- News Category
- Accountability/Accreditation
- Charter Schools
- Child Nutrition
- Construction/Bond Issues
- Governance
- Grants
- Health/Safety
- Joe's Commentaries
- Legal
- Legislative
- National News
- Newspapers
- Personnel
- Property Tax
- Risk Management
- School Finance
- Special Articles
- State Board of Education
- SuperSearch Page
- Technology in Education
- TexasISD General News
- Transportation
- Preventive Law
TexasISD.com
Endorsed Products
TexasISD.com
Advertising
TexasISD.com
Quick Links
67 Superintendent Vacancies
Vacant | Granbury ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO | Vacant | Uvalde CISD; Search By: Region 20 ESCINFO | 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 |
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 | Rio Vista ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Scurry-Rosser ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD; Thomposon & Horton LLP - David Thompson & Dr. Mike MosesINFO | Vacant | Huntington ISD; Search by: Kelli Karczewski, Fisher FirmINFO | Vacant | Copperas Cove ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Grandfalls-Royalty ISD - Search by: TASB Executive Search Services; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Hawkins ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO | Vacant | Granger ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Bremond ISD; Search by: Bremond ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Monte Alto ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Santa Rosa ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO | Vacant | Plains ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO | Vacant | Utopia ISD; Search by: Utopia ISD Board of TrusteesINFO | Vacant | Pasadena ISD - Search by: TASB Executive Search Services; INFO | Vacant | Anna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO | Vacant | Ector County ISD - Search by: TASB Executive Search Services; INFO | Vacant | Buna ISD; Search By: Buna ISD Board of Trustees INFO | Vacant | San Isidro ISD (Short Timeline); Search by: Region One ESC, Exec. Dir. Dr. Daniel P. KingINFO | Vacant | Mercedes ISD (Short Timeline); Search by: Region One ESC, Exec. Dir. Dr. Daniel P. KingINFO | Vacant | Queen City ISD; Search by: Danny Lovett, Powell Law GroupINFO |
Lone Finalist | Valley View ISD - James Womack, Superintendent,Richland Springs ISD; Education Solutions and Services Mike Smith & Letha HopkinsINFO |
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 | 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 | 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 |
Lone Finalist | Onalaska ISD - Dr. Kenneth Fraga, Assistant Superintendent,Onalaska ISD; Search by: Onalaska ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
Lone Finalist | Graham ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
Lone Finalist | Lueders-Avoca ISD - Dr. Joe Alcorta, Superintendent,Dalhart ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO |
Lone Finalist | Lipan ISD - Jimmie Dobbs, Interim Superintendent,Lipan ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
Lone Finalist | Calvert ISD - Latisha Crockett-Tennell, Interim Superintendent,Calvert ISD; Search by: O’Hanlon, Demerath & CastilloINFO |
Lone Finalist | Albany ISD - Daryl Stuard, Superintendent,Bremond ISD; Search by: Ronnie KincaidINFO |
Lone Finalist | Victoria ISD - Shelia Collazo, Deputy Superintendent,Somerset ISD; Search by: JCA Law, PLLC and Saul HinojosaINFO |
Lone Finalist | Gladewater ISD - Rae Ann Patty, Superintendent,Waskom ISD; Search by: Gladewater ISD Board of TrusteesINFO |
New Super | Rockport-Fulton ISD - Dr. Lesley Austin, Chief Academic Officer,Trinity Basin Preparatory; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C.& Education Consultant Mrs. Charlotte BakerINFO |
New Super | Mathis ISD - Todd White, Superintendent,Santa Anna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
New Super | Montgomery ISD - Dr. Mark Ruffin, Superintendent,Normangee ISD; Search by: Thomposon & Horton LLP - Dr. Mike Moses & David ThompsonINFO |
New Super | Brock ISD - Dr. Shannon Luis, Superintendent,Era ISD; Search by: CCR Educational Consultants, Dr. Skip Casey, Staci Robertson, & Rod TownsendINFO |
New Super | Dickinson ISD - Dr. Rebecca Brown, Deputy Superintendent,La Porte ISD; Search by: SPALDING NICHOLS LAMP LANGLOISINFO |
Houston-area schools face stabbings and bomb threats. That was just Wednesday.
