A notice appeared on Fort Worth Independent School District's website on Saturday announcing a special meeting next week with just one item on the agenda: the deliberation of "The Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer." It later says, "Discussion of Superintendent's performance." view article

Waco/Buna — The Waco ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday night to name Dr. Tiffany T. Spicer, currently the Buna ISD superintendent, the lone finalist for the top job in the Waco school district.  The Waco school board cited what it calls her successful track record in public education.  Dr. Spicer has led the Buna ISD since 2022. She served more than two decades in education with 17 of those years in administrative positions.  The Waco school board must wait 21 days to before voting to hire Dr. Spicer. Trustees have scheduled a vote October 4. view article

The Waco Independent School District on Sept. 12 announced Dr. Tiffany Spicer, currently with Buna ISD, as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. Spicer will replace outgoing Waco ISD Superintendent Dr. Susan Kincannon, who had served in the district since 2019, and announced her retirement on June 6. view article

One week after placing new Grand Prairie Superintendent Jorge Arredondo on leave, the school board responded to community concerns at a meeting Thursday. “As far as the investigation goes, this board will continue to stand on policy and provide due process. So trust me, we want to be as transparent as possible in every aspect,” said President Amber Moffitt. view article

The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will name and vote on the lone finalist for superintendent Thursday at a special board meeting, following nearly three months of detailed search efforts. “It was a difficult decision, and I think that is the best problem to have, to have a difficult time in narrowing down,” Board of Trustees President Stephanie Korteweg. “Out of 51 applicants,...it was a long process, but it was definitely worth it.” view article

HAWKINS, Texas (KETK) – The Hawkins ISD Board of Trustees accepted Superintendent Susan Morton’s retirement on Monday following her recent arrest for driving while intoxicated.  Hawkins ISD superintendent arrested for driving while intoxicated  Morton was arrested after a minor accident in La Marque, Texas on Aug. 23. by the La Marque Police Department. Morton was then booked into the Galveston County Jail for charges of driving while intoxicated and collision involving damage to a vehicle less than $200. view article

Crowley ISD Superintendent Michael McFarland lifted his arms in the air and pointed around the foyer of Tarleton State University Fort Worth as he chatted with two high school students. “You’ve probably already seen yourself in college, but now you’re actually here, in college, and you’re doing well,” McFarland told Crowley High senior Leah Mullens and North Crowley High senior Mekenzie Livingston. view article

Grand Prairie ISD’s newly hired superintendent, Jorge Arredondo, has been suspended after less than three months on the job. The district’s board of trustees voted 5-2 to place Arredondo on paid administrative leave during a special board meeting on September 4. The district did not provide any details about why Arredondo was placed on leave other than to say that the decision was made “in order to protect the District and Dr. Arredondo.” view article

BIG SPRING - Lloyd Wayne Mitchell, Jr., 89, passed away surrounded by his family Aug. 30, 2024, in Big Spring. He was born on Dec. 3, 1934, to Lloyd Wayne and Madge (McBrayer) Mitchell in Lorena. He was a proud member and served as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Stanton. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Baylor University. He retired as Superintendent of Stanton ISD in 1992, after his retirement he served as the interim Superintendent in 16 school districts until 2007. He also served on the Martin County Hospital Board and the Martin County Appraisal District Board. Wayne enjoyed ranching in Howard and Jones Counties. He served as the Director of Academy of Western Artists. view article

Monte Alto Independent School District are in talks about the future of their superintendent. A special meeting is scheduled for Thursday at the Monte Alto Early College High School library. The district said leaders will discuss legal issues regarding the superintendent's performance and contract. These talks will be behind closed doors. view article

A North Texas superintendent has been placed on administrative leave just three months into the job. Wednesday, the Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees announced that Superintendent Jorge L. Arredondo had been placed on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. Arredondo was named lone finalist for GPISD superintendent on May 28, and has been on the district's payroll since July 8. view article

The newly hired superintendent of the Grand Prairie school system was placed on paid administrative leave Tuesday three months after being chosen to lead the district. The 5-2 vote came during a special school board meeting called Tuesday evening. Dr. Jorge Arredondo was named the lone finalist for the district on May 28. His first official day was Monday, July 8. view article

Huntington ISD superintendent David Flowers describes it as a 30/60/40 start as he is beginning his 30th year in education while turning 60 and just celebrating his 40th anniversary with his wife Sandy. His own landmark year will also be his last as superintendent for Huntington ISD as he announced his retirement, which will go into effect Aug. 31. view article

The search continues for the next Waco Independent School District superintendent, as Dr. Susan Kincannon is expected to retire at the end of September. The district’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to have the Texas Association of School Boards help them in the search. Waco ISD Board President Stephanie Korteweg says the Trustees chose this association because of its integrity in the field of education. view article

uring a special meeting on Wednesday, the Mission CISD Board of Trustees named Cris Valdez as the finalist for superintendent. view article

The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees announced its unanimous selection of Dr. Ángel Rivera as the lone finalist for the role of Superintendent of Schools on Monday, Feb. 14. Dr. Rivera currently holds the position of deputy superintendent for the district, which serves nearly 40,000 students. view article

The board of trustees of the Kemp 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. The timeline is posted on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA career center. Updates will be available on arrowsearchinc.com and TexasISD.com as the search progresses. view article

The Board of Trustees has named Jay Ratcliff (current Superintendent of Big Sandy ISD) as Lone Finalist for the superintendent's position. Jay is a very experienced superintendent and is well known in the area. He will be a GREAT fit for Harleton ISD. Jay will be in-district one day this week and I will try to introduce him to as many folks as possible. He will begin duties sometime after March 15th.

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The Latexo Independent School District Board of Trustees made it official on Thursday, March 7 as they announced Latexo High School Principal Michael Woodard was the lone finalist for the Latexo ISD superintendent’s position. Latexo ISD Board President Kelly Nicol opened the meeting and informed those in attendance, “In our last meeting on Tuesday (March 5) – at about 10 pm – we named Mr. Michael Woodard as our lone finalist for the Latexo ISD superintendent’s position.” view article

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees named Dan Troxell, Ph.D., as the lone finalist to be the district’s new superintendent. Troxell has been superintendent of Kerrville ISD for 14 years, and was named Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards in 2008. Troxell also previously worked for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Allen ISD and Round Rock ISD. view article

The Southside Independent School District’s months-long search for a superintendent came to an end Saturday with the naming of a lone finalist from a field of 58 applicants. Mark E. Eads, the current superintendent of the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, was selected as the finalist during a special meeting after the applicants were narrowed down to three candidates. view article

The Georgetown Board of Trustees has hired Fred Brent as the district's newest superintendent. view article