By Edmond Ortiz The next major elections are more than five months away, but a Judson Independent School alumni is publicizing about his plans to run for public office for the first time. What you should know David Glasco II, a 2010 Wagner High School graduate, announced via Facebook Nov. 5 that he would apply…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District board, in separate votes Feb. 16, chose to close Judson Middle School and opted to pick a new interim superintendent, but the meeting included more heated exchanges between trustees and the removal of one board member from the session. School closure The Judson ISD board has recently…
By Edmond Ortiz Trustees of a Northeast Side school district used a special Valentine’s Day meeting to authorize internal investigations into two school board members. What you should know The Judson Independent School District board unanimously approved beginning a formal investigation into two employees’ complaints filed against trustee Jose Macias. The board also voted 4-3…
