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Lake Travis ISD board accepts superintendent Paul Norton’s resignation after investigation; parents demand transparency
Summary
After months of public criticism alleging mismanagement, safety lapses and special‑education failures, the Lake Travis ISD board accepted Superintendent Paul Norton’s voluntary resignation and retirement and authorized a retirement agreement; the board said an investigation found no student‑safety or finance violations.
Lake Travis Independent School District trustees accepted Superintendent Paul Norton’s voluntary resignation and retirement after returning from closed session, the board announced Saturday evening.
The board returned to open session at 7:54 p.m. and, after a motion by Lauren and a second by Keeley, voted to accept Norton’s resignation and authorize the board president to execute a voluntary retirement agreement. The board said Norton will be paid through the end of the 2024–25 school year and that a copy of the agreement is available for review.
The decision followed a string of public comments in which parents and community members raised allegations about district leadership and student safety. “In your statement, you committed to transparency in this process and updates. We have received no updates in almost 2 months,” Jennifer Flack told trustees during public comment, accusing the board of failing to keep the public informed after Norton was placed on paid administrative leave on Dec.…
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