Hudson superintendent Webb announces intent to retire

Hudson ISD Superintendent Donny Webb has announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2024-2025 school year, ending 32 years in public education. “I am publicly announcing my intent to retire as superintendent after this year. Having served in public education for what will be 32 years, it has been such a pleasure and joy,” Webb said in the notice. He added that his career in education began unexpectedly when his former high school physics teacher asked him to take over his teaching role. Webb’s journey at Hudson ISD began in 1997 when he moved to the district from Jasper ISD. He started off as a high school math teacher, moved up the ranks and became an assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and eventually superintendent, a role that he’s held for eight years. In the notice, Webb emphasized how special of a district Hudson ISD has been, calling it a “great place,” while praising the teachers, staff and administrators.
Arrow Educational Services Inc: GRANBURY ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

The board of trustees of the Granbury Independent School District has contracted with Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will conduct the search. More information including timeline and the application process will be available on arrowsearchinc.com, Texas ISD.com and the TASA job center after the board meets on September 30 to finalize the calendar.
Texas education board signals support for first state-developed elementary curriculum

The Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval to new state-developed reading and math textbooks Nov. 19. Members are poised to green-light them later this week. The debate: Supporters of the proposed state curriculum say it would provide students with rigorous, age-appropriate content and help close achievement gaps, while critics argue frequent biblical references in the materials verge on proselytizing and could isolate students with different religious beliefs.
San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing ‘hardball’

SAISD trustees voted 7-0 Monday night on a hefty set of terms for handing over the district's property, which sits in the middle of the proposed site for a new downtown minor league baseball stadium. The terms include: Funding for a $45 million building for the Advanced Learning Academy.1 day ago
Can Democrats Keep the Texas House Anti-Voucher?

In the last presidential election cycle, four distant years ago, Texas Democrats pursued an ambitious campaign to take control of the state House. Bolstered by millions of dollars that flooded in from the national party apparatus, Dems targeted as many as 22 GOP-held seats across the Texas suburbs. The strategy was built upon Beto O’Rourke’s near-victorious U.S. Senate campaign in 2018, in which he carried a narrow majority of the state’s 154 state House districts. All they needed to do was flip nine seats that O’Rourke had carried. Democrats were so optimistic heading into Election Day 2020 that multiple state reps, having suffered in the minority for years, announced bids for the speakership in anticipation of their party taking control of the lower chamber for the first time in nearly 20 years. With the potency of the GOP’s gerrymandered maps having waned, and the next round of redistricting on the horizon, it was now or (possibly) never. What happened instead was, of course, a failure of disastrous proportions as Democrats failed to net a single seat. Then, a few months later in the 2021 legislative session, Republicans redrew the state’s political maps to extend their single-party control of the statehouse for another decade. Their gerrymandering this time opted for maximum protection of their current majority of red seats. Without fear of electoral backlash, the GOP-controlled House and Senate has marched a long line of extreme conservative legislation into law.
Speaker-hopeful Tom Oliverson Promises to Give Voters Republican Representation

Oliverson said he will end the practice of awarding Democrats powerful committee chairmanships in the Texas House. In an interview with the Luke Macias Show, Republican State Rep. Tom Oliverson of Cypress explained how he would use the speakership to change the structure and culture of the House. Oliverson, who announced his candidacy for House Speaker last month, said he will “give the voters what they voted for, which is actual representation.” He described the results of the March GOP Primary as Texans “calling for a change.” Oliverson also explained there is a “pattern of behavior” in House leadership that he doesn’t support—namely, lording power over members, pushing them around, and telling them how they have to vote.

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Rusk ISD campus administration shares how they are moving forward after an alleged assault at Rusk High School

October 1508:28 AM

"Fear, saddened, disbelief," Jessica Gunter said. As a parent of Rusk ISD, those were the emotions Jessica Gunter felt when she heard about an alleged assault at Rusk High School. "What happened is absolutely ridiculous I hate that it happened, we are going to do whatever we can to keep it from happening again, no excuse for that, on a school campus, at Rusk ISD or anywhere else," Rusk ISD Superintendent Grey Burton said. view article

