Texas Education Agency appoints Board of Managers and Names New Superintendent to Lead Fort Worth ISD  AUSTIN, Texas – March 24, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the appointment of a nine-member Board of Managers and selection of a new superintendent to lead the Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD).  “Fort Worth wants the best possible academic outcomes for every student, as evidenced by the hundreds of community members that showed their willingness to serve,” said Texas Education Commissioner, Mike Morath. “Possessing a diverse range of experiences and expertise, the governance and leadership team appointed today is comprised of individuals with an aligned vision and collective belief that all students, when properly supported, can achieve at high levels. I look forward to seeing this belief in action and their leadership of Fort Worth ISD’s next chapter.” view article

The Bullard ISD Board of Trustees officially named Dr. Micah Dyer as the district’s new superintendent during a special meeting Tuesday.   Trustees had previously selected Dyer as the lone finalist in February, with state law requiring a 21-day waiting period before a formal hire. He will begin his new role on March 30, following Interim Superintendent Dr. Jan Hill’s last board meeting next Monday.  “She’s been a blessing to this district and helping them with this transition,” Dyer said. “I look forward to the opportunity to get to work with her as I transition into this job full time.”  Read more at: https://tylerpaper.com/2026/03/18/bullard-isd-officially-names-dr-micah-dyer-as-superintendent/ view article

The Judson Independent School District School Board voted to propose termination of the employment contract for superintendent Milton ‘Rob’ Fields III on Wednesday evening. The vote comes after months of debate between board members, including at least four agenda items over the last year, on whether to terminate Fields due to an ongoing, closed-door investigation. view article

The board of trustees of the Medina Valley 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.

In a close vote, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD's board retained Superintendent Brent Jaco amid an alleged comment recently surfacing online. In a recorded video, sources tell NewsWest 9 that Jaco can be heard mocking former Pecos Mayor Venetta Seals’ disability while discussing an issue during a meeting last June. They also say you can hear the laughter of administrators in the background. view article

Administrators’ taxpayer-funded compensation continues to grow as student enrollment shrinks.  Newly released Texas Education Agency data for the 2025-26 school year show 16 superintendents receive taxpayer-funded salaries that top $400,000—more than the president of the United States. (Last year, that number was 11.)   Here are the superintendents that the TEA lists as making more than $400,000 annually: view article

Administrators’ taxpayer-funded compensation continues to grow as student enrollment shrinks.  Newly released Texas Education Agency data for the 2025-26 school year show 16 superintendents receive taxpayer-funded salaries that top $400,000—more than the president of the United States. (Last year, that number was 11.)   Here are the superintendents that the TEA lists as making more than $400,000 annually:

Superintendents in five North Texas school districts have announced departures or have been ousted over the past month. view article

The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees has announced the lone finalist to become the district's next superintendent. Dr. Sean Scott was named the district's lone finalist following a "comprehensive search process" and "months of work by the Board of Trustees," according to a release. The process included gathering reviewing applications, conducting interviews and gathering feedback from staff, parents and community members, according to the release. view article

Leander ISD has named a lone finalist in the district’s search for a new superintendent. Chris Clark has already been serving as acting superintendent after Bruce Gearing announced his retirement in December. Clark previously worked as deputy superintendent of learning and innovation. Before that, he was assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction. The district previously said it was looking to hire its next superintendent internally. view article

A longtime Frisco Independent School District deputy superintendent is the lone finalist for the top job in the district, officials announced Friday. Todd Fouche has been deputy superintendent for the growing Collin County district for the last 10 years. He is expected to take over for Mike Waldrip, who is retiring in June. view article

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rockdale Independent School District (RISD) swore in Michael Watson as the new superintendent Monday during a special board meeting. He will begin working at the district Friday.  The district announced Watson as the lone finalist for superintendent in February after former RISD superintendent Denise Monzingo announced her retirement in October.  The RISD Board of Trustees President Charles Miles commented on the leadership change in the announcement on the RISD website.  “Dr. Watson brings a strong record of results and a leadership style that aligns with where we want to go as a district,” view article

