San Antonio ISD will close one school and partner with a charter network to operate three other schools.
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SAISD will partner with Third Future Schools, a nonprofit organization that operates charter schools. Third Future Schools also operates as a turnaround organization to assist failing public schools with academics. “I don’t trust the district at the moment, I cannot tell my families too,” said Stephanie Torres, an SAISD school board member.“The recommendation to close Rhodes is not a reflection of the students, staff or the community,” SAISD board President Alicia Sebastian said during Monday’s meeting. “It is a reflection of a system that has put us in an incredibly difficult position.”“This is a decision that really is forced upon us because of the TEA accountability system that will really allow them to take over every single school within our school district,” Villarreal said. Alongside the closure, the board approved a partnership that would have a charter school network, Third Future Schools, operate three SAISD schools. The district said the partnership is aimed at improving academic outcomes. Third Future Schools is a nonprofit that operates charter schools and partners with public school districts across the country to improve academics. However, the plan has prompted concerns from parents and staff. SAISD employees told KSAT that they are worried about their jobs. According to the contract listed on the district’s agenda, the nonprofit is not required to keep any SAISD employees. Some parents said the decision-making process was not transparent and that the board moved forward before families felt heard. “It’s like they voted before we were even a part of it,” parent Crystal Mata said. “So how can we trust that they’re gonna continue to do what’s best for our kids?” Board member Stephanie Torres said the process to close Rhodes and contract with Third Future Schools was not inclusive of parents.SAISD students do have the choice of attending a different school in the district if their family chooses to do so.Zaria Oates is a news reporter for KSAT 12. She joined in June 2024 from Memphis, where she worked at ABC24. Oates graduated from Clemens High School in Schertz and earned a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma. She's passionate about learning, traveling and storytelling.Ricardo Moreno Jr. is a photojournalist at KSAT. Ricardo, a San Antonio native, isn't just a journalist, he's also a screenwriter and filmmaker, bringing a unique perspective to the news. When Ricardo isn't reporting, you might find him working on his fitness or spending time with his family and his Chow Chow.How to find accurate TSA wait times at airports around the countryResidents hope to stave off light pollution caused by rapid growth of nearby San AntonioLake Placid and Lake McQueeney are coming back after sitting emptyVictims’ families sound off on Bexar County DA after accused double murderer gets 50-year sentenceWatch 'Dangerous Lessons' Monday at 9 pmIs the 'smokable' hemp market about to be set ablaze?Should the city rename César Chávez Blvd?Day 3: Erica Hernandez recaps evidence shownSAPD says 12-year-old killed in a street racing crash
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