Harlandale Independent School District Superintendent Gerardo Soto was named the region’s superintendent of the year by the Texas Association of School Boards.   Region 20 includes all school districts in Bexar County, stretches out toward Kerr and Atascosa counties and reaches parts of the Southwest Texas border. Each year, the TASB picks one superintendent from each region to recognize “achievement and excellence in public school administration.”    “I’m honored to serve a community that believes so deeply in the power of education,” Soto said in a statement after his family, campus leadership and school board members surprised him with the announcement on Tuesday morning.  view article

Austin— Seventeen district leaders from across Texas have been selected as regional winners in the 2025 Superintendent of the Year competition held each year by the Texas Association of School Boards.   The regional winners are selected by committees at each participating education service center in the state. Those committees meet each spring to consider the nominees put forward by school boards in their respective regions.  “I want to thank all member school boards for their work in nominating superintendents to be considered for this prestigious award,” said TASB Executive Director Dan Troxell. “The process includes a lengthy application in addition to a board vote, so we know that the nominees have the full support of their trustees.”  view article

Official Press Release: ROYAL ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES NAME DR. MEGAN C. PAPE   view article

The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees named James Vasquez, who serves as acting superintendent, as the sole finalist to be the district’s next superintendent Tuesday. The board voted unanimously to name Vasquez as the lone finalist for the job, before moving on to discuss whether it would approve a budget with expenses that don’t exceed its revenue for the first time since 2015. view article

Houston ISD’s leader will be among the state’s top-earning superintendents after his recent $82,000 raise raised his base pay to $462,000.   State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles had a base pay of $380,000 before his contract was extended five years as the district is expected to transition back to some elected board members. That puts his pay at more than double that of the average superintentent in Texas. That extension follows the state's replacement of half the nine-member board — a move that drew concern from elected trustees who observed that the removed board members asked the most questions probing Miles' controversial policies.  Houston ISD’s leader will be among the state’s top-earning superintendents after his recent $82,000 raise raised his base pay to $462,000.  State-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles had a base pay of $380,000 before his contract was extended five years as the district is expected to transition back to some elected board members. That puts his pay at more than double that of the average superintentent in Texas.  That extension follows the state's replacement of half the nine-member board — a move that drew concern from elected trustees who observed that the removed board members asked the most questions probing Miles' controversial policies. view article

After nearly a decade with the district, Eanes ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Arnett is retiring next month. "Leaving Eanes ISD after nine wonderful years is an emotional decision," Arnett said. "Although the Board graciously extended my contract, I believe this is the right time for fresh ideas and new energy to lead the district forward. It has been the greatest honor of my career to serve this exceptional community." view article

Houston ISD's state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles will see an increase in base salary from $380,000 to $462,000 after the Board of Managers approved an amended contract Thursday to keep him for five more years. Nearly two weeks after the Texas Education Agency replaced half of its board, the newly configured board approved a $2.1 billion budget and new contract for Miles. view article

We're learning more information regarding a 5-year contract that was approved for Superintendent Mike Miles by the Houston Independent School District Board of Managers on Thursday night. According to the contract, which was received around 4:30 p.m. by e-mail, Miles' new annual base salary will be set at $462,000, which is an $82,000 increase in pay from his base salary of $380,000 that was set on June 1, 2023.  view article

Burton was named the lone finalist May 19. view article

Keller ISD announced their lone finalist to fill the position of superintendent on Thursday night. Keller ISD has announced Dr. Cory Wilson as the finalist on Thursday. Wilson currently serves as the interim superintendent, which he was appointed to in January 2025. view article

The Keller school board named Cory Wilson as the finalist for the district’s open superintendent position during a special meeting June 5. Wilson has served as interim superintendent since Jan. 31, following the resignation of Tracy Johnson, who parted ways with Keller schools over a proposal put forth by board members to split the district in half — using U.S. 377 as the dividing line view article

The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) Board of Trustees voted to accept Superintendent Diana Sayavedra's voluntary separation agreement with a 4-2-1 vote. The decision was made during a special board meeting Tuesday night. Before the meeting was adjourned, Sayavedra spoke to the crowd of community members, parents, and district staff who spoke and attended in support of her role as superintendent with the district. view article

After five years of service, Marlin ISD Superintendent Dr. Darryl Henson officially resigned Tuesday, Henson confirmed to KWTX late Tuesday night. Henson said the board approved a voluntary separation at Tuesday night’s special board meeting. According to Henson, the district accepted his resignation, and his last day will be Sept. 1. view article

The El Paso Independent School District will no longer be led by Superintendent Diana Sayavedra following a close 4-2-1 vote. The board of trustees voted to accept her voluntary separation. The decision came after an intense, hours-long special board meeting that drew a full house of community members, many of whom voiced their support for Sayavedra. view article

Seguin ISD’s superintendent has taken on her new role early, and the board has named an interim to lead the district until it has hired its new leader. During a specially called meeting on Wednesday, the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees approved an amended retirement agreement that reassigns Superintendent Veronica Vijil to superintendent emeritus earlier than originally agreed upon and named Seguin ISD Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Banks (formerly Oaks) as the interim superintendent, Seguin ISD Board President Denise Crettenden said. view article

