Texas / School Districts / MANOR ISD
Administrators told trustees the district’s current attendance is about 92.3%, projected revenues are roughly $105 million (including one-time state money of about $4.5 million), and staff outlined plans to replenish fund balance and reduce short-term borrowing.
Texas / School Districts / MANOR ISD
District staff presented early scenarios to reduce daily bus routes (about 30 to roughly 16), cut annual mileage from ~227,000 to ~120,000, and save an estimated $152,000–$190,000 while asking trustees and parents for community feedback on hub-stop locations and safety.
Texas / School Districts / MANOR ISD
The board voted 6–0 to authorize the superintendent to negotiate and execute an agreement resolving a special-education dispute consistent with parameters discussed in closed session; no settlement amount was disclosed on the record.
Texas / School Districts / MANOR ISD
Superintendent told trustees that inflation and deferred maintenance have increased project costs and recommended a November 2026 bond; trustees discussed staff turnout in the failed bond election and the need for focused communications and a staff focus group.
Texas / School Districts / MANOR ISD
Third Future Schools representatives reported significant growth at Manor Middle and shared subpopulation data; district said Papaya tutoring logged more than 5,600 hours with measurable gains but cited platform and scaling problems.
Texas / School Districts / MANOR ISD
The Manor ISD board approved its consent agenda, approved a Chapter 21 personnel action, approved local facilities policy GKD (5–1), disapproved a school prayer resolution under SB 11 (5–1), and approved the superintendent's evaluation (6–0).
Texas / School Districts / MANOR ISD
Superintendent reported the district completed most recommended safety enhancements after the Manor High incident and that a Texas Education Agency vulnerability assessment identified 81 findings; remaining items tied to bond funding are expected to be nearly complete by March 13.
Texas / School Districts / MANOR ISD
During public comment at the Feb. 23 Manor ISD board meeting, teachers and community members urged the district to restore librarians, reopen campus libraries, and provide temporary staffing or budgets so students regain access to books and library services.
Texas / School Districts / MANOR ISD
At its Feb. 9 meeting, the Manor Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to adopt a resolution nominating Fabian Martinez to the Travis County Appraisal District board after brief discussion about regional representation; the board approved the motion following a second.
Texas / School Districts / MANOR ISD
Trustees spent the Feb. 9 workshop reviewing prework, debating vision and mission language, and identifying 4–5 strategic pillars (teaching & learning, finance & operations, communication/community engagement, safety & culture, and staff support). Facilitator recommended an SPT retreat and broad community representation.