Fort Worth ISD school board names Molinar

Karen Molinar steps up as Fort Worth ISD superintendent, facing budget and literacy challenges
In just a few weeks, Dr. Karen Molinar will become Fort Worth ISD's new superintendent. She's been with the district for almost three decades, holding multiple roles. She said she never had any intention of becoming superintendent.
Karen Molinar discusses leadership plans for Fort Worth ISD following recent appointment
Karen Molinar will soon become Fort Worth ISD's new superintendent. Encouraged by staff, she steps into the role as the district faces a $17 million budget deficit and potential school closures. Molinar aims to respect community history while addressing these challenges.
Fort Worth ISD trustees discuss possibly closing as many as 25 schools to rightsize district
The school board’s discussion is the beginning of a long road toward shrinking FWISD’s campus numbers in face of declining enrollment.
Longtime Fort Worth ISD official Karen Molinar named lone finalist for district superintendent
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Fort Worth Independent School District board selected Karen Molinar as the lone finalist for the district's next superintendent. In compliance with Texas law, the district must wait 21 days before making a final decision.
Parents rally to save Fort Worth ISD schools from closure
Parents from three Fort Worth ISD schools met Wednesday night to voice their frustrations about the district's proposal to close over 20 schools due to a significant enrollment drop and $17 million budget shortfall.
Fort Worth ISD tries to ease parents' concerns amid talks about school closures
Parents and families from three Fort Worth ISD schools packed the pews at the Arlington Heights Methodist Church Wednesday night to hear what the future of Fort Worth ISD could look like.
Fort Worth ISD identifies more than 20 campuses that could close due to falling enrollment
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Trustees heard a status update on its facilities master plan on Tuesday evening, which identified roughly two dozen schools that could be closed to meet the district's future needs.
Owner of school equipment company pleads guilty to defrauding Fort Worth ISD
FORT WORTH, Texas — The head of a school equipment company accused of ripping off multiple high schools pleaded guilty to defrauding Fort Worth ISD, authorities announced Friday. Virenkumar Patel, the 33-year-old owner of VR Group Promotions, was indicted in January and pleaded guilty this week to three counts of wire fraud.
Fort Worth ISD names 'Lone Finalist' for superintendent
Karen Molinar was named the 'Lone Finalist' by the school board of trustees. Molinar has been serving as the interim superintendent since October.
Fort Worth ISD interim superintendent chosen as sole finalist for the job
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday named Dr. Karen C. Molinar as the sole finalist to be the district’s next superintendent. She has been the interim superintendent since October when previous Superintendent Angelica Ramsey stepped down.
Fort Worth ISD names finalist for superintendent amid school closing concerns
Dr. Karen Molinar, interim superintendent, is now the lone finalist for the permanent role as Fort Worth ISD faces challenges with school closures and improving test scores.
School supply company owner pleads guilty to defrauding Fort Worth ISD, feds say
Virenkumar Patel fabricated quotes after he was approached by two principals who wanted to buy school supplies, federal ...
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‘We’re running out of areas to cut.’ Fort Worth-area school districts brace for no state funding bump
They’re waiting to see how the Texas Legislature shakes out and whether lawmakers tap into the state’s $24 billion surplus to ...
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Fort Worth business owner pleads guilty to defrauding school district
A Fort Worth business owner has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Fort Worth Independent School District, according to Acting ...
1 person shot and injured during robbery attempt in west Fort Worth, police say
A person was shot and injured during an attempted robbery in west Fort Worth early Saturday, police said. Officers responded to the 2200 block of Blythwood Trail around 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22.