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CBS News
4 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Keller ISD names lone finalist for Superintendent
The Keller ISD Board of Trustees named Cory Wilson their lone Superintendent finalist on Thursday night. The district made the announcement in a news release. Wilson has served as the interim superintendent since former Superintendent Tracy Johnson's resignation in January. Wilson has been a part of the KISD for over two decades, previously serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Education Services. Johnson's resignation was unanimously accepted a month after she voiced concerns about the proposal to split the district. Discussions about splitting the district ended in May after community pushback, including multiple lawsuits and Johnson's ultimate resignation. One lawsuit from a parent alleged the board's election rules violate the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Another accuses trustees of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act with their private talks of splitting the district. Presented in January, the proposal to divide the district along Highway 377, would have created Alliance ISD and divided students from schools and the community. The president of the KISD Board of Trustees praised Wilson's performance as Interim Superintendent, stating, "We are excited for the future of Keller ISD under his leadership." The board will wait the state-mandated 21-day waiting period before officially hiring Wilson for the position.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EPISD board to take up superintendent's status — again
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — After a five-hour marathon meeting to discuss the employment status of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to take up the topic again in a special meeting on Tuesday, June 3. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the EPISD Administration Building, 1014 N. Stanton St. The agenda for the meeting said they will consult with legal counsel concerning issues relating to the superintendent's duties, responsibilities and employment status. Any action will be taken in public session either at this meeting or at a future meeting, the agenda said. Possible actions listed included: discussion and action to approve a voluntary separation agreement with the superintendent; discussion and action on the superintendent's duties, responsibilities and employment status; and discussion and action to appoint an interim superintendent. It is not clear if there are enough votes to end Sayavedra's tenure as superintendent. El Paso ISD board takes no action on superintendent after marathon meeting During an emotionally charged meeting on May 27, the board discussed Sayavedra's employment status and possible future with the district for five hours, before adjourning and not taking action shortly after 10:30 p.m. Speaker after speaker defended Sayavedra, who has led the district since January 2022 and received a five-year contract extension last year. Some also warned that such a move would destabilize the district and force it to spend money on a buyout. The district is estimating that it is facing a $17 million shortfall for the 2025-26 school year. After hearing public comment, the board went into executive session for about two hours, came back out and heard more public comment. Briefly, the board discussed the superintendent in public session and that's when sparks flew among the board. Trustee Daniel Call said that new Board President Leah Hanany was leading the effort to oust Sayavedra 'not because of poor performance or scandal, but because she wouldn't bend the knee' to Hanany. Call also said that during the board's last search for a superintendent, Hanany advocated for a candidate who was a 'crony' and that is what she was seeking to do again, if she was successful in ousting Sayavedra. Hanany made a brief statement before adjourning the meeting without the board taking any action. Hanany accused Call of lying and violating a non-disclosure agreement from the superintendent search. She said she would not violate that same agreement and said that made defending herself impossible. Also, during the past week, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) confirmed that a complaint had been filed against Hanany. TEA: Complaint filed against EPISD board president 'TEA can confirm that a complaint has been filed and is currently under review. As is the case for all complaints submitted to the agency, the complaint is reviewed to determine what next steps, if any, are necessary,' reads part of TEA's statement. All this comes after the shape of the EPISD board was drastically altered after the May 3 school board election. Two incumbents — Israel Irrobali and Isabel Hernandez — were defeated for re-election. Newcomers Mindy Sutton and Robert Osterland were elected in their place. Also, Hanany and fellow incumbent Jack Loveridge were elected to new terms. Loveridge, who had been appointed to his seat after Josh Acevedo was elected to the City Council, was elected to a term in his own right. When the new board met for the first time, Hanany was elected the new board president and Loveridge as vice president. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
El Paso ISD board takes no action on superintendent after marathon meeting
Editor's note: Video is from our 10 p.m. newscast. The EPISD board was still taking public comment as the newscast was happening. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — After more than five hours of public discussion and then meeting behind closed doors, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees took no action on the future of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra during a marathon meeting on Tuesday, May 27. EPISD board to review status, duties of superintendent The special meeting was called to discuss the employment status and duties of Sayavedra, who has led the district since January 2022. She was also given a five-year contract extension in January 2024. The special meeting was called on the heels of the board being drastically reformed after the May 3 election. Two trustees — Israel Irrobali and Isabel Hernandez — were defeated for re-election. Trustees Leah Hanany and Jack Loveridge were both re-elected and installed as board president and vice president, respectively. Speaker after speaker defended Sayavedra and said that any decision to possibly fire her would have been unjustified and politically motivated. Some also warned that such a move would destabilize the district and force it to spend money on a buyout. The district is estimating that it is facing a $17 million shortfall for the 2025-26 school year. The board heard public comment, much of it an impassioned defense of Sayavedra. It then went into executive session. After nearly two hours in executive session, the board re-emerged and took public comment again at about 10 p.m. It also briefly discussed the status of the superintendent as a board. Speaker after speaker defended Sayavedra's performance and leadership as the district navigates a budget shortball. Trustee Daniel Call said that Hanany was leading the effort to oust Sayavedra 'not because of poor performance or scandal, but because she refused to bend the knee' to Hanany. Call also said that during the board's search for a superintendent Hanany advocated for a candidate who was a 'crony' and that is what she sought to do again if she was successful in ousting Sayavedra. Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals said she had 28 letters from teachers and staff supporting Sayavedra. Hanany made a brief statement before adjourning the meeting without the board taking action. She accused Call of 'lying' and violating a non-disclosure agreement from the superintendent search. She said she would not violate the same agreement and said that made it impossible to defend herself. She then adjourned the meeting without the board taking action. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Consolidation officer caught red-handed accepting bribe
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment on Wednesday arrested Mahesh Singh , assistant consolidation officer at Faridpur Tehsil, Bareilly , red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10, to officials, the accused officer allegedly demanded a total bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant to consolidate several land plots (Gata numbers) under Plot No. 31 of the complainant's village into a single holding. After repeated requests from the complainant, Mahesh Singh agreed to accept the bribe in two instalments of Rs 10,000 complainant lodged a formal written complaint with the Superintendent of Police, Vigilance Establishment, Bareilly Sector, following which a verification was conducted. Upon confirmation of the bribery demand, a trap was laid by the vigilance May 14, Mahesh Singh was caught red-handed while accepting the second instalment of Rs 10,000 in cash at his office in Faridpur Tehsil, Bareilly. He was immediately taken into custody by the vigilance team.A case was registered against him under relevant sections of law, and further legal proceedings are Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment on Wednesday arrested Mahesh Singh, assistant consolidation officer at Faridpur Tehsil, Bareilly, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 10, to officials, the accused officer allegedly demanded a total bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant to consolidate several land plots (Gata numbers) under Plot No. 31 of the complainant's village into a single holding. After repeated requests from the complainant, Mahesh Singh agreed to accept the bribe in two instalments of Rs 10,000 complainant lodged a formal written complaint with the Superintendent of Police, Vigilance Establishment, Bareilly Sector, following which a verification was conducted. Upon confirmation of the bribery demand, a trap was laid by the vigilance May 14, Mahesh Singh was caught red-handed while accepting the second instalment of Rs 10,000 in cash at his office in Faridpur Tehsil, Bareilly. He was immediately taken into custody by the vigilance team.A case was registered against him under relevant sections of law, and further legal proceedings are underway.
