Texas Education Agency accepts applications for new South San ISD leadership [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – The conservator overseeing the South San Independent School District Board of Trustees has written a letter to the Texas Education commissioner, recommending that a board of managers be appointed to govern the district.

The Texas Education Agency has not yet decided if it will place a new board of managers to govern the district. However, it is already accepting applications to gauge community interest.

In November, TEA conservator Dr. Abelardo Saavedra wrote a letter recommending state intervention after the elected board failed to meet its leadership and community engagement goals.

Deputy Commissioner for Governance Steve Lecholop said TEA Commissioner Mike Morath will meet with board members and review the report before making a final decision in the coming weeks. He adds that starting the application process can provide insight into whether there’s enough interest in joining the seven-person board.

“The applicants have to have a mindset that every student can learn and can reach grade level …