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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

Concerned parents and pastors rally to remove ‘inappropriate’ books from Leander ISD

July 0108:25 AM
 

In Leander, a group of concerned parents and pastors rallied outside LISD's Board meeting Thursday evening, concerned by what they call obscene and inappropriate books available to students in the classroom. For some, this is an issue of parental rights, and protecting their kids from what they believe to be harmful literature. Others disagree on how far those rights go, and whether or not they interfere with a student's educational rights. view article arw

Ex-Valentine ISD employee accused of improperly using district credit cards

July 0108:25 AM
 

A former employee of Valentine Independent School District has been charged with criminal offenses for allegedly stealing school district funds for his personal use. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas says that Ernesto Villarreal, 42, from Marfa, is accused of using school district-issued credit cards for personal expenses. view article arw

Northwest ISD board members receive update on Northwest High School renovations

July 0108:25 AM
 

Tommy Osborne, executive director of construction for Northwest ISD, gave NISD board members an update on construction progress at Northwest High School along with several other projects under construction at the board's regular meeting on June 24. view article arw

Leander ISD Welcomes Chief Operations Officer

July 0108:25 AM
 

Leander ISD is pleased to welcome Jeremy Trimble to the role of Chief Operations Officer after the Board approved the hiring Thursday night. “Jeremy is a proud product of Leander ISD, having attended his whole K-12 career in our district and graduating from Leander High School,” Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., said. “With experience working in our operations department from 2010–2015 and then as the Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Planning in Eanes ISD, Jeremy brings educational leadership and a reputation for innovation and strategic visioning to our team.” view article arw

Carroll ISD board president provides Title IX lawsuit update

July 0108:24 AM
 

Carroll ISD board President Cam Bryan updated district residents on the status of the district’s Title IX lawsuit during the board’s regular meeting June 24. During his remarks, Bryan reminded district residents the new Title IX rules being implemented by the Biden Administration will go into effect on Aug. 1 in Texas. He added that courts in Kentucky and Louisiana have stopped the implementation of the new rules in their respective states. view article arw

Dripping Springs ISD breaks ground on sixth elementary school

July 0108:22 AM
 

The Dripping Springs High School Hi-Steppers and cheerleaders pose for a photo with the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees at the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, June 18 for the sixth elementary school in the district. Located on the western edge of the Headwaters neighborhood off Mira Vista Drive, the school will accommodate 850 students in grades Pre-K through fifth grade. view article arw

Slaton ISD mourning loss of school police officer

July 0108:20 AM
 

The Slaton Independent School District is mourning the loss of school police officer Dave Smith. Slaton ISD said it is thankful for Smith’s service to the school district. The district offered condolences and said the community is praying for Smith’s family, friends and the school. On Thursday at 8 p.m., friends and family of Smith will hold a balloon release at the Apex Event Center. The family encouraged anyone who knew him to attend and bring blue and black balloons. view article arw

Loved ones remember Crowley ISD ROTC leader fatally shot in Fort Worth

July 0108:15 AM
 

A family is mourning the loss of a father and beloved Crowley ISD Junior ROTC leader who was shot and killed. Fort Worth police say 54-year-old Gene Bass was outside his home Friday afternoon when a family member fatally shot him in a drive-by before later being arrested in Georgia. Loved ones told NBC 5 that Bass will leave a legacy of serving others. view article arw

Dallas: DISD board approves ‘parenting classes’ as discipline option in new student code of conduct

July 0108:15 AM
 

The Dallas Independent School District board of trustees voted to approve a student code of conduct that would give campus leaders and parents the option to send misbehaving children to six-hour "Saturday school" or community service instead of alternative school -- provided their parents also take a three-hour parenting class. view article arw

