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San Antonio ISD hires superintendent with past cheating scandal to fix budget deficit, avoid state takeover
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Michael Karlis , San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway " data-image-caption=" Adrian Bustillos most recently served as Chief Transformation Officer at Aldine ISD.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The selection of Adrian Bustillos as San Antonio ISD's new superintendent comes at a critical juncture for the district, which is grappling with a significant budget deficit and the threat of state intervention. Bustillos' experience as Chief Transformation Officer at Aldine ISD may prove valuable in addressing these challenges, but his past involvement in a cheating scandal will undoubtedly be scrutinized by the community. As the district moves forward, it will be crucial to monitor how Bustillos navigates the complexities of San Antonio's educational landscape, including building trust with parents, teachers, and students. The fact that the board vote was not unanimous, with two trustees dissenting, suggests that there may be differing opinions on Bustillos' ability to lead the district out of its current difficulties. The coming months will be telling, as Bustillos works to implement his vision for San Antonio ISD and mitigate the risk of state takeover.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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