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BY EMILY LINCKE
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Klein ISD could add virtual, hybrid programs Klein ISD could add virtual and hybrid courses or potentially convert a campus to remote learning by the 2026-27 school year after the district’s board of trustees voted Aug. 11 to research the possibility. What’s happening? In May, Texas lawmakers approved Senate Bill 569, granting public school districts and charter schools the option to consider adding virtual or hybrid courses, according to Texas Legislature Online. The bill also provides grant opportunities for districts that pursue adding these courses. “[I’m] excited for this possibility to be able to advance this,” board President Rob Ellis said. How we got here In July, district leaders met with KISD’s District Instructional Development Council about SB 569, according to Aug. 11 meeting documents. The
SISD superintendent nalist selected During the Spring ISD board of trustees’ special Aug. 18 meeting, interim Superin- tendent Kregg Cuellar was named the lone superintendent nalist pending a Sept. 9 vote. Cuellar has been serving as interim in the wake of former Superintendent Lupita Hinojosa’s retirement, e ective June 1.
be available for purchase. • Sept. 20, 7 p.m. • Free • 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring • www.cityplacenow.com
September
Terms to know SB 569 provided guidance for school districts to establish virtual and hybrid learning options. Full-time hybrid programs De ned as any education program in which a student is in person less than 90% of the school year Full-time hybrid campuses A new de nition meaning at least 50% of students are in full-time hybrid programs Full-time virtual programs Any education program in which a student has “minimal” in-person time at a campus Full-time virtual campuses A campus where at least 50% of students are in full-time virtual programs
Parade musical Enjoy a performance at Playhouse 1960 of Parade, a musical dramatization of the 1913 trial and imprisonment of Leo Frank. • Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 3 p.m. • $22-$25 (admission) Man Of La Mancha The Man of La Mancha performance is inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterwork Don Quixote and set during the Spanish Inquisition. • Sept. 19, Sept. 20, Sept. 26, Sept. 27, Oct. 3, Oct. 4, Oct. 10-11, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, 3 p.m. • $28-$42 (admission) • Stageworks Theater, 10760 Grant Road, Houston • www.stageworkshouston.org • 6814 Gant Road, Houston • www.playhouse1960.com Pix on the Plaza: Napoleon Dynamite Enjoy a free movie at City Place featuring ‘Napoleon Dynamite’. The rst 100 guests will receive free tater tots courtesy of Torchy’s Tacos. After that tater tots will
A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé Celebrate the continuing career of recording artist Michael Bublé with a tribute performance featuring his catalog of music while adding a three-part harmony sound. • Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. • $35-$75 (admission) • The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.cypresscreekface.org
Fairway For Families Charity Golf Tournament Participate in the Kingdom Family Ministry’s Fairways for Families Charity Golf Tournament to support local families through community outreach programs. • Oct. 6, 8 a.m. (registration) 9 a.m. (shotgun start)-3 p.m. • $140 (per player), $540 (per team) • Northgate Country Club, 17110 Northgate Forest Drive, Houston • www.kingdomfamilyministry.org
October
“Thank you for trusting me with this enormous responsibility
Treasure Hunters Cruisin Travel around the world without leaving the library with an event featuring information on di erent foods and cultures with activities meant to share worldly experiences. • Oct. 14, 1-2 p.m. • Free
and the care of our 34,000 students and 5,000 sta .” KREGG CUELLAR, SISD SUPERINTENDENT
SOURCE: TEXAS LEGISLATURE ONLINE COMMUNITY IMPACT
council voted in favor of KISD leaders beginning research on virtual and hybrid options. Leaders will continue research on the topic and potentially submit a proposal to the state education commissioner, according to meeting documents.
• 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring • www.hcpl.bibliocommons.com
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