Fort Worth ISD Town Hall: Community Reacts to State Takeover Decision

Community Town Hall on Fort Worth ISD Takeover

• 👥 Dozens gathered for a town hall meeting to discuss the Texas Education Agency's takeover of Fort Worth ISD.
• ⚠️ The takeover was initiated after The Leadership Academy at Forest Oak, a sixth-grade campus, failed to meet state standards for five consecutive years.

Political Opposition and Appeals

• 🏛️ State Representative Gina Hinosa hosted the town hall and spoke out against the takeover.
• 🤝 Fort Worth School Board trustees met privately with TEA Commissioner Mike Morath to present their case.
• ⏳ Morath's final decision is expected soon, with the district having 15 days to appeal.

Upcoming Community Information Sessions

• 📢 The Texas Education Agency will host two more town halls to keep the community informed about the state's intervention.
• 🗓️ These meetings are scheduled for Thursday, November 6th, at Polytenic High School, and Thursday, November 13th, at the Fort Worth Administration building.