Fort Worth ISD Parents Apply for State-Appointed Board Amidst TEA Takeover

Fort Worth ISD State Takeover

• 🎯 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD, a move that was not entirely unexpected.
• ⚠️ The takeover follows months of monitoring and the failure of the leadership academy at Forest 06 grade to meet state standards for five consecutive years.

Parent Involvement and Application Process

• 💡 Fort Worth native Christian Clotty feels called to be part of the solution and is applying for a position on the state-appointed board.
• 📌 Dena Silva, a parent with two children in the district, is also completing her application, emphasizing the significant commitment required.
• 🤝 Both Christian and Dena encourage other Fort Worth residents, including business owners to allow their employees time to serve, to apply for the board.

Upcoming Community Engagement

• 🗣️ Fort Worth ISD will present its case to TEA Commissioner Mike Morra on October 30th in Austin.
• 🗓️ The deadline for applications for the board of managers is November 21st, with the TEA providing detailed process information online.
• 📣 Christian and Dena are urging community members to attend upcoming TEA community meetings next month to demonstrate their care for the district's future.