Judson ISD school board conflict persists amid academic, enrollment issues
Read full article: Judson ISD school board conflict persists amid academic, enrollment issuesJudson Independent School District trustee Jose Macias Jr. is not allowed on district campuses or at district events for a minimum of five months after being censured at a recent board meeting.
Judson ISD trustee censured days after termination of superintendent, interview with KSAT
Read full article: Judson ISD trustee censured days after termination of superintendent, interview with KSATA Judson Independent School District trustee was censured on Thursday, just days after the districtās superintendent was terminated.
Former Judson ISD superintendent speaks out, says reasons for termination āfabricatedā
Read full article: Former Judson ISD superintendent speaks out, says reasons for termination āfabricatedāIn his first public statement since being terminated by the Judson Independent School District, former Superintendent Milton āRobā Fields III said the reasons for his termination were āfabricatedā by the districtās board of trustees.
Judson ISD superintendent terminated after hostile environment, failure to report allegations, board says
Read full article: Judson ISD superintendent terminated after hostile environment, failure to report allegations, board saysJudson Independent School Districtās Board of Trustees says it terminated Superintendent Milton āRobā Fields III on Tuesday, effective immediately.
Judson ISD school board approves new campus boundaries, staff cuts
Read full article: Judson ISD school board approves new campus boundaries, staff cutsHundreds of students in the Judson Independent School District will attend new schools next year after the board approved closing four schools and implementing a new attendance boundary map.
Administration, staff cuts approaching for Judson ISD to manage budget deficit
Read full article: Administration, staff cuts approaching for Judson ISD to manage budget deficitJudson Independent School District Vice President Amanda Poteet addressed a burning question in the district amid school closures.
Armed individual arrested at high school track meet, Judson ISD says
Read full article: Armed individual arrested at high school track meet, Judson ISD saysA suspect was arrested and a firearm was recovered after a parent reported suspicious activity during a track meet at Rutledge Stadium last week, Judson ISD officials said.
Teacher raises, no funding increase contribute to $37 million deficit, Judson ISD trustee says
Read full article: Teacher raises, no funding increase contribute to $37 million deficit, Judson ISD trustee saysFour schools in the Judson Independent School District will close at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The closures include three elementary schools and one middle school.
State Rep. says ānefarious activityā happening at Judson ISD school board meetings
Read full article: State Rep. says ānefarious activityā happening at Judson ISD school board meetingsJudson ISD superintendent shakeups and school closures prompted State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins to attend the meeting.
āI donāt think I can handle itā: Families leave Judson ISD board meeting in tears after school closures announced
Read full article: āI donāt think I can handle itā: Families leave Judson ISD board meeting in tears after school closures announcedThe Judson Independent School District school board on Tuesday voted to close three elementary schools during a special meeting.
Community members pack meeting as Judson ISD weighs closing 3 elementary schools
Read full article: Community members pack meeting as Judson ISD weighs closing 3 elementary schoolsCommunity members across the Judson Independent School District packed the boardroom Saturday morning as the district weighed the decision on which elementary school faces a possible closure next school year.
SCUCISD board votes to restrict trusteeās access to district property, funds amid employment dispute with Judson ISD
Read full article: SCUCISD board votes to restrict trusteeās access to district property, funds amid employment dispute with Judson ISDIn the wake of his employment dispute with Judson ISD, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISDās board voted on Tuesday to restrict Trustee Matthew Short from using district funds or facilities, with the exception of scheduled board meetings.
āNow we got to figure out transportationā: Judson MS closure poses new challenge for families
Read full article: āNow we got to figure out transportationā: Judson MS closure poses new challenge for familiesOne of the most discussed factors to come from the conversation of closing Judson Middle School is transportation.
Judson ISD board president asks for removal of trustee after vote to close Judson Middle School
Read full article: Judson ISD board president asks for removal of trustee after vote to close Judson Middle SchoolJudson ISD Board President Monica Ryan and longtime board trustee Suzanne Kenoyer got into a heated exchange that resulted in Kenoyer's removal from a special meeting Monday night.
Judson ISD board votes to close Judson MS, names interim superintendent amid $37 million deficit
Read full article: Judson ISD board votes to close Judson MS, names interim superintendent amid $37 million deficitThe Judson Independent School District board voted Monday to close Judson Middle School in a 6-0 vote and named a new interim superintendent.
