Huffines Announces School Districts Receiving Fiscal Exam

A school district recently grilled by state lawmakers over nearly $100 million directed to a private education foundation will now face a spending review from Comptroller Don Huffines. Huffines announced Monday that Barbers Hill ISD is one of four districts selected for an examination of whether taxpayer dollars are reaching classrooms rather than fueling administrative growth and non-instructional expenses. Austin, El Paso, and Prosper school districts were also selected for review. The selection of Barbers Hill comes shortly after a contentious House Governmental Oversight hearing in August focused heavily on the district’s relationship with the Barbers Hill ISD Education Foundation, which has reportedly amassed approximately $250 million.
Houston high school football rivalry cancelled due to skin infection outbreak

One of Houston's biggest high school football games was canceled because of an outbreak of a contagious skin infection. Bellaire High School principal Michael Niggli sent a letter to parents stating that multiple members of the Cardinals football team were diagnosed with staph infections.
Court orders Galveston ISD to display Ten Commandments posters in classrooms

A Galveston official said it would follow the judge’s order. The district, along with two others, was sued by the state in 2025 for alleged noncompliance of the new state law requiring the display.
VanDeaver named executive director of Texas Association of School Boards

“My entire career reflects my belief that a strong public education system represents the best shot for all Texas children to achieve the American dream,” VanDeaver said. “I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the great people at TASB and thankful to the TASB Board for trusting my leadership as we continue to serve our members and the students they represent.” Former state legislator supports strong local governance of schools in Lone Star State “Gary has dedicated his life to serving the cause of public education both inside our districts as a teacher and administrator and for the last 12 years as a leading voice in policy discussions on public education,” said Tony Hopkins, TASB Board president. “The ability to relate to elected school board members who are responsible for governing school districts, to understand the challenges and opportunities in running school districts, and to bring the perspective of the many rural members were key reasons for his selection.” The Board conducted a careful and thoughtful selection process under the leadership of its selection committee, with support from Korn Ferry as its consultant.
State Board of Education Members Rally To Oppose Marxist and Islamic Influence 

The board is taking up the final reading of the new high school history standards this week. The Monday press conference comes as members of the state board prepare to amend and give final approval of the new high school Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills social studies standards, which were postponed following the passage of the elementary and middle school TEKS during the June board meeting. The high school TEKS are divided into five separate subchapters—U.S. History, Government, Geography, World History, and Personal Financial Literacy. Pickren told attendees that the Declaration of Independence recognizes that our rights come “from our Creator” and that to erase this from history is not neutrality, but historical revisionism. “Our schools must never become laboratories for political indoctrination, teach students what Marxism and communism actually produced: the destruction of private property, the destruction of economic freedom, and the destruction of individual liberty, and the death of millions of people under totalitarian regimes,” said Pickren.
State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons

State Board of Education members on Friday approved a rewrite of what Texas high schoolers learn in social studies, disregarding pleas from Muslims who testified that schools should teach how people of Islamic faith positively contributed to world history. The Republican majority instead adopted a lesson, for example, requiring public school students to learn that “radical Islam” motivated the 9/11 attacks, as opposed to more narrowly focusing on terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and extremists such as Osama bin Laden. A Muslim-American EMT was notably among those killed while attempting to save lives during the tragedy.

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STAAR rescoring requests triple after more Texas schools question computer grading

October 1308:00 AM

Thousands of STAAR reading results improved after humans rescored students’ written answers. Most of the initial grading was done by an automated engine.The number of requests to rescore students’ STAAR tests nearly tripled from last year as more Texas schools sought reviews of written responses on the reading exams, thousands of which were initially graded by computers. The Texas Education Agency began using an automated scoring engine in December 2023 to grade open-ended questions on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, including on the reading and English tests, with humans manually reviewing a quarter of exam scores. In spring 2024, the state had 2,758 requests to regrade open-ended response scores on reading exams. Then, 21,620 requests last year. This spring, that jumped to 64,489. view article

Preventive Law: How to Avoid Allegations of Electioneering: What Trustees and Staff Need to Know During an Election Cycle

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Fall is here, and with it comes the promise of cooler weather, football rivalries, and hard-fought elections. Electioneering is especially difficult to avoid at this time of year, lest trustees and staff find themselves under the microscope of the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) or the Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG). Given the Texas Attorney General’s eagerness to prosecute claims of electioneering against Texas school districts, this article is devoted to helping avoid even the appearance of impropriety heading into November.

