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Former Itasca ISD teacher charged with child sexual contact, improper relationship with student
Adrian Buruata, a former assistant football and baseball coach at Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School, has been charged with child sexual contact and an improper relationship between an educator and a student, according to the Hill County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities allege that Buruata engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student during the 2023-2024 school year.
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Georgetown ISD planning for 3rd high school
Georgetown ISD is getting more schools after way more kids have been enrolled in the last few years. FOX 7 Austin's education reporter Jessica Rivera has more in this Report Card.
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Northwest ISD unanimously approves resolution opposing Tarrant Appraisal District’s 3-year appraisal freeze
During their regular meeting March 10, the Northwest ISD board of trustees unanimously approved a resolution opposing the Tarrant Appraisal District’s reappraisal plan for residential properties within the district. The plan would essentially freeze residential property values in 2025 to the 2024 values and does not require reappraisal until 2027.
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Attorney for fired SRO says client was scapegoated, Atlanta ISD ‘hired a pervert’
A former officer with the Atlanta Independent School District Police Department pleaded his case at a special Board of Trustee meeting, arguing that he was made into a scapegoat and wrongfully terminated. Hardy Sheppard said he was fired from his position at Atlanta ISD last year following the arrest and conviction of a former coach at the school, Taureaus Maxwell, for indecency with a child.
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Austin ISD elementary school teacher on leave after allegedly having ‘large quantity’ of child porn
An Austin ISD elementary school teacher remains in jail after being arrested on child pornography charges. Records show 50-year-old Carl Innmon, a fifth-grade teacher at Baranoff Elementary School, was arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Wednesday afternoon.
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Former Itasca ISD faculty member charged with improper relationship with student
A former Itasca ISD faculty member arrested for an alleged improper relationship between an educator and student.
Adrian Buruato, 29, is charged with indecency with a child-sexual contact and improper relationship between an educator and student.
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‘Back into salaries’: Former Lufkin ISD superintendent shares more on school vouchers
House Bill 3, a bill that would allow public school children to enroll in private or home schooling with the help of taxpayer money, rests in the hands of the Texas House Committee.
The committee recently heard testimony from educators and others on school vouchers, former Lufkin ISD superintendent, Roy Knight spoke against the bill.
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Former Itasca ISD baseball coach charged with having improper relationship with student
Former Itasca ISD Head Baseball Coach Adrian Buruato was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, by the Hill County Sheriff's Office following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving a female student, Itasca ISD said.
On Monday, March 10, Itasca ISD personnel and the Itasca ISD School Resource Officer (SRO) from the Hill County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from the student. According to Itasca ISD, the alleged assault happened while Buruato was employed by Itasca ISD.
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Another North Texas school district exploring budget cuts
McKinney ISD recently informed parents that some positions and programs could be cut.
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“You are not alone”: Killeen ISD shares message after student fatally stabbed at Roy J. Smith Middle School
Killeen ISD shared a statement to students’ families after Serenity Baker, 14, was fatally stabbed during an altercation at Roy J. Smith Middle School on Monday. “There are no easy words for what we’re going through right now. Monday’s tragedy has shaken our school community, and we know many of you—especially our students—are struggling to make sense of it all. Please know this: you are not alone. We’re here to support you in every way we can," Killeen ISD said in a statement to Roy J. Smith Middle School families.
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“You are not alone”: Killeen ISD shares message after student fatally stabbed at Roy J. Smith Middle School
Killeen ISD shared a statement to students’ families after Serenity Baker, 14, was fatally stabbed during an altercation at Roy J. Smith Middle School on Monday. “There are no easy words for what we’re going through right now. Monday’s tragedy has shaken our school community, and we know many of you—especially our students—are struggling to make sense of it all. Please know this: you are not alone. We’re here to support you in every way we can," Killeen ISD said in a statement to Roy J. Smith Middle School families.
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Clear Creek ISD trustees approve additional $646.5K for culinary arts project
Clear Creek ISD's board of trustees approved a $646,500 contract with Houston-based construction company Generocity Services for additional funding for the expansion of the culinary arts program at Clear Lake High School. The additional funding, which was needed for mechanical, engineering and plumbing services, was approved at the board of trustees’ March 10 workshop.
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Fort Worth ISD employee arrested for improper relationship with student at previous employer, authorities say
A Fort Worth ISD employee was arrested Wednesday for having an improper relationship with a student while working at Itasca ISD as a head baseball coach and junior high history teacher, authorities said.
According to a news release from the Hill County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), on Monday, March 10, they received a complaint of an improper relationship between Adrian Buruato, 29, and an Itasca ISD student, who was 15 years old at the time, during the 2023-2024 school year.
