Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. KPRC 2 received the following statement Friday morning from HISDs Press Office:I respect the decision of the HISD Board of Education to resume the search for a superintendent. According to the findings of the investigation, witnesses confirmed hearing Williams yelling at the former executive assistant to the board in an abusive manner. Streaming live April 6, watch high school softball and baseball action in the KPRC 2+ app. I appreciate his service to this district and to this community and I wish him well in all of his future endeavors.. Its already been a terrible 20 months with COVID. Students at Fort Bend ISD went back to school for in-person instruction on Wednesday. Packed into the Stafford Centre auditorium were teachers, administrators, and law enforcement officers from three school districts. Fort Bend ISD (@FortBendISD) July 14, 2020Volleyball was slated to start tryouts August 3, first scrimmages August 7 and first matches on August 10. And my heart tells me it is time for a change, wrote Dupre. Fort Bend Independent School District announced Saturday that its mask mandate for students and staff has been lifted. "I want to thank Dr. Dupre for agreeing to remain with the district while the board begins the important work of finding the district's next leader. Compelling points of views were made and seen at various school board meetings in our area. To ask teachers, administrative staff, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, admin staff to put their lives at stake, she said. Porter-area waterpark with pool, lazy river and tennis courts Man found dead in Conroe has been identified, authorities say, New things at Conroe ISD for the school year in The Woodlands, Conroe Founder's Day event celebrates town namesake Isaac Conroe. In 2019, Dupre was named a statewide finalist for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Superintendent of the Year Award, and all FBISD schools met the 2019 accountability standard set by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). During Monday nights board meeting, Fort Bend ISD said staff will recognize three retiring trustees and newly-elected trustees will be sworn in to begin a three-year term. The release said the Board will further discuss the timeline and approach that will be used to search for a new superintendent to lead the district at an upcoming meeting. Staff is there and there enforcing the masks and social distancing in a very positive way, said 5th-grade teacher Michael Blasdell. "I have intentionally timed this announcement to align with the pending transition on the Board because the Board of Trustees and District will be in a period of transition for a season. Woodlands lifeguards seek back-to-back titles at state Conroe nonprofit Honor Up seeks to support veterans, their Montgomery County expands its mosquito abatement program. COVID-19 cases at many Houston area school districts climbed and even multiplied for weeks, but throughout the region, caseloads are dropping dramatically. I want to thank Dr. Dupre for agreeing to remain with the district while the board begins the important work of finding the districts next leader. Policies DAA, DIA. Want more from CI? 4:11 PM Nov 17, 2020 CST Heres what you need to know before school starts. A Fort Bend Independent School District middle school teacher has resigned after an investigation was launched about her relationship with a teenage boy. Trustees voted 6 to 1 Monday night in favor of a resolution to declare Williams not fit to hold public office in response to an investigative report by an outside attorney, which found Williams treated the boards former executive assistant in an abusive and discriminatory manner. Its just that shes so combative that shes ineffective.. Before starting the fellowship, Hannah worked as a breaking news and crime reporter at the Frederick News-Post in Maryland. The boards resolution noted that Williams alleged actions were discriminatory and based on gender stereotypes. Next week, school districts such as Santa Fe ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and Humble ISD will start. Fort Bend ISD plans on offering both face-to-face and virtual instruction for the 2020-21 school year. As a parent, I cant get behind that.. We want to have art there, Moore told KPRC 2 in regard to a Sugar Land 95 memorial site in February 2019. This year, Fort Bend ISD is one of the school districts benefiting from Krogers Backpack Boosters school supply drive, according to a release from the district. While not every district has created such accommodations, several daycares have stepped up to offer assistance with schoolwork during the virtual instruction period. Our teachers and campus staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we will not ask them to bear the risk and weight of any re-opening plan, Dupre said. Teaching during this pandemic has been anything but easy. The timeline and approach to search for a new superintendent will be discussed at an upcoming meeting, the district said in its news release about the Dupre announcement. | Dr. As the coronavirus pandemic continued to rage last summer, months away from a vaccine, there were many sides to the argument of whether or not schools should reopen for students. 