The Texas Education Agency has rejected an appeal from the Beaumont Independent School District for the state not to take over the district. The TEA has named Andrew Kim as the district’ conservator, replacing Dr. Shannon Allen as superintendent. He is a longtime educator in Texas including the Comal ISD in New Braunfels. He will be paid $250 a hour for his work plus $50 a hour for travel. The state will also appoint a board of managers.