Lt. Gov. Patrick Pushes For Bail Reform Again Following Murder of 12-Year-Old

July 0105:48 AM
 

The proposed law is called “Jocelyn’s Law” in memory of slain 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray.  Following the brutal murder of a 12-year-old girl in Houston, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick promises action—stating that he will ensure the Texas Senate passes new bail reform legislation.  “I just left the funeral of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. Her alleged killers, both here illegally, with one actually wearing an ankle monitor given to him by the federal government, are charged with brutally murdering her last week,” Patrick posted on X. “Jocelyn’s family was shocked any bail was given in this case.”  Patrick stated he’ll address this in the next session. The proposed law he’s put forward has been named “Jocelyn’s Law” in memory of Jocelyn Nungaray—who was allegedly murdered by two illegal aliens from Venezuela. Following the brutal murder of a 12-year-old girl in Houston, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick promises action—stating that he will ensure the Texas Senate passes new bail reform legislation.  “I just left the funeral of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. Her alleged killers, both here illegally, with one actually wearing an ankle monitor given to him by the federal government, are charged with brutally murdering her last week,” Patrick posted on X. “Jocelyn’s family was shocked any bail was given in this case.”  Patrick stated he’ll address this in the next session. The proposed law he’s put forward has been named “Jocelyn’s Law” in memory of Jocelyn Nungaray—who was allegedly murdered by two illegal aliens from Venezuela.   If passed, “Jocelyn’s Law” would empower Texans to amend the constitution to automatically deny bail for those facing capital murder charges. This would apply even if subjects are not eligible for the death penalty. Patrick has also said that the Senate will revamp “Lauren’s Law,” which would make murderers of any child under 15 eligible for the death penalty. As of now, only killers of children aged under 10 years old can be eligible for execution.   If passed, “Jocelyn’s Law” would empower Texans to amend the constitution to automatically deny bail for those facing capital murder charges. This would apply even if subjects are not eligible for the death penalty. Patrick has also said that the Senate will revamp “Lauren’s Law,” which would make murderers of any child under 15 eligible for the death penalty. As of now, only killers of children aged under 10 years old can be eligible for execution.  view article arw

Open Letter to Governor Abbott On Behalf of Texas Public Schools

June 2808:45 AM
 

In your recent response to Representative Rosenthal, you rejected his plea for a special session to address school funding, asserting that the responsibility for budget shortfalls in Texas is not your fault. You couldn't be more wrong, Governor.  As chief executive of our great State, you are constitutionally bound to support an appropriate, free education system for Texas schoolchildren, even though you abdicated that responsibility during the last legislative session when you sacrificed the well-being of our public schools on the altar of your government vouchers plan, also known euphemistically as school choice, parent empowerment, and educational freedom.  Your speciously worded letter conveniently omits several critical factors impacting our education system. It attempts to shift blame for the State's failure to take action - YOUR failure to take action - to fund our schools. The people of Texas are no longer willing to listen to your false facts. view article arw

State Board of Education considers approving 5 new charter schools in Texas

June 2808:41 AM
 

On Wednesday, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath recommended SBOE members approve the opening of Infinite Minds in Arlington, Pathway Academy in Big Spring, The Texas Girls School in Austin, Unparalleled Preparatory Academy in Manor and Visionary STEM Academy in Terrell.  The SBOE is slated to hold a preliminary vote Wednesday and will decide Friday whether to move the charter schools’ applications forward. If it does, the applications will return to the TEA for a final review.Representatives from each of the schools also gave presentations to the 15-member body. Some of the schools would focus on making STEM careers more accessible to students and equipping them with entrepreneurship skills while at least one other would place a heavy emphasis on literacy.  The Texas Tribune thanks its sponsors. Become one.  The timing of the new charter proposals frustrated some teacher advocacy groups and public education advocates, who say the new schools would siphon state funds away from traditional school districts.  State lawmakers failed to approve additional funds for public schools during last year’s legislative session amid the fight for school vouchers, which would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private and religious schools. read more arw

