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School board officers are typically elected once a year, immediately after newly elected trustees are sworn in. South San’s last board election was in November, but trustees Connie Prado and Ernesto Arrellano called a special meeting to elect Arrellano as board president.

As the Killeen Independent School District continues to grow, the school board and district administration are faced with the task of ensuring the district’s facilities keep up with the projected population increase. Tuesday the Killeen ISD board of trustees met to compare transportation options to keep pace with the growing needs of the district. Killeen Independent School District school buses depart the bus depot located off Atkinson Avenue in Killeen on Friday, March 28.By Lauren Dodd ...

The Bill removes all vaccination requirements in Texas in the midst of a global pandemic.

$2M buyout for former Lancaster superintendent voided, judge rules Former schools leader Elijah Granger continues battle over buyout in administrative proceedings A $2 million superintendent buyout agreement is null and void in Lancaster ISD, a Dallas County judge ruled Wednesday morning.(Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor) 4:53: This story has been updated with a comment from former Superintendent Elijah Granger. A multimillion-dollar buyout for Lancaster’s former school superintendent i...

Comal Independent School District trustees considered budget reports and approved hiring additional staffers for the 2021-22 school year during their workshop session Thursday. First, they approved one-time COVID-19 resource stipend of $300 for each full-time employee and $150 for all part-time employees at an approximate combined cost of $1,001,010.  David Andersen, district CFO, and Crystal Hermesch, executive director of school finance, reviewed 2020-21 financials and a presented a prelim...

Purchasing Policy Case Study: UTSA Purchasing Policy Case Study: UTSA 199 Words1 Page UTSA has policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with Texas Education Code §51.9337. However, an opportunity for improvement was identified regarding UTSA’s Official Purchasing Policies and Procedures being updated in coordination with existing state and system procurement policies. Review of the internal Purchasing Office Procurement Checklist indicates that UTSA is practicing compliance...

5 hrs ago Two Aledo ISD mothers who said their sons were the target of racial bullying addressed the school board publicly Thursday night, expressing concern over their childrens well-being and protection. “We — our families and our sons who are being put through this because of the stance that you all failed to take — feel that you all failed them,” one mother said during the special called meeting. The mothers said they were notified about the incident on March 25 when scr...

Abilene ISD trustees affirm mask requirement stays in effect Abilene Independent School District trustees affirmed a commitment to health and safety protocols, including universal mask use, during their school board meeting Monday. Trustees were met with vocal opposition to the policy, including nine emails sent from parents during the public comment portion and several folks in the limited audience holding signs with messages calling masks abuse and demanding they be allowed to breathe. Yet,...

Temple schools Superintendent Bobby Ott says it’s important to him — and the school board — to conduct his job evaluations in public.

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:00am February 15, 2021 Amid the brewing controversy surrounding the sale of alcohol within the city limits of Olney and the sale of liquor in proximity to Olney ISD property, it is important that our school district weigh in and ensure that our position is clearly articulated to parents and the community. Olney ISD makes school safety an utmost priority, and we place the health, safety, and well-being of students at the top of the list. In order to highlight t...