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Vacant Montgomery ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Vacant Santa Rosa ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Uvalde CISD; Search By: Region 20 ESCINFO
Vacant Calvert ISD - Latisha Crockett-Tennell, Interim Superintendent,Calvert ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Blooming Grove ISD; Search by: Blooming Grove ISD Board of Trustees & Gary MartelINFO
Vacant Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Carrizo Springs ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Dickinson ISD; Search by: Dickinson ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant La Gloria ISD; Search by: La Gloria ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Whitney ISD; Search by: Whitney ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Dickinson ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
Vacant Pineywoods Community Academy
(Lufkin); Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
Vacant Dilley ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Grand Prairie ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Kermit ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Burton ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Dr. Danny LovettINFO
Vacant Union Hill ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Socorro ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Grape Creek ISD; Search by: Grape Creek ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Santa Maria ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Vysehrad ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO
Vacant Hereford ISD; Hereford ISD Board of Trustees & Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO
Vacant Region 10 ESC
Executive Director; Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
Vacant Pettus ISD - Jesus Hernandez III, Chief of Staff,Southwest ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC
and DBU Educational Leadership Consulting Corporation.INFO
Vacant University of Texas High School Special Purpose District; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Del Valle ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
Vacant Rio Vista ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Mathis ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Lipan ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Gladewater ISD (Short Timeline!); Search by: Gladewater ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Onalaska ISD; Search by: Onalaska ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Vacant Victoria ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC and Saul HinojosaINFO
Vacant Graham ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Vacant Scurry-Rosser ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Vacant Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD; Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
Vacant Era ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Vacant Huntington ISD; Search by: Kelli Karczewski, Fisher FirmINFO
Vacant Leuders-Avoca ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
Lone Finalist Greenville ISD - Joe Lopez, Superintendent,Kermit ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Weimar ISD - Chase Seelke, Assistant Superintendent,Paradise ISD; Search by: Region 3 ESC, Exec. Dir. Morris LyonINFO
Lone Finalist Mason ISD - Sean Leamon, Superintendent,Winters ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Normangee ISD - Justin Vercher, Principal,Hillsboro ISD; Search by: N2 Learning, Dr. Eddie Coulson & Dr. Brad Lancaster (Updated Deadline)INFO
Lone Finalist Abilene ISD - Dr. John Kuhn, Superintendent,Mineral Wells ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO
Lone Finalist Pflugerville ISD - Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent,Victoria ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Lone Finalist Lufkin ISD - Dr. James Hockenberry, Assistant Superintendent,Longview ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Lone Finalist Willis ISD - Dr. Kimberly James, Deputy Superintendent,Corpus Christi ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Lone Finalist Panhandle ISD - Dr. John Sherrill, Principal,Archer City ISD; Search by: Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO
Lone Finalist Claude ISD - Brent Kirkland, Principal,Panhandle ISD; Search by: Claude ISD Board of Trustees & Jody JohnsonINFO
Lone Finalist Wilson ISD - Wesley Jones, Principal,Cross Plains ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Rogers ISD - Duana Brashear, Assistant Superintendent,Royal ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Whitehouse ISD - Dr. Casey Whittle, Assistant Superintendent,Wylie ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
