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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Houston ISD’s $4.4 billion bond proposal: What you need to know about before casting your vote

October 2108:25 AM

Houston voters will decide on a $4.4 billion bond proposal from the Houston Independent School District in the November election. Voters on Nov. 5 will need to decide whether to approve or reject the bond proposal which is broken down into two separate propositions. Proposition A asks voters to approve the issuance of $3.96 billion in bonds, aimed at addressing critical needs in the district’s infrastructure. view article

Lubbock ISD Future Focus Committee discusses consolidating campuses, district asks for feedback

October 2108:24 AM

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Lubbock ISD Future Focus Committee met for the first time to discuss the district’s future amid a 14.8-million-dollar budget deficit, no new state funding and declining enrollment rates. The committee, which is composed of 100 community members, educators and students, discussed the idea of combining school campuses to help the district better serve their students in the coming years. While it was only a conversation, it shocked a few parents at first. view article

Judson ISD trustees — divided over their approach and tone — extend superintendent’s contract

October 2108:24 AM

The Judson Independent School District board has extended Superintendent Milton Fields’ contract to 2028, the year the district’s newly approved planning document, the “strategic scorecard,” expires. On Thursday, a week after approving a set of goals for the district to achieve by 2028, trustees voted 6-1 to extend Fields' contract by two years without a pay bump view article

Houston ISD student dies after testing positive for Meningococcal Disease

October 2108:24 AM

The student at a Houston Independent School District’s Bonham Elementary School has died after testing positive for Meningococcal Disease. In an email sent to KPRC 2, the Houston Health Department confirmed that the child died from the disease last week. They said they couldn’t provide further details, including the student’s identity, due to HIPAA privacy rules. The district said the school sent notifications to families and information to staff and students who may have been in close contact with the confirmed case. view article

El Paso ISD proposes closing 10 of its 48 elementary schools

October 2108:22 AM

One in every five El Paso Independent School District elementary schools would close if the school board approves a plan unveiled by administrators Thursday night. The plan outlined by Superintendent Diana Sayavedra during a special Board of Trustees meeting would close 10 elementary campuses while adding resources to remaining schools. view article

Leander ISD closes 8 schools on October 21

October 2108:21 AM

Leander ISD has decided to close eight of its campuses due to ongoing repair work on a gas line along FM 620. view article

Non-profit hopes to provide mental health services in schools as Seguin ISD mourns loss of two family members

October 2108:18 AM

One non-profit organization is hoping to work with Seguin ISD and implement mental health resources after two high school students died on Wednesday. “We have a lot in place with our mental health first aid program. We just want to implement it inside the schools so that children will have another resource. Again, we’re not trying to point fingers, we’re not trying to say that you guys need us, no the students need all of us," said Laraine Turner, cognitive behavioral therapist with Precious Life Suicide Prevention. view article

Seguin ISD community mourns death of two students of ‘Matador Family’

October 2108:18 AM

The Seguin Independent School District's community is once again grieving following the death of two students. The losses come less than three months since the death of a high school senior. Seguin ISD announced the deaths in a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon, October 17, saying the district was "hurting with the loss of two members of the Matador family." MySA reached out to Seguin ISD who confirmed the two people who died were students at the district. view article

Clear Creek ISD forms school health advisory committee

October 2108:08 AM

The School Health Advisory Council, or SHAC, was approved at Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees’ Oct. 14 meeting. SHAC is a group of district and community members tasked “to ensure that CCISD's school health programs reflect local community values,” according to district agenda documents. Those values tie into the council’s role in considering physical activity and fitness programming, and developing mental health services, among other tasks, according to district documents. view article

Despite Critics, Data Shows Texas Law Tackling ESG Is Working

October 2106:00 AM

Two researchers presented data before a Texas Senate committee showing that the state law targeting global climate agenda policies in state investments and contracts is working as intended. view article

Conroe ISD leaders want more state funding for campus safety and security projects

