conservator
noun
con·ser·va·tor
kən-ˈsər-və-tər 
-və-ˌtȯr
-və-ˌtȯr
ˈkän(t)-sər-ˌvā-tər
1
a
: one that preserves from injury or violation : protector
b
: one that is responsible for the care, restoration, and repair of archival or museum articles
2
: a person, official, or institution designated to take over and protect the interests of an incompetent
3
: an official charged with the protection of something affecting public welfare and interests
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At the end of the year, the court order became permanent, and Jamie was appointed conservator with attorney Andrew Wallet named as co-conservator.
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
In 2020, the Texas Education Agency appointed a conservator to oversee district operations due to financial mismanagement and poor governance.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
School systems that facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and sanction, including either the appointment of a monitor, conservator or board of managers.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The conservator, Christopher Ruszkowski, has overseen turnaround plans for struggling schools and the actions of district leaders since assuming the role in November.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
In 2020, the Texas Education Agency appointed a conservator to oversee district operations due to financial mismanagement and poor governance.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
School systems that facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and sanction, including either the appointment of a monitor, conservator or board of managers.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The conservator, Christopher Ruszkowski, has overseen turnaround plans for struggling schools and the actions of district leaders since assuming the role in November.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Conservator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservator. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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conservator
noun
con·ser·va·tor
kən-ˈsər-və-tər, ˈkän-sər-ˌvā-
1
2
: a public official charged with the protection of something affecting public welfare and interests
specifically
: an official placed in charge of a bank because its affairs are not in a satisfactory condition
conservatorship
noun
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