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| 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 |
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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 | 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 | 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 | Vacant | Amarillo ISD; Search by: Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C.& Education Consultant Dr. Ann DixonINFO | Vacant | Mount Calm ISD; Search by: Powell Law Group, Shaun BarnettINFO | Vacant | Splendora ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO | Vacant | Commerce ISD - Search by: Commerce ISD Board of Trustees; INFO | Vacant | Needville ISD; Search by: Arrow Educational ServicesINFO |
| 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 | Hawkins ISD - Jeff Hutchins, Director of Operations,Hawkins ISD; Search by: Impact Education Specialists - Doug Williams, Kevin Worthy, Blake Cooper and Stan SurrattINFO |
| New Super | Mathis ISD - Todd White, Superintendent,Santa Anna ISD; Search by: TASB Executive Search ServicesINFO |
| 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 |
| New Super | Rio Vista ISD - Dr. Chris Chappotin, Assistant Superintendent,Boyd ISD; Search by: Leasor Crass, P.CINFO |
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Hawkins ISD Names New Superintendent
The Hawkins ISD has named the lone finalist for the Superintendent position. Jeff Hutchins has a 29-year career in education that includes leading a basketball team to a state championship. He served as principal of Van High School for 12 years before becoming director of operations last year.
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NEEDVILLE ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The board of trustees of the Needville 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. Information and the application process are available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA website.
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Lone Star State Leads US in Net Domestic Migration Census Bureau Estimates Show
New information from the United States Census Bureau shows Texas is leading all 50 states in terms of overall domestic migration.
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Mart ISD School Board said they acted in best interest of district after sudden termination of superintendent
Residents of Mart left Monday’s special school board meeting both angered and wanting answers after the district’s superintendent, Betsy Burnett was suddenly terminated from her position. Later Mart ISD posted on Facebook explaining the reasons for her termination and revealed they have communicated this decision with Burnett since January of 2024.
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SAISD trustees go all in for tougher terms on land sale to pave way for Missions deal
The San Antonio Independent School District upped the ante Monday night in its negotiations with developers over a deal to sell its 2-acre parking lot.
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Texas names new higher education chief
Wynn Rosser will be in charge of guiding the state’s postsecondary education policies. He currently leads a foundation focused on rural East Texas and previously worked at Texas A&M.
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May 2024 Bond List
Bond Election Data collected by TexasISD.com for public school bonds in the upcoming May 2024 election cycle.
Conroe ISD’s Mama Bear board breathes life back into anti-trans policy
Board president Misty Odenweller previously floated the idea of drafting a policy that would require educators to "out" transgender, gender nonconforming and nonbinary students, which former trustees shot down.
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West Texas Teacher Arrested for Displaying Harmful Materials to Minors
Crane Middle School Teacher Lyndell Ray Lee has since resigned from his position.
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HISD moves closer to losing state leadership with fewer failing schools
Based on preliminary ratings, Houston ISD is moving closer to having fewer failing schools, a momentum that moves the state's largest school district to losing state-appointed leadership. Superintendent Mike Miles reported Wednesday that 41 of the district's 273 campuses were graded D or F in 2024, and 170 were graded A or B according to unofficial results by the Texas Education Agency's A-F accountability rating system. Because of legal challenges, TEA was blocked from releasing the new ratings for the 2023-24 academic school year, but they are expected to be released on Aug.15.
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South San ISD could become 1 of 5 districts in Texas to have school board replaced by TEA-appointed members
The Texas Education Agency is considering whether to replace the South San ISD’s board of trustees with appointed board managers. “What happens to the old board? Do they have anything, any repercussions?” asked a woman attending the TEA and South San ISD meeting.
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Mother of Cy-Fair ISD student seeks answers after son’s death at basketball practice
A mom and employee of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is still searching for answers after her son died of a suspected asthma attack at his first basketball practice at Thornton Middle School last month.
Brittany Thompson’s 13-year-old son, Xavier Thompson, died on Nov. 15 after suffering what they believe to be a severe asthma attack. The family is still awaiting the medical examiner’s report and word from Cy-Fair ISD leadership on what happened.
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Webb County’s top elected official switches to Republican Party
Tano Tijerina was elected as a Democrat to lead Webb County, which includes Laredo. It is among many border counties that Trump won in November.
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Houston ISD student hit and killed by train in southeast Houston
"The Milby HS community has suffered a tragic and unfortunate loss."
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Lewisville trustees vote to close 5 elementary schools
Five Lewisville elementary schools will close next year as the North Texas district confronts its declining enrollment.