October 1808:42 AM

School safety remains a top concern for districts and while the state has made money for campus security improvements available, Conroe ISD officials say more funding is needed. Conroe ISD trustees finalized its priorities Tuesday for the upcoming legislative session, including seeking an increase in the state allotment to provide funding for safety measures and mandated safety upgrades. House Bill 3, which went into effect in September 2023, made more than $1 billion available to public schools but only $10 per student for funding safety measures and $15,000 per campus. view article

Parkland shooting judge criticizes shooter’s attorneys during talk to law students

October 1808:40 AM

The former judge who presided over the trial of the 2018 Parkland high school mass murderer has sharply criticized his public defenders during a presentation to Miami law students MIAMI (AP) — The former judge who presided over the trial of the 2018 Parkland high school mass murderer sharply criticized his public defenders during a presentation to Miami law students Thursday, saying they acted unprofessionally and crossed several lines while representing him. Former Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer told the Florida International University law students that the attorneys “lost their minds” as they defended Nikolas Cruz during his 2022 trial for the killing of 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018. view article

Ken Paxton sues Dallas pediatrician over providing hormone treatments to teens

October 1808:30 AM

In the first test of Senate Bill 14, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused Dr. May Lau of providing testosterone to at least 21 teens. view article

TAMU-San Antonio Library Highlights ‘Anti-Racist’ Resources

October 1808:30 AM

Resources include a section on “examining whiteness.” The Texas A&M-San Antonio University Library highlights “anti-racist” research guides in their online book selections. view article

Let Grand Prairie ISD superintendent ‘do his job,’ residents urge school board

October 1808:29 AM

More than a dozen Grand Prairie ISD community members spoke out in defense of suspended Superintendent Jorge Arredondo Thursday night – and criticized the school board’s decision to place him on leave just two months into the job. Thursday’s school board meeting was the first after Arredondo sued the district, alleging it violated his contractual and constitutional rights. view article

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Former Mayde Creek HS assistant principal charged after allegedly tackling 14-year-old student

October 1808:24 AM

A former high school principal in Katy ISD is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old student earlier this month. Mayde Creek High School assistant principal Adrian Lee Berg has since resigned following the Oct. 3 incident and is charged with injury to a child. view article

Edgewood ISD says it investigated gym teacher, calls family’s bullying claim ‘unfounded’

October 1808:22 AM

Parents accused a gym teacher at Brentwood STEAM School of Innovation of bullying and assaulting their 11-year-old daughter, and the outcry on social media drew a crowd to the next Edgewood Independent School District board meeting. There, the rally on behalf of Angelann Carrasco, the daughter of Carolann Reyes and Angel Carrasco, came up against board rules that limit public comments to items on the meeting agenda. A few speakers tailored their remarks to student mental health to castigate the gym teacher alleged to have grabbed Angelann by the arm for wearing a plain T-shirt rather than the required collared school uniform shirt. view article

Family of 5-year-old Connally ISD student hit and killed says they forgive the driver

October 1808:21 AM

Five-year-old Za’Hir Johnson died this Monday from the injuries he sustained after being hit by a car last Wednesday on Lake Shore Drive in Waco. 25 News’ Lauren Adams spoke to his family, and they say they don’t want the driver who hit him to carry any burden from the incident. view article

Conservative ‘mama bears’ of Conroe ISD lose battle over ‘explicit’ book removals

October 1808:21 AM

Conroe ISD’s self-described "mama bear" trustees’ attempt to block books they deem inappropriate from returning to library and classroom shelves proved unsuccessful Tuesday night. Trustees Melissa Dungan and Tiffany Nelson, known for their efforts to infuse their Christian, conservative ideals into district policies and procedures, voted against altering the district’s restrictive book policies. Misty Odenweller, a member of the three-pronged group, was absent. view article

Katy ISD assistant principal charged after allegedly choking, tackling 14-year-old student

October 1808:15 AM

An assistant principal at Mayde Creek High School has been charged with injuring a student after surveillance footage captured him pushing and tackling the 14-year-old girl. Adrian Lee Berg has been charged with assaulting a student following an Oct. 3 incident on campus. Katy ISD has confirmed that Berg is no longer employed with the school district, but so far has not answered questions about when he became a former employee or commented on the allegations. view article

School upgrades, consolidations: What to know about Corpus Christi ISD’s 2024 bond

