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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…

North East ISD’s 2026-27 budget reflects continuing enrollment, fiscal struggles

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By Edmond Ortiz The North East Independent School District board voted 5-1 June 18 to adopt a budget featuring a lingering deficit, another drop in student enrollment, no raises for employees, and a warning that even tougher fiscal choices lie ahead. Adjusting to enrollment issues The newly adopted budget contains $825.4 million in total expenses,…

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…

Anthony Jarrett becomes permanent North East ISD leader

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By Edmond Ortiz The North East Independent School District has officially taken the “interim” tag off from Superintendent Anthony Jarrett’s title. The NEISD board voted June 15 to formally name Jarrett the district’s new permanent superintendent. Trustees had to wait a state-mandated 21-day period between naming Jarrett the lone finalist for superintendent, and officially appointing…

Early voting happening for runoff elections in Alamo Colleges District, New Braunfels

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By Edmond Ortiz Early voting began June 1 and continues through June 9 ahead of June 13 runoff elections that will settle one board race in part of the Alamo Colleges District, and two city council contests in New Braunfels. Alamo Colleges District Business owner Robert Garcia, and Carolyn DeLecour, a past ACD professor and…

Northside ISD leaders mull a full slate of critical budget issues

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By Edmond Ortiz It’s shaping up to be a particularly busy summer for the Northside Independent School District, one of Texas’ biggest districts, where officials are weighing spending cuts, efficiencies and a possible property tax election to help counter declining student enrollment and a budget deficit. What you should know The Northside ISD board was…

North East ISD sticks with Anthony Jarrett in superintendent search

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By Edmond Ortiz North East Independent School District’s current interim superintendent is poised to become the district’s next permanent leader. What is happening School board members unanimously voted in a special May 18 meeting to name interim Superintendent Anthony Jarrett the lone finalist for superintendent. According to state rules, NEISD’s elected leaders must wait at…

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…

San Antonio-area voters to cast ballots in May 2 city council, school board elections; early voting starts in special Schertz election

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By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio-area voters are heading to the polls May 2 to determine the outcome of city council races in 12 cities, and school board contests in six school districts. Meanwhile, Schertz voters are casting ballots to settle a special Schertz City Council election. Prepare for May 2 elections Candidates participating in local…

NEISD to introduce cell phone ban from school day ‘bell to bell’

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By Edmond Ortiz Facing a potential takeover by the state, North East Independent School District will prohibit students from using their cell phones throughout the school day in order to adhere to a new state law. What is happening Trustees voted 5-1 April 27 to align NEISD policy more closely with regulations contained in Texas…