SAISD officially hires Adrian Bustillos as superintendent in split vote

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Xochilt Garcia, San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom) · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Bustillos will join SAISD from a Houston school district. He said he's ready to prevent the school district from a state takeover. SAISD officially hires Adrian Bustillos as superintendent in split vote was first posted on July 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this ...

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The hiring of Adrian Bustillos as superintendent of SAISD comes at a critical juncture for the district, which faces the looming threat of a state takeover. Bustillos' experience in a Houston school district will be put to the test as he works to address the challenges that have led to this point. The split vote that confirmed his hiring suggests that not all board members are unified behind his leadership, which could impact his ability to implement changes. As Bustillos takes the reins, he will need to quickly build trust with the community, teachers, and students to prevent a state takeover and ensure the district remains under local control. The next few months will be crucial in determining the direction of SAISD, and the community will be watching closely to see how Bustillos navigates the complex issues facing the district. His success will have a direct impact on the education and futures of thousands of San Antonio students.

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Category: government · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom) · Reading time: 1 min

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SAISD officially hires Adrian Bustillos as superintendent in split vote

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