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Judson ISD Board President Monica Ryan calls TEA investigation allegations ‘absolutely inaccurate’
By Zaria Oates, Ricardo Moreno at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
The Texas Education Agency launched a special investigation into Judson Independent School District, according to documents obtained by KSAT.The document was addressed to Board President Monica Ryan and Interim Superintendent Robert Jaklich. The letter outlines nine separate allegations, with fur...
Key takeaway The document was addressed to Board President Monica Ryan and Interim Superintendent Robert Jaklich.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The TEA investigation into Judson ISD comes at a critical time for the district, which has been working to recover from a budget deficit and navigate infighting among board members. The allegations against Board President Monica Ryan and former Superintendent Milton "Rob" Fields have the potential to further destabilize the district, which has already faced school closures and a previous investigation. The fact that current school board members reached out to TEA, with some reportedly asking for the district to be taken over, suggests a deepening divide among trustees. As the investigation moves forward, the community will be watching to see how it affects the district's ability to provide stable and effective education to its students. The financial burden of responding to the allegations, estimated to be at least $10,000, will also be a concern for a district that has only recently achieved a balanced budget.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Texas Education Agency launched a special investigation into Judson Independent School District, according to documents obtained by KSAT.The document was addressed to Board President Monica Ryan and Interim Superintendent Robert Jaklich. The letter outlines nine separate allegations, with fur...
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