Felix Named Interim Superintendent Of Edinburg School District  The Edinburg school board is naming a new interim superintendent after their previous pick decided to withdraw.   Former La Joya ISD Superintendent Gisela Saenz was picked for the position last week. But Saenz decided to turn down the job for undisclosed reasons.   The school board voted Wednesday to appoint Chief of Finance and Operations Adel Felix as the interim superintendent. Felix has been with the Edinburg CISD since 2023 and previously worked as an assistant superintendent in the McAllen school district. view article

London ISD Superintendent Dr. Bill Chapman has resigned from the district. Chapman submitted his resignation during a school board meeting Tuesday night. His last day with the district is Aug. 31. A district spokesperson said Chapman's departure came down to fit. view article

London ISD Superintendent Dr. Bill Chapman has announced he is retiring after 32 years in public education. In a message sent to families through ParentSquare, Chapman said he will step down as superintendent on June 30 after serving two years leading London ISD. He will remain an employee of the district through Aug. 31. view article

Longtime Hamshire-Fannett ISD superintendent Dr. Dwaine Augustine, named TASB's Region 5 2026 Superintendent of the Year, has stepped down and retired from his position. HFISD Communications Coordinator Mike Canizales confirmed the retirement: view article

Allen ISD officials are pausing the search for a new superintendent after district leaders appointed an acting superintendent earlier this year. In a joint statement attributed to AISD and the board of trustees, officials said the district is in "great hands" with acting Superintendent Kim McLaughlin. Board members appointed McLaughlin as the acting superintendent during a May 14 meeting. view article

After 10 years serving the Hamshire-Fannett ISD, Superintendent Dwaine Augustine announced his retirement, which was effective immediately June 30. view article

Restructured classroom teaching for elementary and junior high. Fewer campuses. Principals whose main job is instructional leadership. New "Innovation Labs." Hiring and retention bonuses for teachers.  The upcoming school year for Connally Independent School District, which begins Aug. 3 for teachers and Aug. 11 for students, will be the first under state management and, accordingly, has a new look and strategy.  Five consecutive years of failing accountability grades for Connally's elementary and junior high schools led Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to put the district under state management for the next two years, with an appointed board of managers and superintendent taking over district operations. For Superintendent Josie Gutierrez, her first month on the job has been packed with hiring leadership, teachers and staff, and building the framework for an instructional approach aimed at bringing failing schools up to grade level. view article

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As school districts across Central Texas consider budget decisions for the next academic year, including needing to cut budgets to address financial challenges, KXAN is keeping track of starting superintendent salaries area-wide.  There are 58 school districts in the KXAN viewing area, from Mason ISD in the west to Fayetteville ISD in the east.  The map below shows base salaries in each district for current superintendents for the academic year 2025-26. Salary information for the new academic year, 2026-27, has not yet been published by the Texas Education Agency. view article

Amidst a state investigation and board infighting, Judson Independent School District named a new interim leader. On Tuesday, the board chose Ann Dixon, a longtime educator and familiar face at Judson, in a 6-1 vote. Once the superintendent of Somerset ISD, Dixon has served as interim at more than 20 other districts in Texas, including Judson at one point. view article

When NEISD’s then-superintendent left in January, the school board chose Jarrett as interim, before naming him as the sole finalist for superintendent in May and finalizing his appointment on June 16. Anthony Jarrett didn’t set out to be superintendent of San Antonio’s second-largest school district when he started his education career.   In fact, he didn’t plan to work in education.   After moving from the Chicago area to Texas in his teens, Jarrett studied psychology at Texas Tech University, later working as a counselor in a San Antonio mental health facility for over five years. So how did he end up leading North East Independent School District and serving 55,000 students across 65 campuses?   Now officially in the driver’s seat, Jarrett’s job will be to lead the district through a budget deficit, declining enrollment, a growing school-choice movement and uncertainty about the way the state’s new education savings accounts — state dollars for private school tuition and education services — will affect public schools. view article

ZAVALLA — Zavalla ISD will be under new leadership in the upcoming school year as the board of trustees accepted the resignation of Superintendent Zach Crawford during its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon in the Zavalla High School conference room.  Kathy Caton is currently serving as interim superintendent.  In December 2020, Crawford succeeded Ricky Oliver, who retired after serving Zavalla for 31 years.  Crawford, who was a former administrator for Diboll ISD and came to Zavalla after serving as the high school and junior high principle at Broaddus ISD, is set to become Alto ISD’s next superintendent. view article

The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees named Timothy E. Cuff as the lone finalist for its superintendent position. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a regular board meeting. Brownsville ISD officially began its search for a superintendent in April, following the announcement that former superintendent Jesus H. Chavez would not be seeking a new contract. view article

San Antonio ISD board members have named a lone finalist for district superintendent. During a special called board meeting on Wednesday, trustees voted to name Dr. Adrian Bustillos as the lone finalist. “We believe Adrian Bustillos is the leader for this moment,” Board President Alicia Sebastian said in a statement. view article

TROY — Dr. Andru Gilbert is the new superintendent of Troy Independent School District.  Gilbert’s hiring was made official at a June 1 special meeting of the Board of Trustees, and former Superintendent Neil Jeter’s last meeting before retirement was Monday, June 15, according to a release from the district.  The Monday, June 15 meeting also marked Gilbert’s first meeting.  “Troy ISD extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Jeter for his years of dedicated service and leadership and welcomes Dr. Gilbert as he begins his journey with the district,” the release said. “The meeting was a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the past while looking ahead to the future of Troy ISD." view article

After a bitter, months-long saga, the board for Judson Independent School District officially fired Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields in a 4-3 vote Tuesday night. Based on an internal investigation, along with witness and expert testimony, Board President Monica Ryan said the report established “good cause” to terminate Fields’ contract, which was supposed to end June 30, 2028. view article