Judson ISD weighs middle school closure as $37 million deficit looms
Read full article: Judson ISD weighs middle school closure as $37 million deficit loomsThe Judson Independent School District is expected to close one middle school ahead of the next school year in order to help reduce a $37 million deficit.
āStarting over is scaryā: Student, parents react to possibility of Judson ISD school closures
Read full article: āStarting over is scaryā: Student, parents react to possibility of Judson ISD school closuresThe Judson Independent School District board voted to close four schools in the district to partially address a $37 million deficit.
Judson ISD board to discuss future of 2 middle school campuses amid $37 million deficit at special meeting
Read full article: Judson ISD board to discuss future of 2 middle school campuses amid $37 million deficit at special meetingThe Judson Independent School District school board will gather for a special meeting Saturday to discuss, in part, which middle school will be shut down by the end of the school year.
Judson ISD board votes to close four schools amid $37 million deficit
Read full article: Judson ISD board votes to close four schools amid $37 million deficitThe Judson Independent School District board voted 6-1 to close four campuses across the district as a potential cost-saving measure to address a $37 million deficit for the 2025-26 school year.
Judson ISD board to discuss campus consolidation to address $37 million deficit
Read full article: Judson ISD board to discuss campus consolidation to address $37 million deficitThe Judson Independent School District school board will meet on Monday for a special board meeting to consider consolidating its campuses as a potential cost-saving measure to address a $37 million deficit for the 2025-26 school year.
2 taken into custody in connection with ālarge fightā after Judson HS basketball game, officials say
Read full article: 2 taken into custody in connection with ālarge fightā after Judson HS basketball game, officials sayTwo people were taken into custody by the Judson Independent School District Police Department in connection with a ālarge fightā after a basketball game at Judson High School, according to officials.
WATCH LIVE: Judson ISD school board may act on termination of superintendent during special meeting
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Judson ISD school board may act on termination of superintendent during special meetingThe Judson Independent School District school board will consider terminating its superintendent at a special Wednesday night meeting, according to an online meeting agenda.
Court filing alleges Judson ISD violated open meetings law amid consideration of superintendent removal
Read full article: Court filing alleges Judson ISD violated open meetings law amid consideration of superintendent removalA San Antonio resident is asking a judge whether a recent special Judson Independent School District board meeting was legal.
Judson ISD board to consider proposed termination of superintendent at special meeting
Read full article: Judson ISD board to consider proposed termination of superintendent at special meetingThe Judson Independent School District board will consider terminating Superintendent Milton āRobā Fields III at a special board meeting, according to an online meeting agenda.
Judson ISD votes to propose termination of teacher who is SCUCISD board member
Read full article: Judson ISD votes to propose termination of teacher who is SCUCISD board memberA recently elected Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD board member was terminated from his teaching position after abandoning several children at a Judson ISD elementary school hours before being sworn in, according to records obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Judson ISD votes to propose termination of teacher who is SCUCISD board member
Read full article: Judson ISD votes to propose termination of teacher who is SCUCISD board memberA recently elected Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD board member was terminated from his teaching position after abandoning several children at a Judson ISD elementary school hours before being sworn in, according to records obtained by KSAT Investigates.
San Antonio-area schools modify trip plans for Fort Worth cheerleading competition ahead of winter weather
Read full article: San Antonio-area schools modify trip plans for Fort Worth cheerleading competition ahead of winter weatherSome San Antonio-area school districts are adjusting plans to attend a Fort Worth cheerleading competition this weekend amid impending freezing temperatures across the state.
Judson ISD trustee calls for investigation into board president days after superintendent placed on leave
Read full article: Judson ISD trustee calls for investigation into board president days after superintendent placed on leaveDays after a tense board meeting that led to Judson ISDās superintendent being placed on leave, a board trustee told KSAT Investigates he requested a special meeting to start an investigation into allegations of abuse of power by another trustee.
Judson ISD superintendent on leave, board president says, after marathon meeting with unclear finish
Read full article: Judson ISD superintendent on leave, board president says, after marathon meeting with unclear finishMilton āRobā Fields IIIās future as the superintendent of the Judson Independent School District remains uncertain, after the school board took back a vote that would have relieved him of his duties.
Campus closures, leases and sales on agenda for Bexar County school districts
Read full article: Campus closures, leases and sales on agenda for Bexar County school districtsItās a new year, but public schools are facing the same fiscal difficulties, with lower student enrollment and budget shortfalls.