US Rep. Lloyd Doggett backs Austin ISD proposed tax rate increase

October 1508:27 AM

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, on Monday backed a tax rate increase that, if passed, would infuse $41 million annually into the Austin Independent School District. The district said the rate increase, also known as Prop A, would raise teacher pay and reduce the district’s multi-million dollar deficit. view article

Keller ISD’s new theater policy prompts parent petition against alleged censorship

October 1508:25 AM

A petition on Change.org seeks signers to join an effort against Keller ISD’s new theater policy, approved in August, that some call censorship. Parent Courtney Mullaney launched the petition to end the policy, which requires a superintendent-led review of every play and musical before it can be performed. As a result, Mullaney said, previously approved productions, including “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime,” “Ruthless,” and “Yellow Boat” are now off limits. view article

Huffman ISD Board of Trustees to hold meeting on raising property taxes

October 1508:25 AM

The Huffman ISD Board of Trustees is set to vote Tuesday morning on raising property taxes by as much as 25%. The district says its meeting on raising rates, which will be held at 9 a.m., is to help with a budget shortfall and reportedly recent storm damage. Many residents in Huffman are concerned that the board is set to approve a tax increase. And according to state law, they can do it WITHOUT voter approval. view article

Loaded gun in a backpack, knife on a bus, a kid on no one’s radar: How Wylie ISD reacted

October 1508:25 AM

The Wylie ISD School Board held a public hearing Thursday night following recent events involving students with weapons on school property. The purpose of the hearing was to inform attendees about safety and security methods used by the past and present and to hear feedback from parents, WISD Superintendent Joey Light said. view article

Lewisville ISD may close, consolidate 20 campuses due to budget woes

October 1508:25 AM

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

‘They are lying on my son’: Mother claims Cy-Fair ISD officer’s actions against son were unjustified

October 1508:23 AM

A Cypress Springs High School student’s mom is speaking out after an encounter involving her son and a district police officer. The mother, who requested to remain anonymous due to online harassment, expressed her outrage after viewing video cell phone video that appeared to show her 16-year-old son being body slammed by a district officer. view article

Robstown ISD candidate declared ineligible to run for office

October 1508:20 AM

A candidate running for a seat on the Robstown Independent School Board of Trustees has been declared ineligible to run. As 6 Investigates previously reported, Place 4 candidate Gilbert Cervantes is a five-time felon on parole until 2029. When Cervantes submitted his application for a place on the ballot, he checked the box indicating he had not been convicted of a felony. view article

Dallas ISD hosts urban education national conference, welcomes 78 school districts

October 1508:20 AM

Dallas ISD is hosting the 2024 Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) Annual Fall Conference, bringing together over 1,000 big-city school leaders, board members, senior administrators, and educators from across the country. The event will feature more than 200 presentations covering a wide range of topics that impact urban school districts nationwide. view article

Keller ISD ‘censoring’ school plays with new approval process, families say

October 1508:18 AM

Vernon ISD mourns sudden passing of high school librarian

October 1508:15 AM

The Vernon community is mourning the loss of a beloved school district instructor who passed away suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 13. Vernon ISD officials said in a Facebook post that Gayla DeHoyos joined the district as a substitute teacher in 2002 and became a full-time faculty member in 2013. She was the ISS instructor for many years before becoming the librarian. view article

Behind the Movement to Ban Cellphones in Schools

October 1506:19 AM

Seven states passed laws prohibiting cellphone use during instruction time or requiring districts to impose restrictions at the local level. view article

Superintendent Doug Loomis retiring from Amarillo ISD at end of 2024-25 school year

October 1409:21 AM

Superintendent Doug Loomis is retiring from Amarillo ISD at end of 2024-25 school year after nearly 40 years with the district. According to the agenda for Monday's AISDBoard of Trustees meeting, Loomis submitted a "letter of retirement/resignation" to be effective June 30, 2025. view article

Leander ISD prepares for mounting budget shortfall ahead of FY 2025-26

October 1408:30 AM

Leander ISD officials began discussing the district’s priorities for its fiscal year 2025-26 budget at an Oct. 10 board of trustees meeting. The discussion comes a few months after the district adopted its FY 2024-25 budget with a nearly $13.1 million shortfall amid recent cuts to state and federal funding. The district is projected to adopt a $29.88 million shortfall for FY 2025-26, assuming the district does not make any budget adjustments from previous fiscal years, which LISD does not plan to do, Chief Financial Officer Pete Pape said. “If we continue to do the exact same things that we do, we kind of know we’re in trouble,” Pape said. “We want to be ahead of the game [as] much as possible to still meet what our goals are and what our focus is.” view article

Del Valle ISD names Matthew Gutierrez as new superintendent

October 1408:29 AM

Del Valle ISD named Matthew Gutierrez as the district’s Superintendent of Schools during a meeting Saturday. Gutierrez was named as the lone finalist for the position by the district on September 21. “Dr. Gutierrez’s priority is guiding the district toward an ambitious path toward overall improvement,” DVISD said. “He is working to effectively build a community engagement framework designed to help meet the district’s needs of almost 12,000 students.” view article

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Central ISD uses Texas-grown beef, produce for student meals

October 1408:27 AM

Eating at the school cafeteria is not what it used to be, according to Central ISD officials. CISD feeds breakfast to approximately 500 students and lunch to just more than 1,000 students each day, and students are now offered Texas-grown beef and produce. “The Central Child Nutrition Department decided to start offering more local foods, because it is important knowing where your food comes from and what is in your food,” said Heather Brink, CISD director of child nutrition. “We wanted to support local farmers around the community and provide the best food possible to our students and staff.” view article

Itasca ISD provides update on football player injured during game

October 1408:25 AM

Itasca ISD provided an update on football player Aydan Villarreal, who was injured during their game against Dawson Friday night. The district says doctors diagnosed Aydan with spinal shock. Spinal shock is described as the sudden, temporary loss or impairment of spinal cord function, according to information found on the National Center for Biotechnology Information. view article

San Antonio ISD asks public to complete survey on how to use recently closed school buildings

October 1408:25 AM

Almost a year after trustees for the San Antonio Independent School District voted to close 15 schools, district officials gave the public a chance to fill out a survey to weigh-in on how SAISD should use the now empty buildings. The survey asks community members to select from nearly a dozen potential uses, including mental health services, early childhood education for children from 0-3, affordable housing for SAISD teachers and staff, and green spaces like parks and playgrounds. view article

Plenty of parents see successes in Fort Worth ISD. Our leaders need a closer look

October 1408:25 AM

In recent weeks, the Fort Worth ISD has faced renewed scrutiny. Public comments by Mayor Mattie Parker and the abrupt resignation of Superintendent Angélica Ramsey after just two years in the role have left many families concerned. The message from our civic leaders emphasizes data points and test scores. This leads some to believe that our public schools are failing. However, many parents of FWISD students believe this narrative is harmful and overlooks the successes happening at numerous campuses across the district. Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/other-voices/article293776654.html#storylink=cpy view article

How would City View ISD’s proposed $19.3 million bond affect taxes? Superintendent explains

October 1408:24 AM

As they take to the polls, voters will decide on City View ISD’s proposed big-ticket bond. After polling parents and staff this past spring, needs for a new upper elementary school and general repairs were singled out as the City View ISD Proposition A‘s priorities. view article

Willis ISD adds $68.8 million football facility bond proposal on November ballot

October 1408:24 AM

Residents of the Willis Independent School District will be voting on more than local officials and the presidential election this November, but whether or not they'd approve of a $115.4-million bond package to upgrade the school district's athletic facilities. view article

Fast-growing East Central ISD asks voters for help with costs

October 1408:24 AM

East Central ISD is asking local voters to approve a tax increase and three bond issues to help the district upgrade aged sports facilities and build new school facilities as it grapples with exploding enrollment, which is expected to double in the next eight years. view article

Connally ISD student in critical condition following accident, police say

October 1408:24 AM

Connally ISD announced that one of their students was involved in an accident Wednesday. In a Facebook post, the district described the student as “young” but additional information about the student was not provided. “We are in communication with the family of our little Cadet and extend our sincere thoughts, prayers, and support to them as well as our Early Childhood Center students and staff,” Connally ISD said in a Facebook post. view article

Lubbock ISD employee on administrative leave after reports of disciplinary action leaving students with burn injuries

October 1408:22 AM

An Evans Middle School teacher has been placed on administrative leave following reports of disciplinary action that resulted in several students receiving burn injuries. Lubbock ISD administration is aware of the incident and fully investigating the allegations. According to Lubbock ISD, the teacher directed a group of students to do “bear crawls” on the outdoor track, with high temperatures heating the track. This resulted in multiple students being burned. view article

