Texas TEA Takes Control of Fort Worth ISD with New Board of Managers

State Takeover of Fort Worth ISD

• 🎯 The state of Texas, through the TEA, is taking control of the Fort Worth ISD, one of the largest school districts in the state.
• 🏛️ This action involves the appointment of a state-appointed board of managers and a financial conservator to oversee the district.

Reasons for Intervention

• 📉 Intervention was mandated after one of the district's campuses received its fifth consecutive failing academic rating.
• 🏫 Despite the campus's closure, the state's obligation to intervene remained.

Impact on Leadership

• 🧑‍⚖️ A board of managers is a state-appointed group that has the authority to replace all elected school board members, including the superintendent.
• 🔄 TEA Commissioner Mike Morath emphasized that leadership teams must constantly improve and produce results, stating he will make adjustments if there is academic backsliding.

Appeal Process and Next Steps

• ⚖️ Fort Worth ISD has the immediate right to appeal the decision, and the appointment of the board, conservator, and superintendent will be delayed until the appeal process is complete.
• 📝 The district's board of trustees expressed disappointment and hopes for reconsideration.
• 💼 The application process for a new superintendent will begin soon, with the current superintendent eligible to reapply.