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Dozens of down boilers preceded SAISDās decision to shutter schools last month, records show
Read full article: Dozens of down boilers preceded SAISDās decision to shutter schools last month, records showSan Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino cited safety concerns for students walking to school or waiting at bus stops as the driving force behind the decision to keep campuses closed last month, even as other districts reopened. But internal records obtained Tuesday by KSAT Investigates tell a much different story, as SAISD continues to grapple with heating and cooling infrastructure woes.
HVAC systems were down for a ābrief periodā at two SAISD schools, district says
Read full article: HVAC systems were down for a ābrief periodā at two SAISD schools, district saysHeating, ventilation and air conditioning issues are persisting in some San Antonio Independent School District classrooms, according to tips received by KSAT.
How will San Antonio school districts handle ICE or CBP on campus?
Read full article: How will San Antonio school districts handle ICE or CBP on campus?Some parents are raising concerns about the safety of undocumented students in schools after the Trump administrationās executive order that has allowed federal agents access to school campuses.
Girls on the Run Bexar County, SAISDās Advanced Learning Academy students team up for BexarFest
Read full article: Girls on the Run Bexar County, SAISDās Advanced Learning Academy students team up for BexarFestBexarFest is an ongoing collaboration between high school students and nonprofits in Bexar County.
SAISD educator under investigation for alleged support of ICE raids on TikTok
Read full article: SAISD educator under investigation for alleged support of ICE raids on TikTokAn educator at Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School is facing criticism for making a social media post that called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to raid San Antonio.
State Rep. Diego Bernal discusses potential āTexas Two-Stepā for school financing amid SAISD heating concerns
Read full article: State Rep. Diego Bernal discusses potential āTexas Two-Stepā for school financing amid SAISD heating concernsTexas State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-San Antonio) is familiar with and understands the district's challenges. Bernalās District 123 represents a large amount of SAISD schools.
SAISD parents question districtās decision for second day closures amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: SAISD parents question districtās decision for second day closures amid freezing temperaturesSan Antonio Independent School District is under scrutiny after they canceled classes for a second day due to freezing temperatures, while other major Bexar County districts reopened on Wednesday.
TIMELINE: San Antonio ISD heating and cooling issues
Read full article: TIMELINE: San Antonio ISD heating and cooling issuesOver the past year, San Antonio Independent School District has seen multiple heating issues at various campuses across the district ā and those issues have continued into 2025.
SAISD to close schools Wednesday due to safety concerns amid cold snap
Read full article: SAISD to close schools Wednesday due to safety concerns amid cold snapThe San Antonio Independent School District will remain closed on Wednesday because of the cold weather, according to a notification sent to parents obtained by KSAT.
Educators gear up for busy second half of school year and start of legislative session
Read full article: Educators gear up for busy second half of school year and start of legislative sessionArea school superintendents and leaders urge parents to continue to encourage students as attendance tends to drop during winter months.
San Antonio ISD scrambling to keep up with heating problems in schools
Read full article: San Antonio ISD scrambling to keep up with heating problems in schoolsCold weather that began blanketing the area this week appears to have caused a whirlwind of problems for the San Antonio Independent School District.
SAISD spent thousands to have attorneys review media outlets' requests. Hereās what KSAT Investigates asked for.
Read full article: SAISD spent thousands to have attorneys review media outlets' requests. Hereās what KSAT Investigates asked for.After KSAT Investigates uncovered San Antonio ISD spending thousands of dollars in legal fees on public records requests made by news agencies, the district released information about what they asked for.
San Antonio ISD prepared for cold weather as students return to class, district says
Read full article: San Antonio ISD prepared for cold weather as students return to class, district saysThe San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) said it is prepared for winter weather as students return for classes.
KSAT Investigates year in review: From murky criminal justice issues to law enforcement shootings
Read full article: KSAT Investigates year in review: From murky criminal justice issues to law enforcement shootingsQuestionable actions in the criminal justice arena and two high-profile law enforcement shooting incidents were among the biggest stories covered by KSAT Investigates in 2024.
