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Alamo Heights ISD pauses state A–F ratings after court order; district reviews STAR, writing and AP results
Summary
At its Aug. 14 meeting, Alamo Heights ISD administrators told the board a temporary restraining order halted the Texas Education Agency—s planned release of A–F school and district accountability ratings and reviewed the district—s own STAR, writing and Advanced Placement (AP) results.
At its Aug. 14 meeting, Alamo Heights ISD administrators told the board a temporary restraining order halted the Texas Education Agency—s planned release of A–F school and district accountability ratings and reviewed the district—s own STAR, writing and Advanced Placement (AP) results.
Dr. Jimmy Walker, the presenter for the student-learning segment, summarized the court action and explained why the district is relying on multiple measures. "This is just a temporary restraining order," Walker said, adding the order was granted pending a hearing August 26 and that the legal challenge centers on an "ultra vires" claim that the state and vendor did not perform an independent validation required by statute or rule.
The board heard STAR (state readiness) data comparing Alamo Heights to statewide results and trends back to 2019. Walker said Alamo Heights remains above state averages in most areas but noted subject- and grade-specific…
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