Lake Worth ISD

The new leader takes the helm weeks after the resignation of Mark Ramirez and as the Texas Education Agency prepares to install new leadership for the school district.

The board approved Mark Ramirez’s departure as the district state takeover as the district restructures programs and staffing.

Texas law requires most managers appointed by the education commissioner to reside in the district.

Administrators stress that Texas students already have broad religious rights as schools face a March 1 vote deadline.

The appointment is effective immediately. Texas education commissioner Mike Morath has not announced who will lead the district or serve on its board of managers.

Lake Worth ISD chief Mark Ramirez says he’s disappointed not to be a candidate for the job he now holds as Texas takes control of the district.