Isaac Windes

Beaumont, Fort Worth, Phoenix, San Antonio

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Articles

School bonds failed across Texas. What happens now?

Nov 22, 2024 | gilmermirror.com | Isaac Windes |Andrea Drusch

By Isaac Windes and Andrea Drusch, San Antonio Report Nov. 22, 2024 Texas voters rejected 20 of 35 bond propositions put forward by 19 school districts in November. Full Story
School bonds failed across Texas. What happens now?

Nov 22, 2024 | texastribune.org | Isaac Windes |Andrea Drusch

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. As leaders of the East Central Independent School District regroup from the failure of several big revenue-generating proposals on the Nov. 5 ballot, they now join a long list of Texas districts that face fewer and fewer options to support rapidly growing student growth.
Bonds at East Central, other school districts failed across Texas. What happens now?

Nov 20, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | Isaac Windes |Andrea Drusch

As leaders of the East Central Independent School District regroup from the failure of several big revenue-generating proposals on the Nov. 5 ballot, they now join a long list of Texas districts that face fewer and fewer options to support rapidly-growing student growth.
San Antonio districts don't always disclose superintendent contracts

Nov 17, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | Isaac Windes

Superintendents across San Antonio have had their contracts altered in recent months in various ways, including additional compensation, extended terms, and other changes shrouded in secrecy. But finding out what those changes are isn’t an easy task, and if you look at publicly available copies of the contracts, you may find outdated versions — raising concerns about transparency as districts face mounting scrutiny in a politically charged environment.
After election, Edgewood’s youngest trustee sees hope for change

Nov 14, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | Isaac Windes

When Michael Valdez visited Seguin High School in 2018, he was in awe of the shiny state-of-the-art facility, where he competed in the One Act Play competition. He was also disappointed when comparing the Seguin facilities built in the mid-2000s to those he attended in the Edgewood Independent School District, which was initially built in the 1950s.
TEA to seek applicants for possible South San board replacements

Nov 14, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | Isaac Windes

The Texas Education Agency has begun the process of identifying prospective community members who would be willing to serve on a Board of Managers overseeing the South San Antonio Independent School District in place of elected trustees.
South San conservator asks TEA to appoint a board of managers

Nov 7, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | Isaac Windes

A conservator overseeing the South San Antonio Independent School District is recommending that state-appointed managers replace the elected board of trustees following a year of continued governance issues and infighting. Abe Saavedra, who was appointed last year as part of an agreement to delay the severe action by the state agency, sent a letter to Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath Thursday morning, which was obtained by the San Antonio Report.
East Central ISD leaders regroup after voters reject bond, tax increase

Nov 6, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | Isaac Windes

Leaders of the East Central Independent School District are regrouping the day after voters roundly rejected a tax increase and a trio of bond issues intended to repair aging sports facilities and build new schools to keep up with explosive growth.
State Board of Education seat remains in Democrat hands after razor-thin race

Nov 6, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | Isaac Windes

The State Board of Education will remain in conservative hands after Tuesday night’s election, even as a Democrat narrowly eked out a victory in District 1, which represents a swath of West and Central Texas, including El Paso and a small portion of Bexar County.
Early voters signal rejection of East Central ISD's proposed bond

Nov 5, 2024 | sanantonioreport.org | Isaac Windes

Early results show that voters in the East Central Independent School District are likely to reject a handful of bond issues and a tax increase, potentially dashing plans for rapid expansion district leaders say is needed to keep up with population growth. The district’s 11,176 student enrollment is expected to grow to 25,617 by 2033, according to district officials. The bond issues, if passed, would bolster growth that has already been happening in the district, according to East Central ISD.