The North East Independent School District Board of Trustees named Interim Superintendent Anthony Jarrett as the district’s new superintendent during a special board meeting Monday. In a news release, the district said the board named Jarrett as the lone finalist for the superintendent position during a special meeting on May 18. This triggered a state-mandated 21-day waiting period before the board could officially vote to appoint him. view article

The Judson Independent School District will have to look for a fifth person to lead the district since the start of the year, after the interim superintendent announced his resignation, according to an email obtained by KSAT Investigates on Tuesday. In the email sent to district staff, Dr. Robert Jaklich said his final day with the district is June 30. view article

The Austin Independent School District Board is expected to consider a proposed contract amendment Thursday that would extend Superintendent Matias Segura's contract through 2030 and also include a performance pay incentive tied to campus accountability ratings. view article

New Beaumont ISD Superintendent Sandi Massey met with families and community members Tuesday during a meet-and-greet event at Beaumont United High School, where parents shared both support and concerns as the district prepares for the upcoming school year. view article

After nearly three years on the job, the Northside Independent School District has confirmed that Superintendent Dr. John Craft will soon retire. Craft has worked in public education for 27 years. He was hired to serve as Northside ISD’s superintendent in 2023 after working with Kileen ISD. view article

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Board of Trustees has named Dr. Jason Adams as their lone superintendent finalist, the district stated in a press release Friday morning. Dr. Adams will be joining GCISD from Garland ISD, where he is currently the Deputy Superintendent. At Garland ISD his work has contributed to updating district-wide learning strategies, school improvement efforts, and created some of the highest College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) outcomes in North Texas. He also helped to create strong student outcomes while also improving the district's budget. view article

TEXARKANA, Texas -- Red Lick Independent School District's superintendent is taking on the same role at a different district.  Brandon Dennard said he tried to answer questions last week on a case-by-case basis about his future with the district because he didn't want to distract from end-of-year activities. Dennard released a letter detailing his next move.  "Stacie and I will be moving to Pittsburg, Texas, this summer," Dennard said. "She has accepted a job working for Region 8 ESC (Education Service Center) and I will be Pittsburg ISD's new superintendent."  Dennard called the move "bittersweet," as he and his wife love Red Lick, but are excited about the new endeavor. The superintendent said the community was a blessing to him and his family, specifically citing when his wife's cancer returned and staff members took care of their sons. view article

Beaumont Independent School District's new acting superintendent will receive a daily paycheck topping $1,200, and a $10,000 relocation allowance heading her way, according to a contract signed just days ago. The Beaumont Independent School District and Sandi Massey signed an Acting Superintendent Employment and Relocation Agreement on May 7, 2026, making Massey's role as acting superintendent of schools official. The agreement took effect April 29, 2026. view article

San Antonio’s North East Independent School District may soon have a new permanent superintendent, months after its previous leader stepped down from the role. view article

The South Texas Independent School District Board of Trustees has voted to hire finalist Sandra Garza Ochoa as its new superintendent. On April 7, Ochoa was voted as the lone finalist for the South Texas ISD superintendent position, as previously reported on ValleyCentral. view article

Troy ISD has named Dr. Andru Gilbert as the lone finalist for superintendent. The Denison ISD administrator could be officially appointed in June. view article

Lorena ISD has announced the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. After an "extensive and deliberate search process", the Lorena ISD Board of Trustees has named Dr. Theodore "Teddy" Clevenger as the district's lone finalist for superintendent of schools. Clevenger currently serves as the superintendent of Bartlett ISD, having served in the position since 2019. view article

Lorena ISD names Bartlett ISD Superintendent Dr. Theodore “Teddy” Clevenger as lone finalist view article

Alto ISD Superintendent Derrick Conley will resign at the end of the school year, the board of trustees declared at a special meeting. Conley will remain in his position through June 25, when his contract concludes. The board approved a search for a new superintendent with a projected start date in the first week of June. view article

Lake Worth ISD has new leadership after Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath on April 23 appointed a new superintendent and five-member board of managers who are tasked with overseeing improving student outcomes for the 3,200-student district. view article

San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Jaime Aquino is stepping down next year, and the search is already on for his replacement. The district wants community members to share what they’d like to see in a new leader during a community town hall on Monday, April 27 at the district’s headquarters, 514 W. Quincy St. view article

Judson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees says it terminated Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III on Tuesday, effective immediately. Robert Jaklich currently serves as the district’s interim superintendent amid the investigation. Fields’ “good cause” termination comes after an “extensive investigation” into district operations and administrative performance. A statement from Judson ISD Board President Monica Ryan alleges that Fields failed to manage the district’s finances appropriately, allowed district academic ratings to decline, had knowledge of child abuse, and more. view article

Rhonda Mason has been named the sole finalist for superintendent of schools for Alvin ISD following a 5-2 vote by the board of trustees at its April 21 special meeting. Trustees Earl Humbird and Cheryl Harris voted against naming Mason as the sole finalist due to concerns about Mason not having enough experience to serve as the superintendent. view article

The Brownsville Independent School District on Friday welcomed interim Superintendent Alda T. Benavides during a morning meet-and-greet reception at the Buchanan Performing Arts Center at Hanna Early College High School. Benavides is the former longtime superintendent of La Joya ISD, who retired in 2019 before returning in 2023 to serve two years as the Edcouch-Elsa ISD superintendent. view article

By a 5-2 vote early Wednesday, the Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees placed Superintendent Jesus H. Chavez on administrative leave. The development marked a bittersweet end to Chavez’s tenure as superintendent after 2 1/2 years of service. A Brownsville native, Chavez often said how proud he was to serve as BISD’s top administrator. view article