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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.
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 community’s use.
Fenwick Academy head custodian Susanna Hernandez named KSAT’s Educator of the Month
Read full article: Fenwick Academy head custodian Susanna Hernandez named KSAT’s Educator of the MonthFor September, KSAT and Firstmark Credit Union are recognizing Susanna Hernandez, head custodian at Fenwick Academy, for her dedication to students on and off campus.
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.
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.
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy welcomes new students from shuttered San Antonio ISD campuses
Read full article: Mark Twain Dual Language Academy welcomes new students from shuttered San Antonio ISD campusesThe San Antonio Independent School District closed 15 schools at the end of the school year as part of its “rightsizing” plan. Mark Twain Dual Language Academy is one of the campuses that will add more students to its roster because of those closures.
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 district’s “Rightsizing” plan.
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.
Hundreds of San Antonio ISD families face deadline to choose new campus for their children
Read full article: Hundreds of San Antonio ISD families face deadline to choose new campus for their childrenStudents at 15 schools set to close can accept their new designated school or choose the campus of their choice. However, SAISD said the decision must be made by this Thursday.
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.”
These school districts announce closures, delays due to the freeze
Read full article: These school districts announce closures, delays due to the freezeWhile most San Antonio-area school districts are out of school on Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, some schools in the Hill Country are making adjustments to scheduled classes on Monday.
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.
Fox Tech High School program to offer fast track associate degree for nursing Fall 2024
Read full article: Fox Tech High School program to offer fast track associate degree for nursing Fall 2024Students will be able to graduate with a high school diploma, associate degree and a nursing certification at no cost.
‘Neighborhoods are key:’ Broker associate weighs in on potential real estate impacts of SAISD closures
Read full article: ‘Neighborhoods are key:’ Broker associate weighs in on potential real estate impacts of SAISD closuresThe SAISD board approved ‘rightsizing’ 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.
‘We’re going to knock on doors’: Neighborhood rallies to save SAISD school from closure
Read full article: ‘We’re going to knock on doors’: 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.
‘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 board votes to approve staff’s ‘rightsizing’ recommendations
Read full article: SAISD board votes to approve staff’s ‘rightsizing’ recommendationsOn Monday, San Antonio ISD’s board voted to approve its staff’s “rightsizing” recommendations to allow the district to “more efficiently use its resources.”
Some San Antonio-area school districts are not following state lockdown drill guidelines, records show
Read full article: Some San Antonio-area school districts are not following state lockdown drill guidelines, records showOutside of East Central High School on Sept. 25, dozens of parents were confused and worried about the safety of the children.
San Antonio Alliance says SAISD’s proposed ‘rightsizing’ plan should be trimmed down
Read full article: San Antonio Alliance says SAISD’s proposed ‘rightsizing’ plan should be trimmed downSeveral parents and teachers are pushing back against San Antonio ISD’s proposed plan to close a fifth of its schools.
San Antonio ISD moves forward with next phase of ‘rightsizing’ plan
Read full article: San Antonio ISD moves forward with next phase of ‘rightsizing’ planThe San Antonio Independent School District is looking to close campuses as it struggles with low enrollment and insufficient money to support all the currently operating schools.
Burbank High School librarian wins her division at Scrabble Players Championship in Las Vegas
Read full article: Burbank High School librarian wins her division at Scrabble Players Championship in Las VegasFrom just being interested to then a scrabble champ, De Waelsche, the librarian at Burbank High School, won first place in Division Four at the Scrabble Players Championship in Las Vegas this summer.
SAISD considers closing campuses, presents ‘rightsizing’ study to parents, staff
Read full article: SAISD considers closing campuses, presents ‘rightsizing’ study to parents, staffSan Antonio ISD is considering closing or consolidating some of its schools come next school year. While the district hasn’t finalized anything, it has conducted a “rightsizing” study and is presenting it in a series of meetings for community members.
SAISD librarians protest job cuts outside school board meeting
Read full article: SAISD librarians protest job cuts outside school board meetingSan Antonio ISD librarians made their voices heard on Tuesday night outside a school board meeting in response to the expected job cuts that they say will mostly be felt in school libraries.
Student in custody after social media threats target two SAISD campuses, district confirms
Read full article: Student in custody after social media threats target two SAISD campuses, district confirmsA San Antonio ISD student is in custody after posting threats on social media against Brackenridge and Highlands High School, according to SAISD officials.
San Antonio ISD teacher arrested for having ‘improper relationship’ with student, police say
Read full article: San Antonio ISD teacher arrested for having ‘improper relationship’ with student, police sayA teacher employed with San Antonio ISD was arrested after he was caught sending inappropriate text messages to a student, according to Cibolo police.
Jefferson High School parents call for campus policy change after chaotic lockdown response
Read full article: Jefferson High School parents call for campus policy change after chaotic lockdown responseFear, anxiety, and panic at Jefferson High School followed a lockdown on campus due to a threat deemed not credible.