Alvin ISD calls November bond election

June 2808:30 AM
 

The Alvin ISD school board this month called a Nov. 5 bond election to fund more than $380 million in projects to address future facility needs. If approved by voters, bond sales would not increase the tax rate, district officials reported, and taxpayers with a homestead exemption are estimated to see a 2-cent decrease in 2024 and 2025 tax rates. The board on June 11 heard a list of recommendations from a nearly 100-member citizen advisory committee that included parents and business leaders from the Pearland portion of Alvin ISD along with elected officials. “We as a committee stayed on task and kept in mind the entire district,” said committee co-chair and Shadow Creek High parent Travis McGuire told the school board on June 11. “The focus was critical needs over the next five years.” Bond projects include $136 million for two new elementary campuses and one replacement campus, $88.2 million for a new junior high, and $143.9 million in high school renovations and additions. An initial cost estimate of $395 million is offset by a $15 million savings from 2018 bond projects — which will be completed under budget. “District staff brought the recommendation to the committee to use those unspent funds to bring down the total cost,” McGuire said. The average age of Alvin ISD buildings is 32 years. view article arw

Former Valentine ISD employee arrested for fraud

June 2708:31 AM
 

The U.S. Attorney's Office has arrested a former Valentine Independent School District employee who was arrested on criminal charges related to an alleged scheme to fraudulently misappropriate school district funds for personal expenses. view article arw

Georgetown ISD passes $150M budget for 2024-25 including staff raises amid shortfall

June 2708:30 AM
 

Georgetown ISD closed deliberations on its fiscal year 2024-25 budget of $150.39 million with final approval of a financial plan that includes increases to staff compensation amid stagnant state funding and higher operating costs. What you need to know At a June 17 board meeting, GISD's Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hanna presented a budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year based on an operating budget of $150.39 million with a maximum total tax rate of $1.0567 per $100 of valuation. view article arw

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Ernie Villarreal arrested for allegedly stealing federal funds from Valentine ISD

June 2708:30 AM
 

VALENTINE — Ernesto “Ernie” Villarreal Jr., previous Valentine ISD business manager and tax assessor-collector, was arrested on Monday for criminal charges relating to an alleged scheme in which he fraudulently misappropriated school district funds for personal expenses. Villarreal, 42, of Marfa, was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 13 on one count of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and eight counts of wire fraud. “Defendant engaged in multiple schemes to embezzle, steal, obtain by fraud, convert, and misapply property owned, and under the care, custody, or control of the District,” states the indictment.  If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison for the federal theft charge and up to 20 years in prison for each wire fraud charge, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. view article arw

Montgomery County woman tests positive for West Nile virus in first case in Texas this year

June 2708:30 AM
 

A woman in Montgomery County tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first human case in Texas this year. The county reported high levels of the virus in the area, with more than 110 mosquito samples testing positive this season, Montgomery County Precinct 3 officials said in a news release. Texas Department of State Health confirmed the case. The patient, a woman in her 50s, lives in the West Conroe area from I-45 to Lake Conroe, up to Panorama Village. She tested positive through a blood test taken at a local emergency room, authorities said. "We have West Nile cases every year in different parts of the state," Lara Anton, a spokesperson for Texas Department of State Health Services, said. "It's not unusual, but it does remind us that you need to take precautions to protect yourself from getting bitten by mosquitos." view article arw

Texas State Board of Education representative stepping in amidst lawsuit at Lorena ISD

June 2708:28 AM
 

Lorena Independent School District became the topic of conversation amongst the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) at a meeting on June 26. It comes as a lawsuit that was filed by parents of a pre-k student who was sexually abused at Lorena Primary School continues to play out in court. It's a case that has been brought to the attention of Evelyn Brooks, the State Board of Education Representative of District 14, which includes Lorena ISD. Now she is getting involved. view article arw

Beaumont ISD STAAR results show growth in some areas, decline in others after controversial statewide AI grading system

June 2708:26 AM
 

The Beaumont Independent School District is weighing in on this year's controversial STAAR test results, where the Texas Education Agency (TEA) used artificial intelligence to help grade. Along with using AI to grade the tests, they were completely redesigned to use more open-ended questions instead of multiple choice. view article arw

Christian-based nonprofit threatens to remove Fort Worth ISD trustees over “pornographic” books

June 2708:26 AM
 

The content of 90 books is not sitting well with members of a nonprofit founded out of Fort Worth's Mercy Culture Church. They call the literature inappropriate and pornographic. "And in many of these cases, these books have texts in them that are sexually explicit and in detail," Josh Moore said. "It describes what actions are happening in the book. And it's very, very bad." view article arw

