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Education Briefs: Judson ISD aims to shrink budget deficit; SAISD names superintendent finalist; parents question SCUCISD, CISD budget measures

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By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Education Briefs highlights ongoing budget challenges in three local school districts, while a fourth school district moves closer to appointing a new permanent superintendent. The Judson Independent School District board unanimously voted June 25 to approve a $246 million general fund operating budget for the 2026-2027 academic year. Judson…

Judson ISD taps new interim superintendent as district faces mounting controversies

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By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District is entering a topsy-turvy summer with another interim superintendent, continuing lawsuits, and a new investigation launched by the Texas Education Agency. New interim superintendent The Judson ISD board voted 6-1 June 23 to appoint Ann Dixon, a former JISD educator and administrator, interim superintendent. Dixon’s career in…

SCUCISD board rebukes trustee Matthew Short a second time

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By Edmond Ortiz For a second time in less than three months, the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District board finds itself reprimanding one of its own members. What is happening The SCUCISD board in a May 7 called meeting voted 5-1 to censure Matthew Short. Board President Leticia Sever said Short used certified mail to…

Judson ISD residents invited to state legislator’s May 2 town hall

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By Edmond Ortiz A local state lawmaker is hosting a May 2 town hall to discuss the planned closure of four Judson Independent School District campuses. State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, D-San Antonio, is hosting the public meeting at 10 a.m. May 2 at her district office, 3503 NE Pkwy., Suite B. In a letter addressed…

Judson ISD board censures trustee; ex-superintendent responds to firing

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By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District board voted 5-2 April 24 to censure trustee Jose Macias for allegedly violating a section of state government laws pertaining to the behavior of an elected official. Macias’ reprimand is the latest development in a tumultuous period for Judson ISD, where the board earlier this week voted…

News Briefs (April 22): Judson ISD finalizes ouster of superintendent; San Antonio councilors question Northside ISD’s bond project move

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By Edmond Ortiz This education-centric edition of News Briefs highlights a Northeast Side school district’s final move to fire its beleaguered superintendent, and two City Council members’ questioning a north San Antonio school district’s decision to pause some bond-funded projects. Judson ISD officially removes Fields as superintendent Judson Independent School District board voted 4-3 April…

Judson ISD moves forward with cutting staff positions, changing school boundaries

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By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District is proceeding with plans to eliminate positions toward achieving a balanced budget, as well as plans to redraw school boundaries to accommodate a long-term campus consolidation effort. Staff position reductions The Judson ISD school board voted 6-1 April 14 to approve a recommendation to jettison 7% of…

Investigations continue in Judson ISD but with some changes

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By Edmond Ortiz Separate investigations of two Judson Independent School District trustees are allowed to proceed although the scope of one inquiry is being officially modified. What is happening Following a lengthy closed session in a March 19 special meeting, Judson ISD board voted 4-3 to uphold an investigation of allegations that board President Monica…

San Antonio council votes 8-1 to formally censure mayor

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By Edmond Ortiz Eight San Antonio City Council members voted Feb. 27 to officially censure Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones for violating the city’s code of conduct and workplace anti-harassment policy. What you should know The reprimand comes less than one month after a widely reported Feb. 5 argument between Jones and District 1 Councilmember Sukh…

Judson ISD to close 3 elementary schools to try and reduce budget deficit

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

By Edmond Ortiz Judson Independent School District will be closing Franz and Rolling Meadows elementary schools and Park Village Blended Learning Academy after the end of the current academic year. What you should know The Judson ISD school board voted 5-2 on Feb. 24 to approve administrators’ proposal to shutter those campuses; the vote comes…