Parents of students with disabilities gathered in the state capitol to share heartbreaking stories of the effects of restraints on their kids and ask lawmakers to pass laws that would better protect students from the use of restraints in schools.
The superintendent of the South San Antonio Independent School District recommended trustees approve the closure of four schools Wednesday evening in order to avoid emptying out the district's savings. Trustees voted 5 to 2 to reject his recommendation.
One of San Antonio’s school board members celebrated his 19th birthday a few months ago. Unlike many elected offices, there is no minimum age to run for school board in Texas. The only requirement is that candidates be old enough to vote when they take office.
Southwest ISD has named Jeanette Ball lone finalist for superintendent. Ball abruptly resigned from Judson ISD in November for reasons that have not been publicly explained.
Businesses in prolonged construction areas like North Saint Mary’s and Broadway will be eligible for grants up to $35,000 under a new relief program from the City of San Antonio.