TEA

Parents question ties to schools, while business leaders urge focus on results as a state-appointed board takes control of the district.

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.

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath selected Peter B. Licata as FWISD’s new leader. He is the district’s fourth superintendent in four years.

Pete Geren, Robert Ahdheih, Frost Prioleau lead list of new Fort Worth ISD board of managers tabbed for Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.

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

The stadium will be preserved. Trustees must OK any land sale, though that authority will shift to a state-appointed board under takeover.

Texas Education Agency officials won’t release board applicants’ names, worrying FWISD parents facing uncertainty over kids’ schools.

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

Midyear test results show signs of improvement in Fort Worth ISD as decision on takeover superintendent and board of managers approaches.

The move comes as the state’s education agency unveils a new enforcement role to oversee investigations into alleged misconduct by Texas teachers.

Fort Worth ISD wants an in-depth review of Education Commissioner Mike Morath’s decision to take control of its schools.

Trustees say the committee turns an informal process into a formal, annual review tied to compensation, market data and district goals.