Lone Finalist Royse City ISD - Dr. Amy Anderson, Interim Superintendent,Royse City ISD; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses, David Thompson & Dr. Curtis CulwellINFO
Lone Finalist Valley View ISD - James Womack, Superintendent,Richland Springs ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO
Lone Finalist Tenaha ISD - Jerrod Campbell, Principal,Timpson ISD; Search by: Tenaha ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Elkhart ISD - Kyle Johnson, Assistant Superintendent,Westwood ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Lumberton ISD - Dr. John Mathews, Assistant Superintendent,Celina ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Olton ISD - Michael Michaleson, Principal,Lockney ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
Lone Finalist Muenster ISD - Matthew Quick, Principal,Tatum ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Dew ISD - Kent Reynolds, Superintendent,Hallsburg ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
Lone Finalist Richland Springs ISD - Jeff Kirby, Superintendent,Poolville ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
Lone Finalist Early ISD - Joan Otten, Director,Katy ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Richards ISD - Michael Smith, Chief Operations Officer,West Hardin ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO
Lone Finalist Friona ISD - Daniel Rosales, Director,Friona ISD; Friona ISD Board of Trustees & Region 16 ESC, Dr. Tanya Larkin, Exec. Dir.INFO
Lone Finalist Brock ISD - Dr. Shannon Luis, Superintendent,Era ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO
Lone Finalist Northside ISD (Wilbarger Co.)  - Paul Ryan, Superintendent,Rio Vista ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
Lone Finalist Carroll ISD - Dr. Jeremy Glenn, Superintendent,Grandbury ISD; Search by: Carrrol ISD Board of TrusteesINFO
Lone Finalist Hutto ISD - Jeni Neatherlin, Superintendent,Granger ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Louise ISD - Richard Wright, Superintendent,Agua Dulce ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO
Lone Finalist San Benito CISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
Lone Finalist Waco ISD - Dr. Tiffany Spicer, Superintendent,Buna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Rocksprings ISD - Justin Del Bosque, Principal,Georgetown ISD; Search by: Region 15 ESCINFO
New Super Presidio ISD - Carmen Rubner, Interim Superintendent,Presidio ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO
New Super Henrietta ISD - Jaime Clark, Chief of Schools,Lewisville ISD; Search by: Region 9 ESC, Darren Francis and Kenny MillerINFO
New Super Canadian ISD (Extended Timeline) - Dr. Julia McMains, Superintendent,Eustace ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO
New Super United ISD - Gerardo Cruz, Assistant Superintendent,Laredo ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO
New Super Spurger ISD - Jeff Burnthorn, Director,Silsbee ISD; Search by: Dr. Byron Terrier, Exec. Dir. Region 5 ESC (Short Timeline)INFO
New Super Roby CISD - Kenny Border, Assistant Superintendent,Sweetwater ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
New Super McAllen ISD - René Gutiérrez, Superintendent,Brownsville ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO
New Super Ponder ISD - Dr. James Hill, Director of Operations,Frisco ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
New Super Hale Center ISD - Jance Morris, Superintendent,Savoy ISD; Search by: Region 17 ESC, Kyle Wargo Exec. DirectorINFO
New Super San Angelo ISD - Dr. Christopher Moran, Superintendent,Whitehouse ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO
New Super Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Deadline Updated) - Doug Killian, Superintendent,Pflugerville ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
New Super Rotan ISD - Michael Rudewick, Assistant Principal,San Angelo ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO
New Super Duncanville ISD - Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Superintendent,Caddo Parish Public Schools; Search by: Thompson & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO
New Super Iowa Park CISD - Kevin McCasland, Superintendent,Olton ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO
New Super Corrigan-Camden ISD - Mr. Brian Aiken , Assistant Superintendent,Crockett ISD; Search by: Leon|Alcala PLLCINFO
New Super Prairiland ISD - Jason Hostetler, Principal,Prairieland ISD; Search by: Prairieland ISD Board of Trustees and Supt. Jeff BallardINFO
New Super Laneville ISD - Terry Young, Director,Woodville ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO
New Super Tom Bean ISD - Steve Goodman, Assistant Superintendent,Tom Bean ISD; Search by: Tom Bean ISD Board of Trustees & Kelly LuskINFO

