San Antonio ISD superintendent Jaime Aquino is apologizing to parents, students and staff after the district had to cancel classes this week due to heating issues throughout the district's campuses.
Aquino says the school buildings will be ready for students to return on Monday. "I assure you our number one priority is ensuring our schools are safe and warm for both students and staff to return on Monday," said Aquino in a video message posted on Facebook.
"We have deployed teams for a comprehensive site by site analysis, covering every campus," said Aquino. "The conditions under which we have operated our schools have been inadequate and I am deeply sorry. As always we are committed to continue to strengthen our bonds of trust and credibility with you."
The deputy superintendent of operations and the chief of operations of the San Antonio Independent School District resigned following the heating failures.
"Although I have accepted the resignations of Ken Thompson, deputy superintendent of operations, and Mike Eaton, chief of operations, I also recognize their significant contributions to our district on behalf of our students," said Aquino. "It is crucial to acknowledge that our current situation stems from various issues, including aging infrastructure, system failures and being underfunded by the State."