Waco ISD Superintendent Tiffany Spicer says she’s confident that schools such as South Waco Elementary will get out of the danger zone of a state takeover.
“This is our year,” Spicer said.
Waco ISD Superintendent Tiffany Spicer says she’s confident that schools such as South Waco Elementary will get out of the danger zone of a state takeover.
“This is our year,” Spicer said.
Waco Independent School District will host its second annual Superintendent SuperHero Run on Aug. 1.
The $4.8 million package is funded with proceeds from the Indian Spring Middle School sale.
Waco ISD would let Third Future Schools operate South Waco Elementary and Dean Highland Elementary, shielding the district from the threat of a takeover.
Equity and transportation issues are prompting Waco ISD to consider expanding advanced academics to middle school campuses beyond Tennyson.
The 23-acre property between North Fourth Street and University Parks Drive includes a track facility that is central to the city’s Barron’s Branch redevelopment project.
Connally ISD is at risk for state intervention after two schools failed for five consecutive years. Waco ISD is not far behind.

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