Lubbock ISD teacher on leave after middle school students receive burn injuries

October 1408:22 AM

The Lubbock Independent School District on Friday said multiple students at Evans Middle School received burn injuries on their hands after a teacher made them perform “bear crawls” on a hot outdoor track as a disciplinary method. A statement from Lubbock ISD said the teacher has been placed on leave pending an investigation. See statement below. view article

Minor accused in connection with possible Center ISD threat

October 1408:21 AM

Shelby County law enforcement arrested a minor Wednesday in connection with a possible threat towards Center ISD. According to a post from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, they were informed of the threat by the FBI. Law enforcement arrived at the suspect’s address and made the arrest around 8:30 p.m. according to the post. view article

Aldine ISD Trustee Rose Avalos Re-elected to State Association Board

October 1408:15 AM

Aldine ISD Trustee Rose Avalos has been re-elected to a three-year term on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 4, Position A. The election was held during the Association’s 2024 Delegate Assembly on Sept. 28 in San Antonio. Avalos is the assistant secretary of the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees, where she has served since 2006. view article

Midway ISD Police Department fully staffed

October 1408:15 AM

"It's just added protection for everybody in the community,” Midway ISD Police Chief Jeff Foley said. 25 News shared a story about Midway ISD deciding to create its own police department in January. Now, the department is fully staffed with five officers — 25 News spoke with Chief Foley about the community connection developing with the officers. view article

Keller ISD ‘censuring’ school plays with new approval process, families say

October 1408:14 AM

Some Keller students and parents are pushing back against a new district practice that they say amounts to censorship of school plays and musicals. Courtney Mullaney said she was surprised when her child’s theater production kept changing, leading to delayed rehearsals and performances. School correspondence families obtained through public records requests show Keller ISD officials established a new approval process for plays and musicals. view article

Pearland ISD receives ‘A’ score for financial rating from state

October 1408:14 AM

Pearland ISD received an “A” rating from the state of Texas through its financial rating system, FIRST. It’s the highest rating available to school districts, according to district documents. view article

Alvin ISD receives ‘A’ financial rating score from state

October 1408:14 AM

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Keller ISD launches fundraiser to pay school lunch debts after district says some students would be served alternative meals

October 1408:10 AM

Keller ISD is hoping to offset lunch debt for students following the district's announcement that it would begin serving "alternative meals" to students who have unpaid meal charges. "We simply want you to know that Keller ISD has and will continue to fill the gap by providing free breakfast and lunch, as we always have," the district said in a letter to parents on Friday. view article

Paris ISD collaborates with Mathews Auto Group to present GROWL Awards to teachers

October 1407:27 AM

Winners are Catena Graham, Petrina Sanchez, Renee Keeling, Payton Chadwick, Benjamin Hall, Lesley Young, Sommer Dear, and Cedric Williams. view article

Dallas-Fort Worth-area school districts face budget crises as inflation and funding gaps collide

October 1108:30 AM

More than half of the state’s school districts are facing budget shortfalls this year while also navigating the conclusion of federal stimulus funds, forcing districts to make hard decisions related to staffing and programming. In addition, districts are experiencing an increase in educators considering leaving the profession due to a lack of funds, increased class sizes, and lower salaries. “Inflation has affected every aspect of our operations, from construction costs to daily expenses. As a school district, we face the same challenges as households: rising utility bills, increased fuel costs for our buses, and higher prices for essential supplies. These real-world economic pressures have a significant impact on our budget," Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson said. “School districts have to turn the lights on, we have to pay the water bill, we have to fuel buses. All those real-life things are happening in our schools as well.” view article

Tarrant County Election Board Votes to Use Pre-numbered Ballots

October 1108:30 AM

As the November election nears, the Tarrant County Election Board voted to use pre-printed consecutively numbered ballots to add another layer of security to elections. These ballots provide additional transparency to ensure ballots are not removed or replaced. The vote was along party lines, with Republicans approving the change. Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare said residents’ top request was for the next election to use pre-numbered ballots. “The more you can do, within reason, where people have trust that this [election] is accurate, [that] it truly reflects the vote, I think we’re all the better,” said O’Hare. view article

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