US Army North brings holiday cheer to Pershing Elementary students with annual toy drive
Read full article: US Army North brings holiday cheer to Pershing Elementary students with annual toy driveU.S. Army North had boots on the ground for a good cause at a San Antonio Independent School District elementary school on Wednesday.
San Antonio Food Bank helps families from school districts across city
Read full article: San Antonio Food Bank helps families from school districts across cityThe San Antonio Food Bank feeds 15,000 people over three days of food distribution to families of local school districts, South San ISD, Northside ISD and San Antonio ISD.
San Antonio ISD trustees tentatively greenlight sale of key property for downtown Missions stadium
Read full article: San Antonio ISD trustees tentatively greenlight sale of key property for downtown Missions stadiumSan Antonio Independent School District trustees will return to the discussion of a potential land swap deal for a downtown baseball stadium in a meeting Monday afternoon.
Cost of transparency: Records show SAISD pays attorneys nearly a teacherās salary to review requests
Read full article: Cost of transparency: Records show SAISD pays attorneys nearly a teacherās salary to review requestsIn a year full of financial challenges KSAT Investigates found San Antonio Independent School District spent nearly a teacherās salaryās worth on attorneys to review records requests made by news agencies.

San Antonio-area school districts seek solutions as reported fights continue to rise
Read full article: San Antonio-area school districts seek solutions as reported fights continue to riseStudents fighting at school is nothing new, but the fights are becoming more publicized and more dangerous. With social media at studentsā fingertips, the secrecy around fighting in San Antonio-area schools is becoming nonexistent.

San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing āhardballā
Read full article: San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing āhardballāThe San Antonio Independent School District is trying to run up the score in a land deal with the San Antonio Missions and its partners for a 2.3-acre parking lot. "
SA Missions land deal, Spurs arena first details put downtown sports stadiums in spotlight this week
Read full article: SA Missions land deal, Spurs arena first details put downtown sports stadiums in spotlight this weekTwo sports franchises and two possible downtown San Antonio stadiums will be in the spotlight again this week during public meetings.
SAISD celebrates Texas Recycles Day with sustainable playground
Read full article: SAISD celebrates Texas Recycles Day with sustainable playgroundThe San Antonio Independent School District on Friday celebrated Texas Recycles Day with a focus on recycling and sustainability, culminating in a revitalized playground at Sarah King Elementary.
Breaking down what SAISD wants if the San Antonio Missions build a downtown stadium
Read full article: Breaking down what SAISD wants if the San Antonio Missions build a downtown stadiumIf the San Antonio Missions want to build a new downtown ballpark, the San Antonio Independent School District has a list of conditions it wants met to sell the land to the team.
SAISD has terms for selling land for Missions stadium; eminent domain and open sale floated as alternatives
Read full article: SAISD has terms for selling land for Missions stadium; eminent domain and open sale floated as alternativesThe final piece of the property puzzle for a downtown baseball stadium could carry a big price tag for the San Antonio Missions and its partners. But the alternatives could be worse.
Land deal for downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium up for SAISD board discussion Monday
Read full article: Land deal for downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium up for SAISD board discussion MondaySan Antonio ISD board trustees are scheduled to discuss Monday night real estate options, including a creekside property downtown that stands in the way of a new, minor league baseball stadium.
SAISD elementary school teacher uses bearded dragons to teach kids about the election
Read full article: SAISD elementary school teacher uses bearded dragons to teach kids about the electionEsther Perez Carvajal Elementary fifth-grade teacher Danielle Salgado admits teaching her kids about this yearās United States Election and its voting process without negativity was hard.
Here is how area schools celebrated Halloween with the community
Read full article: Here is how area schools celebrated Halloween with the communityItās Halloween, and we wanted to see how our local schools are celebrating with the community. KSAT visited two campuses today to see how our community and schools were celebrating.
SAISD attorneys fight record release tied to superintendentās personal development coach
Read full article: SAISD attorneys fight record release tied to superintendentās personal development coachItās 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.
