The School Board Shuffle

Geronimo Rodriguez named AISD Board prez after Kendall Pace resigns

"...her former colleagues voted to appoint District 6 Trustee Geronimo Rodriguez as the new board president. D7 Trustee Yasmin..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD: Propositions for a Full Board

Trustees mull bond package after Geronimo Rodriguez tabbed to succeed Paul Saldaña in District 6

"...and former Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Com­merce president Geronimo Rodriguez, and PTA volunteer and computer specialist Glen Shield...."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...Board President Geronimo Rodriguez answered the same question with an acknowledgment of..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD: Refilling the School Board

Candidates jockey to fill Saldaña's seat

"...Alejandro Delgado, and Seton Healthcare Family Chief Advocacy Officer Geronimo Rodriguez. They've since been joined by a third: computer..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...just another step in the wrong direction. Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (House District 51)..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Paul Cruz Steps Down at AISD

Superintendent takes UT post; transition plan still TBD

"...In a statement, board of trustees Presi­dent Geronimo Rodriguez said: "We appreciate Dr. Cruz's 14 years of..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Scrambles for Another Bond Election

Volunteer Citizens' 2008 Bond Advisory Committee considering proposed projects, mostly driven by essential repairs, swelling student numbers, and changing curriculum requirements

"...of us not making a decision?" said committee tri-Chair Geronimo Rodriguez...."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin At Large: Fractured Fairy Tales

Will no Prince Charming come to save our school district in distress?

"...who is running "the district," really? Both board President Geronimo Rodriguez and Superintendent Paul Cruz – great and capable..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Anti-LGBTQ Nonsense Sucks Up AISD Oxygen

Texas Values, Concerned Parents of Texas sow fear and misinformation

"...happens when bigots share their hate." Eventually, Board President Geronimo Rodriguez called a recess to allow time to cool..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Board Finally Renames Lanier High

School board renames campus for former student, fallen veteran Juan Navarro

"...On Tuesday, Board President Geronimo Rodriguez reflected on the vote, telling the Chronicle he..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin ISD Still Stymied by Confederate Names

A school by any other name ...

"...question. That would be board president and D6 Trustee Geronimo Rodriguez; reached by phone Tuesday, Rodriguez said he didn't..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Balances Its Books With What Robin Hood Left Behind

Everybody gets a raise, but 600 positions are getting cut

"...dipping into cash reserves. AISD Board of Trustees Prez Geronimo Rodriguez noted that next year's budget is balanced without..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Your Best Midterm Bets in the Dobbs Era

Vote hard, with a vengeance

"...District 7 (Yasmin Wagner) or maybe even District 6 (Geronimo Rodriguez), coming up through the Latino right. It's a..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Former Statesman Reporter Announces Bid for AISD Board

Roxanne Evans would replace LaTisha Anderson on the board

"...7 (currently represented by Trustee Kristin Ashy, Board President Geronimo Rodriguez, and Vice President Yasmin Wagner, respectively) and At-Large..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

As Crises Abound, AISD Plans for Fewer Teachers

Board considers dire financial projections, falling enrollment, charter competition, and a struggling special ed program

"...majority of whom are Latinx. Still, although board President Geronimo Rodriguez and other trustees urged the district to expand..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Names Dr. Stephanie Elizalde as Lone Superintendent Finalist

Trustees poised to select new district leader within days

"...to having her serve our community," AISD Board President Geronimo Rodriguez said. "I believe she is the right person..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

AISD Board Unanimously Approves Expansive Sex Ed Curriculum

Marginalized students will see greater representation in gender identity, same-sex relationships lessons

"...Board President Geronimo Rodriguez agreed, telling us on Tuesday that he was..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees Share First Thoughts on "School Changes"

So far, board's holding firm (more or less)

"...closures from a different perspective on equity: Board President Geronimo Rodriguez said that students living in the city's poorer..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Oldest Story in Town

Will Austin ISD's "School Changes" be our last chance to learn our lesson?

"...and I have little doubt that school board President Geronimo Rodriguez knows this – it wants to thread the..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Board Debates Path for Future School Closures

AISD Board gets closer to "school change"

"...unwieldy process of districtwide change more manageable. Board President Geronimo Rodriguez said that the process would not "be easy..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees Push Back on Campus Closure Plan

“When we start messing with people’s schools, we start messing with their communities”

"...of that contextualizes our decision-making." On Friday, Board President Geronimo Rodriguez told the Chronicle the plan was "part of..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Closing Schools, Shrinking Enrollment Make for Tense Times at AISD

Sour apples at AISD

"...the election of new board officers (District 6 Trustee Geronimo Rodriguez will remain board president, while At-Large Place 8..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Catches a Ride With Cap Metro

Will free fares for students ease the district's budget woes?

"...selected students. Moreover, said AISD Board of Trustees President Geronimo Rodriguez, Cap Metro's generosity is "about more than just..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin ISD and Austin Community College Boards

School’s in session

"...tackles a budget deficit and declining enrollment. District 6: Geronimo Rodriguez..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

AISD Board: Next up for Saldaña’s Vacant Seat

Appointee imminent, the ballot for next year's election is already overflowed

"...Eight names are already in contention: Former GAHCC chair Geronimo Rodriguez; Becker Elementary PTA president Maria Cantú Hexsel; Texas..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Equity Report Hits Home Hard

Was the School Changes process doomed from its inception from an equity perspective?

"...fanfare. Her report pointedly includes the statement Board President Geronimo Rodri­guez made in February before Hawley's hiring, committing the..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AISD Delays Plans to Close Eight Schools

Advocates push to save Pease, Brooke

"...communities and responded with a revised plan. Board President Geronimo Rod­ri­guez acknowledged the four closures would be painful for..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Solid Candidates Find Their Way to AISD Board Races

Wanted: heroes. Salary: nothing

"...Current Board Prez Geronimo Rodriguez left AISD watchers in suspense as he waited..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Great Demand, Greater Expectations for AISD

Timeline set for superintendent search

"...executive search process," said Guerra. AISD Board President Geron­imo Rodriguez told the Chronicle in a followup to Monday's meeting,..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

AISD Board Votes to Close Four Austin Elementary Schools

Despite public outcry, Brooke, Pease, Sims, and Metz all to shutter

"...closures have sucked up all the oxygen. Board President Geronimo Rodriguez has championed the extension of school operating hours..."

Nov. 19, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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