Irving ISD administrator resigns after video sparks Gov. Abbott's call to investigate
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing.
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An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing.
The proposal also includes a solution aimed at protecting against the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Nearly 3,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a community vote on the split.
State testing results show two-thirds of FWISD students fail to meet grade-level standards.
The father of three kids who attend the district said his top concern is that trustees discussed the possibility of splitting the district behind closed doors.
In a surprise, the superintendent said she would resign if trustees moved forward with the plan Thursday night.
The district said over 100 people signed up to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Thursday's meeting will be about gathering information and input, including input from the community.
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the forefront.
With the makeover, Melissa Weiner's classroom will no longer be a cobbled-together space but a haven for learning and growth in an environment her students deserve.
The state has six weeks to decide how they want to pay back the $16 million, according to the federal agency.
"If we don't make financial changes, the deficit will grow," said Superintendent Dr. Lori Rapp.
Students must be Texas residents entering college for the first time in fall 2025 and receive a federal Pell Grant.
The district said the budget problems stem from declining enrollment and inadequate state funding.
Jorge Arredondo was placed on administrative leave in September, three months after being chosen to lead the district.