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 security, dispatch system has San Antonio ISD police feeling prepared for new school year
Read full article: New security, dispatch system has San Antonio ISD police feeling prepared for new school yearAs students return to the classroom, the priority is to keep them safe. School districts across the state are upgrading security measures, including San Antonio ISD, after a shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde left 21 dead.
Largest San Antonio school districts looking to fill teaching positions with students returning to class
Read full article: Largest San Antonio school districts looking to fill teaching positions with students returning to classSchool districts here at home and across the country are scrambling to fill teaching positions with class starting this month.
SAISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy receives $57,000 grant for sustainable farm project
Read full article: SAISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy receives $57,000 grant for sustainable farm projectSan Antonio ISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy-Primary school received a federal grant for $57,000.
San Antonio ISD vaccine mandate upheld by Fourth Court of Appeals
Read full article: San Antonio ISD vaccine mandate upheld by Fourth Court of AppealsThe Fourth Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that San Antonio ISD can keep its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees. An SAISD spokesperson said, for now, the district’s mandate is still on pause.
Families in South Side school district get much-needed help through new food pantries
Read full article: Families in South Side school district get much-needed help through new food pantriesHarlandale ISD families who need canned vegetables, dry goods or even toiletries will now have a place to turn to at their child’s school campus, thanks to a partnership with a local nonprofit.
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.
SAISD changes COVID-19 mask policy from ‘required’ to ‘encouraged’
Read full article: SAISD changes COVID-19 mask policy from ‘required’ to ‘encouraged’The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved the lifting of the district’s COVID-19 mask mandate, changing it from “required” to “encouraged.”
SAISD to provide curbside meals for children at some schools Friday afternoon
Read full article: SAISD to provide curbside meals for children at some schools Friday afternoonSan Antonio ISD’s Child Nutrition Services staff will distribute meals at select curbside locations from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday or while supplies last.
CHEF program teaching students nutrition expands into more school campuses, gets teachers involved
Read full article: CHEF program teaching students nutrition expands into more school campuses, gets teachers involvedThe Culinary Health Education for Families Program or CHEF, is teaching students basic nutrition and practical cooking skills and has now expanded to more San Antonio ISD campuses this year.
These San Antonio-area schools have announced plans to reopen or close on Friday
Read full article: These San Antonio-area schools have announced plans to reopen or close on FridaySeveral San Antonio-area school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 due to the wintery weather forecast.
Briscoe Elementary students working with architects to create workspaces around their school
Read full article: Briscoe Elementary students working with architects to create workspaces around their schoolA group of local elementary school students are part of a unique program where they are learning from local architects to create workspaces throughout their school.
Fire at former SAISD headquarters near downtown may have been sparked by drug users, SAFD says
Read full article: Fire at former SAISD headquarters near downtown may have been sparked by drug users, SAFD saysDrugs may have played a part in a fire at the former San Antonio ISD headquarters near downtown early Tuesday, according to the fire department.
After reviewing court ruling, SAISD reinstates mask mandate for students, employees
Read full article: After reviewing court ruling, SAISD reinstates mask mandate for students, employeesAfter briefly pausing its mask mandate, San Antonio ISD has reinstated it ahead of an expected uptick in COVID-19 cases over the holidays.
SAISD’s partnership with VelocityTX brings STEM learning to East Side
Read full article: SAISD’s partnership with VelocityTX brings STEM learning to East SideSan Antonio ISD is bringing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math also known as STEM curriculum, to students in the East Side thanks to a new partnership.
San Antonio ISD plans COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11
Read full article: San Antonio ISD plans COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11With COVID-19 vaccines for children between the ages of 5 to 11 expected to be approved in a matter of days, local school districts are making plans to vaccinate students.
San Antonio ISD complying with Texas Supreme Court’s ruling on vaccine mandate
Read full article: San Antonio ISD complying with Texas Supreme Court’s ruling on vaccine mandateThe San Antonio Independent School District board decided to ease off any push to require a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its employees for now.
San Antonio ISD vaccine mandate upheld by Bexar County judge
Read full article: San Antonio ISD vaccine mandate upheld by Bexar County judgeThe Texas Attorney General's efforts to secure a temporary injunction striking down San Antonio ISD's vaccine mandate for staff members were unsuccessful on Friday.
Thousands of San Antonio students have not returned to classrooms this semester, school officials say
Read full article: Thousands of San Antonio students have not returned to classrooms this semester, school officials sayThe school year is just getting started, but districts say thousands of students haven’t shown up to class.
COVID-19 cases, quarantines increase at San Antonio-area schools, officials say
Read full article: COVID-19 cases, quarantines increase at San Antonio-area schools, officials sayCOVID-19 cases at Bexar County school districts are increasing by the day as the fall semester gets underway, with several families already in quarantine because their children were exposed to COVID-19 at their campuses.