One student was stabbed, a bomb threat was made to a local high school, a kitchen knife-wielding student was caught running through the halls—all in Houston on Wednesday. Last week, Houston ISD sent a letter to parents saying they were increasing campus security districtwide "out of an abundance of caution" to safeguard schools. "Houston ISD is aware of a statewide situation involving reports of online and social media posts suggesting several Texas public schools are targets of violence," the HISD statement said. view article
Former Edna ISD teacher and superintendent’s son accused of improper relationship with student
An Edna ISD elementary school teacher in Jackson County has been arrested for an improper relationship with a student. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office said Logan O'Connor is facing multiple charges, including soliciting a minor and sexual performance of a child. He was taken into custody on Monday. view article
DeSoto ISD implements new safety protocols for students in attendance at athletic events
DeSoto ISD announced a new list of safety protocols that it will be implementing for students in attendance at all future athletic events. According to the school district, these guidelines are being enforced to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance at DeSoto ISD home athletic eve view article
Where’s the beef? Pleasant Grove ISD cafeteria modernized, menu upgraded
Pleasant Grove ISD used money from a 2022 bond package to help fund a complete overhaul of their high school cafeteria. “It’s much larger, much brighter serves more people than the old one did. It’s a completely different style,” says Haley Turner, Director of Marketing and Communications at Pleasant Grove ISD, “It’s very grab and go kind of giving it that collegiate feel.” view article
Pflugerville ISD alerts parents of non-credible shooting threat at Weiss High School
Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) officials say a new school threat that circulated among students at Weiss High School via AirDrop on Wednesday is not believed to be credible. In a letter to families Wednesday, the district said the messagewarned of a potential school shooting scheduled for Thursday, September 19. District officials say the threat mirrors similar messages reported in Austin ISD and Del Valle ISD. view article
Armed security officer fired after leaving gun in Arlington elementary bathroom
An armed school security officer for Arlington Independent School District was fired after forgetting their gun belt in a school bathroom. The incident happened at Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language on Tuesday afternoon. Parents were notified about the incident in a letter. According to a spokesperson for the school district, “All armed campus security officers are contracted by the district to carry out their services. Jones Academy is staffed by Tier One.” view article
De Soto ISD changes policies for sporting events after slew of threats
The changes come after the school received several threats related to their sporting events. view article
Juvenile arrested in connection with threats to Hearne ISD school
A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a threat made toward a Hearne ISD school. According to Hearne Police, the department received a tip about a juvenile who made threats to commit a shooting at the district. Investigators say they learned the juvenile made a comment about using chemicals and explosives to blow up one of the schools. Because of the threat, they conducted a search of the juvenile’s home. The juvenile was taken into custody for felony Terroristic Threat. view article
Pflugerville ISD teacher accused of breaking kindergartner’s fingers arrested
The Pflugerville ISD teacher accused of breaking a kindergartner's fingers was arrested on September 18. Court records show McKinzie Merrell, 31, was arrested and released the same day. She is charged with injuring a child. view article
Coppell ISD to host town hall Wednesday night over potential school closure
The saga over a proposal to close a school in Coppell ISD continues. A town hall is expected to be packed Wednesday night with many parents who say they are frustrated over sudden changes by the board and are hoping for more transparency. Like so many school districts in Texas, Coppell ISD is facing significant budget shortfalls. It cites Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s refusal to approve more money for school districts unless lawmakers approve vouchers, as well as enrollment and capacity issues. view article
Student at Alief ISD high school wielding kitchen knife throughout hallways, prompting lockdown
An Alief Independent School District high school was placed in lockdown after a student was caught waving around a kitchen knife in the hallway, according to the district. Alief ISD police responded to Elsik High School during the lockdown. The student involved in the incident was taken into custody and the campus was then placed in “secure mode” and the instructional day continued. view article
