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South San ISD board votes to give superintendent power to lay off employees amid $12M deficit
Read full article: South San ISD board votes to give superintendent power to lay off employees amid $12M deficitSouth San ISD’s school board voted to give the superintendent the power to lay off employees due to the district’s $12 million deficit.
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.
South San Antonio ISD trustee arrested, accused of disrupting meeting and evading arrest
Read full article: South San Antonio ISD trustee arrested, accused of disrupting meeting and evading arrestA South San Antonio ISD trustee was arrested after police say he disrupted a meeting and harassed and swore at the school board president.
District 5 councilwoman testifies against school voucher bill, says ‘it will impact school funding’
Read full article: District 5 councilwoman testifies against school voucher bill, says ‘it will impact school funding’San Antonio District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo testified against the bill at the Capitol this week. She said, “We’re seeing these closures because of a low birth rate, the role of charter schools and the lack of affordable housing."
West Campus HS coach arrested for having sexual contact with student bonds out, records show
Read full article: West Campus HS coach arrested for having sexual contact with student bonds out, records showA coach at West Campus High School is under investigation for possibly having inappropriate sexual contact with a teenage student there, a source familiar with the criminal case told KSAT Wednesday.
South San Antonio ISD reports $12M deficit, discussing consolidation, reducing salaries and jobs
Read full article: South San Antonio ISD reports $12M deficit, discussing consolidation, reducing salaries and jobsThe South San Antonio Independent School District is facing major financial issues and discussing several options to potentially solve a multi-million dollar deficit.
These San Antonio-area schools have announced plans to reopen or close on Friday
Read full article: These San Antonio-area schools have announced plans to reopen or close on FridaySeveral San Antonio-area school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 due to the wintery weather forecast.
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Community oversight could play a role in solution as South San ISD board members, superintendent at odds
Read full article: Community oversight could play a role in solution as South San ISD board members, superintendent at oddsDysfunctional school boards could impact district leadership in the future if the community and voters don’t take action to be involved and pay attention to who represents them on their local board.
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Internet is now working at South San Antonio ISD after issues Tuesday, officials say
Read full article: Internet is now working at South San Antonio ISD after issues Tuesday, officials saySAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: The South San Antonio Independent School District is back online after experiencing technical difficulties Tuesday morning. Officials said Monday via Facebook and Twitter that the internet is down for the district. “Our internet was down this morning. It’s working now,” said district spokesperson Jennifer Collier. “Our teachers were able to keep in contact with students and parents through apps,” said Collier who also noted that each school uses different apps to keep in touch with students.