San Antonio ISD seeks public input for ideas to repurpose closed schools
Read full article: San Antonio ISD seeks public input for ideas to repurpose closed schoolsSan Antonio Independent School District released a short survey on Wednesday to solicit ideas on how its closed schools can be repurposed into facilities for the communityās use.
Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium
Read full article: Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadiumA 2.3-acre piece of land on Camaron Street near San Pedro Creek Park and West Martin Street is just one point of contention for neighbors as the San Antonio Missions downtown baseball stadium debate continues.
KSAT takes you inside Brack TV studios as students get hands-on training for film and media careers
Read full article: KSAT takes you inside Brack TV studios as students get hands-on training for film and media careersFor years, Brackenridge High School has been molding the minds of students interested in a career in journalism, film, editing and production.
SAISD board to seek public input on sale of land for downtown baseball stadium
Read full article: SAISD board to seek public input on sale of land for downtown baseball stadiumThe San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees wants to find out what district residents have to say about the sale of land for a downtown baseball stadium for the San Antonio Missions.
Former Brackenridge star, NFL DB Ramon Richards holding football pre-season giveaway on Saturday
Read full article: Former Brackenridge star, NFL DB Ramon Richards holding football pre-season giveaway on SaturdayFormer Brackenridge football star Ramon Richards is holding a football pre-season giveaway between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday at the Alamo Convocation Center.
McCollumās young volleyball team dominates Jefferson in SAISD Tournament
Read full article: McCollumās young volleyball team dominates Jefferson in SAISD TournamentThe 2024 San Antonio ISD Volleyball Tournament is an early-season opportunity for teams looking to piece wins together and build camaraderie.
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.
SAISD to host meetings to explain repurposing process, timeline of closed schools
Read full article: SAISD to host meetings to explain repurposing process, timeline of closed schoolsThe San Antonio Independent School District plans to hold a series of public meetings to update the public on the districtās plans to repurpose more than 12 closed schools.
Closed SAISD schools will serve as bus stops for students, district says
Read full article: Closed SAISD schools will serve as bus stops for students, district saysThose closed campuses will now serve as bus stops for students attending a new school, including most of the districtās pre-k students.
SAISD Foundation, donors distribute dorm room supplies to recent HS graduates
Read full article: SAISD Foundation, donors distribute dorm room supplies to recent HS graduatesThe San Antonio Independent School District and several donors partnered to donate school supplies to recent high school graduates.
How San Antonioās biggest school districtsā STAAR test scores compare to state averages
Read full article: How San Antonioās biggest school districtsā STAAR test scores compare to state averagesData released Friday showed Texas studentsā math and science scores on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness continue to slip since the pandemic.
San Antonio ISD seeks community input on how to repurpose empty school buildings
Read full article: San Antonio ISD seeks community input on how to repurpose empty school buildingsThe San Antonio ISD community is actively trying to get the neighborhoods involved in what happens to the buildings left empty following the districtās āRightsizingā plan.
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.
Brackenridge High School senior receives surprise visit before graduation ceremony
Read full article: Brackenridge High School senior receives surprise visit before graduation ceremonyA San Antonio high school student had the surprise of a lifetime before he walked onstage at his graduation ceremony.
SAISD addresses shift in graduation plans for some high schools as ceremonies continue
Read full article: SAISD addresses shift in graduation plans for some high schools as ceremonies continueBrackenridge, Sam Houston and Highlands High Schools were set to walk the stage outside at Alamo Stadium. However, forecasted high temperatures prompted the district to move the ceremonies indoors at the Alamo Convocation Center.
SAISD to move three planned graduations indoors due to high temperatures, district says
Read full article: SAISD to move three planned graduations indoors due to high temperatures, district saysThree high schools within the San Antonio Independent School District will hold planned graduation ceremonies indoors, the district said in an update on its website.
SAISDās ārightsizingā plan takes shape with end of school year
Read full article: SAISDās ārightsizingā 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 districtās ārightsizingā 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 ācontingency plansā to quell HVAC issues as end of school year looms
Read full article: SAISD promises ācontingency plansā 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 itās continuing to address HVAC issues at its schools, a problem the district has been facing for months.