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Childress ISD cancels school on Friday due to extreme winds
Childress ISD has announced that they will be closed on Friday due to extreme winds forecasted for the Panhandle. According to Childress ISD Superintendent Mark Dykes, the decision was made out of an abundance of caution. The extreme wind event is expected to have many impacts across the Panhandle on Friday, from dangerous travel conditions to extreme wildfire danger.
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Killeen ISD offering support, resources following fatal stabbing of Roy J. Smith Middle School student
Killeen ISD's superintendent sent an email to families at Roy J. Smith Middle School Wednesday night, offering support and resources following Monday's fatal stabbing of a student. "There are no easy words for what we’re going through right now — Monday’s tragedy has shaken our school community, and we know many of you, especially our students, are struggling to make sense of it all," wrote KISD superintendent, Jo Ann Fey.
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Former Lufkin ISD superintendent Knight testifies against voucher bill
Former Lufkin ISD superintendent Roy Knight did not mince words in his testimony before the House Public Education Committee in Austin early Wednesday morning. Knight was one of 734 Texans who registered at the hearing, which began at 8 a.m. Tuesday and continued until about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. 213 were in favor of House Bill 3, the House’s controversial school choice voucher bill, with 502 opposed to the measure. Nineteen registrants were neutral.
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‘This bill is a skunk’: Former Lufkin ISD superintendent speaks against school vouchers at committee hearing
Former Lufkin ISD Superintendent Roy Knight spoke in front of a Texas House committee Wednesday, opposing the school voucher bill. The House Committee on Public Education heard testimony on House Bill 3 starting Tuesday morning and into Wednesday. "I’m too old and too tired to waste many words here," Knight said. “This bill is a skunk that we’re trying to pass off as a kitty cat.” Knight said the bill was being wrongly justified on two fallacies, the first being that private schools are needed to create competition between public schools.
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Keller ISD school board’s talks on potentially splitting district prompt investigation by TEA
The Texas Education Agency Monday confirmed it’s investigating complaints about the “governance” of Keller ISD following a controversial proposal to split the district. The proposed split would divide the district along Highway 377, essentially separating students who live in Keller from those who live in Fort Worth.
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Killeen ISD Board of Trustees calls emergency meeting for March 11 after deadly stabbing at middle school
The Killeen ISD Board of Trustees has called a special emergency meeting after a student was killed in a stabbing at Roy J. Smith Middle School on Monday, March 10. The meeting will reportedly be held at 8 a.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, located at 200 North WS Young Drive in Killeen.
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Abilene ISD joins lawsuit against social media giants
Abilene ISD joined 200 other school districts in a lawsuit against social media giants such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. They allege that the effects of social media in the classroom are detrimental. According to the US Courts, the lawsuit was first filed by Seattle school districts in 2023, but has since expanded nationwide. Abilene follows fellow Texas school districts in Houston and San Antonio in joining.
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Manor ISD faces $14M deficit, proposes consolidating high school classrooms, admin
Manor Independent School District heard from the community Tuesday as it starts working on its budget for the next school year. It's already facing a $14 million budget deficit and needs to make major cuts and changes in order to reach a balanced budget. A couple of ideas are on the table, including having one principal oversee three high schools and increasing class sizes.
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Eminent domain in Tuloso-Midway ISD? District impeded in land acquisition for new school
A roadblock is standing in the way of the Tuloso-Midway school district's plans for a new junior high school — finding the land to build it on. A year and a half ago, Tuloso-Midway Independent School District voters approved a $165 million slate of bond projects. Part of this bond package was a new junior high school. Last month, the school board authorized legal counsel to begin condemnation proceedings to acquire 40 acres on McKinzie Road if the district can't negotiate a sale with landowners.
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New South San Antonio ISD superintendent to focus on ‘quality’ teachers to turn district around
Since being appointed the South San Antonio Independent School District’s new superintendent, Dr. Saul Hinojosa has hit the ground running. Hinojosa told KSAT that since Feb. 19, he’s visited all campuses “twice” to assess the district’s needs. “I’ve been visiting with staff, I’ve sent surveys out,” Hinojosa said. “We’re cutting down on certain administrative positions so that we can invest more in individuals who are going to have a direct impact in growing our building capacity and our teachers,” Hinojosa said.
