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Judson ISD school board proposes termination of superintendent during special meeting
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.
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Arrow Educational Services: MEDINA VALLEY ISD HIRES JIM DUNLAP OF ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
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.
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.
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DeSoto ISD names interim superintendent after previous leader’s surprise retirement
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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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Judson ISD names second interim leader only a month after putting superintendent on leave
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.
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Local News CCISD administrator named lone finalist for Pleasonton ISD superintendent role
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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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Uvalde CISD superintendent announces resignation from district, will join Pflugerville ISD
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.
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After a long, nationwide search for a new superintendent, the Mansfield ISD has named a locally grown administrator as the lone finalist for the job. The district said they chose Dr. Tiffanie Spencer, who currently serves as the district's area superintendent of accountability and special populations in the curriculum and instruction department, because of her focus on strengthening student outcomes.
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‘Inter-office politics’: Judson ISD board to discuss potential firing of Superintendent Fields
Judson ISD trustees will potentially vote to fire the San Antonio-area district's superintendent at a special meeting on Wednesday, but one longtime board member said the run-up to the vote has amounted to "inter-office politics." Jose Macias Jr. represents District 4 on the school board and has been a Judson ISD trustee since 2010. He called recent board activity "the most toxic, reckless" that he's seen over the last 15 years, referring to recent meetings in which board members discussed the future of Superintendent Milton Fields III.
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Trustees tap longtime educator as lone finalist for Mansfield ISD superintendent
Tiffanie Spencer, Mansfield ISD’s area superintendent of administration, is the lone finalist to be the top schools leader after a unanimous board vote Jan. 31.
Spencer now must wait a state-mandated 21 days before trustees can formally hire her as a superintendent. She’ll replace Kimberley Cantu who announced her retirement in August after seven years as superintendent.
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Winnsboro ISD will keep searching for an interim superintendent after taking no action during a special meeting Saturday. The Winnsboro ISD Board of Education held a special meeting Saturday to consider the hiring of an interim superintendent following the arrest of former superintendent Brian Wilcox last month. He was arrested Jan. 12 and charged with two counts of failure to report child abuse with intent to conceal. Current superintendent Aaron Nation and Brian Wilcox’s wife Ashley Wilcox, a former district employee, were also arrested.
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Mansfield ISD has decided on a lone finalist for superintendent, the district says. Dr. Tiffanie Spencer currently serves Mansfield ISD as an area superintendent but has been chosen as superintendent after a nationwide search, according to a release. According to the district, Dr. Spencer was chosen for her focus on strengthening student outcomes, supporting educators, and building collaborative partnerships with families and communities.
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Pharr: PSJA ISD super contract extended; social media policy approved for trustees
In the first meeting of the year, the PSJA ISD school board approved extending Superintendent Alejandro Elias’ contract to 2029 while adding a trustee social media conduct policy to the board’s operating procedures. In a 6 to 1 vote, with only Griselda Quintanilla voting no, Elias’ contract was extended from 2028 to 2029.
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Winnsboro ISD School Board places superintendent on paid administrative leave following arrest
WINNSBORO, Texas (KLTV) - The Winnsboro ISD School Board has placed a superintendent on paid administrative leave following his arrest. Dr. Cody Holloway will now serve as acting superintendent after superintendent Aaron Nation was arrested and charged earlier this month, alongside other former district employees. Nation faces charges of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and failure to report child abuse with intent to conceal. The decision came after the school board spoke behind closed doors for over an hour.
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The question Lake Worth parents and community members pressed Texas education officials with Wednesday night was simple: Why remove schools Superintendent Mark Ramirez? Inside the Lake Worth High School auditorium, speaker after speaker returned to the same point — not to defend years of low academic achievement but to argue that the district is finally showing signs of movement. Lake Worth ISD’s 3,200 students will pay the price if state leaders force Ramirez out, they said. The meeting marked the first opportunity for residents to directly question Texas Education Agency officials since the state began its takeover that includes replacing the district’s superintendent. Meanwhile, an appointed board of managers will assume the duties of the locally elected trustees.
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The Brooks County Independent School District Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Ricardo Garcia II as Interim Superintendent, effective immediately. District officials said Dr. Garcia brings extensive experience within the district, having served in multiple teaching, campus leadership, and administrative roles.
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A longtime employee of the Shallowater Independent School District has been named the sole finalist to be its next leader. On Tuesday, Shallowater ISD announced that Dr. Aron Strickland — who currently serves as the assistant superintendent — has been named the lone finalist for the position of superintendent.
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Judson ISD superintendent on leave, board president says, after marathon meeting with unclear finish
The future of Milton “Rob” Fields III as the superintendent of the Judson Independent School District remains uncertain, after the school board took back a vote that would have relieved him of his duties. After meeting in open session, the motion to place Fields on administrative leave passed by a 6-1 in favor vote.
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Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath on Thursday named Andrew Kim, a former superintendent of the Comal and Manor school districts, as the conservator for Connally Independent School District. The appointment is part of the Texas Education Agency's takeover of Connally ISD, announced last month, in response to five consecutive years of failing state accountability ratings for Connally Elementary School and Connally Junior High School.
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If history repeats itself, Anthony Jarrett is poised to become the 12th Superintendent of the North East Independent School District. Appointed in December to lead the city’s second-largest school district on an interim basis, nobody seems to have a better shot than Jarrett at securing the position permanently, as NEISD has promoted from within in recent decades.Appointed in December to lead the city’s second-largest school district on an interim basis, nobody seems to have a better shot than Jarrett at securing the position permanently, as NEISD has promoted from within in recent decades.
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Judson ISD board to consider action on superintendent’s employment at special meeting
The Judson Independent School District Board of Trustees will consider taking action regarding the employment of Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III at a special meeting, according to a meeting agenda for Jan. 10. The board is scheduled to meet at noon on Saturday, Jan. 10, for “discussion and possible action regarding the Superintendent’s employment and duties,” the agenda shows.
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Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing announced Dec. 8 his intention to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Per the announcement, Gearing—who has served as superintendent since 2019—will serve as "superintendent emeritus," a role that district officials say recognizes significant contributions made to the district. "Though retired from day-to-day responsibilities, the role keeps him connected in an advisory capacity, offering perspective and guidance when requested," officials said.
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The North East Independent School District Board of Trustees appointed Chief Instructional Officer Anthony Jarrett as the district’s new interim leader at a board meeting Monday.The North East Independent School District Board of Trustees appointed Chief Instructional Officer Anthony Jarrett as the district’s new interim leader at a board meeting Monday.
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The Howe Independent School District board of trustees have selected Ritchie Bowling as the next superintendent. Bowling previously spent 10 years with Howe ISD serving as the assistant superintendent and principal for the middle and elementary schools. The Grayson County native said he's ready to push the district forward.
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Mesquite ISD Hiring From Within To Fill Superintendent Spot; Ángel Rivera Is Lone Finalist
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.
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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.
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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.
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.”
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