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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carthage ISD approves $23 million bonds for facility renovations, technology upgrades
CARTHAGE, Texas (KETK) — Voters passed Carthage ISD's $23 million school bond propositions to renovate their schools on Saturday. Election Day: What's on the ballot for East Texans? $20 million will be used towards updates to the facilities and renovations included in Bond Proposition A which passed with 664 votes for the bond and 471 votes against. Plans in Proposition A include repairs to roofs and parking lots, as well as multiple interior renovations. 'We are incredibly grateful to the Carthage community for once again placing their trust in us by supporting this bond election,' Carthage ISD Superintendent Jarrod Bitter said. 'This investment in our schools will allow us to move forward with critical projects that will extend the life of our facilities, enhance the learning environment and student experience, and ensure our students have access to the resources they need to succeed.' $3 million from Bond Proposition B will provide students with Chromebook replacements, infrastructure upgrades and software services. Proposition B passed with 688 votes for the bond and 441 votes against it. According to Carthage ISD, the district's property tax rate will not increase to fund either bond proposition. Carthage ISD is funded by two different tax rates, the general operating fund and the debt services fund. One funds maintenance and operations and the other funds principal and interest payments on debt issued. To learn more about both propositions, visit Carthage ISD's Bond website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
2 East Texas coaches named in teacher certification fraud investigation
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Education Agency has added the names of two East Texas educators to their growing list of people flagged in a certification fraud investigation. Governor Abbott speaks to parents in Athens, pushing for school choice These teachers, coaches and educators are under investigation to see if they were involved with an alleged Houston-based scheme to falsify TEA certifications for hundreds of people, according to NBCDFW. As of now, there are 163 teachers on the list. The educator certification is an official recognition indicating that an individual has met all the requirements to work as a certified teacher. With an educator certification, people can potentially receive higher pay and are permitted to work at public schools. The two East Texas educators added on Tuesday are Reginald Hill with Carthage ISD and Taishia Holt with Lufkin ISD. Carthage ISD's website lists Hill as a teacher and assistant football coach. 'Carthage ISD was notified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on Tuesday that a district employee is under investigation in connection with an alleged testing scheme,' Carthage ISD said in a statement to KETK News. 'While we cannot discuss personnel matters, we are fully cooperating with TEA and will follow all applicable state regulations and district policy.' Holt is listed on Lufkin ISD's website as a girl's track coach. Lufkin ISD has not responded to KETK's requests for comment. In December, four other East Texas educators were also named in connection to TEA's investigation. Palestine ISD – Brandon Hargers New Boston ISD – Billy Brewer Linden-Kildare CISD – Randel Clark Chapel Hill ISD – Roald Raymond The TEA is reminding the public that 'the corresponding district represents the last known district of employment. However, this does not mean the educator is still employed with that specific district. Of the new batch of 60, there are 35 separate districts. All districts have been notified.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
