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.
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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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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LUBBOCK — A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month.

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Texas Senate passes bill to fund safer railroad crossings after Houston ISD student’s death

March 2708:26 AM

A bipartisan bill to create a $350 million grant program for safer railroad crossings is heading to the Texas House after passing unanimously through the Senate this week. Senate Bill 1555 was filed after the death of Sergio Rodriguez — a 15-year-old Houston ISD student who was struck by a train while walking to Milby High School. The fatal crash occurred on the morning of Dec. 9 at 2000 Broadway St., near the East End campus. view article

Fort Worth ISD superintendent unveils plan to move coaches into classrooms

March 2708:26 AM

Superintendent Karen Molinar’s plan impacts instructional coaches on school campuses. These are the people who help train teachers to better help students succeed. Now, those coaches will be required to teach in the classroom and work directly with students. They’ll still work to coach their peers but will also have to do hands-on work in the classroom. view article

Pastor says ‘ungodly’ lifestyle disqualifies Deer Park ISD superintendent finalist Dr. Tiffany Regan

March 2708:25 AM

A Deer Park pastor is facing backlash after calling on a longtime educator to repent for what he termed an "ungodly and immoral" lifestyle. Pastor Doug Harris made the remarks during a Sunday sermon at Central Baptist Church on March 16. Two days earlier, the Deer Park ISD school board had named Dr. Tiffany Regan the lone finalist for the superintendent position. view article

Bryan ISD’s 2025-26 budget remains ‘uncertain’

March 2708:25 AM

“Uncertain” was one of the words used by Bryan ISD leadership to describe the 2025-2026 school year budget development process at its board meeting on Monday. With pending legislation at the state level and the future of the Department of Education in question, district leaders said this has made it challenging to build a financial plan. view article

Millsap Elementary principal recommended daughter for Weatherford ISD job amid child abuse probe

March 2708:23 AM

A North Texas school district says it was left in the dark when it hired an educator who was under investigation for child abuse. Paxton Bean was one of two educators arrested for mistreating a boy with autism in a special needs classroom. view article

Round Rock ISD prepares for worst case scenario amid possible $16 million deficit

March 2608:51 AM

As school districts look at their budgets for future decisions, Round Rock ISD is bracing for the worst. Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez says Round Rock ISD's worst-case scenario is a potential $16 million deficit for the 2025-26 school year. While there are still a lot of unknowns, Azaiez said the district does not want staff to lose their jobs. Still, budget measures will need to be taken. view article

‘This should have never happened’: Mother of Serenity Baker addresses Killeen ISD board during meeting

March 2608:31 AM

Killeen ISD superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey and the school board met Tuesday to talk about school safety as kids finished their first day back at Roy J. Smith Middle School two weeks after a deadly on campus stabbing. The meeting started with open comment, where dozens of parents and community members were given the opportunity to voice their concerns. Most of them spoke about bullying within all schools. view article

Grand Prairie ISD board approves Dr. Gabriel Trujillo as new superintendent

March 2608:29 AM

Grand Prairie ISD officially has a new superintendent. On Tuesday, the GPISD Board of Trustees voted to approve Dr. Gabriel Trujillo's contract as the new Superintendent of Schools. The board announced Dr. Trujillo as the lone finalist for the position earlier this month. Trujillo has 30 years of experience in public education, according to a previous board announcement, including seven years in Grand Prairie ISD. During his GPISD tenure, he served as the Director of Secondary Education, Chief of Schools and Area Superintendent. Trujillo has served as the superintendent of Nagadoches ISD for the last five years. view article

Millsap ISD superintendent resigns after arrest, allegations educators abused student with autism

March 2608:29 AM

Embroiled in controversy after a video surfaced showing educators allegedly hitting a 10-year-old student with autism, the superintendent of Millsap Independent School District resigned, the school board announced Monday. Only three minutes into the meeting, the board announced that Edie Martin signed a termination agreement, effective immediately. In an executive session, the board accepted her resignation with a unanimous 6-0 vote. view article

An electrical workers union sued Corpus Christi ISD. Here’s where the lawsuit stands.

