Tag: EPISD

2 EPISD police officers charged with official oppression, other charges

UPDATE: DPS confirmed to KTSM that Sergeant John Solis and Officer Steve Romero are the EPISD police officers who were arrested. According to court records, Solis has been charged with making a false report, improper influence, official oppression, tampering with a government record, and tampering with evidence. Romero has been charged with official oppression and […]

EPISD board votes not to terminate Lundy Elementary teacher

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Independent School Board voted 4-3 Tuesday, May 21 not to terminate Lundy Elementary School teacher Nicole Schuster. Schuster was under investigation after being accused of helping students during the STAAR test back in April. Many parents and teachers went to bat for Schuster. They spoke highly of […]

EPISD plans school closures, consolidations amid sharply declining enrollment

The El Paso Independent School District is planning to close or consolidate schools — which the district calls “sunsetting campuses” — by the 2025-26 school year as it braces for continued declining enrollment. EPISD Superintendent Diana Sayavedra on Wednesday announced the district is evaluating programs, resources and facilities and will present recommendations to the Board of […]

EPISD announces delayed start Monday

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – With inclement weather, including possible snow flurries on Monday, Jan. 8, here’s the list of reported closures or delays around the Borderland. El Paso Independent School District All EPISD campuses and offices will be on a two-hour delay Monday, Jan. 8. During this delay, all transportation and meal schedules will […]