Fort Worth ISD parents, teachers push for, against potential leadership change
Fathers and mothers stood behind Trenace Dorsey-Hollins, the executive director of Parent Shield, in front of the exterior doors at the Fort Worth ISD administration building. Inside, the school board prepared to review the superintendent’s performance behind closed doors and listen to more than an hour of public comments. view article
Juvenile arrested in connection with threats to Hearne ISD school
A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a threat made toward a Hearne ISD school. According to Hearne Police, the department received a tip about a juvenile who made threats to commit a shooting at the district. Investigators say they learned the juvenile made a comment about using chemicals and explosives to blow up one of the schools. Because of the threat, they conducted a search of the juvenile’s home. view article
Gun found at Spring ISD High School
A gun was found at a Spring Independent School District high school Wednesday morning, according to an email sent to parents. Officials received a tip that a weapon was bought to Spring High School and found in the theater. view article
Del Valle High School administrators stopped armed student from entering campus Tuesday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A weapon was seized from a student prior to entering Del Valle High School, DVHS Principal Kandice Smith said in a letter to parents Tuesday. That weapon was not used, the letter said. view article
Bulletin Board
Submit Event »Leon Alcala, PLLC
WEBINAR: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE AND AUTHORITY OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES
Presented by: Michelle Alcala
Read more and register here...
Four Bastrop middle schoolers charged after social media threats
Four middle school students from the Bastrop school district were arrested Tuesday and each charged with making a false alarm or report, a Class A misdemeanor, after a social media post circulated that contained a threat to Bastrop Middle School, a district spokeswoman confirmed. view article
Fort Worth ISD school board to discuss superintendent’s performance amid public pressure
Superintendent Angélica Ramsey’s performance will be discussed in a closed session on Tuesday after the Fort Worth Independent School District’s board called a special meeting amid recent pressure from community leaders to revamp the district’s academic performance. view article
Four Bastrop ISD students arrested after altering social media post to indicate threat
Four middle school students have been arrested after allegedly circulating potential threats against Bastrop Middle School. Bastrop ISD informed parents and staff on Tuesday a screenshot was circulating on social media, which indicated a possible threat to the campus. view article
‘Let her go’ | Some speakers call for Fort Worth ISD superintendent’s firing, as board members meet privately about performance with district lawyer
The Fort Worth ISD school board met Tuesday to discuss Superintendent Angélica Ramsey’s performance. The board met in executive session, meaning the meeting was private and behind closed doors, with lawyers and without Ramsey. All the district revealed in advance of the meeting was that the board would be discussing Dr. Ramsey's performance. After the executive session ended, which lasted about two hours, Board President Roxanne Martinez told reporters the discussion was important, but said no action was taken. view article
Channelview ISD student arrested, charged following terroristic threats
A Channelview Independent School District student is facing real life consequences after admitting to making threats against her school, according to the Harris County Pct. 3 Deputy Constable’s Office. view article
Lorena ISD cancels classes after city-wide electrical surge damaged equipment at some facilities
The Lorena Independent School District on Tuesday morning released all students early after several reports of smoke at three of its four schools. The Lorena Fire Department confirmed the smoke at the schools was caused by a city-wide power surge that damaged the schools’ AC units. According to the district, evacuations started sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. after students at the middle and high school reported smelling smoke. view article
City, Brownsville ISD move forward with zoo expansion
The city of Brownsville, Gladys Porter Zoo and the Brownsville Independent School District are moving forward to enhance the zoo’s future as a world-class attraction and to relocate BISD’s Cummings Career and Technical Education Center. Following unanimous approval by the city and BISD, an amended and restarted inter-local agreement has been enacted that includes a lease agreement and real estate contract for the former Cummings Middle School property adjacent to Dean Porter Park and across Ringgold Street from the zoo. view article