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Dupre said he intended to provide the new board with the opportunity to determine its new vision for the district and to begin a search for a new superintendent. Fort Bend ISD also pointed to this website for more information. The district also sent an email to parents on Friday saying if their student is falling behind in their studies and grades, they will require them to come and learn face-to-face. Essays were judged on the following criteria: adherence to the submission guidelines, originality, organization, writing style and depth of analysis. From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. Below is a list of FBISD schools and their plans:School pivoting to online on Tuesday, Feb. 9Pecan Grove Elementary (2/8-2/19, Students return on 2/22)School pivoting to online on Monday, Feb. 8Sienna Crossing Elementary (2/8-2/15, Students return on 2/16)Townewest Elementary (2/8-2/15, Students return on 2/16)Elkins High School (2/8-2/19, Students return on 2/22)Online schools returning to face-to-face instruction on Monday, Feb. 8Austin High SchoolBarbara Jordan ElementaryBriargate ElementaryDulles High SchoolHodges Bend Middle SchoolMadden ElementaryOyster Creek ElementaryJames Patterson ElementaryOnline schools returning to face-to-face instruction on Wednesday, Feb. 10Crockett Middle SchoolOnline schools returning to face-to-face instruction on Tuesday, Feb. 16Bowie Middle SchoolOakland ElementaryChrista McAuliffe Middle SchoolJames Neill ElementaryRosa Parks ElementaryJuan Seguin ElementaryOnline schools returning to face-to-face instruction on Wednesday, Feb. 17Quail Valley ElementaryOnline schools returning to face-to-face instruction on Monday, Feb. 22AdBush High SchoolFort Bend ISD will continue to closely monitor all schools across the district. HOUSTON Fort Bend Independent School District Superintendent of Schools Charles Dupre will announce his intention to resign by December of 2021, he confirmed to KPRC 2 on Monday. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Recent updatesFort Bend ISD is expected to host a live stream with superintendent Charles Dupre on July 15. The district has come a long way since Dr. Dupre returned to us eight years ago, said Jason Burdine, FBISDs outgoing board president. "My wife, Seeju, and I are in the season of life where our children are grown, and we are ready to pursue new adventures and opportunities. Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Class sizes are smaller than normal based on the size of the room to allow for social distancing. Krogers Backpack Boosters school supply drive helps schools provide school supply kits filled with essential school supplies students need to start the school year whether thats in a classroom or through online learning. A man has been pronounced dead and a woman has been injured after a shooting took place outside of a school in southwest Houston on Tuesday. I remember looking at Spring Cypress Road near Klein Cain High School and it was dark red. Face-to-faceFort Bend ISD has not officially outlined what the classroom setting will look like for face-to-face instruction during the 2020-21 school year. The resolution also accuses the Position 5 board member, elected last November, of repeatedly misrepresenting district facts, publicly sharing confidential information from executive sessions and violating the Texas Open Meetings Act by sending emails to a quorum of trustees regarding the school systems operations. Alina Zhu attends Fort Bend ISDs Elkins High School. The district has more than 78,000 students at 81 campuses, and according to the website, is one of the most diverse in the nation as families speak more than 90 languages and dialects. In his essay, Jiang used the friendship between Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the late Justice Antonin Scalia as an example of civil discourse. VYPE traveled out to the Fort Bend ISD for their 2023 Fall Media Day. HOUSTON - Fort Bend Independent School District Superintendent of Schools Charles Dupre will announce his intention to resign . The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Christie Whitbeck as the lone finalist to become the districts next superintendent, according to a Thursday press release. 1. Dear Dulles Elementary Parents,This morning there have been electrical power issues at the Dulles complex of schools. A Fort Bend ISD student has been named a winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. person will not be tolerated. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Please keep the Lauderdale family in your prayers.". Lets do our best to keep our students safe out there! "We have devoted a total of 19 years of service to the FBISD community, and each day has been fulfilling and meaningful. For me personally, I am sad to see Dr. Dupre go but I am not surprised, Garcia wrote. But the few good things shes done dont outweigh the negative environment shes created.. Fort Bend Independent School District student Derek Jiang, a rising senior at Stephen F. Austin High School, was named the grand prize winner of the 2019-2020 We the Students Essay Contest, sponsored by the Bill of Rights Institute. Ft. Bend ISD Superintendent Charles Dupre said board members wanted to give more parents time to decide. HOUSTON Fort Bend Independent School District has opened up 13 new learning centers across the district to help elementary school students with unique needs. I believe she truly cares about underserved children and wants to do right by them, McMorries said. That one decision point led me to this journey over the last 26 years," he said. Fort Bend ISD hopes to resume normal operations on Monday but that decision wont be made until Sunday night. The symposium addressed the continuing research that is underway, including genealogical and genetic research that could take three to four years to complete. Fort Bend ISD tennis stars have hit the court this fall in the team tennis portion of the season and later this year will compete individually in the spring. The superintendent search process takes a great deal of time, so I am providing the Board notice now to enable them to develop their strategy and timeline. We have devoted a total of 19 years of service to the FBISD community, and each day has been fulfilling and meaningful. Over the last few years (my wife and I) talked more and more about other opportunities," Dr. Dupre said in an interview. The investigation alleged Williams discriminated against the white male employee based on his race. I wasnt very thrilled about how they phased us back into face-to-face instruction, Garcia said. Fort Bend ISD superintendent Charles Dupre announced Monday he plans to resign by December 2021, prompting an outpouring of reactions from parents, teachers and community members across the district. Dupre joined FBISD in 1995 as an internal auditor after 11 years as an auditor in the natural gas industry in Houston. May 1, 2008. Education advocates have said inconsistencies in the quality of virtual learning have fueled the cognitive slide they cite. Back to school time is among us, and with many schools opting for in-person classes, the bustle is back. Parker said the inconsistencies have set all students back, adding the problem digs much deeper than the pits of virtual learning. Fort Bend ISD is home to 11 high schools and some elite athletes. The resolution also claims Williams tried to coerce other board members to make the employees grievance go away., On HoustonChronicle.com: Challengers defeat incumbents in Fort Bend ISD trustee election, Williams, a real estate broker, denied the allegations during Mondays meeting and said the employee complaint filed against her was false and retaliatory. FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre is expected to formally announce his resignation during Monday night's school board meeting, according to a. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: You have permission to edit this article. Officials from four Houston-area school districts have implemented a No Backpack policy for Friday, Dec. 17 after officials were made aware of a new social media challenge. 0 The Fort Bend Independent School District, an Equal Opportunity Educational Provider and Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability and/or age, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions. 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She also claimed some of the emails included in the investigation were falsified.. In a news release, Fort Bend ISD wrote in part: Since his appointment as FBISD Superintendent of Schools, Dupre has worked with the Board of Trustees to develop a strong strategic framework and enact changes that have improved outcomes for all student groups, leading the District through challenges that included Hurricane Harvey and the current pandemic. Fort Bend ISD will comply with guidance issued by the UIL. And then on election day, it became pretty clear that the district was going to be going through a season of transition, bringing on three new board members. The Fort Bend Independent School District, an Equal Opportunity Educational Provider and Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability and/or age, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions. The board will also elect new officers. full terms agreed upon at the time in this document. The district has come a long way since Dr. Dupre returned to us eight years ago. said Jason Burdine, FBISD Board President. The power at Dulles Elementary School has been restored and classes have resumed, but power at Dulles High School remains out. For the latest news about your childs school, visit www.fortbendisd.com. Additionally, many Houston-area parents have connected in Facebook groups to form learning pods with students in the same grade, from the same schools. FORT BEND, Texas (KTRK) -- After seven years as Fort Bend ISD's superintendent, Dr. Charles Dupre has announced his plans to resign by December of 2021. Whats next in Ft. Bend ISDBoard members are set to meet Monday night. Copyright 2022 Finalsite - all rights reserved. I will also stand in firm support of the new Board as they focus on team building, organizational governance, launching the search for a new superintendent, and adopting a budget for the 2020-21 school year during a pandemic and economic crisis. HOUSTON Fort Bend Independent School District issued a warning to parents Thursday about a fake website that looks like the schools page. We have devoted a total of 19 years of service to the FBISD community, and each day has been fulfilling and meaningful. Dr. Dupre has served as the superintendent since 2013 and plans to announce his resignation at tonight's board meeting. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Example video title will go here for this video. The investigation was prompted by a complaint filed against Williams in June claiming she created a hostile work environment with inappropriate behavior including questioning an employees sexuality. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today. Amanda Cochran is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist. Earlier in the day the Houston NAACP preemptively sent out a statement also in support of Lathan being named the sole finalist. We'd love to hear eyewitness FORT BEND COUNTY A letter from the Fort Bend ISD superintendent was the equivalent of a bombshell for perhaps thousands of parents in the district. Dupre started his career in FBISD as an internal auditor. MISSOURI CITY, Texas This week, President Biden plans to address getting kids back in the classroom as early as Wednesday. He earned his doctorate in educational leadership at Lamar University in Beaumont. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications, experience, and abilities. (The 2020 school year) has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone and one of the biggest challenges we faced this year besides the pandemic was how do we educate our children in the midst of it.. Here's what's new for the upcoming school year in Katy ISD. Todays (Tuesdays) announcement from the TEA is disappointing because the guidance, as written, does not provide local school districts with the flexibility to make decisions based on local data or community and staff values and expectations, a spokesperson for Fort Bend ISD said. We want to remind staff, parents and students to remain vigilant and pay close attention when typing a web address, clicking a link or visiting a website, the district said in a news release. Dalia Abouzeid, a mother of two, said she was considering switching her third grader and sixth grader to in-person learning, but ultimately decided to keep them in virtual classrooms. Once that is known, I will work with the Board to establish my formal separation from the District. This means the athletics season for Fort Bend ISD will have to wait. Fort Bend ISD (July 25, 2023) -The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees has named several individuals to key leadership positions within the district. %%EOF The Fort Bend ISD school board voted this week to denounce Trustee Denetta Williams and call for her resignation, accusing her of harassing a district employee, violating the Texas Open. His contract was recently extended. Fort Bend ISD rebukes trustee accused of questioning employee's sexuality, 'Hitler' name-calling, Fort Bend ISD starts school soon. She currently serves as Executive Director of Schools . After the discovery of non-airborne mold on campus, Fort Bend ISD leaders announced that Barrington Place Elementary students and staff will spend the 2022-23 school year at neighboring campuses. Dupre aligned his resignation announcement with the transition expected at Monday night's board meeting, where three retiring trustees will be recognized and newly-elected trustees will be sworn in to begin a three-year term. Here is some good news for parents in Fort Bend ISD. And my heart tells me it is time for a change.". Many parents expressed concerns on Facebook about the timing of the announcement, which comes amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and 17 days after the FBISD Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to extend Dupres contract through 2024. On HoustonChronicle.com: Fort Bend ISD trustee position 5 candidates share views in election survey. A complete disruption to the kids and their routines was unnecessary if they planned it differently from the beginning.. Fort Bend ISD is eighth largest school district in Texas. Dupre first shared the news in a message to staff this morning. From July 15 through Aug. 2, anyone shopping at Krogers can donate a prepackaged school supply kit for $7, or any amount of money, at the register in any Kroger store to help FBISD students get the school supplies they need for the upcoming school year. Goose Creek ISD is the only other school district so far with a start date of Sept. 8 and students there will begin the year virtually for three weeks. Rosenberg police said witnesses identified James Hamilton, 28, as the alleged shooter, who they say was in possession of a stolen handgun. A big high school baseball match-up will be streaming live Friday evening on the KPRC 2+ app. McMorries said she does not think Williams will resign or change her conduct. There is a solid chance Fort Bend ISD will have a district all to itself when the UIL releases its biannual realignment Thursday morning.

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