Lancaster ISD superintendent’s $2M buyout blocked for nearly a year
- Written by Emily Donaldson Emily Donaldson
- Published: 03 December 2020 03 December 2020
Lancaster, TX - A $2 million payout to departing Lancaster schools Superintendent Elijah Granger won’t happen until at least next October. A temporary restraining order halting the buyout agreement received a longer life Tuesday after the school district’s attorneys agreed to a temporary injunction, delaying the severance payment until a court date 10 months from now.
Lancaster ISD trustees go to court to block $2 million payout to superintendent
- Written by Emily Donaldson Emily Donaldson
- Published: 19 November 2020 19 November 2020
Lancaster, TX - A $2 million payout for the Lancaster schools superintendent remains in limbo as some trustees fight the buyout. Lancaster ISD plans to give former Superintendent Elijah Granger the large severance package after the board agreed to buy out his contract.
'It's a sad day financially': Concerns arise as Lancaster ISD trustees vote to end superintendent's contract
- Written by Demond Fernandez Demond Fernandez
- Published: 12 November 2020 12 November 2020
LANCASTER, Texas — Some community members in Lancaster, Texas are asking questions about the board of trustees recent handling of the controversial resignation of Superintendent Dr. Elijah Granger.
Rosa Parks Dolls Given to Girls at Lancaster ISD School
- Written by Laura Harris Laura Harris
- Published: 06 February 2020 06 February 2020
Lancaster, TX - It was a big celebration at Rosa Parks-Millbrook Elementary School in Lancaster ISD on Tuesday. The faculty and students celebrated their 100th day of school in a unique way. Not just by giving a gift, but giving a gift the young girls could learn from.
Duncanville starts slow in opening win over Lancaster, but state runner-ups ‘have something to prove this year’
- Written by Brandon George Brandon George
- Published: 31 August 2019 31 August 2019
Lancaster, TX - If it’s possible to have an eight-month hangover from a gut-wrenching state championship loss, Duncanville looked the part Friday night. Well, at least early on. But the top-ranked Panthers finally scored just before halftime and pulled away in the second half to defeat Lancaster, 24-3, at Tiger Stadium in both teams' season opener.
School District Staffer On Leave After Allegedly Threatening Student With Deportation
- Written by Tribune Media Tribune Media
- Published: 29 August 2019 29 August 2019
Lancaster, TX - Parents of a 14-year-old Hispanic student at Lancaster ISD’s Obama 9th Grade Center are furious after they say a staffer threatened the teen, a U.S. citizen, with deportation.
Father says Lancaster ISD teacher body slammed his daughter in order to break up fight
- Written by Demond Fernandez Demond Fernandez
- Published: 04 October 2018 04 October 2018
Lancaster, TX - A father says he wants some answers, after seeing video of a teacher body slamming his daughter while breaking up a fight in school.
Lancaster ISD Commits to Starting College Savings Plans for Kindergarteners
- Written by Sonya Cole-Hamilton Sonya Cole-Hamilton
- Published: 17 September 2018 17 September 2018
Lancaster, TX - College admissions may seem far down the road when parents are getting their kindergarten students ready to start school. However, planning for the costs of college should not move too far down the road as well.
Lancaster ISD Announces New Campus Principals
- Written by Sonya Cole-Hamilton Sonya Cole-Hamilton
- Published: 28 August 2018 28 August 2018
Lancaster, TX/Lancaster ISD – For the 2018-2019 school year, eight of 12 Lancaster ISD campuses have a new leader at the helm. The School Board announced principals for two elementary and three secondary campuses
Vision 2020: Lancaster ISD Bond Project Update
- Written by Rita Cook Rita Cook
- Published: 02 August 2018 02 August 2018
Lancaster, TX - Years ago, Lancaster residents approved a bond measure for school district improvements, with a 73% approval rate. Fast forward three years, and the progress made in Lancaster ISD is evident.