Rockdale Independent School District (RISD) swore in Michael Watson as the new superintendent Monday during a special board meeting. He will begin working at the district Friday. The district announced Watson as the lone finalist for superintendent in February after former RISD superintendent Denise Monzingo announced her retirement in October. view article

Seagraves ISD’s new lead administrator was in the boardroom when school trustees named her the lone finalist last week.Interviews and discussion occurred during an executive session. When school directors reconvened into a regular meeting setting, a motion was made to name Shelley Mann the lone finalist for superintendent.The vote wasn’t the typical “all those in favor, say ... view article

The Rockdale Independent School District has officially appointed its new Superintendent of Schools! The district says its Board of Trustees officially appointed Dr. Michael Watson during Monday evening’s Special Board Meeting. He will officially begin serving Rockdale ISD this Friday. view article

Since the state-mandated 21-day waiting period has passed after Vernon ISD named Dr. Blaise Boswell the lone finalist for its superintendent position, trustees have made the appointment official. When Superintendent Dr. Boswell was first named the lone finalist for his current position, he said that he planned on “staying a part of the community for the long term.” This followed a 15-year career within Vernon ISD and for the last three months, his position as interim superintendent. Vernon ISD trustees were impressed with his commitment to the community, they said. view article

In a letter shared with Prosper ISD families, Holly Ferguson announced her retirement after 28 years of service to public education view article

Mark Ramirez announced his resignation at a board meeting Monday night. His last day will be March 13. view article

IRVING, Texas — Irving ISD Superintendent Magda A. Hernández announced her retirement during Monday's regular Board of Trustees meeting.   Hernández has been the Irving ISD Superintendent for 8 years.   In a press release, district officials said Hernández began at Irving ISD as a paraprofessional and rose through the ranks to become the district's first female superintendent, and the first to ascend to the role from within.   "Serving as Irving ISD Superintendent has been one of the greatest honors of my life," Hernández said in a statement posted to social media. "I love this district. I love our students. I love our staff. I love our families. I love our community. Every decision made has been grounded in one unwavering belief: our students deserve the very best, and so do the people who serve them." view article

Superintendent Mark Ramirez knew for months he wasn’t going to lead Lake Worth schools into the foreseeable future as the state takes control of the 3,200-student district.  Now it’s official after Lake Worth ISD trustees accepted Ramirez’s resignation and approved staff layoffs during a special board meeting March 9. Ramirez’s last day is Friday, and trustees are expected to name an interim superintendent at their March 23 meeting.  “This is the most difficult vote I have cast in my 12 years as a board member,” board President Tammy Thomas said before trustees approved Ramirez’s separation agreement. “You have established a solid foundation in Lake Worth ISD for academic improvement and growth.”   District officials did not immediately detail how many jobs will be eliminated during a campus restructuring that is coming as Lake Worth transitions to state control after years of poor academic performance. view article

Superintendent Mark Ramirez knew for months he wasn't going to lead Lake Worth schools into the foreseeable future as the state takes control of the 3,200-student district. Now it's official after Lake Worth ISD trustees accepted Ramirez's resignation and approved staff layoffs during a special board meeting March 9 Superintendent Mark Ramirez knew for months he wasn't going to lead Lake Worth schools into the foreseeable future as the state takes control of the 3,200-student district. Now it's official after Lake Worth ISD trustees accepted Ramirez's resignation and approved staff layoffs during a special board meeting March 9 " target="_blank" class="article-link">view article

FWISD Superintendent Karen Molinar observed the children learning as she visited classrooms Monday and Tuesday, knowing the clock on her three decades in Fort Worth schools was winding down.  Molinar, 51, learned her time in the district that grew her from a reading teacher into a principal and, eventually, the leader of its schools was over after the Texas education commissioner told her last week she won’t serve during the state takeover. She informed families and staff Wednesday that she will not remain as superintendent.   “I promised them at the beginning of this that I would be transparent, and I would give them updates,” Molinar told the Fort Worth Report. “I had to do that even when it came to what would happen to me personally and professionally. I had to stand up to my word.”   Her impending departure from FWISD drew mixed reactions. Some teachers, parents and city leaders praised Molinar’s decades of service and insisted she should remain in the role during the takeover. Others argued new leadership is necessary as state leaders try to turnaround years of failing academics in Fort Worth. view article