Texas schools still struggling with state armed guard mandate 1 year later

July 2908:30 AM
 

Generative AI requires massive amounts of power and water, and the aging U.S. grid can’t handle the load  Thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, new data centers are springing up as quickly as companies can build them. This has translated into huge demand for power to run and cool the servers inside. Now concerns are mounting about whether the U.S. can generate enough electricity for the widespread adoption of AI, and whether our aging grid will be able to handle the load.  “If we don’t start thinking about this power problem differently now, we’re never going to see this dream we have,” said Dipti Vachani, head of automotive at Arm. The chip company’s low-power processors have become increasingly popular with hyperscalers like Google, Microsoft , Oracle and Amazon — precisely because they can reduce power use by up to 15% in data centers. view article arw

National effort to connect rural students with colleges expands to Texas

July 2908:30 AM
 

Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Austin will get funds to visit more students in rural communities and small towns  Savannah Hunsucker didn’t have a college counselor to talk to at her rural high school outside Wichita, Kansas. She didn’t know if her grades were good enough to get into the academically rigorous universities she was interested in. Few recruiters visited her school and she couldn’t travel to the universities she was eyeing, so she leaned on Google searches to prepare her college applications.  “To have college [recruiters] come out and tell us about their school, even for schools that were local — that was pretty rare,” said Hunsucker, who is now a rising junior at Southern Methodist University. view article arw

Liberty Hill ISD student enrollment projected to double over next decade

July 2908:30 AM
 

Student enrollment in Liberty Hill ISD—which currently sits around 9,000—has nearly doubled over the past five school years and is expected to keep climbing throughout the next decade. A recent demographic report shows the district reaching over 18,000 students in 2033 as dozens of new subdivisions—including thousands of single-family homes and multi-family units—are underway. he gist Enrollment in the district increased from 4,878 to 8,843 students from the 2019-20 to 2023-24 school years, according to a demographic update presented by Superintendent Steven Snell at a July 15 board of trustees meeting. view article arw

Georgetown ISD considering updates to district policy for over-the-counter medications

July 2908:30 AM
 

Georgetown ISD students needing to take over-the-counter medications during the school day may soon need signatures from both a parent and medical provider, following a policy update under consideration by the district's board of trustees.   What you need to know  Trustees will in August consider a policy update to align the district's health services department with best practices per the Nursing Practice Act and Texas Board of Nursing. This update requires both the signatures of a medical provider as well as a parent or guardian for the administration of over-the-counter medications, including: Ibuprofen or acetaminophen  Oral or topical allergy medication  Insect bite or burn gel view article arw

Public decries, defends possible Keller ISD policy requiring approval for names, pronouns

July 2908:28 AM
 

Keller schools could soon require parental approval for students to go by different names and pronouns than those on their birth certificates. The board of Keller ISD in its Thursday meeting agenda previewed a new policy proposal that states “parents [and] guardians have the right to be consulted and affirmatively asked for permission before their children use a name other than what is provided on their birth certificate.” The board did discuss other matters, including a cellphone ban. view article arw

Upset parents are suing a school district, claiming superintendent is changing students’ grades

July 2908:26 AM
 

Parents in Texas are following through on their lawsuit against a school district and its superintendent. Parents of students at the Marlin Independent School District say Superintendent Darryl Henson is changing grades. Me’kia Mouling is now a student at Texas A&M University, and in 2023 she was the valedictorian at Marlin High School. However, her mother claims that Henson unfairly changed her daughter’s grades. view article arw

Fort Worth ISD likely to start year without academic goals. Is that a big deal?

July 2908:25 AM
 

Last week, the Fort Worth Independent School District’s board voted down a plan that would have set academic goals and priorities for the next five years. Now, with the first day of school just weeks away, it seems likely that the district will start the year without a plan that outlines a coherent strategy for how schools function. But just how big a deal is that? view article arw

Abilene ISD hires former Abilene High teacher as associate superintendent

July 2908:25 AM
 

Abilene ISD announced Patti Blue as associate superintendent for curriculum and instruction, according to a recent press release. Blue replaces Dr. Ketta Garduno, who left AISD this summer after 14 years of service. view article arw

Area school districts included in ACLU letter about school dress codes

July 2908:22 AM
 

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas today sent letters to 51 independent school districts across the state, which appear to still be in violation of the Texas CROWN Act in their 2023-2024 dress and grooming codes. The letters demand that the districts update their policies to comply with the law. The Texas CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, was signed into law last year and prohibits schools, workplaces, and housing authorities from discriminating against hair textures or protective hairstyles commonly or historically associated with race such as afros, cornrows, braids or locs. view article arw

Keller ISD to ban cell phones during school hours

July 2908:21 AM
 

Keller ISD is expected to enforce new cell phone rules to keep students focused on learning during the upcoming school year. "This is a nationwide epidemic with our students," Dr. Tracy Johnson, Keller ISD's Superintendent view article arw