March 2608:26 AM

Members of a local electrical workers union and Corpus Christi ISD legal counsel disagreed on the union's lawsuit against the school district during a Monday evening school board meeting. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 278 alleges that Corpus Christi Independent School District has not properly determined wage rates. The union, along with 16 local construction workers, began the lawsuit in 2023. view article

San Antonio ISD trustees approve cutting at least 32 positions

March 2608:26 AM

The board of trustees for the San Antonio Independent School District voted on Monday to eliminate at least 32 positions at the end of the school year. The roles being eliminated are concentrated in the district’s central office. Most of the affected employees are tasked with writing curriculum. Deputy Superintendent Shawn Bird told trustees the district no longer needs employees to write curriculum because the district plans to use instructional materials approved by the state. view article

Suspect arrested in connection with threats made toward 3 Edgewood ISD schools, district says

March 2608:26 AM

The district said the threats against the three targeted schools — Brentwood STEAM School of Innovation, Gus Garcia University School and Roy Cisneros Leadership School — were posted to social media and promptly investigated by Edgewood ISD police officers. District officials said its police department investigation led to an arrest. Additional information on the suspect, including their identity and any potential connection to the district, is unclear. view article

Beaumont ISD sees significant improvement in teacher recruitment

March 2608:25 AM

Beaumont ISD says it's experiencing notable success in its efforts to recruit new staff, particularly teachers. The district has expanded its search, attracting educators with advanced degrees and years of experience. Brandon Basinger, Assistant Director of Human Resources, tells KFDM/Fox 4 the the number of highly qualified teachers has more than doubled, from 30 to 62. view article

Progress continues on 2 Argyle ISD construction projects

March 2608:25 AM

Argyle ISD Construction Manager Jeff Koehn gave an update to the board of trustees March 24 on progress at the district’s new high school stadium and middle school. view article

Fort Bend ISD trustees vote to review state-created Bluebonnet Learning curriculum

March 2608:25 AM

Fort Bend ISD trustees voted to take a closer look at the controversial, state-created Bluebonnet Learning curriculum during Monday night's board meeting. At this point, they didn't decide to adopt the curriculum, they just decided to review it, according to our news partners at the Houston Chronicle. That decision means FBISD will be sent a free pilot set of materials to review. view article

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Fort Bend ISD moves forward with Bluebonnet curriculum amid controversy

March 2608:25 AM

Fort Bend ISD's Board of Trustees voted Monday night to approve a set of materials for the Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum to give staff the ability to review it and evaluate the potential impact on existing instructional resources. The curriculum of religious teachings in Texas elementary schools. According to Monday night's agenda this was recommended by the superintendent of schools. view article

Brenham ISD reviewing allegations of teacher injuring student

March 2608:25 AM

The Brenham school district confirms it is looking into allegations that a teacher injured a student in a classroom this week. The alleged incident took place on Monday at the middle school, according to family members of the student involved. “We can confirm that the matter is being reviewed by our Human Resources Department in accordance with district policy and state law,” said Brooke Trahan, Chief Communications & Engagement Officer for Brenham ISD. view article

Lufkin ISD board approves list of positions to be affected in staff reduction

March 2608:25 AM

In the district’s special meeting Monday morning, Superintendent Dr. James Hockenberry submitted his recommended list of employment areas to be affected by a reduction in force of employment contracts or positions based upon the determination of a program change. The reduction could include some members of staff in the following positions as approved by the board: view article

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March 2608:21 AM

After 40 years, Crow says goodbye to Taylor ISD

March 2608:06 AM

After a career spanning four decades, Tim Crow is riding into the sunset. He recently announced his retirement from Taylor Independent School District and officially hung up his education hat at a retirement party on Tuesday. Crow has been a Taylor institution all unto himself. Those under the age of 40 have never known Taylor ISD without him in it. view article

Midland ISD adds Health Occupations Students of America for health science students

March 2510:26 AM

Midland ISD has introduced a new kind of competition to its students through the Health Occupations Students of America or HOSA. The organization encourages science education, leadership, and career preparation in healthcare. HOSA is a student-led organization that motivates health science instructors and students to improve the delivery of quality health care to all people. view article

All three Lubbock-area school districts saw decline in STAAR/EOC test scores in 2024

March 2408:28 AM

It's that time again when the state's governing education agency gives its report card to local school districts. The Texas Education Agency publishes what is called the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), an extensive report that breaks down schools and their districts on student performance and district programs. view article

Killeen ISD mother says daughter was bullied at Manor Middle School day after fatal stabbing at Roy J. Smith Middle

March 2408:25 AM

A Killeen Independent School District parent is turning to homeschooling after filing a bully report alleging her child was threatened to be killed with a pair of scissors by another student during class. Steacy Muñoz alleges this happened at Manor Middle School on March 11, the day after another student was fatally stabbed at Roy J. Smith Middle School. view article

Northside ISD may expand class sizes to address budget woes

March 2408:25 AM

Unsure about future state funding for public education, San Antonio’s largest school district is looking at a long menu of cost-saving measures — including larger class sizes — in hopes of fending off layoffs or school closures. view article