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No more social media for kids? Texas lawmakers discuss restricting students’ digital spaces
Texas policymakers are thinking increasingly about children’s use of digital tools and presence on social media, a topic that’s likely to become a point of conversation in the upcoming legislative session this spring.
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Proposed Texas bill would ban sale of all THC products, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says
If passed, a Texas bill could ban the sale of all THC products in the state, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Wednesday.
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Milby High School student hit and killed by train, HISD confirms
"The Milby HS community has suffered a tragic and unfortunate loss." A Houston ISD high school student was hit and killed by a Union Pacific train on Monday morning, the district confirmed.
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Austin ISD leaders lay out solutions to reduce staggering budget deficit
As the Austin Independent School District faces a $92 million deficit-- district leaders have laid out ways to reduce expenses.
In a virtual town hall Monday evening, AISD Chief Financial Officer, Katrina Montgomery, discussed possible solutions to their financial woes but first explained how the deficit reached dire levels.
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Lewisville ISD votes to shutter 5 elementary schools and draw new boundaries
Monday evening the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees voted to permanently close five elementary schools. Not all votes were unanimous, but all carried. Several campuses will also undergo rezoning as part of the plan. The following changes will take effect for the 2025-26 school year.
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Lewisville ISD votes to shutter 5 elementary schools and draw new boundaries
Monday evening the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees voted to permanently close five elementary schools. Not all votes were unanimous, but all carried. Several campuses will also undergo rezoning as part of the plan. The following changes will take effect for the 2025-26 school year.
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In a meeting with pleas and tears, Lewisville ISD board votes to close five schools
Lewisville ISD board members voted Monday night to close five of its elementary schools, a cost-saving measure officials say the district needs as student enrollment continues to decline and state funding for schools is uncertain. It was a highly emotional meeting, with more than a dozen people taking to the lectern during the public comment section to beg elected leaders to delay a school consolidation plan. Some speakers joined board members in directing rage at the state Legislature, accusing politicians by name of starving public schools and hurting neighborhoods. Gov. Greg Abbott, state Sen. Tan Parker and state Reps. Ben Bumgarner and Mitch Little were all named as bad actors.
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Spring ISD student shot after reports of juveniles fighting in parking lot near high school
A Spring ISD student was shot, and a suspect has been detained after deputies responded to reports of juveniles fighting in a parking lot near a school Monday morning. The Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Office said there was a heavy police presence in the 19700 block of I-45 North Freeway at the Burger King near Spring High School.
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‘What we train for’: Quick thinking, actions by Katy ISD police officers save man’s life
Four Katy ISD police officers were honored Monday for their actions which saved a man’s life last month. Katy ISD police officers Lt. Glenn Cloud, Sgt. Jeffrey Martinez, and Officers Matthew Graham and Jason Ryan received the district’s Meritorious Service Award at the Dec. 9 board of trustees meeting.
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Houston ISD student fatally struck by train crossing tracks near Milby High School
A Houston ISD student died this morning while attempting to cross the railroad tracks near Milby High School, according to the Houston Police Department and the school district. According to police, a fatal crash involving a train and a pedestrian occurred at around 7:35 a.m. at 2000 Broadway St. near Galveston Road. Officers said the pedestrian was pronounced deceased.
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“It’s an honor to be a part of Calallen history”; Calallen ISD swears in first Police Chief
On Monday, Dec. 9, before the Calallen Independent School District board meeting began, they announced and sworn in John Garcia as the district's first police chief. Garcia, served as the safety and security director for the district for the past 18 months before receiving this new position.
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New report highlights growth of Cy-Fair ISD students falling behind in reading
Cy-Fair ISD is using new tools to track the progress of students in first through fifth grades who did not meet the reading standards during the 2023-24 school year. CFISD Chief Academic Officer Linda Macias said during the Dec. 5 board meeting the district is tracking student performance using formative assessments and Amira, a reading support program, is a part of CFISD’s new strategic plan.
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Canyon ISD updates community on safety and security at schools
Canyon ISD provided an update on safety and security of their campuses after implementing the Guardian/Defender Program. At the beginning of the 2024/2025 school year, Canyon ISD’s school board voted to allow employees to carry concealed firearms with this program.
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In preview of legislative session, lawmakers expect school vouchers to pass and the House to shift to the right
State legislators and Capitol insiders gathered at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday to explore lawmakers’ top priorities ahead of the 2025 legislative session that begins Jan. 14.
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