Weslaco ISD participating in dropout recovery program

July 2908:21 AM
 

A program in the Rio Grande Valley is giving young adults who dropped out of high school a second chance. Three school districts in Hidalgo County are participating in the Region 1 Dropout Recovery Program to give those who’ve dropped out a chance to finish what they started. The Weslaco Independent School District is one of the districts in the program. view article arw

East Central ISD celebrates new elementary campus in Converse

July 2908:20 AM
 

East Central Independent School District’s newest elementary school will welcome its first class of students next month. The rapidly growing district hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate its new campus, Honor Elementary School, which will open its doors when the school year starts Aug. 7. view article arw

Learn more about this Plano ISD grad turned principal at Plano East

July 2908:15 AM
 

David Jones is a proud Plano ISD graduate with a strong background in education and a passion for making a positive impact on his students. After graduating from Texas A&M University, he returned to Plano ISD as a teacher and coach at various schools before becoming principal at Plano East. With a focus on building relationships, fostering campus culture, and preparing students for postsecondary success, Jones is dedicated to maintaining and improving school spirit at Plano East. Let's learn more about Jones' story in this week's Community Spotlight from the Plano Star Courier and Star Local Media. view article arw

Plugerville ISD Hope Pfest gets kids ready for back-to-school

July 2908:04 AM
 

Pflugerville ISD helped ease the back-to-school burden for hundreds of families. The district hosted its first Hope Pfest at Connolly High School. view article arw

Tarrant school districts fear consequences of new appraisal tax plan

July 2609:00 AM
 

Leon Fisher is no stranger to the economic challenges faced by Crowley ISD parents. Around 70% of Crowley ISD students are considered economically disadvantaged. The school district’s chief financial officer said those challenges are why Crowley ISD offers an exemption allowing homeowners to reduce the taxable value of their primary residence by 10% and why it strives to keep taxes low as growth in the area explodes. But Fisher fears the sweeping changes approved by the Tarrant Appraisal District’s board of directors July 22 — also intended to provide property tax relief to residents — could have dire consequences for public education in his community. “Parents are kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place. They want the tax benefit from this proposal, but it’s really all about educating people on how it’s going to impact your school district,” Fisher said. “It’s going to have an adverse impact on your school district’s ability to both complete (bond) projects within the scheduled time and within the budgeted amounts that were initially identified for these bond projects.” view article arw

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Texas schools are suing over A-F ratings. How might the lawsuit shake out?

July 2609:00 AM
 

What outcome are school districts hoping for as a result of the lawsuit? That everything stays how it was, said Jo Beth Jimerson, a Texas Christian University education professor. I don’t really think anything changes, because they already know that the standards are eventually raising,” she said. “So, the schools already have targets and benchmarks they’ve been trying to reach.”  Cracks may show in the relationship between schools and the TEA if districts don’t win the lawsuit, Jimerson said.  “There has now been a seed of distrust sown,” Jimerson said. “You’re going to tell me what those rules are; OK, we now know what the higher standards are; are you gonna change those a year from now? Now we’d have a situation with Lucy and Charlie Brown … Lucy’s pulling the ball out.”Lower ratings are widely expected under the revised formulas.  view article arw

James Morris, son of Gateway founder Robert Morris, resigns from church

July 2609:00 AM
 

A-F grades are coming to Texas schools regardless of the outcome of a lawsuit, according to an education expert.  Some districts are suing the Texas Education Agency to stop it from issuing grades under the newly revised accountability system.  The TEA revised formulas and cutoffs for letter grades as part of an update to the accountability system as required by state law. A-F ratings were introduced in 2017, and this year marks the first update.  What outcome are school districts hoping for as a result of the lawsuit? That everything stays how it was, said Jo Beth Jimerson, a Texas Christian University education professor. “I don’t really think anything changes, because they already know that the standards are eventually raising,” she said. “So, the schools already have targets and benchmarks they’ve been trying to reach.”  Cracks may show in the relationship between schools and the TEA if districts don’t win the lawsuit, Jimerson said. view article arw

