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Cold weather that began blanketing the area this week appears to have caused a whirlwind of problems for the San Antonio Independent School District.
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.
The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) said it is prepared for winter weather as students return for classes.
U.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 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.
In a year full of financial challenges KSAT Investigates found San Antonio Independent School District spent nearly a teacher’s salary’s worth on attorneys to review records requests made by news agencies.
The 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. "
The 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.
If 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.
San 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.
A 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.
The San Antonio Independent School District said on Monday a fight happened just outside of campus. They said the person who pulled the gun was not a Burbank High School student.
A juvenile is facing numerous charges after making terroristic threats towards seven schools in the San Antonio area, police said.
In 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.
The San Antonio Independent School District plans to hold a series of public meetings to update the public on the district’s plans to repurpose more than 12 closed schools.
The 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.
A fifth-grade student at Bonham Academy in the San Antonio Independent School District came out victorious in the 2024 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship, the San Antonio Spurs announced on Monday.
A fifth grade student at Bonham Academy in the San Antonio Independent School District was selected to compete in the 2024 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship taking place next week, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
After 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, 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.
Three high schools within the San Antonio Independent School District will hold planned graduation ceremonies indoors, the district said in an update on its website.
As 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 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 are set to resume on Wednesday at two San Antonio Independent School District campuses after an air-conditioning issue canceled class for a day.
With 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.
An SAISD spokesperson told KSAT Wednesday evening that the board’s trustees completed their agenda, including the budget discussion, during a special meeting on May 20.
Additional changes could come to SAISD because of budget constraints even after its decision last fall to close 15 schools next school year.
The district’s Board of Trustees voted to accept an ad-hoc committee’s report and recommendations on the issue during a Monday evening meeting, an SAISD news release said.
Teachers at one San Antonio elementary school have channeled Beyoncé to motivate their students ahead of the STAAR testing which began on Tuesday.
The 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.
SAISD 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.
The partnership, announced Tuesday, will allow some SAISD high school juniors to earn direct admission to UTSA before they reach their senior year.
San Antonio Independent School District has spent more than nine million dollars in 2020 bond money at campuses scheduled to shut down, records compiled by KSAT Investigates show.
A 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.
Classes 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.
All 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Two employees with the San Antonio Independent School District’s Transportation Department both jumped into action on a cold morning, saving a toddler’s life.
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.
A Brackenridge High School student was detained after San Antonio Independent School District police found a weapon in the student’s vehicle that was parked on campus, according to officials.
Parents, students, and staff are making their cases for keeping schools open as the San Antonio Independent School District considers closing 19 campuses.
The San Antonio Independent School District is kicking off its next round of neighborhood meetings after staff proposed closing 19 campuses.
A man has been sentenced for shooting and killing a San Antonio Independent School District elementary teacher in February 2020.
School officials in San Antonio announced earlier this week that they are looking at closing about 20% of their campuses while Plano school officials are starting those discussions.
The 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.
The San Antonio Independent School District board voted to file for an exemption in House Bill 3, a sweeping school safety bill that requires districts to have at least one armed security officer present at every campus.
SAISD cites a steady loss of enrollment over 20 years as a driving reason for the implementation of the study.
Superintendent 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.
The San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees has voted to renew charters for 18 schools in SAISD, a press release said Monday.
San Antonio Independent School District is launching a series of district-wide Town Hall meetings to get feedback from the community regarding proposed redistricting maps.
The support for the people of Uvalde continues following a mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School on Tuesday.
Several San Antonio Independent School District schools are using new 3D printers to create exciting STEM opportunities for their students.
The 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.
Many of the more than 2,300 teachers and staff who were absent Monday in the Northside and North East Independent School Districts were likely local chapter members of the American Federation of Teachers.
SAISD expects first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 to arrive by the end of the week. Vaccinations require registration and will be administered by medical staff from South Texas Allergy & Asthma Medical Professionals.
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The San Antonio Independent School District board decided to ease off any push to require a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its employees for now.
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“They allowed me to really create an amazing team across the district, including my board, my principals and my school leaders and the staff here in central office, and my teachers," said Pedro Martinez, outgoing superintendent.
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A legal battle over San Antonio Independent School District's COVID-19 vaccine mandate is set to continue on Thursday in a Bexar County courtroom.
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San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez is heading back to Chicago, where he will be the CEO of Chicago Public Schools.
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COVID-19 concerns have prompted the cancellation of Friday’s football game between Sam Houston and Boerne, district officials said Tuesday.
Out of an abundance of caution, SAISD announced on Wednesday that football scrimmages against teams outside their school district are officially canceled.
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Students and staff in the San Antonio Independent School District will be required to wear masks, effective immediately. In addition, staff will be required to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15. Both mandates were issued Monday by Superintendent Pedro Martinez.
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COVID-19 is surging again in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott has tested positive. Hospitalizations are increasing faster than at any other time. Local officials and school leaders are rebelling against Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. Here’s the latest.
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The long, awaited moment arrived Monday morning when students in the San Antonio Independent School District headed back to the classroom for a new school year -- mask or no mask.
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Classes for students in the San Antonio Independent School District students started Monday, with vast majority heading to school in-person. And the district has a new tool to help make the transition easier for students and parents.
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There’s a new school and a new level of excitement as San Antonio Independent School District teachers and students have returned back to the classroom in-person.
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SAISD’s Evening Flex High School is a new instructional model aimed to accelerate the process of earning credits online and in the evening. Learn how your student can earn credit for secondary courses.
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A bill that would increase the penalty for those who sell and buy stolen catalytic converters is awaiting the governor's signature or veto.
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In Bexar County, the San Antonio Independent School District and the School of Science and Technology will be included in the program.
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SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Independent School District is offering free COVID-19 testing to students, staff, and household members this weekend. The testing event is happening Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Alamo Convocation Center on Tuleta Drive. The testing is in anticipation of students and staff returning from a two-week break on Tuesday. Test results will be provided within 24 hours.
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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Independent School District teachers and staff members received Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday morning. The clinic, STAAMP Allergy, administered 100 doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine, which received emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Feb. 27. “With the Johnson and Johnson (vaccine), there’s 100% protection rate from death in the studies. He hopes all staff members can get vaccinated. San Antonio ISD employees say they are thankful for the opportunity to get a vaccine.
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SAN ANTONIO – An African American studies course is gradually being incorporated into school districts across the state. Districts that are already on board include the San Antonio Independent School District, Judson Independent School District and most recently, the North East Independent School District. Lawrence Scott, assistant professor of educational leadership at Texas A&M San Antonio, was a part of that initiative. “We have to start having some real cogent and critical conversations about race and equity with real data,” Scott said. This will be the conduit course that will facilitate those conversations,” he said.
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