Groundhog Day in Houston area school reopening plans
A long reflective speech outlines how Houston area districts plan to reopen this fall amid Covid. It details home and in person options, staffing needs, safety protocols, PPE, and phased execution while noting uncertainties and the aim to keep students safe.
Districts weighing reopening options for 2020 2021 school year
Goose Creek CISD and neighboring districts explore hybrid and remote schooling as Barbers Hill ISD plans for in person with a remote option. Superintendent Poole cites 81 percent preferring face to face while Anahuac ISD will offer on campus with virtual choice. Crosby ISD officials note ongoing planning amid evolving TEA and health guidelines.
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Goose Creek Cisd
Barbers Hill
Greg Poole
Scott Davis
Crosby Isd
Davis
Texas Education Agency
Trump orders reevaluation of school tax exemptions
President Trump demands a Treasury reexamination of tax-exempt status for schools and universities he says promote radical indoctrination rather than education. He asserts funding could be cut if such propaganda continues, urging better education for children.
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Washington
Donald Trump
Trump
Treasury Department
Goose Creek board debates hybrid reopening plan during pandemic
PLAN Board member Agustin Loredo III says in person instruction is not an option and a state mandate pushes virtual start for three weeks. Parents support some hybrid idea while expressing safety concerns for staff and students, including teachers, cafeteria workers, and maintenance. District officials cite state guidance on safety measures and procedures for possible campus closures and remote instruction.
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Agustin Loredo III
Loredo
James Hatcher
Goose Creek
Hatcher
Laredo
Melissa Duarte
Duarte
TEA
Texas
Baytown Proposes $218 Million Budget Aligned With Plan
The proposed budget, totaling 218 million dollars, aims to fund Year 4 of Baytown's Strategic Plan with no water or sewer rate hikes and a 3 percent raise for non civil staff. It funds 190 million in capital projects and 42 million in Certificates of Obligation while seeking over 100 million in outside funds. A public hearing is set for 6:45 p.m. July 23 at City Hall and a budget work session is planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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City of Baytown
City Hall
Market St
Rick Davis
Davis
Baytown
Garth Road
Interstate 10
Archer Road
San Jacinto Boulevard
Garth
Citizen’s Bank
Texas Avenue
Tirz Area
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