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La Porte ISD names new deputy superintendent, facilities
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees on March 11 unanimously approved appointments to the positions of Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Support Services and Manager of District Facilities and Events. Dr. Bobby Martinez will assume the deputy superintendent role, which has been held by Dr. Dustin Bromley, who was recently named as the superintendent of Splendora ISD. Sam Zaborowski, a La Porte High School graduate and longtime La Porte ISD teacher, will be charged with scheduling and marketing events at district facilities including the new Bulldog Stadium and Legacy Complex. Dr. Bobby Martinez – Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Support Services Dr. Martinez comes to La Porte ISD with 17 years of experience in education, most recently in Alvin ISD where he currently serves as Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education. In his 12 years in Alvin, he has also served as junior high and high school principal, executive director and assistant superintendent. Prior to these experiences, he served for five years in Texas City ISD as a bilingual teacher, curriculum specialist and assistant principal. In addition to his school district roles, Dr. Martinez has served as a university adjunct professor in the education department. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and Spanish from Texas State University, a master's degree in international studies and educational administration from the University of St. Thomas, and a Doctor of Education in Professional Leadership from the University of Houston. Sam Zaborowski – Manager, District Facilities & Events Mr. Zaborowski, a La Porte graduate and 22-year teacher in the district, is honored and humbled to be named Manager, District Facilities and Events. His dedication and pride in LP will serve the district well in this role. Mr. Zaborowski currently serves as a Career and Technical Education teacher at La Porte High School in the area of audio-visual productions. He also provides district leadership in video production and sports broadcasting. During his years in La Porte, he has also served as athletic coach, senior class sponsor, and coordinator for Shattered Dreams, a drug and alcohol awareness program that included district and city-wide collaboration in his efforts of educating our young people. Mr. Zaborowski holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in history from the University of Houston – Clear Lake.
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‘Everybody lost’ | Killeen ISD announces tougher discipline after fatal school stabbing
Following the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old student at Roy J. Smith Middle School, Killeen ISD District officials have announced changes to disciplinary policies.
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It’s official: Fort Worth ISD selects Dr. Karen Molinar as its next superintendent
In a unanimous vote Tuesday evening, the Fort Worth ISD board of trustees officially selected Dr. Karen Molinar for the superintendent position. Molinar, who has worked in the district for 27 years, served as interim superintendent following the resignation of former superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey.
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La Porte ISD elementary school teacher charged with possession of child porn
Kody Smith, 35, has been charged with three felony counts of possession or promotion of child pornography. La Porte police say the investigation into Smith began in Nov. 2024, when they began to explore allegations that child pornographic material was downloaded. Investigators found the downloads originated at Smith's residence in La Porte.
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Video showing 2 Millsap ISD teachers hitting autistic boy in classroom under investigation
Two North Texas administrators are on leave, and other educators are off the job after video surfaced of adults hitting and swinging at an autistic child in a classroom. The incident happened at Millsap Elementary School in Parker County, west of Fort Worth. The sheriff's office, state education officials and Child Protective Services are now investigating.
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Brownsville ISD superintendent resumes duties
Brownsville ISD Superintendent Jesus H. Chavez has resumed his leadership role with the district amid a warm welcome upon his return, BISD announced Tuesday. Chavez had been on a previously planned leave of absence for a medical procedure since December. Chief Financial Officer Alejandro Cespedes served as the district’s point of contact in his absence.
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Jarrell ISD teachers awarded thousands for top performance
On Monday, top performing educators were awarded for their phenomenal work with nearly $170,000 divided up and given to 15 teachers at Jarrell Independent School District campuses, according to the district. This is all possible through the Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), which provides those funds to “outstanding Texas teachers” with a goal of providing them with a six-figure salary, according to the TEA website. The program measures student success to gauge teacher eligibility.
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Friendswood ISD officials discuss potential new cell phone policy
While a new policy has not yet been set, Friendswood ISD officials are inching closer toward an “away for the day” cellphone policy for the 2025-26 school year. Officials presented considerations and feedback from FISD students, staff and community members at the March 10 board meeting.
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San Angelo ISD to adopt Bluebonnet Learning curriculum
San Angelo ISD students are expected to be introduced to a new curriculum in the fall of 2025. After a two-hour-long discussion at a school board meeting on March 10, SAISD board members approved Bluebonnet Learning. Board members approved the reading and language arts program for kindergarten through fifth grade in a 4-3 vote. The board also approved the math program for kindergarten through eighth grade in a 6-1 vote.
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North Texas mom says 2 Millsap ISD teachers abused her son who has autism and is nonverbal
A Millsap Independent School District parent says her son, who has autism and is nonverbal, recently experienced “physical, mental and verbal” abuse by two teachers at Millsap Elementary School.
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Abilene ISD to join lawsuit against TikTok, Google, Snapchat and YouTube
Abilene ISD officials have decided to join over 200 districts nationwide in a federal lawsuit against media companies, contending they have negatively affected the youth mental health crisis. The AISD School Board met Thursday to recognize student and staff achievements, hear updates on district initiatives and adopt resolutions pertaining to national social media litigation.
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Victoria ISD responds after employee arrested and accused of child sexual abuse charges
Victoria ISD has released a statement after a maintenance employee was arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges Tuesday afternoon. Victoria ISD stated that the district "strictly follows hiring protocols, which include fingerprinting and conducting a criminal background check for every employee prior to hire."
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