An influx of interest for the soon-to-be appointed board of managers for Fort Worth ISD pushed the Texas Education Agency to extend its application deadline.

Those seeking to serve on the board now have until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 1 to submit an application , TEA spokesperson Jake Kobersky said.

The agency has received more than 180 applications with another 800 in progress. Of the completed applications, 140 candidates live within the district.

“This overwhelming response demonstrates the community’s commitment to supporting the district’s students and their local schools,” Kobersky said. “TEA will thoroughly review each application and encourages anyone with a desire to serve and the belief that all students can learn to apply.”

Education Commissioner Mike Morath will appoint managers

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