Three Millsap ISD educators charged in special education abuse case

March 2408:23 AM

Throughout her son's life, Carissa Cornelius has been her 10-year-old’s voice. "He has autism and he's non-verbal,” said Cornelius. But there’s never been a time that she needed the persistence or volume used since she said she first saw a video of what law enforcement is calling an assault in his special education classroom at Millsap Elementary School back in February. view article

Groveton residents manage without water as city refills storage tanks

March 2408:22 AM

“Every 10 to 15 minutes they have a question, when is this water coming back on, when is this water coming back on,” Stacy Smith, the manager of Groveton Housing Authority said. That’s the question on everyone’s mind, including city officials who thought their water issue would be fixed after repairing and replacing parts of the city’s well on Saturday. view article

Midland ISD might hand over four more campuses to charter operator

March 2408:22 AM

The Midland ISD board of trustees will consider turning over four more of its elementary schools to a charter school operator. view article

Man arrested at Bryan ISD stadium, accused of threats during track meet

March 2408:19 AM

A Bryan man was arrested Friday at Bryan ISD’s Merrill Green Stadium during the district’s annual fourth grade track meet, according to a press release from the district. Bryan police arrested John Villapando, 29, for three counts of making a terroristic threat causing fear of imminent serious bodily injury. Bryan ISD said Villapando made a verbal threat to shoot several bystanders and was “quickly located and detained by Bryan Police Department School Resource Officers.” view article

Hardin ISD responds to alleged sexual assault on school bus

March 2408:13 AM

In response to questions concerning an alleged sexual assault that purportedly took place on a Hardin ISD school bus between two elementary students earlier this month, Hardin ISD released the following statement: “Hardin Independent School District takes every report of concern very seriously. The safety and welfare of our students is always our number one priority. We respond to every report of inappropriate sexual conduct with urgency, professionalism, and care following all required protocols. view article

Texas Tech school leaders reflect on impact, lesson learned during COVID-19 pandemic

March 2408:12 AM

Long before COVID-19 made its presence known in Lubbock, Texas Tech University System leadership and presidents started having conversations with each other about how to prepare and safeguard 85,000 students, faculty and staff for the worst. While the novel coronavirus was new in those early months of 2020, it gave one of the leaders flashbacks to when they were in school earning their medical degree. view article

CPS Energy program pays off for Edgewood ISD

March 2408:12 AM

Across 17 campuses, Edgewood Independent School District is doing everything possible to reduce its energy usage. “Turning off lights, not leaving doors open, making our units run when it’s super hot so we can keep temperature the way they should be,” said Jonathan Torres, Edgewood ISD Director of Operations. view article

Millsap ISD superintendent, 2 teachers arrested after viral video showing autistic boy’s alleged abuse

March 2108:31 AM

Millsap ISD Superintendent Mari "Edie" Martin, Special Education Teacher Jennifer Dale and Paraprofessional Paxton Bean have all been arrested on charges connected to a viral video showing an autistic 10-year-old being abused. view article

Keller ISD trustee says entire board knew of nonprofit membership

March 2108:28 AM

According to Josh Haney, senior vice president of finance for the Austin-based consultants MoakCasey, told board members during a public meeting that his firm only looked at how revenues would be impacted if the Keller school district were to split. However, in an email to the district on Dec. 19, Haney noted the expenditure impact on the new district regarding the number of bilingual and special education students in the new district. By Candi Bolden Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article302360354.html#storylink=cpy view article

Former Boyd ISD teacher arrested for relationship with student

March 2108:26 AM

A 6-month-long investigation into a former Boyd ISD teacher allegedly involved in a relationship with a high school student has resulted in an arrest. Stephanie Lynn McGilvray, 30, of Poolville was arrested Thursday morning and charged with one count of Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student. She was booked into the Parker County Jail, and then was transported to the Wise County Jail by Boyd Police Department officers later that day. view article

North Texas superintendent, 2 educators arrested after video of alleged child abuse surfaces

March 2108:26 AM

The Millsap ISD superintendent and two former faculty members were arrested after a video surfaced showing educators allegedly abusing an autistic child in a classroom. Superintendent Edie Martin, 44-year-old Jennifer Dale and 25-year-old Paxton Kendal Bean were arrested Thursday. Martin and Bean have since bonded out of jail. Dale is currently in the Palo County Jail and being held on a $2,500 bond. view article

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TexasISD.com was the brainchild of Joe F. Smith. Joe retired early from a successful career as Superintendent of Schools for Hudson ISD, deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Due to a long battle with Post-Polio Syndrome the doctor made him hang it up and rest for six months. Never being the kind of person to sit still and also not being the person to listen to his doctor, Joe logged lengthy sessions in front of his PC researching school issues, reading papers and corresponding with his friends and colleagues in the education business.

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