Huffines Announces School Districts Receiving Fiscal Exam

October 0605:00 AM

A school district recently grilled by state lawmakers over nearly $100 million directed to a private education foundation will now face a spending review from Comptroller Don Huffines. Huffines announced Monday that Barbers Hill ISD is one of four districts selected for an examination of whether taxpayer dollars are reaching classrooms rather than fueling administrative growth and non-instructional expenses. Austin, El Paso, and Prosper school districts were also selected for review. The selection of Barbers Hill comes shortly after a contentious House Governmental Oversight hearing in August focused heavily on the district’s relationship with the Barbers Hill ISD Education Foundation, which has reportedly amassed approximately $250 million. view article

TEXARKANA ISD HIRES JIM DUNLAP OF ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

September 2208:31 AM

The board of trustees of the Texarkana Independent School District has contracted with Mr. Jim Dunlap of Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Information and the application process is available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA Supersearch page. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 16, 2026 view article

Lufkin ISD could convert primary schools to K-5 campuses starting 2027-28

October 1510:55 AM

Lufkin ISD could begin converting its primary schools into K-through-5 campuses as early as the 2027-2028 school year, starting with Herty Primary. The board tasked 15 community members and administrators with developing a plan for K-5 realignment. The group met twice over the summer and weighed five scenarios against six priorities: student opportunity, staffing, facilities, equity, culture and safety and sustainability. view article

Irving ISD Bond Proposals Carry $2.25 Billion Price Tag

October 1508:30 AM

Voters in Irving Independent School District will decide in November whether to approve approximately $2.25 billion in new bond debt, including estimated interest, as the district seeks funding to replace aging campuses and make district-wide improvements. he Irving ISD Board of Trustees voted in August to place four bond propositions on the November 3 ballot, totaling $952.3 million in principal. According to the district’s voter information documents, the proposed bonds would carry an additional $1.3 billion in estimated interest, bringing the combined cost to approximately $2.25 billion. Proposition A authorizes $552.2 million to replace Lively Elementary School, T. Haley Elementary School, Davis Elementary School, and Travis Middle School, along with district renovations and infrastructure improvements. With an estimated $752.3 million in interest, the total cost would reach approximately $1.305 billion. Proposition B would authorize $300 million to replace Irving High School, with the estimated total cost rising to $708.8 million when including interest. Proposition C would authorize $40 million for technology upgrades, including network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and student and staff devices. Including interest, the estimated cost would be $94.5 million. Proposition D would authorize $60.2 million for three indoor multipurpose facilities at Irving, MacArthur, and Nimitz high schools, bringing the total to $142.1 million with interest. The facilities would serve athletics, marching band, and JROTC programs. view article

Former Abilene ISD superintendent returns to Mineral Wells ISD

October 1508:29 AM

Dr. John Kuhn, former Abilene ISD superintendent and director of multilingual achievement, has left the district and returned to Mineral Wells ISD. AISD leadership confirmed that Kuhn’s departure was effective September 30, 2026. He previously served as superintendent before stepping down in February following a health incident. He later transitioned to the role of director of multilingual achievement. view article

Some Austin ISD parents push petition to close Burnet and Webb middle schools to avoid state takeover

October 1508:25 AM

Parents and volunteers are gathering signatures for a petition that could give Austin ISD another option, as the district faces the possibility of state intervention over failing accountability ratings at Burnet and Webb middle schools. With the deadline to sign the petition coming up on Thursday, volunteers set up a table outside Burnet Middle School on Wednesday afternoon to speak with families about the effort. view article

Pilot Point ISD superintendent, police chief placed on paid administrative leave amid investigation

October 1508:25 AM

Pilot Point ISD's superintendent and police chief have been placed on paid administrative leave following a complaint involving both officials, according to a letter sent to district families Wednesday evening. In the letter, sent on Wednesday evening, the Pilot Point ISD Board of Trustees said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution while an independent investigation is conducted. view article

Cotulla ISD addresses former employee’s child pornography arrest; learned of it through LMT

October 1508:25 AM

Cotulla ISD said Wednesday that although it learned about the arrest of its former director of technology on a child pornography charge through the Laredo Morning Times, it had placed him on administrative leave in April during the investigation. view article

