No, many school districts in Texas have "Independent" in their name.  It 
has nothing to do with charter schools.  They're still subject to the state 
education agency and state law.

>This is an independent school district - does that mean it's a charter 
>school??? If so - there's probably no protection, even for a 28-year 
>honored teacher....
>
>Lois Brynes <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>This is HORRID. Is there anything we can do to take action?
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>On Sep 27, 2006, at 8:03 AM, Lynne wrote:
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>><http://www.wjactv.com/mostpopular/9936513/detail.html>http://www.wjactv.com/mostpopular/9936513/detail.html
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>>and my mouth is still agape.
>>Lynne
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>failed to imitate them.
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