San Antonio school districts discuss punishment protocols for students who won’t wear face masks
Read full article: San Antonio school districts discuss punishment protocols for students who won’t wear face masksMask mandates are in place at three major San Antonio school districts -- San Antonio ISD, Northside ISD, and Northeast ISD.
Schools open as mask debate continues; girl, 9, writes bilingual book about her late dog; learn science with root beer floats
Read full article: Schools open as mask debate continues; girl, 9, writes bilingual book about her late dog; learn science with root beer floatsHello parents, teachers and students!
Leading SA: San Antonio ISD Superintendent talks safety concerns before Monday’s return to the classroom
Read full article: Leading SA: San Antonio ISD Superintendent talks safety concerns before Monday’s return to the classroomMany students in and around San Antonio return to the classroom this coming Monday. For these families and children, it is their first time being back inside of a classroom since March of 2020.
Bexar County school districts expand summer school programs to make up for lost learning during pandemic
Read full article: Bexar County school districts expand summer school programs to make up for lost learning during pandemicSchool districts across Bexar County are expanding their summer school programs to help students who fell behind this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Antonio ISD, Mexican Consulate offer free literacy classes to adults looking for better job opportunities
Read full article: San Antonio ISD, Mexican Consulate offer free literacy classes to adults looking for better job opportunitiesSan Antonio ISD is offering free literacy classes to Spanish-speaking adults to help parents support their children and make it easier for them to find jobs.
San Antonio ISD holds mass COVID-19 vaccination event for all district employees
Read full article: San Antonio ISD holds mass COVID-19 vaccination event for all district employeesSAN ANTONIO – Over the next two days, up to 5,000 San Antonio ISD employees will have the opportunity to get vaccinated, according to a news release from the district. The mass vaccination event, which will run through Tuesday, is due to a collaboration between the district and University Health. To date, the district has provided roughly 2,000 vaccinations to employees through collaborations with other health care agencies. Central office staff members are being scheduled on Tuesday, according to the news release. SAISD is providing school bus transportation to the vaccination clinic at Wonderland of the Americas Mall on both dates for staff.
Free COVID-19 tests for SAISD and Edgewood ISD students returning from spring break
Read full article: Free COVID-19 tests for SAISD and Edgewood ISD students returning from spring breakSAN ANTONIO – Community Labs is partnering with San Antonio-area school districts to provide free COVID-19 testing this weekend before students and staff return to class after spring break. Students and employees in the San Antonio and Edgewood school districts and their families can be tested at no charge and without proof of insurance. Edgewood ISDSaturday, 1-3 p.m.Edgewood Theatre of Performing Arts at 402 Lance St., 78237San Antonio ISDSaturday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Alamo Convocation Center, 110 Tuleta Dr, 78212Community Labs will resume its weekly testing at all SAISD and Edgewood school campuses beginning Tuesday, March 23. Click here for other places to get tested for COVID-19 in San Antonio. Also on KSAT:
COVID-19 testing to be provided Saturday for San Antonio ISD students, staff
Read full article: COVID-19 testing to be provided Saturday for San Antonio ISD students, staffSAN ANTONIO – COVID-19 testing will be provided at San Antonio Independent School District’s high school campuses Saturday. Community Labs will provide the testing in a response to a request from San Antonio ISD Superintendent Pedro Martinez. According to Community Labs’ release, testing is restricted to SAISD students and staff. The free testing will allow the district to identify positive cases before classes resume Monday, according to Community Labs. We will finish this year strong, and we will begin next school year even stronger for it.”Click here to register for testing.
These San Antonio-area schools, colleges announce changes, closures
Read full article: These San Antonio-area schools, colleges announce changes, closuresSAN ANTONIO – Following last week’s icy conditions and power outages, schools are still announcing changes and closures this week. Great Hearts San Antonio Schools - Classes expected to resume on Monday, Feb. 22. Premier High School San Antonio Windcrest - Classes resuming on Monday, Feb. 22. Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD - All SCUC ISD campuses will be open on Monday, Feb. 22 for both In Person and at-home learning. South San ISD - South San ISD campuses and offices will be closed through Friday.
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Bexar County schools, data shows
Read full article: COVID-19 cases on the rise in Bexar County schools, data showsNorthside ISD reported 191 student and 161 staff cumulative cases in the state’s last report for the week ending on Nov. 15. Staff cases went from 17 new cases in the Nov. 1-8 report to 44 new staff cases from Nov. 8-15. The state failed to add the district’s data for Nov. 8, but the NEISD website shows 15 new student cases and 17 new staff cases. The district reported 183 student cases and 49 staff cumulative cases on Nov. 15. NEISD reported 15 new student cases and 17 new staff cases for this period.