Monitor Appointed to ISD
The TEA formally informed (Aug. 31) officials of the 8,267-student South San Antonio ISD that a monitor will be appointed to the district.
The letter accompanied the release of a final TEA investigation that found, among other things, that school board members operated outside their authority by making personal requests for information from staff, vendors and others, and to discuss business with them, without the superintendent’s prior knowledge.
TEA Rule News (click here for more info about the following)
Proposed Rules (with comment deadlines):
- Making revisions to the Technology and Instructional Materials Allotment, including changes authorized by 2021 regular session legislation. (Sept. 20)
- Implementing 2021’s regular session HB1525 providing reimbursement for costs incurred by school districts/charters due to the February 2021 Winter Storm Uri, including for any electricity price increases. Applicants must submit documentation detailing unreimbursed storm-related costs not covered by FEMA, insurance proceeds, or other sources (such as donations). (Oct. 4)
- Revising ISD and charter financial accountability ratings rules. (Oct. 4).
- Adopting the latest Charter School Performance Framework Manual. (Oct. 4)
Adopted Rules (with effective dates):
- Setting testing requirements for students entering and exiting DAEP programs. (Aug. 23)
- Allowing TEA rule change petitions to be submitted electronically. (Sept. 12)
- Adopting the 2021 Results Driven Accountability Manual. (Sept. 9)
- Setting passing standards for several educator certification exams. (Sept. 6)