A Texas rematch: Republican Mayra Flores aims to beat Democrat Vicente Gonzalez for U.S. House seat
BROWNSVILLE —U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Mayra Flores are once again battling to represent a portion of South Texas and each are promising to improve the economy and curb the flow of migrants through the border — albeit with very different tactics. view article
Texas reading program allows children to hear the voice of their incarcerated mother
Women’s Storybook Project brings “hope inside dark places.” Many children have a fond memory of their mom reading them a book before bed, flipping through the pages and pausing to explore pictures. Children with incarcerated parents, however, may miss out on this comforting experience. “If you think about the library story time, or someone reading to you in school, or even just a mom sitting down with her children in the evening to read a book, it’s a comfortable and joyful experience,” Jill Gonzalez, executive director of Women’s Storybook Project, said. view article
ASHBY: Voting reminders and a look at House interim charges
As we near the 2024 Election Day on Nov. 5, I’d like to offer a friendly reminder that the early voting period will begin Oct. 21 and will end Nov. 1. While I always encourage folks to take advantage of the early voting period to avoid Election Day lines, what’s most important is that you plan to participate in the process by exercising your right to vote. For more information about early voting locations, what you’ll need to bring with you to the polling locations or any other questions you may have, please visit votetexas.gov. With that, we’ll step back into our examination of House interim charges. view article
Texas DPS Apprehends 22 Special Interest Aliens
At least 1.7 million special interest aliens have entered the country under the Biden-Harris administration. Texas Department of Public Safety officers apprehended a large group of illegal border crossers, including 23 unaccompanied children and 22 special interest aliens. The groups crossed onto private property in Maverick County, as reported by Lt. Chris Olivarez, a spokesman for DPS. Olivarez posted that of the 23 unaccompanied children, 16 were boys, and seven were girls. The 22 special interest aliens were from Egypt and Turkey. A special interest alien is someone who is identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a potential national security threat due to analysis of their travel patterns and country of origin. view article