PNG ISD unveils design for $8 million transportation center

October 1508:25 AM

Port Neches-Groves Independent School District is moving forward with plans for a new transportation center designed to accommodate its growing needs and free up space on its high school campus. The district unveiled the facility's official design during Monday night's school board meeting. The project is part of a $75 million bond package approved by voters in 2025 and is expected to cost $8 million, according to previous reporting. view article

Investigation underway in Gadsden ISD; employee put on administrative leave

October 1508:25 AM

A Gadsden Independent School District employee has been placed on administrative leave. The district is investigating allegations involving the employee. In a statement to families, staff, and community members, GISD said it is taking the allegations seriously and will conduct a thorough and impartial investigation. view article

Records: Cotulla ISD tech director accused of owning 750+ child sexual abuse files on phone

October 1508:23 AM

A technology director at Cotulla Independent School District was arrested on suspicion of uploading child sexual abuse material to an X account, according to court documents. The records obtained by KSAT identify the director as Joseph Yanez. The document states Yanez was publicly listed as the director of technology at Cotulla ISD. view article

Friendswood ISD approves science lab designs for 2 campuses

October 1508:23 AM

Funded through the 2026 bond program, the science lab renovations will convert existing classrooms into dedicated science learning spaces, including additional instructional and storage space, laboratory sinks and magnetic writable wall surfaces, district documents show. The designs were developed in collaboration with campus principals to maximize available space and provide equal learning environments at both schools, documents show. view article

Round Rock ISD hires Mike Harmon to lead police department

October 1508:23 AM

Harmon spent the last 28 years with the Cedar Park Police Department, most recently as chief of police. His hiring comes after former Chief Ryan Urrutia departed the district earlier this year. view article

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Flour Bluff ISD opens free food pantry to help students and families in need

October 1508:23 AM

Families in Flour Bluff ISD now have a new place to turn when putting food on the table becomes a challenge. The district has opened a free food pantry at its Early Childhood Center, offering groceries, fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods to students and their families. view article

Former Dickinson ISD staff accuses district of retaliatory firing after complaint

October 1508:23 AM

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Tomball ISD reviews district improvement plan

October 1508:23 AM

On Oct. 12, the Tomball ISD board reviewed a districtwide improvement plan, presented by TISD Chief Academic Officer Michael Webb, which aims to address academic development. view article

Irving ISD asks voters to approve $952 million bond package in November

October 1508:22 AM

Voters in Irving ISD will see a bond package on the November ballot that would give the district $952 million to spend on a host of building and renovation projects, including the reconstruction of five aging campuses. The four-part package would also fund technology upgrades, cybersecurity enhancements, and safety and security improvements across the district. It would carry a property tax increase of $20.83 per month on a $340,000 home, which is the median home value in the district. view article

McAllen ISD addresses viral video involving students

October 1508:22 AM

The McAllen Independent School District released a statement Sunday night about a video that went viral on social media involving students. The statement says the “district takes allegations of student misconduct seriously and is addressing the matter through the appropriate administrative procedures.” view article

Katy ISD turns to robots to fill custodian shortage

October 1508:21 AM

Katy ISD has deployed cleaning robots at 17 of its schools after struggling to find enough people to fill custodial positions. District officials say they are short 100 custodians districtwide. "I think it has something to do with having plenty of jobs out in this area," Chris Elliot, Katy ISD media relations manager, said. "There are always new companies opening up. There are lots of choices for people. Sometimes it's just hard to fill those custodial positions." view article

Cotulla ISD responds after former employee arrested in Laredo

October 1508:21 AM

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Austin ISD’s last shot? Burnet and Webb parents face impossible choice over school closures

October 1508:15 AM

In May 2025, Austin Independent School District leadership stood before parents in the wood-paneled Burnet Middle School cafeteria and outlined their plan to improve the campus' long-struggling academic performance. view article

Melissa ISD school bus driver fired following arrest on child pornography charge

October 1508:12 AM

A school bus driver for the Melissa Independent School District was arrested this week on a child pornography charge, prompting district officials to terminate his employment immediately, authorities said Wednesday. view article

Temple ISD CTE program recognized as CTAT District of Distinction for second-straight year

