Round Rock ISD

Political action committees don't typically get involved in local school board races. But money and endorsements from local, state and national PACs ultimately helped determine the results of school board races in Round Rock and Leander.

Students had been pushing for the State Board of Education to adopt a new, more inclusive social studies curriculum this year. Instead, the board delayed their scheduled update until at least 2025.

More than 1,700 students signed a petition to walk out of schools Thursday, demanding district leadership provide a virtual learning option and more precautions against COVID-19.

The county commissioners previously delayed giving the funds to the school districts because of books they felt were inappropriate.

Commissioners voted to give $14 million in federal money to the other school districts, and said they would meet with RRISD and LISD leaders to discuss the issue.

Masks will be required when COVID-19 transmission is at its highest levels, and they will become optional as community spread slows.

School districts had hoped to use state funds to offer virtual learning next year. They won't be getting any.

A procedural error called the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees back on Saturday to vote on a resolution to appoint a new superintendent.

Round Rock ISD named Hafedh Azaiez the sole finalist in May, and the school board approved his appointment on Monday. Parents had asked for a delay to allow for more public input.

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