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TEA Commissioner to explore installing board of managers at South San ISD
Read full article: TEA Commissioner to explore installing board of managers at South San ISDTexas Education Commissioner Mike Morath notified the South San Independent School District’s Board of Trustees Thursday that he is beginning the process of identifying potential members of a board of managers to take control of the school district.
SAISD board to seek public input on sale of land for downtown baseball stadium
Read full article: SAISD board to seek public input on sale of land for downtown baseball stadiumThe San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees wants to find out what district residents have to say about the sale of land for a downtown baseball stadium for the San Antonio Missions.
Judson ISD approves 1% pay increase for teachers, librarians, counselors, nurses
Read full article: Judson ISD approves 1% pay increase for teachers, librarians, counselors, nursesThe Judson Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a 1% pay increase for teachers, librarians, counselors and nurses on Tuesday night.
SWISD approves 2% pay increase for all full-time staff
Read full article: SWISD approves 2% pay increase for all full-time staffThe Southwest Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a 2% raise for all full-time employees on Wednesday as part of their compensation plan for the upcoming school year, the district said in a press release.
‘Tough decisions’ ahead for SAISD board as 2024-25 school budget approval looms
Read full article: ‘Tough decisions’ ahead for SAISD board as 2024-25 school budget approval loomsAdditional changes could come to SAISD because of budget constraints even after its decision last fall to close 15 schools next school year.
Community weighs in on how to spend additional funding for Las Palmas Library renovations
Read full article: Community weighs in on how to spend additional funding for Las Palmas Library renovationsSan Antonio Public Library secured $385,000 in additional funding to upgrade the Las Palmas Library location.
SAISD releases report about January HVAC challenges which prompted district-wide school closures
Read full article: SAISD releases report about January HVAC challenges which prompted district-wide school closuresThe district’s Board of Trustees voted to accept an ad-hoc committee’s report and recommendations on the issue during a Monday evening meeting, an SAISD news release said.
UNC board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
Read full article: UNC board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resourcesThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to cut diversity program funding for next year's budget starting July 1.
Vermont's Goddard College to close after years of declining enrollment and financial struggles
Read full article: Vermont's Goddard College to close after years of declining enrollment and financial strugglesVermont's Goddard College is closing at the end of the semester after years of declining enrollment and financial struggles.
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD board of trustees names lone finalist for superintendent
Read full article: Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD board of trustees names lone finalist for superintendentThe Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday named Paige Meloni as the lone finalist for superintendent.
‘It’s just going to destroy it’: Alamo Ranch neighbors say VIA Park & Ride facility is unnecessary, unwelcome
Read full article: ‘It’s just going to destroy it’: Alamo Ranch neighbors say VIA Park & Ride facility is unnecessary, unwelcomeNeighbors in Alamo Ranch are unhappy with VIA's plans to build a Park & Ride facility right along their back fence.
South San ISD given one year to improve board governance, avoid state takeover
Read full article: South San ISD given one year to improve board governance, avoid state takeoverThe Texas Education Agency has given the South San Antonio ISD board one year to become more stable with the help of a conservator, or it will implement its own board of managers.
North East ISD opens applications to fill vacant Single Member District 2 seat
Read full article: North East ISD opens applications to fill vacant Single Member District 2 seatThe North East ISD Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that they are accepting applications to fill the vacant seat in Single Member District 2.
Lubbock-Cooper ISD passed a resolution denouncing racist bullying in schools. Parents say it’s a publicity stunt.
Read full article: Lubbock-Cooper ISD passed a resolution denouncing racist bullying in schools. Parents say it’s a publicity stunt.Students reported enduring racial slurs, the sounds of whips cracking and monkey noises as they walked down school hallways.
Uvalde school officials approve terms of superintendent’s retirement without publicly disclosing them
Read full article: Uvalde school officials approve terms of superintendent’s retirement without publicly disclosing themThe school board also named Gary Patterson as the interim superintendent, but didn’t say when he would start or Harrell would depart.
East Central ISD board votes to make Election Day a holiday instead of Battle of Flowers
Read full article: East Central ISD board votes to make Election Day a holiday instead of Battle of FlowersEast Central Independent School District is joining several other San Antonio-area school districts in making Election Day a holiday.
South San ISD board president Connie Prado steps down for the second time
Read full article: South San ISD board president Connie Prado steps down for the second timeSouth San Independent School District Board of Trustees President Connie Prado bid farewell to the district after 25 years of service during a meeting Wednesday night.
Treasury: Russia war bolsters need to combat illicit finance
Read full article: Treasury: Russia war bolsters need to combat illicit financeRussia’s war in Ukraine is one of the biggest considerations in the U.S. Treasury’s latest strategy document outlining how the agency plans to combat significant illicit finance threats to the U.S. financial system.
NEISD elementary and middle school students to get early release at least once a month for upcoming school year
Read full article: NEISD elementary and middle school students to get early release at least once a month for upcoming school yearElementary and middle school students in North East Independent School District will be getting released early from school on the last Tuesday of every month for the 2022-2023 school year.
With divisive cases coming, Barrett says 'Read the opinion'
Read full article: With divisive cases coming, Barrett says 'Read the opinion'Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says judges are not deciding cases to impose a “policy result,” but are making their best effort to determine what the law and the Constitution require.
SAISD changes COVID-19 mask policy from ‘required’ to ‘encouraged’
Read full article: SAISD changes COVID-19 mask policy from ‘required’ to ‘encouraged’The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved the lifting of the district’s COVID-19 mask mandate, changing it from “required” to “encouraged.”
Top CPS Energy leadership taking pay cut would show solidarity with customers, says San Antonio professor
Read full article: Top CPS Energy leadership taking pay cut would show solidarity with customers, says San Antonio professorAs a proposed CPS Energy rate increase heads to the San Antonio City Council for a vote this week, some customers are saying not so fast. Many who left in the dark during last year’s winter storm are asking why utility leaders aren’t taking a pay cut instead.
San Marcos CISD approves $250 stipend for vaccinated district employees
Read full article: San Marcos CISD approves $250 stipend for vaccinated district employeesIn an effort to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19, the San Marcos CISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution for an incentive stipend given to every fully vaccinated employee.
SAWS Board explains winter storm response
Read full article: SAWS Board explains winter storm responseSAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Water System Board of Trustees met Tuesday. One of the topics of discussion was how the public utility prepared for and responded to last month’s winter storm. Due to power outages and broken pipes, thousands of San Antonio homes were without running water for days during the week of wintry weather. Those with water were told to boil it for several days following the winter storm. Last week, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg announced that he would be forming a new committee to discover how the city can better prepare for situations like last week’s winter storm in the future.
WATCH LIVE: CPS Energy provides winter storm recap at special board of trustees meeting
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: CPS Energy provides winter storm recap at special board of trustees meetingSAN ANTONIO – (Update: The meeting is over. Look for more coverage of this story on KSAT.com and on KSAT 12 News). CPS Energy will provide a recap of winter storm efforts at a special Board of Trustees meeting.
SAISD calls for $1.3 billion bond election
Read full article: SAISD calls for $1.3 billion bond electionSAN ANTONIO The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees voted Monday to call for a $1.3 billion bond election in November. Two separate propositions will appear on the November ballot one on renovations, and the other on technological advancements. The decision to call for the election followed recommendations from the community-based Blue Ribbon Task Force as part of the districts long-range master plan. Taxpayers would not see a tax rate increase from the bond, according to a news release from the school district. Proposition A, which is $1.21 billion, would address renovation needs for 36 campuses, provide safety upgrades and replace air conditioning chillers that are more than 15 years old.