Jaime Aquino, the superintendent of the San Antonio Independent School District, announced Friday that he plans to retire 10 months from now in January 2027. “This was not an easy decision,” Aquino said in a video announcing his retirement. “I look forward to spending more time with my family, whom I have, for many years, unintentionally placed second to the demand of this incredible work.” view article

The Fort Worth Independent School District is getting a new superintendent as part of the recent state takeover. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath in a statement Wednesday said the Texas Education Agency "will move forward with the selection of a new superintendent" to replace Karen Molinar, who was named superintendent in March 2025. view article

DeSoto ISD trustees voted unanimously this week on an interim superintendent. Brent S. Mitchell will lead the southern Dallas County district as it searches for a new leader, trustees decided Monday. view article

Joseph Waldron has been selected as the lone finalist for the position of Abilene ISD superintendent by the School Board at a special meeting Wednesday. Waldron holds a doctorate in global educational leadership from Lamar University, as well as master's degrees from Governors State University and Midwestern State University. His career has spanned over two decades, serving in various roles as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent of curriculum and federal programs, and superintendent in Texas and Illinois districts. view article

The Bullard ISD Board of Trustees has named Dr. Micah Dyer as its Lone Finalist for Superintendent. Trustees approved the action at the conclusion of the special meeting on February 24, 2026. “We are blessed and excited to have this opportunity to become part of the Bullard Panther family,” Dr. Dyer said. “Moving back to East Texas has always been our plan. This is a homecoming, and we look forward to working with Bullard ISD to provide amazing opportunities for the children.” view article

The Abilene Independent School District has named Dr. Joe Waldron as the lone finalist for its next superintendent. Trustees made the announcement during a special board meeting Wednesday at One AISD Center, moving forward in the process to replace current Superintendent Dr. John Kuhn. view article

Many are parents. Most live within FWISD — many on the western side of the district. They want to serve on the Texas-appointed board of managers that will lead Fort Worth ISD during a state takeover for at least two years. The Fort Worth Report obtained and verified a list of 180 applicants who attended mandatory governance training hosted by the Texas Education Agency. Eleven people on the list confirmed they applied to be a manager and attended the training. This marks the first public disclosure of those seeking to be a manager for the nearly 70,000-student district. view article

Board trustees for the Judson Independent School District have chosen yet another interim superintendent to temporarily lead the district amid a budget deficit, board in-fighting and a school closure process. The decision comes only two weeks after the board kicked off the termination process for Superintendent Milton Fields for reasons officials have not made public. view article

Corpus Christi Independent School District is congratulating one of its own after Dr. John Prezas was named the lone finalist for superintendent of Pleasanton ISD. Pleasanton ISD is a 4A district located about 35 miles south of San Antonio. view article

Burton ISD trustees voted Monday to extend the contract of Superintendent Vikki Curry following an executive session, approving a one-year extension with no change in salary. Curry was originally hired in June 2024 under a three-year contract with an annual salary of $130,000. “I’m excited,” Curry said following the vote. “I love what I do. I love working here. I love the community and our students. To see the hard work that we’re doing — working with administrators and building something strong for Burton — and to receive another year just shows that the board has confidence in my leadership and the direction of the district.” view article

The Leander Independent School District is moving forward with an internal search for its next superintendent, according to a Friday message from the district. Leander ISD’s search for its next superintendent comes after Superintendent Bruce Gearing announced his retirement at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The Board of Trustees then appointed Deputy Superintendent Chris Clark as the acting superintendent. MOST READ: 30 drownings in a decade: Lady Bird Lake serial k view article

The Winnsboro ISD Board of Education voted Saturday to approve the hiring of a new interim superintendent following the arrests of several district employees. Board members approved the hiring of Jeff Conovan, who brings more than two decades in general and special education and 12 years of coaching experience to the district. view article

The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will be looking for a new leader by the end of the current academic year. In a letter to parents Friday morning, Superintendent Ashley Chohlis announced her resignation. KSAT Investigates obtained a copy of Chohlis’ letter. Her departure will go into effect on April 7, 2026, according to the letter. In her Uvalde CISD announcement, Chohlis said she will be pursuing “new opportunities” outside of the district. view article