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San Antonio ISD’s new superintendent was accused of test cheating scandal at previous job
By Natalia Edwards at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
In a 5-2 vote, San Antonio ISD’s board of trustees on Wednesday selected Adrian Bustillos as the sole finalist to replace retiring superintendent Jaimie Aquino. That decision isn’t without controversy, however. In the early 2010s, El Paso ISD, where Bustillos was serving as assistant superintende...
Key takeaway That decision isn’t without controversy, however.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The selection of Adrian Bustillos as the sole finalist for San Antonio ISD's superintendent position raises questions about the district's commitment to transparency and accountability. Given the test cheating scandal at El Paso ISD during his tenure as assistant superintendent, parents and community members in Terrell Hills and the broader San Antonio area may wonder how this past controversy will inform his approach to leading the district. As the district moves forward with Bustillos' appointment, it will be crucial to monitor how he addresses concerns about data integrity and testing practices. The community will likely be watching to see if the district implements additional measures to prevent similar scandals and ensure the accuracy of student performance data. This scrutiny is particularly relevant in a district like San Antonio ISD, where trust between administrators, teachers, and parents is essential for providing a high-quality education to its students.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In a 5-2 vote, San Antonio ISD’s board of trustees on Wednesday selected Adrian Bustillos as the sole finalist to replace retiring superintendent Jaimie Aquino. That decision isn’t without controversy, however. In the early 2010s, El Paso ISD, where Bustillos was serving as assistant superintende...
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