The announcement of Dr. Sean Maika’s resignation as the superintendent of North East Independent School District came as a surprise to many.

The Texas Education Agency notified the North East Independent School District that it now has until Jan. 31 to alter its cellphone policy or face intervention or sanctions from the state.

An interim superintendent has been named for the North East Independent School District after current superintendent, Dr. Sean Maika, formally resigned last month.

Dr. Sean Maika, who has been the district’s superintendent since 2019, made the announcement in a Monday morning email to NEISD staff, students and parents.

Voters in the North East Independent School District approved three of five bond propositions Tuesday, funding a portion of the $495 million bond package aimed at upgrading district facilities.

A North East Independent School District bond on the Nov. 4 ballot would spend nearly $500 million for widespread maintenance on dozens of schools and facilities.

North East ISD met on Monday to discuss their cellphone ban policy that was approved in August and is currently under investigation by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

The Texas Education Agency is investigating North East Independent School District’s (NEISD) cellphone ban policy after receiving a complaint that it does not comply with the new controversial law.

After one month of approving a new cellphone ban policy, the North East Independent School District (NEISD) may be forced to go back to the drawing board to revise it once again.

The North East Independent School District (NEISD) is among the first districts in the San Antonio area to provide detailed guidance for staff on one of the most controversial bills passed in the latest legislative session.

The North East Independent School District’s (NEISD) board of trustees voted on Monday night to call for a bond election on Nov. 4.

A year after Rackspace vacated the former Windsor Park Mall for smaller headquarters on the far North Side, a dispute continues over how to divide up a $9 million lease termination fee paid by the tech company.

North East Independent School District officials have announced three meetings that will take place next month to discuss the district’s consolidation plans.

The district made the announcement during a presentation Monday night.

North East ISD Board of Trustees has approved its largest salary increase for staff in nearly two decades, according to a press release.

A Robb Elementary survivor's story inspired several Bexar County superintendents to donate blood on Tuesday.

School district leaders from nine San Antonio area school districts will be observing the anniversary of the Robb Elementary mass shooting by donating blood on Tuesday.

Out of the 432 books reviewed by campus librarians, 11 of them were moved to campuses with older students, while 110 were either removed or updated.

North East ISD has attracted national attention for an extensive book review list that largely focuses on titles having to do with LGBTQ and race.

The North East ISD board president was absent from last week’s contentious school board meeting over a mask mandate because she tested positive for COVID-19, she revealed in a statement on Monday.

Monday kicked off a new school year for the North East Independent School district and while district officials say they are being cautious due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, parents are continuing to follow the mask mandate debate closely.

North East Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Sean Maika strongly recommended the use of face masks to reduce the number of COVID-19 infections on campus and says if the spread continues, the district may be forced to close schools.

North East Independent School District officials have outlined a school safety plan as some students head back to campus for the first time since the spring of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

NEISD Superintendent Sean Maika said middle school and high school students in the North East Independent School District won’t be required to use clear backpacks next school year.

SAN ANTONIO – One year ago, San Antonio students began their 2020 spring break only to learn it wouldn’t end as planned. COVID-19 pandemic worries had reached a tipping point by then, and schools around the country shut down. San Antonio school superintendents are now looking back on lessons learned and where we are going from here. Speaking of tests, most school districts are now offering regular COVID-19 tests for staff and students, and vaccinations are now being added the mix. District leaders said look for the fall school plans to roll out by the end of this semester.

Students at Driggers Elementary School attend a class in-person as they interact with classmates virtually, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO – It’s not cheap running a school district during the coronavirus pandemic. Superintendent Pedro Martinez says the San Antonio Independent School District is “very strict” about quarantining both staff and students in the case of possible COVID-19 exposures. So far, there have been two rounds of federal relief funding — the CARES Act in March 2020 and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) in December. None of the poverty funding, none of the special-ed funding, none of those extra funds for children who have extra needs, has ever been held harmless.”The Texas Education Agency says that all Texas school districts were fully funded for the 2019-2020 school year.

SAN ANTONIO – The Texas State Teachers Association has filed a grievance with the North East Independent School District on behalf of the North East Education Association (NEEA). “The district administration has not provided a safe environment for our members, other district educators and students and has directed us to work in unsafe conditions,” said middle school social studies teacher and NEEA President Adonis Schurmann. Phase five allows all students back in the classroom and phase three allows no more than 15 students per classroom. NEISD has a comprehensive safety plan that was developed with input from teachers, district staff, community members and medical professionals. If the grievance issues are not resolved at the district level, the NEEA can file an appeal to the state education commissioner.

SAN ANTONIO – More students will be returning to the classroom Monday at North East ISD and Northside ISD campuses, school officials said Wednesday. Only students whose parents or guardians previously signed up for in-person learning for the second grading period will be allowed to return to the classroom. Parents can still keep their children in virtual learning, and they may change learning environments for them every four weeks. Once the new students are back on campus, they must wear masks, wash their hands and practice social distancing. Northside ISD also plans to accept new students Monday for in-person learning.

So we took all of those lessons and piloted it this summer during summer school. Dr. Maika said NEISD is ready to monitor and adjust as circumstances surrounding the virus dictate. Its important to note that all of those things are crucial and we will put many safety procedures in place, Dr. Maika said. Once faculty and students do return to the school campuses, we asked Dr. Maika, what happens if someone tests positive for COVID-19? Some now missing days of instruction may become a thing of the past in the future, Dr. Maika said.

“Our counselors are only a phone call away through our support line and will be a constant support to our NEISD family regardless of the circumstances. "The mental health of our students, teachers and staff remains a top priority.”Map: Where San Antonio-area students can find free school meals during closuresSupport lines can be seen here. San Antonio school districts extend closures amid emergency over coronavirusAs a result, several schools have offered free meals to students. See a map of where students can get school meals here. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.

SAN ANTONIO – Students in the Reagan High School marching band are seemingly having the time of their lives in the Big Apple as they prepare for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. From taking over the “Today” show to spreading Rattler pride across Times Square, students have taken in the sights and sounds of New York City this week. The most recent post from North East Independent School District shows the 300-plus member band in the heart of Times Square, just blocks from where they’ll be nationally televised during their performance of “Joy.”“Reagan HS Marching Band takes over Times Square in NYC!” the Wednesday morning post, with more than 300 shares, states. The band was selected for the parade in May 2018 after creative producer Wesley Whatley traveled to San Antonio to make the surprise announcement. Reagan marching band selected for 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeOnly nine marching bands were invited out of hundreds of nationwide applicants to participate in the 93rd edition of the annual holiday tradition.