July 15, 2026

SAISD

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…

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Backlash continues following SAISD’s school closure, charter campus decisions

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By Edmond Ortiz Residents and employees in San Antonio’s centermost school district remain critical of the school board’s decisions this week to close a West Side school, and to let a Colorado-based charter education organization take over three other West Side campuses. What is happening The San Antonio Independent School District board voted 5-2 March…

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San Antonio ISD in flux: One school targeted for closure, another school being renovated

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By Edmond Ortiz The San Antonio Independent School District is starting 2026 by beginning an improvement project at one campus, and considering the closure of another school. Proposed closure of Carvajal Elementary The school board is due to meet Jan. 20 to formally consider shuttering Carvajal Elementary School after the end of the current academic…

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