Fort Worth ISD Board to Discuss TEA Takeover Plan and Superintendent Evaluation

TEA's Planned Takeover of Fort Worth ISD

• 📌 The Fort Worth ISD school board is holding a special meeting to discuss the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) planned state takeover of the district.
• ⚠️ This meeting is the first public gathering for district leaders since the TEA announced the takeover nearly two weeks ago.
• 🎯 The TEA's plan includes a proposal to replace the elected board with a state-appointed board of managers and a conservator.
• 📉 The takeover is attributed to years of low performance at some district campuses, as cited by TEA Commissioner Mike Morath.

Superintendent Evaluation and Community Message

• 🔍 The board is also expected to evaluate Superintendent Karen Molinar, who was hired earlier this year.
• 💬 Superintendent Molinar urged parents to bring children to school daily, support schools, and engage with leadership.
• ✅ She emphasized the importance of accountability within the framework designed to support children.

Board's Next Steps

• ⚖️ Trustees will weigh their next steps during the meeting, including deciding whether to take action on the state's takeover plan.
• 🗓️ The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM.