Austin ISD: Torres Won't Run Again

Board president to oversee superintendent selection, but not hiring

"...this afternoon in the Austin ISD board room. President Vince Torres was walking the media through the process of..."

June 26, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Shake-Up: Torres, Moya Won't Run Again

Torres, Moya won't run again

"...board of trustees this week, as first Board President Vince Torres, then District 6 Trustee Lori Moya, announced that..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Who Follows Torres?

Cowan vs. Flanagan in AISD District 4

"...When Vince Torres announced that he would not be running again..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin ISD: New Board, New President

Vince Torres to lead trustees as new era begins

"...the new normal, as the trustees unanimously elected vice-president Vince Torres as president and split over the other officers...."

Nov. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How Much Mold?

AISD's notion of mold remediation might be too little money, too few schools.

"...paid attention to. It's barely being gathered."Don't Look Up Vince Torres, assistant director of UT's Texas Institute for the..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...have AISD at a financial disadvantage, board Vice President Vince Torres said, "The surrounding districts are waiting like vultures..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

An 'Open' Search for AISD Chief

Timetable to allow stakeholder input

"...in since Meria Carstarphen resigned in April, Board President Vince Torres said the trustees are "well on the way"..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Carstarphen Atlanta Bound

Superintendent named sole finalist to head Atlanta Public Schools

"...In his own March 27 statement, AISD Board President Vince Torres praised Carstarphen, saying that "with equal parts hearts..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD 'Efficiency' Study: Not Exactly What the Doctor Ordered?

An efficiency study commissioned by AISD comes back with some surprising recommendations

"...district can adopt or ignore. AISD board Vice President Vince Torres, one of the early advocates for commissioning this..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Back to School

Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power

"...tax elections, board of trustees President Mark Williams is unconvinced that the time is right for another vote. "If..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

McMoldy High School?

For one McCallum High student, every day is a sick day

"..."How Much Mold?" April 19, 2002). At the time, Vince Torres, assistant director of UT's Texas Institute for the..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the May 8 elections

"...District 4 (West): Vince Torres..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

How (Not) to Hire an AISD Superintendent

Deadline to choose a finalist is close to run-offs

"...going to meet on Christmas Day," said Board President Vince Torres) and the new board will not be seated..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...working relationship with its top employee. Board Vice President Vince Torres was blunt about the problem. When it comes..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Election = Turning Point?

With filing for the November election imminent, Austin ISD's board of trustees has vacancies, and it has candidates. Unfortunately, they're not in the same seats.

"...had a clear case of senioritis, causing board President Vince Torres (District 4) to intervene when she has gotten..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: How Much Single-Sex Is Enough?

AISD hires a principal for a new boys' middle school as plans for a boys' academy appear to be on hold

"...with their new gender-divided model in 2014. Board President Vince Torres said McGruder "will spend the next six to..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Proposal

Anatomy of a repurposing plan

"...Middle School. But AISD board of trustees Vice President Vince Torres explained that "large sections" were heavily and repeatedly..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Fall Election Drought?

Board balance in question as few candidates step up

"...DISTRICT 4 (Northwest): Board president Vince Torres, a trustee since 2006, has softened his once-adversarial..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Carstarphen Report Card: B for Bland

AISD head receives lukewarm review

"...On Dec. 16, Austin Independent School District board president Vince Torres ran through the long-overdue annual evaluation of Super­in­ten­dent..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

An IDEA Whose Time Has Passed?

The AISD board contemplates terminating its contract with IDEA Public Schools

"...a nod to the changing dynamics, new board President Vince Torres said, "Yes, there is a new day in..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Time To Redraw Board Boundaries

"...areas represented by trustee Robert Schneider and Vice President Vince Torres, automatically triggering redistricting...."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Back to School

The ledger of candidates for school district trustee

"...have competitive races. Of those without challengers, Vice President Vince Torres (District 4, Northwest) will return for his second..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What Will New AISD Budget Mean About Next Year's?

After struggles over staff pay, the budget is ready – and Carstarphen's ready to look to the future

"...not included in the state mandate. Board Vice President Vince Torres lamented, "The Legislature did us no favors by..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Takes a Peek at Its Budget

It looks like the reserves will be taking a hit

"...Officer Steve West and his team, board Vice President Vince Torres said, "They aren't quite as far along as..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rebonding the Process

The players agree that that school bond process needs some serious attention

"...Vince Torres, another of the three CBAC chairs, says a..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD Board Races Show Signs of Life

A sudden influx of candidates

"...joins fellow retirees Cheryl Bradley (District 1), board president Vince Torres(District 4), and Lori Moya (District 6). However, a..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Carstarphen on the Hot Seat

Trustees discuss superintendent's future

"...The publicly stated reason – given by board president Vince Torres and reiterated this week by AISD's Executive Director..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Board Discord on Single-Sex Schools

Little consensus leading up to Jan. 29 vote

"...Travis Heights Up," Dec. 21, 2012). However, Board President Vince Torres had simply pulled them back for further discussion,..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD's Next Step After Exigency?

If exigency doesn't mean cuts, what does it mean?

"...vote on the RIF on March 28. However, LoVoi convinced the board to agree to discuss alternatives to forced..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: The First Carstarphen Budget

New AISD superintendent prepares her first whole budget

"...be done before a final vote. Board Vice President Vince Torres described the negotiations as "similar to or maybe..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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