October 1508:10 AM

Temple ISD's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program has been named as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT) for the second year in a row. TISD said the recognition "celebrates districts across Texas that demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation and commitment to student success through high-quality CTE programs." view article

Dance Coach Accused of Sexual Contact With Galena Park Student

October 1508:06 AM

Michael Jackson was a special education aide in Galena Park ISD at the time of the alleged offense, which occurred off campus. A special education aide and dance coach was arrested for off-campus sexual misconduct involving a 15-year-old student in the Galena Park Independent School District. Michael Lynn Jackson Jr., 35, was arrested on a charge of indecency with a child by sexual contact, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison. Jackson is accused of inappropriately touching the student in June, while the teen was at Jackson’s apartment, ABC13 reported. At the time, Jackson was a special education aide at North Shore High School and also coached the teen’s step team. The accuser and a few other step team members reportedly went to Jackson’s apartment after a sports practice and before a dance practice, which was being held in a field across the street. view article

Northside ISD Asks Voters to Authorize $1.8 Billion in Bonds

October 1408:35 AM

A proposed tax rate increase will also appear on the November ballot. Northside ISD voters will decide November 3 whether to authorize $886.2 million in bonds and approve a separate maintenance and operations tax rate increase. Including estimated interest, the three bond propositions would carry a total repayment cost of approximately $1.84 billion. view article

Former Tyler ISD teacher gets probation for taping students’ hands together

October 1408:30 AM

A former Tyler ISD teacher received eight years' probation Wednesday for taping the hands of a student with disabilities together and forcing them to walk around the room for over four hours. Krystina Rena Haas, 36, entered a guilty plea to an injury to a disabled person charge in connection with a March 2025 incident in which administrators learned a student with disabilities had their hands taped together in a Tyler High classroom, according to court records and documents. view article

Bullard ISD accepts superintendent’s resignation, appoints acting superintendent

October 1408:29 AM

The Bullard ISD Board of Trustees unanimously accepted Superintendent Dr. Micah Dyer’s voluntary resignation, effective immediately, and appointed Jodie Albritton as acting superintendent during a special meeting Tuesday evening. The meeting followed a decision by the trustees last week to place Dyer on paid administrative leave. Dyer had been in the position since March 30. view article

Amarillo ISD renews good-cause exception for school safety requirement

October 1408:28 AM

Amarillo ISD renewed its Good Cause Exception, allowing the district to use alternatives to the state requirement for an armed officer on every campus. The district renewed the exception to give it more flexibility to meet state school safety requirements. In 2023, Texas required districts to have an armed security officer at every public school campus under House Bill 3. Many smaller districts struggled to meet the requirements due to funding or a lack of available officers. view article

North Texas school districts struggle to budget amid rising fuel prices

October 1408:25 AM

Allen ISD purchases fuel for its transportation services at bulk pricing, something administrators say has usually been a pretty steady number.  But in February, the district’s average spending on fuel jumped from an expected cost of $400,000-$500,000 for the year to $650,000. view article

Power outages impacting Texas Panhandle

October 1408:25 AM

Hart Independent School District is delaying classes due to a power outage. According to the school district, Hart ISD has delayed classes until 10 a.m. due to a weather-related power outage. According to the Xcel outage map, one customer remains without power. view article

Parent petition due October 15 may decide Austin ISD’s future

October 1408:25 AM

Parents at Burnet and Webb middle schools have until Thursday to decide whether to ask the state to close their children’s schools. Organizers say the petition is the only way to head off a state takeover of the Austin Independent School District. view article

Grand Prairie ISD cancels musical after female student cast in male role

October 1408:25 AM

After trying to recast a female student who had won a traditionally male role in a performance of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, Grand Prairie ISD opted to cancel the musical altogether. view article

TribCast: Houston is a model for school takeovers. Is it sustainable?

October 1408:25 AM

This week, the podcast explores what can be learned from Houston ISD as more school districts face state takeover. Test scores have gone up since the state took over Houston ISD in 2023. But enrollment has dropped and costs have increased, raising questions about whether its model for district turnarounds is sustainable elsewhere. For this week’s TribCast, Eleanor is joined by Texas Tribune education reporters Sneha Dey and Megan Menchaca to discuss what’s happening at the state’s biggest district, and what it might mean for other districts facing takeovers around the state. view article

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