The Mercedes ISD school board voted to accept superintendent Benjamin Clinton’s resignation during a meeting on Tuesday. The school board voted unanimously on the resignation and to approve the interim superintendent agreement. Alicia Noyola was named interim superintendent on May 20. Noyola is the former Harlingen CISD superintendent, a position she held for more than two years. She retired from the position in August 2023. view article

The El Paso Independent School District took no action regarding the future of Diana Sayavedra's role as superintendent. The special board meeting was called by Board President Leah Hanany to address Sayavedra's duties and employment status. view article

Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District has an interim superintendent. The former superintendent, Alda Benavides, retired last Wednesday and the school board selected Dr. Sandra Ochoa to replace her. Ochoa is married to sitting school board trustee Dr. Ricardo Ochoa. According to Edcouch-Elsa ISD attorney Benjamin Castillo, Ochoa's husband did not attend last Wednesday's meeting where his wife was selected. view article

Benjamin Clinton, superintendent of schools with the Mercedes Independent School District, has resigned. A motion to proceed with Clinton’s resignation was approved Tuesday evening during a special school board meeting. The resignation comes days after Clinton was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated. view article

Grand Prairie ISD paid its former superintendent more than $350,000 as part of a separation agreement reached after an investigation found "credible evidence" he harassed and discriminated against "non-Hispanic female employees," documents show. The district put former superintendent Jorge Arredondo on leave last September after only three months on the job, then voted 5-2 to fire him in December. He resigned effective March 31, according to the separation agreement. view article

The Hidalgo Independent School District school board voted to name J.A. Gonzalez as the lone finalist for superintendent at a special board meeting held on the morning of Memorial Day. By Texas law, there must be a 21-day waiting period after announcing a lone finalist to finalize a contract with the individual. Gonzalez is well known in the Valley education realm, serving as superintendent at the Harlingen and McAllen school districts. view article

The Hidalgo Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name J.A. Gonzalez lone finalist for superintendent at a special meeting Monday. Gonzalez previously served as superintendent in McAllen and Harlingen. Hidalgo has been without a permanent superintendent since November, when Xavier Salinas retired from the position. In a release, the district praised Gonzalez’s long career in public education, particularly emphasizing academic achievements of districts he has led. view article

After serving as Conroe ISD’s superintendent for seven years, Curtis Null will be leaving the district to begin his new position in Lake Travis ISD, where he was declared the lone finalist for superintendent on May 1. Null first joined CISD in 2000 as a teacher and became principal of The Woodlands High School in 2010. Null became the deputy superintendent of schools in January 2016 and became superintendent in 2018, according to information from the district. view article

The El Paso Independent School District is set to discuss the future of its superintendent, Diana Sayavedra, during a special board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 27. The meeting comes amid significant changes within the district, including a recent shift in board leadership and the reversal of a school closure decision. view article

El Paso Independent School District Superintendent Diana Sayavedra could be fired Tuesday at a special school board meeting, according to an agenda posted Friday morning. The meeting was called by board President Leah Hanany, who told El Paso Matters that board members can’t comment on personnel issues. Sayavedra declined to comment to El Paso Matters. view article

The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 20 officially accepted the retirement notice of Superintendent Pedro Galaviz, effective Dec. 31. Galaviz, who has been superintendent in Canutillo for nearly 13 years, will continue serving in that role through July 31. view article

The Seguin ISD will not be left in the dark when it comes to the search for the next superintendent. That’s according to Emily Allen, the Seguin ISD director of communications. With Superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil set to retire later this year, Allen says the district has launched a structured, transparent timeline to select her successor. She says the official application deadline for the superintendent position wraps up this week. view article

The board of trustees of the Martin’s Mill 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. view article

The Seguin ISD Board of Trustees is keeping you in the loop in its search for the next school superintendent. Emily Allen, Seguin ISD communications director, says the board continues to accept applications for the position, with the application deadline approaching Wednesday, May 21. The board recently hired the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to help with the search, as Dr. Veronica Vijil plans to retire. TASB held several meetings within the district and coordinated a public questionnaire to help build a profile for the new superintendent. view article

The Central Texas school district has been searching for a replacement for Paul Norton, who resigned as superintendent while facing misconduct allegations. view article

Conroe ISD board of trustees named Ted Landry as interim superintendent for the district in a 7-0 vote at its May 19 special meeting to discuss the position. The board held the meeting to consider 12 candidates for its interim superintendent, as previously reported by Community Impact. view article

The Nacogdoches ISD board has named the current Rusk ISD superintendent as the lone finalist for the same position. The school board unanimously named Grey Burton as the lone superintendent finalist during their special meeting Monday. The decision comes after a nearly two-week interview process. view article

The Socorro Independent School District (SISD) will not begin its search for a new superintendent until June, despite having been under the leadership of Interim Superintendent James Vasquez for over a year. During a board workshop, the school board provided an update on the superintendent search process. view article

A leadership change is coming to the Gunter Independent School District. The school board on Monday named Josh Barton as interim superintendent, stepping in to guide the district following the resignation of current Superintendent Scott Martindale. Barton, who has served as Gunter High School principal for the past three years, will assume the role of acting superintendent next month. view article

An update to a story we’ve been following involving a school superintendent out of Zavala County. Back in February, La Pryor Independent School District’s board placed its superintendent, Dr. William Arevalo, on paid leave pending an ongoing investigation. No specifics were given on what the investigation was regarding. view article