Judson ISD board to consider action on superintendentās employment at special meeting
Read full article: Judson ISD board to consider action on superintendentās employment at special meetingThe Judson Independent School District Board of Trustees will consider taking action regarding the employment of Superintendent Milton āRobā Fields III at a special meeting, according to a meeting agenda for Jan. 10.
San Antonio-area students react to phone ban policy ahead of second semester in place
Read full article: San Antonio-area students react to phone ban policy ahead of second semester in placeTexas students begin their second semester with a phone ban in place this January. The conversation sparked a debate over whether students should be allowed to have access to their phone at all during the school day.
Judson ISD school board postpones decision on cutting Spanish Immersion Program
Read full article: Judson ISD school board postpones decision on cutting Spanish Immersion ProgramA spirited discussion and new economic figures prompted the majority of the Judson Independent School Districtās school board to table a vote on whether to eliminate the Spanish Immersion Program at one of its elementary schools.
WATCH: Judson ISD holds special board meeting as district considers cutting Spanish Immersion Program
Read full article: WATCH: Judson ISD holds special board meeting as district considers cutting Spanish Immersion ProgramJudson ISD is holding a special board meeting on Monday night where parents can discuss the potential elimination of the Spanish Immersion Program at one of its elementary schools.
Families prepare to leave Judson ISD if Spanish Immersion Program is cut amid districtās budget crisis
Read full article: Families prepare to leave Judson ISD if Spanish Immersion Program is cut amid districtās budget crisisThree families with children in Wortham Oaks Elementary Schoolās Spanish Immersion Program are speaking out as the program is at risk of being cut amid the district's budget crisis.
6 Bexar County school districts risk TEA stepping in over poor performance
Read full article: 6 Bexar County school districts risk TEA stepping in over poor performanceSix Bexar County school districts must submit plans to the state for improving performance at poorly-rated campuses ā and in some cases, immediately put them into action.
Judson ISD Board of Trustees calls for Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election
Read full article: Judson ISD Board of Trustees calls for Voter-Approval Tax Rate ElectionThe Judson Independent School Districtās Board of Trustees voted to call for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to be placed on the November ballot.
āI did black outā: Months after student attack, former Judson ISD teacher seeks better protections
Read full article: āI did black outā: Months after student attack, former Judson ISD teacher seeks better protectionsA former Judson Independent School District special education teacher is still recovering after he said a student attacked him in a classroom.
Former Judson ISD teacher sentenced to 60 years for continuous sexual abuse of a child
Read full article: Former Judson ISD teacher sentenced to 60 years for continuous sexual abuse of a childA former elementary school teacher in the Judson Independent School District was sentenced Thursday to 60 years in prison for the continuous sexual abuse of a child.
Judson ISD parents relieved, thankful after district votes against closing three schools
Read full article: Judson ISD parents relieved, thankful after district votes against closing three schoolsParents felt relieved after a tense week in the Judson Independent School District after the districtās board voted to keep three campuses open Wednesday night.
Judson ISD board votes against closing three schools despite declining enrollment, financial challenges
Read full article: Judson ISD board votes against closing three schools despite declining enrollment, financial challengesJudson Middle School, Candlewood Elementary School and Franz Leadership Academy will remain open for the time being.
āThese are life-changing decisionsā: Community reacts to possibility of Judson Middle School closing
Read full article: āThese are life-changing decisionsā: Community reacts to possibility of Judson Middle School closingJudson Middle School students face uncertainty as Judson Independent School District board members consider closing the campus to save money.
Judson ISD board to discuss vote to possibly close Judson Middle School, another elementary school
Read full article: Judson ISD board to discuss vote to possibly close Judson Middle School, another elementary schoolThe Judson Independent School District may look to make cost-saving decisions to its budget that could include closing additional schools.
TEA releases grades on San Antonio-area public schools, districts for 2022-23 academic year
Read full article: TEA releases grades on San Antonio-area public schools, districts for 2022-23 academic yearThe Texas Education Agency released its grades for each school and school district in the state for the 2022-23 academic year.
Judson ISD to implement portion of controversial Bluebonnet Learning curriculum this fall
Read full article: Judson ISD to implement portion of controversial Bluebonnet Learning curriculum this fallJudson Independent School District is set to implement a portion of the controversial Bluebonnet Learning curriculum this fall.
Whatās child grooming? Survivor urges parents to recognize signs after recent arrests of educators
Read full article: Whatās child grooming? Survivor urges parents to recognize signs after recent arrests of educatorsAfter recent arrests of local educators for improper relationships with students, a San Antonio child sex assault and trafficking survivor emphasizes the importance of educating parents and guardians on the warning signs.
