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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
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Editor’s note: This story was corrected to indicate the source of some of the reported information. 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 controve...
Key takeaway 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.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The selection of Adrian Bustillos as the sole finalist for San Antonio ISD's superintendent position raises concerns about the district's commitment to academic integrity. Given the history of test cheating scandals in Texas, Alamo Heights residents have a vested interest in ensuring that their district's leader prioritizes transparency and accountability. As a community that values education, the prospect of a superintendent with a questionable past overseeing San Antonio ISD's academic programs is troubling. The fact that Bustillos was an assistant superintendent at El Paso ISD during a time when the district was accused of manipulating test data will likely be scrutinized by parents and educators in Alamo Heights. The district's board of trustees will need to provide clear assurances that Bustillos has learned from his past experiences and is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity in his new role.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Editor’s note: This story was corrected to indicate the source of some of the reported information. 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 controve...
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