With interest, the bonds would cost local property taxpayers more than half a billion dollars.
Erin Anderson
Celina ISD Seeks $2.29 Billion in School Bond Debt
With interest, the bonds would cost property taxpayers $4.5 billion—double the amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.
Texas Could Abolish Public Schools’ Immunity in Sex Abuse Cases
Proposed legislation would remove governmental immunity from school districts and their employees for acts of intentional sexual abuse, which are on the rise.
Senators Focus on Protecting Students From Sexual Predators in Schools
School-based law enforcement expert Matt Antkowiak told senators that Texas’ educator misconduct laws allow abuse to hide in plain sight.
Texas House Committee Hears Parent-Driven Education Reforms
Lawmakers are considering more measures requiring Texas schools to protect students and respect parental rights.
Two Texas Teachers Sentenced in Separate Student Sex Crime Cases
Former Lewisville ISD teacher John Collett was sentenced to 20 years in prison, while ex-Nacogdoches ISD teacher Annaleigh Andrews received just two years.
Former Navasota ISD Teacher Sentenced to 5 Years for Possessing Child Porn
Daniel Byrd was a teacher at Navasota High School when he was arrested for sharing child sexual abuse material showing young boys being assaulted.
Spring Branch ISD Wants Voters to OK $631 Million in Sports Facility Bonds
With interest, the four bonds on the May ballot would cost taxpayers more than $1 billion.
Court Rules Texas Can Release School District Accountability Ratings for 2023
The A-F ratings serve as a “report card” for how well Texas schools are serving students and taxpayers.
Uvalde High School Coach Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Alberto “AJ” Martinez is an assistant football coach and head powerlifting coach at Uvalde High School.