Shayma Alzubi, the former principal of Western Hills High School, has asked a federal judge to order her reinstatement before the upcoming academic term. Alzubi filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on July 9, seeking to reverse her May reassignment that followed social media discussions regarding Black Lives Matter and Sharia law.
In a federal complaint, she rejected a district offer of $130,000 for a new principal program administrator position, describing the role as an invented title with no precedent elsewhere in the district.
In separate personnel developments, former Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Rev Partnership, a Tarrant County nonprofit organization. Her departure from the district in March concluded a 28-year tenure that ended after the state assumed control of the school system.
A separation agreement released by the district indicates Molinar will receive at least $360,000 in settlement funds, representing one year of salary and benefits. This payout exceeds the 20-week compensation cap established by a recent state law because her original contract predates the legislation.
Rev Partnership, established in 2022 by Elizabeth R. Brands, currently supports 17 public school districts and approximately 750,000 students across Tarrant County. The organization includes districts such as Arlington, Keller, and Mansfield alongside Fort Worth. Molinar is the first CEO for the nonprofit.
On the property front, the school district filed a request for proposals on May 29 to sell Charles Nash Elementary. The school closed in May after occupying a historic 1927 building on the edge of downtown for 99 years. The district expects the sale to close between November and December 2026, with proposals due by July 24.
Beyond local district matters, Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of the Texas Classroom Commission on July 7. The group will convene current and retired educators to provide recommendations to the governor, the Texas Education Agency, and the legislature before the 90th legislative session.
