Federal probe of Judson (Texas) district

The Judson (Texas) Independent School District is now the target of a federal probe, spurred by an audit critical of its construction practices. Last spring, the district hired a law firm to look into its construction program after problems arose with several projects. The audit found district leaders disregarded everything from state procurement laws to the Texas Constitution to in-house policies, leaving the district vulnerable to legal attacks.To read The San Antonio Express-News article, click here. FROM JANUARY 2009: An audit of the Judson (Texas) Independent School District has found that a series of poor decisions, including a possible violation of the Texas Constitution, has exposed the school system to potential lawsuits from both vendors and taxpayers. Trustees and administrators in the fast-growing district erred on everything from procurement decisions to land purchases to the disposal of district property, according to the 63-page report commissioned by the district. Officials violated their contract with taxpayers by spending $14 million rebuilding the district's football stadium after voters agreed to a $10 million renovation, the report states. To read The San Antonio Express-News article, click here.