Cy-Fair ISD’s focus on libraries followed flood of book challenges by two trustees’ inner circles
HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA – Board member Todd LeCompte, his wife, his campaign treasurer and the wife of trustee Lucas Scanlon accounted for 52 of the 58 book reconsideration requests submitted during the 2022-23 school year, according to records obtained from the Houston-area district.
College Station ISD School Board Members Approve Pay Increases By Spending Money From The District’s Savings
WTAW – College Station ISD school board members decide to spend another $2 million dollars out of the district’s savings account for pay raises in the soon to start school year.
MAP: Which school districts have increased teacher pay for the 2024-25 school year?
KXAN – As school districts across Central Texas make budget decisions for the 2024-25 school year, KXAN is keeping track of teacher salaries areawide.
Mansfield ISD Staff Will Notify Parents if Their Kid Is Transgender
DALLAS OBSERVER – The Mansfield Independent School District approved a policy this week that requires staff to notify parents if their child asks to use a pronoun or bathroom that doesn’t correspond to the gender on their birth certificate. The measure passed despite efforts to delay the vote, a warning from the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and the presence of people who came to the board meeting to speak against the policy.
Cleveland ISD superintendent facing unexpected removal amid board dispute; may cost District $800K
BLUEBONNET NEWS – In a move that has surprised many within the community, a faction of Cleveland ISD’s Board of Trustees is pushing for the removal of Superintendent Stephen McCanless. The special-called meeting to address this issue is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m., at the CISD Administration Building, 1901 E. Houston St. The meeting is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend and express their views.
Lights, Camera, School Board Meeting! A Tool For Advocacy
This commentary includes links to articles and resources that provide additional insight into the different ideas expressed in this article. In an era where the value of public education is increasingly under siege, school districts must amplify their outreach to communities. State leaders like Attorney General Ken Paxton are employing tactics to intimidate school districts […]
Mansfield ISD discussing pronouns, name changes, bathrooms and outing students to their parents
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board to Debate Increased Control Over Library Content Amidst Policy Change Considerations
Fort Worth ISD dips into reserves to cover nearly $17.7M in raises for teachers, staff
June 3, 2024