Dallas ISD 2020 Bond funds over 240 projects this school year

June 2708:25 AM
 

The Dallas ISD 2020 Bond plays a crucial role in ensuring district facilities are optimized to support and enhance student achievement. Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, various important initiatives have helped enhance educational environments districtwide. Over half of the bond funds have been allocated toward the construction, renovation, and modernization of various facilities. About one quarter of the funds have been allocated for connectivity and security upgrades. view article arw

Lockhart ISD providing free school supplies for 2024-2025 school year

June 2708:25 AM
 

During its meeting earlier this week, the Lockhart Independent School District Board of Trustees approved its budget for the year — which includes free school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year. Those school supplies are for all LISD students, the district said in a news release. view article arw

Arlington ISD Passes Unbalanced Budget with $676 Million General Fund for 2024–2025 School Year

June 2708:24 AM
 

Arlington Independent School District (ISD) passed an unbalanced budget for the 2024-2025 school year. After several months of work, the school board passed a budget that costs $1.2 billion in total. The district will spend $42 million on its Child Nutrition Fund, $132 million on its Debt Service Fund, $380 million on its Capital Projects Fund, and $676 million on its General Fund. view article arw

Floresville ISD votes unanimously to randomly drug test students

June 2708:23 AM
 

Floresville Independent School District will move forward with a proposal to randomly drug test 7th through 12th-grade students. The school board unanimously approved the idea on Wednesday night, but parents have given the decision mixed reviews. “Many parents feel that the drug testing of students is an example of overreaching,” said one Floresville ISD mother during a public comment. view article arw

These Fort Worth school districts are most impacted by static state education funding

June 2708:15 AM
 

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Superintendent Jim Chadwell is in a position other school district leaders envy. A deluge of new houses are inbound. More residents. More students. More new schools. The downside, Chadwell said, is clear: state funding cannot keep up with his booming district. Growing districts are among the most impacted by the Texas Legislature not increasing public education funding in 2023, according to a Texas A&M University school finance expert. The others? Small districts in urban areas and rural school systems. view article arw

‘A dire financial situation’ | San Antonio ISD approves 2024-25 budget, issues call to lawmakers for relief

June 2610:17 AM
 

San Antonio ISD is now facing a sad reality, one its top leader called "dire." "I just want to make sure that everybody, the public, understands that we are in a dire financial situation," said Superintendent Jaime Aquino. "We find ourselves (here) because of where Austin has put us." On Monday night, the school board for San Antonio's third-biggest district approved the 2024-25 budget, which reflected a $53.7 million deficit. view article arw

Judson ISD approves 1% pay increase for teachers, librarians, counselors, nurses

June 2610:14 AM
 

The Judson Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a 1% pay increase for teachers, librarians, counselors and nurses on Tuesday night. The pay increase will take effect during the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. A $500 one-time incentive payment will be provided to all other staff, to be disbursed in December. view article arw

San Antonio ISD trustees approve budget that spends $53.7 million more than expected revenue

June 2608:43 AM
 

The San Antonio Independent School District, like many districts in Bexar County and across Texas, plans to spend millions of dollars more than its expected revenue for the 2024-2025 school year. SAISD’s board of trustees approved a $538 million budget for the general fund on Monday — nearly $54 million more than the district’s expected general fund revenue. view article arw

Como-Pickton CISD Board Of Trustees Has Been Named The Texas Association Of School Administrators (TASA) School Board Of The Year

