Fort Worth ISD’s new superintendent acknowledged the tough decisions behind potential staff reductions and another school closure that will be voted on at Tuesday’s board meeting.
In an interview with the Star-Telegram on Monday, April 27, Superintendent Peter Licata addressed the proposed closure of International Newcomer Academy, 5% teacher raises going into effect next school year, and cuts to vacant positions that he says brought $40 million back into the district’s budget this year. He described these decisions and proposals, among others, as necessary to drive the district in a positive direction.
The flurry of changes to the district came forward after Licata and a nine-person Board of Managers were appointed by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to lead the district during a state takeover, which was prompted by the district’s years of stagnant academic performance…