SAISD cancels final budget meeting as board chooses to cast its vote in June
Read full article: SAISD cancels final budget meeting as board chooses to cast its vote in JuneAn SAISD spokesperson told KSAT Wednesday evening that the boardās trustees completed their agenda, including the budget discussion, during a special meeting on May 20.
Five honorees inducted into San Antonio ISD Athletic Hall of Fame
Read full article: Five honorees inducted into San Antonio ISD Athletic Hall of FameA retired professional basketball player, an NFL alum, a legendary pioneer in professional baseball, a WNBA difference maker, and a historic city championship football team are the five honorees to be inducted into the San Antonio ISD Athletic Hall of Fame.
āTough decisionsā ahead for SAISD board as 2024-25 school budget approval looms
Read full article: āTough decisionsā ahead for SAISD board as 2024-25 school budget approval loomsAdditional changes could come to SAISD because of budget constraints even after its decision last fall to close 15 schools next school year.
SAISD releases report about January HVAC challenges which prompted district-wide school closures
Read full article: SAISD releases report about January HVAC challenges which prompted district-wide school closuresThe districtās Board of Trustees voted to accept an ad-hoc committeeās report and recommendations on the issue during a Monday evening meeting, an SAISD news release said.
SAISD elementary school channels BeyoncƩ in video to motivate kids for STAAR test
Read full article: SAISD elementary school channels BeyoncƩ in video to motivate kids for STAAR testTeachers at one San Antonio elementary school have channeled BeyoncƩ to motivate their students ahead of the STAAR testing which began on Tuesday.
SAISD updates progress for controversial ārightsizingā plan
Read full article: SAISD updates progress for controversial ārightsizingā planThe San Antonio Independent School District is updating its progress on its controversial rightsizing plan. Students, teachers, principals, and staff from those 15 soon-to-be-closed schools will relocate to a different campus next fall.
Misinformation, lack of transparency clouds SAISDās winter weather issues
Read full article: Misinformation, lack of transparency clouds SAISDās 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.
Teen donates Legos to elementary school students after her Lego package is stolen from her front porch
Read full article: Teen donates Legos to elementary school students after her Lego package is stolen from her front porchA San Antonio teenager turned a bad experience last year into a positive community project.
What to look out for in UIL realignment, reclassification for San Antonio-area schools and beyond
Read full article: What to look out for in UIL realignment, reclassification for San Antonio-area schools and beyondThe UIL will announce its reclassification and realignment for the 2024-2026 school years on Thursday morning. The district alignments and reconfigured every two years based on every member schoolās enrollment figures.
UTSA, SAISD announce partnership aimed at high school juniors interested in higher education
Read full article: UTSA, SAISD announce partnership aimed at high school juniors interested in higher educationThe partnership, announced Tuesday, will allow some SAISD high school juniors to earn direct admission to UTSA before they reach their senior year.
SAISD students return to class following widespread heating system failures
Read full article: SAISD students return to class following widespread heating system failuresA majority of students in the San Antonio Independent School District returned to warmer classrooms Monday after widespread heating system failures prompted the shutdown of all 98 schools in the district for two days last week.
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 āsystem failuresā that led to school closures
Read full article: Two SAISD district leaders resign following āsystem failuresā 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 āincluding aging infrastructure, system failures and being underfunded by the state.ā
SAISD campuses closed through Friday; superintendent explains āsystem failuresā that led to cold classrooms
Read full article: SAISD campuses closed through Friday; superintendent explains āsystem failuresā 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 weekās frigid weather.
Months after lead issue uncovered with SAISD, an environmental action group says problem is much worse
Read full article: Months after lead issue uncovered with SAISD, an environmental action group says problem is much worseMonths after a lead issue was uncovered with SAISD, an environmental action group says the problem is much worse.