June 2608:41 AM
 

THE COMO-PICKTON CISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS BEEN NAMED THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (TASA) SCHOOL BOARD OF THE YEAR FOR REGION 8. TASA CREATED THE SCHOOL BOARD AWARDS PROGRAM IN 1971 TO RECOGNIZE SCHOOL BOARDS WHOSE DEDICATION AND ETHICAL SERVICE HAVE MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF TEXAS. THIS YEAR, THE COMO-PICKTON CISD’S SCHOOL BOARD HAS EXEMPLIFIED THESE TRAITS AND WORKED HARD TO ENSURE THAT THE EDUCATION OF ITS COMMUNITY’S CHILDREN REMAINED ITS TOP PRIORITY EVEN AS THE DISTRICT OVERCAME OBSTACLES OF REBUILDING THEIR SCHOOL AFTER A DEVASTATING TORNADO. COMO-PICKTON BOARD PRESIDENT, DJ CARR, NOTED THAT HE WAS HUMBLED BY THE HONOR. HE PRAISED THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S TEACHERS, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATORS FOR ALWAYS KEEPING view article arw

Understanding Texas’ School Safety Policies: Key Points

June 2608:41 AM
 

Following the deadliest school shooting in Texas, legislators have enacted stricter laws regarding gun control and school safety. The House Bill 3, passed late last year, mandates armed security guards on all campuses and increases mental health resources for students. In Texas, the Texas Education Agency, Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office, and the TxSSC are responsible for setting public school safety guidelines. These rules were updated after the 2022 tragedy in Uvalde, but experts are concerned that parents still lack detailed knowledge of school safety policies. Brian Clason, Texas State School Safety Center’s program manager for training and education, advises parents to establish relationships with school staff to understand safety protocols before emergencies occur. Here’s a guide for parents on handling emergencies such as active threats, natural disasters, or hazmat situations: view article arw

Small Rusk County school districts report positive results from four-day school week

June 2608:40 AM
 

School administrators in Overton, Laneville and Leverett’s Chapel ISDs say the recent adoption of a four-day school week had a positive impact on students, faculty and the community, and they intend to keep the schedule with minor adjustments. “It’s met or exceeded all of our expectations as far as our goals for doing the change,” said Overton ISD Superintendent Larry Calhoun. “We did learn some things, and it’s going to be better moving forward.” view article arw

Longview ISD hires Dr. Marla Sheppard as Superintendent of Schools

June 2608:30 AM
 

Longview ISD is now officially under the leadership of a new Superintendent. Trustees formally hired Dr. Marla Sheppard as Longview ISD Superintendent of Schools during their special meeting. "I am honored to be chosen to serve the Longview community," said Dr. Sheppard. "I am grateful to the board for their trust in me. I look forward to creating long-lasting relationships with the students, staff, and greater community." With her tenure now official, Dr. Sheppard is developing a 100-day plan "for listening and learning from the community." "My first priority is to listen and learn from the families, young people, leaders, and other stakeholders of the Longview area, to deeply understand their needs, aspirations, and perspectives," she said. "Only then can we chart the path forward together." view article arw

As more Texans struggle with housing costs, homeownership becoming less attainable

June 2608:30 AM
 

More Texas homeowners and renters than ever are struggling with high housing costs — and the state’s high home prices have potentially put the dream of owning a home out-of-reach for a growing number of families. That’s according to a new report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, which also found that home prices and rents remain well above where they stood before the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas housing market has cooled amid high interest rates after steep increases brought on by the state’s recent red-hot economic growth. So would-be homebuyers now need to make more money than ever before in order to buy a home in Texas’ major urban areas. The number of Texas homeowners and renters who struggle to keep a roof over their head also now sits at an all-time high. view article arw

Five abortions a month: How Dobbs changed Texas

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Before Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago, the monthly average was around 4,400. view article arw

Conroe ISD names new schools after prominent members of the district

June 2608:30 AM
 

Conroe ISD trustees approved names for new schools under construction that are funded by the 2023 bond voters approved in November. The school board voted at the June 18 meeting to name each of the following schools: High school in the Conroe area: Timber Mill High School Elementary in the Oak Ridge and Caney Creek feeder areas: Mittie J. Campbell Elementary Elementary in The Woodlands High School feeder area: Robert Eissler Elementary The details When deciding on the names, the board took into consideration the location and names of people who were known and admired in the community. Mittie J. Campbell was the first African American school principal in CISD. Campbell’s name was brought to the attention of the district thanks to the Montgomery County Historical Association. view article arw

 
 
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