Texas Supreme Court Clears the Way for Education Agency Takeover in Houston
The Supreme Court of Texas has cleared the way for state-appointed managers to replace school board members in the state’s largest school district.
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The Supreme Court of Texas has cleared the way for state-appointed managers to replace school board members in the state’s largest school district.
AUSTIN - When a school district fails to meet statewide expectations, the Education Code authorizes the Texas Education Agency commissioner to assist in improving the district’s performance, the Texas Supreme Court recently opined.
The decision from the state’s highest court would allow the TEA to move forward with its plan to replace Houston ISD’s school board members over low academic scores.
Records show James Dunn was convicted twice for defrauding federal government agencies. He registered his school board training, which he described as an alternative to “woke” programs, with the Texas Education Agency this fall.
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