October 1808:13 AM

Corpus Christi ISD has a plan to build and renovate two new consolidated elementary schools and tackle projects at King, Moody and Veterans Memorial high schools. It’s up to the voters to decide if the district can take on $135.4 million of debt to complete the projects. If approved, the bond measure will not change the tax rate. view article

New videos puts Cy-Fair ISD officer’s actions under scrutiny

October 1708:54 AM

Several videos have emerged raising questions about the conduct of a Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District officer. Concerned parents shared footage with KPRC 2 from a recent altercation at Cypress Springs High School, which has sparked a debate for multiple reasons. In a 42-second clip, the officer is seen attempting to break up a fight by grabbing a student, lifting him, and forcefully slamming him to the ground. The student’s mother, along with others, has since voiced concerns about excessive force, accusing the district of covering up for the officer. view article

Houston ISD superintendent didn’t illegally funnel state money to out-of-state schools, TEA says

October 1708:35 AM

The Texas Education Agency has cleared acting Houston school district Superintendent Mike Miles of wrongdoing after he was accused of improperly diverting millions of dollars in state funds to his Colorado charter school system. After reporting from Spectrum News and The Texas Observer prompted calls for an investigation earlier this year, the education agency concluded on Tuesday that neither Miles — who the agency picked to lead the state’s largest school district last year — nor his charter school network, Third Future Schools, “violated any applicable Texas laws,” according to the 29-page investigation report. view article

Suspended Superintendent Sues Grand Prairie ISD, Alleges Racial Bias

October 1708:30 AM

Embattled Superintendent Jorge Arredondo is fighting back against Grand Prairie Independent School District’s plans to terminate his employment after just a few months on the job, alleging he is the target of racial discrimination by certain trustees. view article

Specialists Push House Lawmakers to Address Cyber Attack Risks on State Infrastructure

October 1708:30 AM

As the upcoming legislative session draws closer, speakers at the latest House hearing on cybersecurity urged lawmakers to take threats more seriously. view article

Texas Prisons Ban Sexually Explicit Content While Schools Keep It Accessible

October 1708:30 AM

Books currently sitting on school library shelves are not allowed in state prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice bans sexually explicit books from state prisons, but some public school libraries enable children to access those same books. view article

Emotions high during HISD’s frequent ‘spot checks’ required under Mike Miles’ New Education System

October 1708:30 AM

Emotions high during HISD's frequent 'spot checks' required under Mike Miles' New Education System. State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles paused briefly to dab his eyes with a handkerchief after touring Houston ISD's Thompson Elementary last week, apparently overwhelmed with the campus' recent success.1 view article

Grand Prarie ISD to meet today after suspended superintendent files suit

October 1708:29 AM

The suspended superintendent was placed on leave after just three months with the district. view article

Suspended Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent accuses the district of defamation, breach of contract

October 1708:29 AM

A judge blocked Grand Prairie ISD’s Board of Trustees from terminating its contract with embattled Superintendent Jorge Arredondo Monday. Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent Arredondo was placed on leave in September after just three months on the job and the board announced an investigation into his conduct. The move left many residents with questions about why he was placed on leave. view article

Former student says Houston ISD assistant principal sexually assaulted him

October 1708:28 AM

20-year-old Malachi Knight Boyle says he's the victim mentioned in court documents that spell out what happened on September 27 at Bryan Tigner's apartment. Tigner is an assistant principal at Westbury High School, which is where Boyle says he met him a couple of years ago while in his senior year. view article

Conroe ISD approves over $100 million from bond to renovate multiple campuses

October 1708:26 AM

Conroe ISD has put its $1.9 billion bond to quick work after voters gave the green light in November 2023. On Tuesday, the Conroe ISD School Board approved the guaranteed maximum contract price for renovation projects at five different existing campuses. In total, the board approved approximately $107 million across three contracts. Safety and security were also addressed in all of the improvement proposals. The renovations are expected to be completed before 2026. view article

What to know about Spring ISD’s tax rate election — and what it means for your tax bill

October 1708:25 AM

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

October 1708:25 AM

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’

October 1708:25 AM

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

October 1708:24 AM

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

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