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SAISD attorneys fight record release tied to superintendent’s personal development coach
Read full article: SAISD attorneys fight record release tied to superintendent’s personal development coachIt’s a perk San Antonio ISD superintendent Jaime Aquino negotiated into his contract, but the district is fighting to keep records about his relationship with his personal development coach private.
SAISD says improvements have been made to reduce lead in water, but refuse to make anyone available for questions on how
Read full article: SAISD says improvements have been made to reduce lead in water, but refuse to make anyone available for questions on howIn the latest test on transparency, San Antonio ISD did not make anyone available to answer questions about how the district is addressing lead found in water at schools.
‘It’s a load of crap’: Records show SAISD superintendent spent more than $21,000 on trips in less than two years
Read full article: ‘It’s a load of crap’: Records show SAISD superintendent spent more than $21,000 on trips in less than two yearsKSAT reviewed hundreds of pages worth of airline receipts, hotel invoices, Uber receipts, emails and travel worksheets.
Texas’ youngest students are struggling with their learning, educators say
Read full article: Texas’ youngest students are struggling with their learning, educators sayA national study found young children are faring worse academically than their peers before the pandemic. The problem’s scope in Texas is unclear.
SAISD takes steps towards repurposing closed school buildings
Read full article: SAISD takes steps towards repurposing closed school buildingsAfter 15 schools across the San Antonio Independent School District closed at the end of the last school year, the district is now beginning work with a consultant to repurpose some of its school buildings.
Emails, purchase orders reveal SAISD did not purchase lead filters despite knowing about lead in water
Read full article: Emails, purchase orders reveal SAISD did not purchase lead filters despite knowing about lead in waterMonths after KSAT learned lead was found in San Antonio ISD water, emails and purchase orders reveal the district purchased water bottle fillers that didn't have lead filters days after learning some schools had high amounts.
SAISD’s ‘rightsizing’ plan takes shape with end of school year
Read full article: SAISD’s ‘rightsizing’ plan takes shape with end of school yearAs the school year comes to an end, the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) has marked an end for 15 of its schools affected by the district’s “rightsizing” plan.
Classes at Mark Twain, Bonham academies in SAISD to resume on Wednesday after air-conditioning issues
Read full article: Classes at Mark Twain, Bonham academies in SAISD to resume on Wednesday after air-conditioning issuesClasses are set to resume on Wednesday at two San Antonio Independent School District campuses after an air-conditioning issue canceled class for a day.
Classes at Mark Twain, Bonham academies in SAISD to resume on Wednesday after air-conditioning issues
Read full article: Classes at Mark Twain, Bonham academies in SAISD to resume on Wednesday after air-conditioning issuesClasses are set to resume on Wednesday at two San Antonio Independent School District campuses after an air-conditioning issue canceled class for a day.
SAISD promises ‘contingency plans’ to quell HVAC issues as end of school year looms
Read full article: SAISD promises ‘contingency plans’ to quell HVAC issues as end of school year loomsWith nearly a week left in the school year, the San Antonio Independent School District said it’s continuing to address HVAC issues at its schools, a problem the district has been facing for months.
Misinformation, lack of transparency clouds SAISD’s winter weather issues
Read full article: Misinformation, lack of transparency clouds SAISD’s winter weather issuesSAISD Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino, who was not made available for an interview for this story, blamed the heating woes on human error and widespread system failures.
SAISD to reopen schools Monday after widespread heating system failures prompted district-wide closures
Read full article: SAISD to reopen schools Monday after widespread heating system failures prompted district-wide closuresClasses will resume Monday at all schools in the San Antonio Independent School District after widespread heating system failures prompted the shutdown of all 98 schools in the district.
Two SAISD district leaders resign following ‘system failures’ that led to school closures
Read full article: Two SAISD district leaders resign following ‘system failures’ that led to school closuresAquino said he accepted the resignations of Ken Thompson, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, and Mike Eaton, Chief of Operations but said the current situation stems from several issues “including aging infrastructure, system failures and being underfunded by the state.”
SAISD campuses closed through Friday; superintendent explains ‘system failures’ that led to cold classrooms
Read full article: SAISD campuses closed through Friday; superintendent explains ‘system failures’ that led to cold classroomsAll schools in the San Antonio Independent School District will be closed Thursday and Friday after heating system failures created an environment too cold to educate students.
San Antonio ISD to close all campuses Thursday, Friday to check, repair schools following freezing weather
Read full article: San Antonio ISD to close all campuses Thursday, Friday to check, repair schools following freezing weatherThe San Antonio Independent School District will close all schools on Thursday and Friday to check buildings and make repairs following this week’s frigid weather.
‘Looking outside the district’: Teachers, staff wonder what’s next after SAISD school closures
Read full article: ‘Looking outside the district’: Teachers, staff wonder what’s next after SAISD school closuresThousands of San Antonio ISD students, teachers, and staff are asking what's next after the board's controversial decision to close schools.
SAISD to consider school closures, reorganizations for 2024, superintendent says
Read full article: SAISD to consider school closures, reorganizations for 2024, superintendent saysSuperintendent Jaime Aquino said the school board would vote next week to move forward with a study to determine how to reorganize schools in the district.
Chaos erupts outside Jefferson High School following false report of shooting
Read full article: Chaos erupts outside Jefferson High School following false report of shootingAn unsubstantiated threat caused a lockdown and major law enforcement response at Jefferson High School on the West Side Tuesday afternoon.
San Antonio ISD working to retain, attract more educators amid teacher shortage
Read full article: San Antonio ISD working to retain, attract more educators amid teacher shortagePublic teacher supporters say districts are at a pivotal time when they must change the status quo to retain teachers and make the profession attractive for future educators.
New era of leadership takes reigns at San Antonio ISD
Read full article: New era of leadership takes reigns at San Antonio ISDSan Antonio ISD’s Board of Trustees voted to officially approve Dr. Jaime Aquino as the new superintendent of schools following a lengthy search to replace former superintendent Pedro Martinez.
San Antonio ISD board names lone finalist for superintendent position
Read full article: San Antonio ISD board names lone finalist for superintendent positionThe San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees has named its lone finalist for superintendent of schools after a vote during a meeting on Monday evening, district officials said.