San Antonio ISD gets new funding for low-pollution school buses
Read full article: San Antonio ISD gets new funding for low-pollution school busesThe San Antonio Independent School District will soon implement 15 low-pollution school buses in its fleet, thanks to funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
KSAT Investigates year in review: From DA discord to Texas prison lockdowns
Read full article: KSAT Investigates year in review: From DA discord to Texas prison lockdownsPublic safety and the well-being of loved ones were two issues of great importance in the San Antonio community in 2023 and the driving forces behind much of the reporting from KSAT Investigates this year.
2 SAISD transportation department employees recognized after rescuing toddler found cold and in middle of street
Read full article: 2 SAISD transportation department employees recognized after rescuing toddler found cold and in middle of streetTwo employees with the San Antonio Independent School Districtās Transportation Department both jumped into action on a cold morning, saving a toddlerās life.
1,000 turkeys and produce distributed to San Antonio families at mega food distribution event
Read full article: 1,000 turkeys and produce distributed to San Antonio families at mega food distribution eventAs Christmas approaches, the San Antonio Food Bank is making sure families have a special dinner with loved ones.
Unhealthy amounts of lead found in water at multiple San Antonio ISD schools
Read full article: Unhealthy amounts of lead found in water at multiple San Antonio ISD schoolsNearly 60 drinking fountains in Bexar County schools tested over the EPA threshold on the first round of testing for lead. Of those, 49 were at SAISD schools.
āNeighborhoods are key:ā Broker associate weighs in on potential real estate impacts of SAISD closures
Read full article: āNeighborhoods are key:ā Broker associate weighs in on potential real estate impacts of SAISD closuresThe SAISD board approved ārightsizingā recommendations this week. A broker associate in San Antonio said this could have an impact on the future of the city's real estate market.
Whatās next for SAISD schools on East Side with historic names?
Read full article: Whatās next for SAISD schools on East Side with historic names?San Antonio ISD voted to close more than a dozen schools, but one of the many questions that remain is what happens to the history behind some of these schools, specifically on the East Side.
āWeāre going to knock on doorsā: Neighborhood rallies to save SAISD school from closure
Read full article: āWeāre going to knock on doorsā: Neighborhood rallies to save SAISD school from closurePershing Elementary School in Government Hill will remain open as the community unites with a plan to increase enrollment next school year.
āLooking outside the districtā: Teachers, staff wonder whatās next after SAISD school closures
Read full article: āLooking outside the districtā: Teachers, staff wonder whatās 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 board votes to approve staffās ārightsizingā recommendations
Read full article: SAISD board votes to approve staffās ārightsizingā recommendationsOn Monday, San Antonio ISDās board voted to approve its staffās ārightsizingā recommendations to allow the district to āmore efficiently use its resources.ā
Brackenridge High School student detained after weapon found in vehicle
Read full article: Brackenridge High School student detained after weapon found in vehicleA Brackenridge High School student was detained after San Antonio Independent School District police found a weapon in the studentās vehicle that was parked on campus, according to officials.
Lanier HS staff member accused of inappropriate relationship with student
Read full article: Lanier HS staff member accused of inappropriate relationship with studentLanier High School is investigating a report of an inappropriate relationship between a student and a staff member, Principal Dr. Rick Flores said in a letter on Monday.
SAISD kicks off next round of meetings about proposal to close 19 schools
Read full article: SAISD kicks off next round of meetings about proposal to close 19 schoolsThe San Antonio Independent School District is kicking off its next round of neighborhood meetings after staff proposed closing 19 campuses.
San Antonio Alliance says SAISDās proposed ārightsizingā plan should be trimmed down
Read full article: San Antonio Alliance says SAISDās proposed ārightsizingā plan should be trimmed downSeveral parents and teachers are pushing back against San Antonio ISDās proposed plan to close a fifth of its schools.
San Antonio ISD proposes closing 19 schools as part of ārightsizingā plan
Read full article: San Antonio ISD proposes closing 19 schools as part of ārightsizingā planSan Antonio ISD staff proposed closing 19 schools in the district as part of its ārightsizingā planās initial recommendation.