Announcements
Board could vote on lone finalist, academic calendar (En Español)
The ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular voting meeting Thursday, Dec. 14. Here’s some highlights of what they’re scheduled to decide:
Clifton Plant Science sparks joy this holiday season (En español)
Red and green fill the room of the Greenhouse Nursery at Clifton Career Development School. Large and mini Poinsettias lay in rows and rows neatly organized by the Plant Science students. Why it matters: The Plant Sale is one of Clifton’s many…
An Update from Trustees on the Superintendent Search (En español)
Dear ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Community, The ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Board of Trustees met in executive session at our December 7 board meeting to review applications for superintendent. We received six applications and considered each one. Thank you to everyone who applied for…
Future of school funding looking bleak following failure of school voucher bill (En español)
The most recent efforts at the Texas Capitol to create a school voucher program were defeated after lawmakers voted 84-63 to remove the creation of education savings accounts from the session’s education funding bill, HB 1. A coalition of all…
A Message from Interim Superintendent Matias Segura (En español)
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Community, Yesterday one of our ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Police officers sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound while on duty at the joint Northeast ECHS and International High School campus. We're grateful that Sergeant Val Barnes is now recovering at…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD to launch pilot program to bridge digital divide (En español)
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD to launch pilot program to bridge digital divide The project—called Project Lighthouse—will increase internet access in neighborhoods where it has historically been limited. Why it matters: Students’ academic performance can be…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Wellness Program Awarded Platinum Second Year in a Row (En español)
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD has been awarded Aetna’s 2023 Workplace Well-Being Platinum Award for the second straight year! This award recognizes the commitment our district has made to creating a healthier, happier workplace for employees through a comprehensive and engaging…
Preview: December Board Info Session (En español)
The ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Board of Trustees will meet this week to discuss the 2024-25 calendar and the retooled district scorecard and board monitoring calendar. Why it matters: The two items are up for a vote at this month’s Regular Board Meeting Dec.…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Community Unites Amidst Critical Incident (En español)
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Community Unites Amidst Critical Incident ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Community, Today one of our ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Police officers sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound while on duty at Northeast ECHS. We're grateful that our officer is now recovering and…
Board Approves Partner to Develop Affordable Housing on Coy Facility (En Español)
The ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved NRP group as the partner who will develop affordable housing at the Anita Ferrales Coy Facility. Why it matters: Repurposing underutilized district sites for affordable housing:
Trustees Vote to Post Long-term Superintendent Position, Forgo National Search (En español)
Trustees Vote to Post Long-term Superintendent Position, Forgo National Search Thursday evening, the ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved updates to the Superintendent Profile and voted to move forward with posting the position for the long-term…
From the Shipyard to the Schoolyard (En español)
From the Shipyard to the Schoolyard In honor of Veterans Day, we thank and show appreciation to those who have sacrificed to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. We're also shining a spotlight on the remarkable journey of Adam Aniol, an…