Leadership shake-up at Judson ISD after supervisor admits to golfing while on the clock
Read full article: Leadership shake-up at Judson ISD after supervisor admits to golfing while on the clockA Judson Independent School District transportation supervisor has resigned, the departmentās director and assistant director have filed retirement paperwork and its payroll clerk was moved out of her position amid a payroll discrepancy investigation, records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
CLOSURES: Some school districts, including San Antonio ISD, remain closed on Wednesday
Read full article: CLOSURES: Some school districts, including San Antonio ISD, remain closed on WednesdaySchool districts in Bexar County and surrounding areas are making additional changes for Wednesday due to Tuesdayās wintry weather.
Judson ISD Board of Trustees votes to move consolidation plan forward
Read full article: Judson ISD Board of Trustees votes to move consolidation plan forwardThe Judson Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to move forward with its plans to consolidate select schools, moving students in the process.
Judson ISD takes no action against board member charged with DWI
Read full article: Judson ISD takes no action against board member charged with DWIDuring a Thursday Judson Independent School District board of trustees meeting, no action was taken against a trustee whose arrest in 2023 for DWI was kept private.
Internet, phone services back online at Alamo Heights, North East, Northside and Judson ISDs
Read full article: Internet, phone services back online at Alamo Heights, North East, Northside and Judson ISDsNorthside ISD and Judson ISD confirmed to KSAT that their respective internet and phone services were back online on Wednesday morning.
Judson ISD board member arrested for DWI charge in 2023, records show
Read full article: Judson ISD board member arrested for DWI charge in 2023, records showA Judson ISD board member is facing a charge of driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .15 or higher, according to court records.
Logistics appear to stand in way of Judson ISD allowing seventh graders to vote on moving schools
Read full article: Logistics appear to stand in way of Judson ISD allowing seventh graders to vote on moving schoolsJudson ISD superintendent Dr. Rob Fields, III, said he understands the changes are ānot going to be comfortableā but also said changes are the most fiscally responsible way to move forward.
Judson ISD considers changes at multiple schools across the district amid low enrollment numbers
Read full article: Judson ISD considers changes at multiple schools across the district amid low enrollment numbersNorth East Independent School District and Judson Independent School District are both preparing to consolidate schools.
Muertos Fest returns downtown with altars, music & celebrations this weekend
Read full article: Muertos Fest returns downtown with altars, music & celebrations this weekendThis yearās Dia de los Muertos festival, Muertos Fest, invites the community to gather for two days of music, art, and remembrance in honor of loved ones.
āI didnāt say sh-t to you, so shut up!ā: Tempers flare during Judson ISD board meeting
Read full article: āI didnāt say sh-t to you, so shut up!ā: Tempers flare during Judson ISD board meetingTwo Judson ISD board members got into a heated confrontation during a special board meeting on Wednesday.
Judson ISD touts strong safety, security as students return to the classroom
Read full article: Judson ISD touts strong safety, security as students return to the classroomTexas lawmakers required school districts across the state to up their safety and security measures. Judson ISD says it's on track to meeting the new state requirements.
Judson ISD approves 1% pay increase for teachers, librarians, counselors, nurses
Read full article: Judson ISD approves 1% pay increase for teachers, librarians, counselors, nursesThe Judson Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a 1% pay increase for teachers, librarians, counselors and nurses on Tuesday night.
All-girls team from Judson ISD competes in BexarFest
Read full article: All-girls team from Judson ISD competes in BexarFestA group of Judson Early College Academy students is competing in BexarFest 2024. The competition's only all-girl team is highlighting Sheepdog Impact Resistance, a nonprofit serving those on the frontlines.
Former Judson ISD band director found guilty on child pornography charges
Read full article: Former Judson ISD band director found guilty on child pornography chargesA former Judson ISD band director was found guilty Tuesday on 20 counts of possession of child pornography and promotion of child pornography.
Judson ISD employee arrested, fired by district for allegedly possessing child pornography
Read full article: Judson ISD employee arrested, fired by district for allegedly possessing child pornographyThe Judson Independent School District said one of its now-former district employees was arrested at his home on child pornography charges.
Some San Antonio-area school districts are not following state lockdown drill guidelines, records show
Read full article: Some San Antonio-area school districts are not following state lockdown drill guidelines, records showOutside of East Central High School on Sept. 25, dozens of parents were confused and worried about the safety of the children.
