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Spring Branch ISD hosting special school safety board meeting following threats
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD hosting special school safety board meeting following threatsSpring Branch Independent School District holding special board meeting Monday night at the Duncan Klussman Education Center to address school safety.
Spring Branch ISD eliminating 304 positions due to budget cuts for 2024-2025 school year
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD eliminating 304 positions due to budget cuts for 2024-2025 school yearSpring Branch Independent School District has started Phase 3 in reductions to help close the district’s $35 million general fund budget gap for the 2024-2025 school year.
‘We can no longer wait:’ Spring Branch ISD announces new budget cuts for 2024-2025 school year
Read full article: ‘We can no longer wait:’ Spring Branch ISD announces new budget cuts for 2024-2025 school yearSpring Branch ISD has announced more budget cuts as the district moves into the 2024-2025 school year.
‘It’s not an easy life’: Community outraged after Spring Branch ISD revises bathroom policy
Read full article: ‘It’s not an easy life’: Community outraged after Spring Branch ISD revises bathroom policyIn a 6-1 vote, Spring Branch Independent School District board of trustees passed a revised bathroom policy during Monday night’s special meeting.
Spring Branch ISD school board votes to close 2 elementary schools, cancel charter school partnership due to budget cuts
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD school board votes to close 2 elementary schools, cancel charter school partnership due to budget cutsBoard members with Spring Branch Independent School District have voted to close two elementary schools and cancel a partnership with a Houston-area charter school.
‘We’ve been waiting a long time’: Spring Branch ISD pauses school improvements due to $35M budget shortfall
Read full article: ‘We’ve been waiting a long time’: Spring Branch ISD pauses school improvements due to $35M budget shortfallTerrance Elementary School parents have been waiting for a redevelopment elementary school since voters approved a bond in 2017.
Spring Branch ISD to vote on closing several schools as they face $35M deficit in school funding
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD to vote on closing several schools as they face $35M deficit in school fundingDistrict officials with Spring Branch Independent School District say they’re on the brink of closing one of its elementary schools to deal with the shortfalls of school funding.
Spring Branch ISD board approves to lower tax rate nearly 19 cents lower than 2022
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD board approves to lower tax rate nearly 19 cents lower than 2022Homeowners in Spring Branch Independent School District will see a $0.1889 reduction in their district tax rate from last year, according to a release.
‘Enough is enough’: Spring Branch Board considering keeping ‘excess fund’ payment from state
Read full article: ‘Enough is enough’: Spring Branch Board considering keeping ‘excess fund’ payment from stateSpring Branch Board of Trustees are prepared to send lawmakers a message. The board will decide if they will give the superintendent the authority to not send the state a check for millions of dollars.
‘I don’t apologize for calling out our elected officials to do their job’: Spring Branch ISD Board responds to lawmakers
Read full article: ‘I don’t apologize for calling out our elected officials to do their job’: Spring Branch ISD Board responds to lawmakersSenator Joan Huffman announced plans to meet with Spring Branch ISD leaders after a Friday board meeting where several members expressed their frustrations with the legislature.
‘Disastrous budget cuts on the horizon’: Spring Branch superintendent claims lawmakers won’t adequately pay per student
Read full article: ‘Disastrous budget cuts on the horizon’: Spring Branch superintendent claims lawmakers won’t adequately pay per studentThe message was simple, the district may need to cut $50 million from the 2023 – 2024 school year if lawmakers don’t increase funding for the basic allotment.
‘A terrible loss’: Spring Branch ISD student among those killed in crowd surge at Astroworld Festival
Read full article: ‘A terrible loss’: Spring Branch ISD student among those killed in crowd surge at Astroworld FestivalSpring Branch Independent School District on Saturday said one of its students died in the chaos that unfolded at Astroworld Festival Friday night.
Looking for a teaching job? Spring Branch ISD working to fill over 60 new teaching positions
Read full article: Looking for a teaching job? Spring Branch ISD working to fill over 60 new teaching positionsThe Spring Branch Independent School District is looking to hire dozens of new teachers for the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
Spring Branch ISD teacher on administrative leave after lesson containing racist word
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD teacher on administrative leave after lesson containing racist wordA post circulating on social media in the Spring Branch community has caused concern. Students at Stratford High School in Spring Branch ISD voiced concern over feeling uncomfortable with a class activity by a teacher who officials said is now on administrative leave.
Ask 2: Can I still become infected with COVID-19 after I’m vaccinated?
Read full article: Ask 2: Can I still become infected with COVID-19 after I’m vaccinated?At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, March 24
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, March 24(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Here are things to know for Wednesday, March 24:1. “We certainly don’t want to lose that momentum that we’ve had,” said state health department spokesman Chris Van Deusen. Police said officers responded accordingly but changed their posture once they realized Evans was asleep in her room when they entered. I don’t feel safe for any child that goes to that gym,” said a parent who didn’t want to be identified. In the declaration, Watson’s manager claims the woman wanted $30,000 in exchange for her “indefinite silence.”Read more.
Ask 2: Can you laminate your COVID-19 vaccination card?
Read full article: Ask 2: Can you laminate your COVID-19 vaccination card?A vaccination record card is shown during a COVID-19 vaccination drive for Spring Branch Independent School District education workers Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Houston. Question: Can you laminate your COVID-19 vaccination card? KPRC 2 reached out to a Houston-area Staples, where the office supply company is offering free lamination services to COVID-19 vaccination cards once you have received both shots. Just bring in your card and the associate will laminate your card for you at no cost. The free lamination offer is good until April 3, according to Staples.