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Expect a summer of teacher turnover and more job cuts for Houston ISD
SUMMARY: Houston Independent School District had to close a $450 million budget gap for next year without impacting the classroom. Despite this effort, dozens of teachers and principals are being laid off due to bad budgeting practices, including using emergency relief money for recurring expenses. Teachers are not being let go because of the budget gap, but for other reasons such as performance. The district is confident they can replace the non-renewed educators with trained and experienced staff. The decision-making process for letting go of employees is based on various factors, with notifications already being sent out to those affected.
Expect a lot of teacher turnover this summer in Houston ISD. And more job cuts are coming for other staff, including custodial and maintenance workers.
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How Houston ISD is faring amid school closures due to devastating storm
SUMMARY: Thousands of students won’t return to class today as their schools remain unprepared due to last week’s storms. Sinclair Elementary on Houston’s northwest side is among the 54 affected campuses. Significant damage includes toppled trees on playgrounds and portable classrooms. Crews have been working non-stop on repairs. HISD is collaborating with CenterPoint Energy and officials to restore power and possibly transfer students to other campuses. Superintendent Mike Maes mentioned that some students might need to attend nearby schools. The surrounding neighborhood also faces power outages and storm damage. The school will provide breakfast and lunch for students. Visit clicktohouston.com for more details.
Thousands of Houston ISD students will not be returning to classes because their schools are still without power after last week’s devastating storm. KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner shares an update Monday morning.
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Universal Basic Income goes to Texas Supreme Court
SUMMARY: The issue in Texas is the debate over offering economically challenged Americans a guaranteed monthly income. Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged a controversial Harris County plan to provide $500 monthly stipends to low-income recipients via a lottery. Critics argue that Harris County should focus on more pressing challenges like an overcrowded jail and an underpaid workforce instead of handing out cash. The program has faced criticism for potentially buying votes and government dependency. The legality and effectiveness of the program are being questioned, with the Texas Supreme Court likely to review it. The debate continues on whether guaranteed income should be prioritized with limited taxpayer dollars.
Harris County is looking to give some resident free money as a part of a Universal Basic Income program. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has stepped in to stop it. The FOX Texas Trio discuss the program and what they think will happen to it.
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Local animal shelters in need of help following devastating derecho
SUMMARY: Nature has caused damage and power outages at animal shelters in the area, including Friends for Life Animal Shelter. They are struggling to care for animals in tough conditions, with no electricity and limited supplies. Dogs and cats are not eating, and volunteers are needed to help care for the animals. The shelter is at capacity, with overflowing Fosters who can no longer care for their pets. Donations and Fosters are desperately needed to help care for the animals until the situation improves. Those interested in helping can find more information on clicktohouston.com.
Walking over wires and air ducts, Behavior Training Manager, Melissa Taylor, gave KPRC 2 a post storm tour of the Friends For Life Animal Shelter.
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