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 wait is almost over. After the completion of the state-mandated 21-day waiting period, the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees is expected to officially name Dr. Jack Lee as the district’s next superintendent during tonight’s special board meeting. Dr. Lee was announced as the lone finalist for the position last month. Trustees say he brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success from Bullard ISD, where he has served as superintendent since 2019. There he led the district to an “A” rating from the Texas Education Agency. He is also recognized for implementing significant curriculum reforms and for introducing a district-wide mental health support system. He was also successful in helping to pass a $103 million bond for new facilities. view article

Tax-funded severance payments to government executives will be limited to 20 weeks’ worth of compensation. view article

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

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.

view article

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