Humble ISD board ousts Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen

July 2608:30 AM
 

Superintendent Fagen can file an appeal with the Texas Education Agency, a motion that could take months to review. In a 4-3 vote, the Humble ISD Board of Trustees voted to oust Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen Tuesday night, potentially ending her eight-year reign as head of the district.  The Humble ISD board hired independent attorney Giana Ortiz, who suggested the district fire Kite, citing comments he made about coworkers' clothing and bodies. Kite later stepped down following the report's release and filed a lawsuit in June against trustee Robert Scarfo, where he alleges Scarfo sexually harassed him while he worked for the district, according to the Houston Landing. Additionally, Kite's suit argues other trustees on the school board corroborated his exit from Humble ISD. view article arw

Former Uvalde school police officer pleads not guilty for child endangerment in shooting

July 2605:00 AM
 

One of the first school police officers to respond to the 2022 shooting massacre at Uvalde's Robb Elementary School pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of child abandonment and endangerment Thursday morning during an arraignment hearing in state District Court.One of the first school police officers to respond to the 2022 shooting massacre at Uvalde's Robb Elementary School pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of child abandonment and endangerment Thursday morning during an arraignment hearing in state District Court.  Adrian Gonzales was one of nearly 400 state and local officers who responded to the May 24, 2022, attack but waited 77 minutes to take down the 18-year-old gunman. A U.S. Justice Department inquiry into the massacre, which left 19 students and two teachers dead, concluded that "lives could have been saved" if officers had acted sooner, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in January.Prosecutors in a grand jury indictment unsealed last month accused Gonzales of hearing gunshots and "having time to respond to the shooter," but "fail(ing) to engage, distract and delay the shooter and fail(ing) to act in a way to otherwise impede the shooter until after the shooter entered Rooms 111 and 112 of Robb Elementary School."Adrian Gonzales was one of nearly 400 state and local officers who responded to the May 24, 2022, attack but waited 77 minutes to take down the 18-year-old gunman. A U.S. Justice Department inquiry into the massacre, which left 19 students and two teachers dead, concluded that "lives could have been saved" if officers had acted sooner, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in January.Prosecutors in a grand jury indictment unsealed last month accused Gonzales of hearing gunshots and "having time to respond to the shooter," but "fail(ing) to engage, distract and delay the shooter and fail(ing) to act in a way to otherwise impede the shooter until after the shooter entered Rooms 111 and 112 of Robb Elementary School."Gonzales' lawyers contend that there is no evidence that the officer should be singled out among hundreds of his colleagues for his role in the tragedy. view article arw

Tarrant Appraisal District Directors Pass Reforms Requested by Taxpayers

July 2508:30 AM
 

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Llano ISD Stops Local Citizen From Challenging Inappropriate Library Content

July 2508:30 AM
 

Bonnie Wallace attempted to challenge several library books, but was told the new policy only allows school employees and parents or guardians of current students to raise content concerns.  As the battle over inappropriate content in children’s libraries continues, one Llano ISD resident has been halted from challenging books by a new school district policy.   Bonnie Wallace, whose daughter graduated from Llano High School a few years ago, has a list of 207 books that she wants removed from the Llano ISD library shelves for vulgar or inappropriate content.   She submitted the paperwork to challenge 21 books at the beginning of the year. After being told it would take a month to review each book, she held off submitting any additional challenges.  view article arw

Sherman ISD narrows search for new superintendent

July 2508:29 AM
 

Sherman ISD is a step closer in its search for a new superintendent. In a special meeting Monday, the board of trustees reviewed applications and selected candidates to interview. The interviews will begin next Monday. Once a finalist is chosen, Texas state law requires districts to wait 21 days after naming a finalist before offering a contract. view article arw

Brock ISD: Superintendent Lone Finalist Named

July 2508:29 AM
 

At their Special Meeting on June 21st the Brock ISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Shannon Luis as the lone finalist for the district’s Superintendent position. By state law, the Board must wait 21 days before a contract can be offered and the hiring is official. “We are very excited to announce Dr. Shannon Luis as the lone finalist,” said Board President Cody Lane. “We listened to our staff and community stakeholders on the qualities they wanted to see in our next leader, and she checked every box. Her leadership experience in both small communities and fast growth districts will be a huge asset for Brock as we move forward.” view article arw

Lake Travis ISD bans use of smart devices by PK-8 students for 2024-2025 school year