Killeen ISD Names New Deputy Superintendent
Killeen ISD has named Dr. Terri D. Osborne its new deputy superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and School Leadership. The Board of Trustees approved Osborne’s appointment at a meeting Tuesday morning. She will begin work in the district Sept. 30. “Dr. Osborne has a passion for student learning coupled with a wealth of school leadership experience and a background in various sized districts,” Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey said. “She is poised to lead our Killeen ISD team of educators to accomplish our board-adopted priorities surrounding student success.” view article
Plano ISD considers selling school campuses
On Tuesday, the board of trustees will discuss the sale of Armstrong Middle School, Davis Elementary School, and Forman Elementary School. The district voted to close those schools, along with Carpenter Middle School, due to budget constraints and declining enrollment. view article
Dallas ISD boosts security at school events following deadly shooting
Dallas ISD is stepping up their safety protocols to keep the community safe following a deadly shooting and multiple arrests for threats against schools in North Texas. This week, the district shifted the times and locations of several sports games and increased security at these events. Fans and families welcomed the changes, particularly during the long-standing South Dallas rivalry game between Lincoln High School and James Madison High School. view article
17-year-old arrested after threat made against Sulphur Springs ISD
A high school student has been arrested after Sulphur Springs ISD staff identified a social media post containing a threat. On Sept. 13, ISD staff received an email notifying them of a threatening post made on Instagram, according to an arrest affidavit. The email named a student, Lucinda Beck Smith, 17, of Sulphur Springs. view article
Pflugerville ISD teacher broke kindergartner’s fingers, parents say
A kindergartner is recovering after his parents say his teacher broke his fingers at school. Donte and Tabathe Moore's son recently started kindergarten at Pflugerville Elementary School. He's five-years-old and has autism. On Sept. 4, they noticed he wasn't acting like himself after school. "He said, 'my hand hurts.' I said, 'your hand?' And he said, 'yes.' I said, 'what's wrong with your hand?' He said, 'she broke it. She bent it back,' and he was gesturing like this. 'She bent it back.' I said, 'who? Who bent it back?' And he said, 'my teacher,'" Donte said. view article
No action from Fort Worth ISD school board on future of superintendent
Veteran teachers told the Fort Worth ISD trustees they're being driven away by the toxic environment that exists under superintendent Angelica Ramsey. view article
Sabine Pass ISD administrators, parents are frustrated with traffic caused by LNG project
Sabine Pass Independent School District officials and residents in Sabine Pass say major industry traffic is impacting their every day lives. With one way into the community and one way out through Highway 87 they're being forced to share the road with 18-wheelers hauling heavy loads to build the new Sempra LNG facility. view article
365 Days of Secrecy: Phelan Refuses to Disclose Costs of Paxton Impeachment
On September 18, 2023, just two days after the Senate acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for a full audit of the impeachment’s expenses. view article
Uber, Waymo to debut driverless cars in Atlanta in 2025
Atlanta residents fetching an Uber will soon have the option to ride in a self-driving vehicle. view article
College Station ISD Board of Trustees discusses district improvement plans, STAAR results
The College Station ISD Board of Trustees met Tuesday to discuss the district’s performance in the STAAR assessment and overview the district’s improvement plans for the 2024-2025 school year. view article
Analysis: Dirty Rolls Are a Key Component of Voter Fraud
Accurate voter rolls are an essential component of trustworthy elections. The inverse is also true, and election after election, one party fights to keep the rolls dirty, making elections untrustworthy. view article
Riley Dodge Appointed Executive Director of Athletics for Carroll ISD
The Carroll Independent School District has appointed Riley Dodge as the new Executive Director of Athletics. Coach Dodge, who has been the Head Football Coach and Boys' Athletic Coordinator for Carroll since 2018, will take on the expanded role while continuing to coach the Dragons football team. In his new position, Dodge will oversee all athletic programs within Carroll ISD, maintaining the district’s standard of excellence across various sports. view article