The Marlin ISD school board has named Alphonso Bates of Lamar Consolidated Independent School District as their lone-finalist for superintendent of schools. Bates currently serves as Deputy Superintendent for Lamar CISD in Rosenburg, TX, about 150 miles down the road from Marlin. The decision to name a superintendent has been tedious and not without obstacles. The decision to name Bates comes after the district already named Brandon Hubbard of Chilton ISD as their lone-finalist. view article

APPLE SPRINGS — The Apple Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees has announced that superintendent Cody Moree will retire effective Dec. 31 after 20 years of service to the district.  Since arriving in Apple Springs in 2005, served for eight years as principal before assuming the role as superintendent. Moree has guided the district through a period of growth, innovation and recognition, always with a focus on the district’s motto, “Where Character Counts.”   During his tenure, Apple Springs became one of the first East Texas districts to provide one-to-one technology for every student and staff member, launched its own school app, and equipped every classroom with interactive monitors. The district also expanded academic opportunities through dual-credit college courses and industry-based certifications, with graduates entering the workforce as nurses, welders, cosmetologists and other licensed professionals.   Apple Springs has also gained national and state recognition, repeatedly named among the “Best Schools in America” by U.S. News & World Report and designated a “Texas Honor Roll District.” view article

After 14 years leading Wylie ISD, Superintendent David Vinson is closing this chapter of his career. Wednesday marked his final day at the district, where he’s overseen major milestones and helped shape the lives of thousands of students and families. “My time here has been… like no other,” Vinson said. “I’m grateful, and that’s why it’s so hard for me to close this chapter of my life.” view article

Winnsboro ISD Superintendent David Wilcox has resigned from his post after an agreement was reached with the Board of Trustees, the district announced Wednesday. “The Board and Superintendent have entered into the Agreement believing it is in their respective interests and in the best interests of Winnsboro ISD,” a statement from the school board said. view article

The Conroe ISD Board of Trustees has named Dr. David Vinson as the Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools during a special called board meeting on August 27. The announcement comes after a comprehensive three-month search that attracted interest from exceptional leaders across Texas and the nation. Trustees emphasized their unity and confidence in selecting Dr. Vinson, noting that his experience, vision, and proven leadership align with the values and aspirations of the Conroe ISD community. view article

Tyler ISD Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford is the area’s highest-paid superintendent, according to base pay data from the Texas Education Agency. The median salary for Texas school superintendents in 2024-25 was $153,176, according to a survey conducted by the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators. view article

The Killeen ISD Board of Trustees has named Dr. King Davis as interim superintendent, effective Aug. 11. Davis brings more than three decades of experience in public education, including 10 years as a superintendent and a track record of strong leadership, academic growth, and community engagement. “The Board was united in selecting an experienced, student-focused leader who could bring stability and vision to our district during this important transition,” said Board President Brett E. Williams. “Dr. Davis has made it clear that he is committed to embracing our students, our staff, and our community wholeheartedly during his time with us. We are excited to welcome him to the KISD family.” view article

After a costly split with its former superintendent, the Keller Independent School District has a new leader, and he stands to make a pretty penny. The district named Dr. Cory Wilson as its new superintendent on July 24, 2025, months after former superintendent Tracy Johnson resigned amid heated debate over a proposal to split the district in two. view article

The school district’s interim superintendent Sandra “Sandy” Ochoa was named lone finalist for the position here on Monday night. She is married to school board member Ricardo Ochoa. Only having discussion in executive session, board member Norma Linda Peña asked president Juan Jose Ybarra for a roll call vote. view article

The Killeen Independent School District’s Board of Trustees hosted a special meeting on Saturday night where they discussed and considered appointing an acting/interim superintendent to manage day-to-day operations until a permanent replacement is selected. view article

The pause lingered as Cory Wilson gathered his thoughts.  Wilson was overcome with emotion July 24 after Keller ISD trustees formally hired the longtime educator as superintendent. The vote was 5-0, with trustees Chris Coker and Charles Randklev absent.  “So —” Wilson said, looking over to his wife, Angela, and son, Garrett. “Man, I can’t even get through the introduction part. I couldn’t do this without the two people who are sitting in this audience.”  Details of his salary and contract were not immediately available.   Wilson has led Keller ISD as interim superintendent since February following the exit of his predecessor, Tracy Johnson.  view article

The superintendent of the Killeen Independent School District is leaving for San Antonio. The Northside Independent School District tells FOX 44 News that its Board of Trustees approved the hiring and appointment of Dr. Jo Ann Fey to its position of Deputy Superintendent for Administration. This action was taken by the Northside ISD Board at its regularly called meeting on Tuesday. view article

An agenda shows the Union Grove ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider a resignation agreement with Superintendent Kelly Moore. The board will hold a special meeting Tuesday to address the issue and consider a possible interim candidate, the agenda says. This comes after several upset Union Grove parents voiced their concerns at a school board meeting last week. Sparking their concern is an investigation of a student for alleged invasive visual recording. This led to another case involving Moore, who they say failed to report the incident. view article

The Northside Independent School District Board of Trustees on July 22 approved the hiring of Dr. Jo Ann Fey, currently the Superintendent of the Killeen Independent School District, to serve as their district’s Deputy Superintendent for Administration. Killeen ISD Board of Trustees President Brett E. Williams confirmed in a statement that Dr. Fey informed the Board of Trustees of her pending resignation as superintendent of Killeen ISD. view article

Both Zerwas and Davis have been serving as interim leaders of the university system and its flagship. view article

The superintendent of Cushing ISD has been named the lone finalist for the same position at Gunter ISD. view article

The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees announced its unanimous selection of Dr. Ángel Rivera as the lone finalist for the role of Superintendent of Schools on Monday, Feb. 14. Dr. Rivera currently holds the position of deputy superintendent for the district, which serves nearly 40,000 students. view article

The board of trustees of the Kemp 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. The timeline is posted on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA career center. Updates will be available on arrowsearchinc.com and TexasISD.com as the search progresses. view article

The Board of Trustees has named Jay Ratcliff (current Superintendent of Big Sandy ISD) as Lone Finalist for the superintendent's position. Jay is a very experienced superintendent and is well known in the area. He will be a GREAT fit for Harleton ISD. Jay will be in-district one day this week and I will try to introduce him to as many folks as possible. He will begin duties sometime after March 15th.

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The Latexo Independent School District Board of Trustees made it official on Thursday, March 7 as they announced Latexo High School Principal Michael Woodard was the lone finalist for the Latexo ISD superintendent’s position. Latexo ISD Board President Kelly Nicol opened the meeting and informed those in attendance, “In our last meeting on Tuesday (March 5) – at about 10 pm – we named Mr. Michael Woodard as our lone finalist for the Latexo ISD superintendent’s position.” view article

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees named Dan Troxell, Ph.D., as the lone finalist to be the district’s new superintendent. Troxell has been superintendent of Kerrville ISD for 14 years, and was named Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards in 2008. Troxell also previously worked for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Allen ISD and Round Rock ISD. view article

The Southside Independent School District’s months-long search for a superintendent came to an end Saturday with the naming of a lone finalist from a field of 58 applicants. Mark E. Eads, the current superintendent of the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, was selected as the finalist during a special meeting after the applicants were narrowed down to three candidates. view article

The Georgetown Board of Trustees has hired Fred Brent as the district's newest superintendent. view article