July 2508:28 AM
 

Lake Travis ISD announced Wednesday it will implement a ban on the use of smart devices by students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade for the 2024-2025 school year. The Superintendent of Schools Paul Norton sent a letter to parents and guardians informing them that the new smart device protocol will go into effect on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 14. view article arw

Unequal pay in Arlington ISD’s special education frustrates visual impairment specialists

July 2508:26 AM
 

Years of stipend inequality in Arlington ISD’s pay scale is seeding high turnover among the district’s teachers for visually impaired students, according to current and departing specialists. view article arw

Seguin ISD holds off on welcoming homeschool students to its campuses

July 2508:26 AM
 

Folks will have to wait and see whether the Seguin ISD will allow homeschool students the opportunity to participate in its UIL activities. The motion to table the decision was made Tuesday night by Trustee\ Denise Crettenden. Following a few seconds of silence among the other trustees, Crettenden opted to table the item instead of agreeing to the district’s recommendation not to allow non-enrolled students to participate in UIL activities at this time. view article arw

Arlington ISD’s visual impairment educator turnover leaves family’s future uncertain

July 2508:25 AM
 

Kennedy Yanaros-Wilde held her father’s hand as she climbed up to her car seat. A strategic foot on the doorframe, a careful reach for an armrest, then a pull-up into the van. view article arw

Godley ISD asks parents to acknowledge social media use ‘pledge,’ but says it’s not a mandate

July 2508:25 AM
 

A small school district serving students from Tarrant, Hood, and Johnson counties is asking parents to be kinder online. However, making this pledge part of the school registration process for the upcoming year has stirred a social media controversy. "It was definitely executed in a bad way, if that was their intent," said Godley ISD trustee Kayla Lain. view article arw

Nacogdoches ISD well-staffed, but still needs 6 teachers

July 2508:25 AM
 

This time of year, many public-school districts are filling admin, support and teaching positions. While they’ve experienced shortages in the past, this year’s hiring situation is looking up at Nacogdoches ISD. As they get ready for the upcoming school year, Nacogdoches ISD is making progress in filling open positions. view article arw

Nacogdoches ISD well-staffed, but still needs 6 teachers

July 2508:25 AM
 

This time of year, many public-school districts are filling admin, support and teaching positions. While they’ve experienced shortages in the past, this year’s hiring situation is looking up at Nacogdoches ISD. As they get ready for the upcoming school year, Nacogdoches ISD is making progress in filling open positions. view article arw

Wylie ISD implements ‘No Cell from Bell to Bell’ policy: phones prohibited in the classroom.

July 2508:24 AM
 

For the new school year, Wylie ISD has implemented a new policy prohibiting students from using their cell phones during instructional hours. They’re calling it ‘No Cell from Bell to Bell,’ meaning that no student is allowed to use their cell phones from the time the first bell rings to start the school day until the last bell to dismiss them. Students’ access to their phones is restricted not only while they are in the classroom but also during lunch and any other intermittent time during the school day. view article arw

Midland ISD, IDEA Public Schools to offer free meals under CEP at eligible campuses

July 2508:21 AM
 

Midland ISD and IDEA Public Schools announced that they will be implementing the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs for the upcoming school year. view article arw

Fort Worth ISD trustees approved $38M in purchases in June. Here’s what they are buying

July 2508:21 AM
 

Fort Worth ISD trustees approved over $38 million in new spending during its June 25 board meeting, targeting areas such as insurance, educational services and after-school programs. Other purchases include investments in district infrastructure, such as repairs on air conditioning units and educational capabilities, including state-adopted curriculums for the coming school year. view article arw

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD superintendent to retire after 3 decades in education

July 2508:20 AM
 

Superintendent Jim Chadwell is retiring as the leader of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD after 14 years. In a July 24 announcement, Chadwell detailed his plans to remain with the district through the fall semester as the school board launches a search for his successor. view article arw

Laredo ISD staff prepare for upcoming school year with leadership summit

July 2508:20 AM
 

With roughly three weeks until the new school year begins, over 100 Laredo ISD principals and staff members recently participated in a leadership training session. Nixon High School Principal Cassandra Mendoza is among the hundreds of Laredo ISD staff members preparing for the new school year by attending the annual leadership summit. view article arw

 
 
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