āWe canāt lose another childā: Judson ISD trustee pledges to address mental health after Kirby MS student takes own life
Read full article: āWe canāt lose another childā: Judson ISD trustee pledges to address mental health after Kirby MS student takes own lifeAfter a Judson ISD parent lost her son to suicide, a school board member has pledged to help.
Water main break leaves bus with students stuck in collapsed trench
Read full article: Water main break leaves bus with students stuck in collapsed trenchA water main break on the countyās Northeast Side left a bus with students aboard stuck in a collapsed trench Monday afternoon, according to officials.
2 students arrested after being found with weapons at Veterans Memorial High School, JISD says
Read full article: 2 students arrested after being found with weapons at Veterans Memorial High School, JISD saysTwo students were arrested Wednesday after they were found with weapons at Veterans Memorial High School, leading to a lockdown, Judson ISD officials said.
Woodlake Hills Middle School teacher named KSAT12 Educator of the Month
Read full article: Woodlake Hills Middle School teacher named KSAT12 Educator of the MonthStudents at Woodlake Hills Middle School say they look forward to their class with Monique Jackson, who is a CTE teacher, or career, technology and education teacher, at Judson ISD.
Kitty Hawk Middle School issued lockdown after reports of weapon on campus, shooting
Read full article: Kitty Hawk Middle School issued lockdown after reports of weapon on campus, shootingKitty Hawk Middle School had a precautionary lockdown issued Wednesday after receiving a report of a possible weapon on campus, according to Judson ISD officials.
Voters in 3 San Antonio-area school districts approve bonds for new campuses, security upgrades, renovations
Read full article: Voters in 3 San Antonio-area school districts approve bonds for new campuses, security upgrades, renovationsVoters in three San Antonio-area school districts headed to the ballot box to vote on a variety of proposals to address growth and security.
New Braunfels Canyon knocks off Seguin in pivotal district clash; Vasquezās catch lifts Clark past Roosevelt; Sam Houston tops Brackenridge in overtime
Read full article: New Braunfels Canyon knocks off Seguin in pivotal district clash; Vasquezās catch lifts Clark past Roosevelt; Sam Houston tops Brackenridge in overtimeWeek 9's high school football action set the stage for an incredible finish to the 2022 regular season, as Canyon, Clark Stevens and Sam Houston all earned pivotal district victories.
Judson Rockets football forfeits 44-0 victory over East Central due to ineligible player
Read full article: Judson Rockets football forfeits 44-0 victory over East Central due to ineligible playerThe Judson Rockets varsity football team will forfeit their 44-0 victory over East Central last Friday night after it was discovered that an ineligible player participated in the game.
Former law enforcement officer convicted of making threats against Biden in 2019
Read full article: Former law enforcement officer convicted of making threats against Biden in 2019A former Judson ISD police officer from New Braunfels was convicted Monday of making threats against then-presidential candidate Joe Biden in 2019, according to the United States Attorneyās Office Western District of Texas.
Judson High School alumnus, Cincinnati Bengal lending a helping hand on and off the field
Read full article: Judson High School alumnus, Cincinnati Bengal lending a helping hand on and off the fieldIf youāre gathering to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, be on the lookout for number 33 on the Cincinnati Bengals.
These San Antonio-area schools have announced plans to reopen or close on Friday
Read full article: These San Antonio-area schools have announced plans to reopen or close on FridaySeveral San Antonio-area school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 due to the wintery weather forecast.
Spring Meadows Elementary boutique collecting clothes, items to help families in need
Read full article: Spring Meadows Elementary boutique collecting clothes, items to help families in needSpring Meadows Elementary is giving a helping hand to those in need by providing free clothes to students and families, but they are asking for help as the school relaunches its boutique.
Judson ISD trustees approve retention bonuses up to $1,000 for all employees
Read full article: Judson ISD trustees approve retention bonuses up to $1,000 for all employeesThe Judson Independent School Districtās board of trustees on Tuesday approved retention incentives ranging from $400-$1,000 for all employees.
Round-up: What happened in the Nov. 2 Texas constitutional amendment and local San Antonio-area election
Read full article: Round-up: What happened in the Nov. 2 Texas constitutional amendment and local San Antonio-area electionEight amendments will be enshrined in the Texas Constitution and voters in south and east Bexar County chose a familiar face as their new state representative during Tuesdayās election.