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Joe's Commentaries

"Bonds and Bond Guarantee Capacity" by Joe Smith- Good Morning - May 9, 2008
  • The count still stands at 73 school districts seeking bond approval on Saturday.  According to our list the total value of bonds being considered is $7,793,316,957.  Readers had several questions about the status of the state bond guarantee program which is getting near to capacity. 
  • Remember to "Vote" Saturday May 10
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
  • Dr. Robin Battershell, Superintendent at Salado ISD, has been named New Super of Temple ISD.
  • Keith A. Brown, Superintendent at Thrall ISD, has been named New Super of Bay City ISD.
  • Dr. Jeffrey L. Brasher, Superintendent of Veribest ISD, has been named New Super of Brady ISD.
  • Hector Mendez, Interim Superintendent of Ector County ISD, has been named New Super of ECISD.
  •   May 9, 2008, 09:00

    Joe's Commentaries May 5-9, 2008 - A research tool

    A topical listing of last week’s commentaries…

    For topical listings of all past commentaries, enter “last week’s commentaries” in search box (see left blue margin) and click ‘Go’.

      May 9, 2008, 05:00

    Last Week's Commenaries (April 28-May 2, 2008)

    A topical listing of last week’s commentaries…

    For topical listings of all past commentaries, enter “last week’s commentaries” in search box (see left blue margin) and click ‘Go’.  The commentaries themselves are posted on The Lone Finalist site.

      May 9, 2008, 05:00

    "Texas School Districts Request Bond Authorizations Saturday" by Joe Smith- Good Morning - May 8, 2008
  • 73 school districts that we know of will go to the polls Saturday requesting authority to issue bonds for needed improvements.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Dr. Robin Battershell, Superintendent at Salado ISD, has been named New Super of Temple ISD.
    Keith A. Brown, Superintendent at Thrall ISD, has been named New Super of Bay City ISD.
    Dr. Jeffrey L. Brasher, Superintendent of Veribest ISD, has been named New Super of Brady ISD.
    Hector Mendez, Interim Superintendent of Ector County ISD, has been named New Super of ECISD.
  •   May 8, 2008, 09:00

    "Surplus or Shortfall - You Decide" by Joe Smith -Good Morning- May 7, 2008
  • If the state has already spent, but not paid for, $15 billion of its previous actions and now has $15 million in cash, I am not sure I would consider that surplus. Lone Finalist members, click the blue 'View Article' below to access this article.  All past commentaries, links and charts are available to our subscribers on The Lone Finalist.  To join, contact vickie@texasisd.com, call 936.622.3411 or sign up online.  Annual memberships are $200, additional memberships from the same organization are $25.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Dr. Robin Battershell, Superintendent at Salado ISD, has been named New Super of Temple ISD.
    Keith A. Brown, Superintendent at Thrall ISD, has been named New Super of Bay City ISD.
    Dr. Jeffrey L. Brasher, Superintendent of Veribest ISD, has been named New Super of Brady ISD.
    Hector Mendez, Interim Superintendent of Ector County ISD, has been named New Super of ECISD.
  • View Article ]   May 7, 2008, 09:00

    "Essence of Hold Harmless" by Joe Smith -Good Morning- May 6, 2008
    Yesterday, I discussed how slowly the understanding and application of HB1 has evolved in the education arena.  I came to that conclusion from observing the number of people that still do not feel comfortable making revenue projections, even using the excellent tools ESC Region 13 has provided.
  • Today is the last day for early voting for the May 10 General Election.  Encourage your staff to vote.  Lone Finalist members, click the blue 'View Article' below to access this article.  All past commentaries, links and charts are available to our subscribers on The Lone Finalist.  To join, contact vickie@texasisd.com, call 936.622.3411 or sign up online.  Annual memberships are $200, additional memberships from the same organization are $25.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
  • Dr. Robin Battershell, Superintendent at Salado ISD, has been named New Super of Temple ISD.
  • Keith A. Brown, Superintendent at Thrall ISD, has been named New Super of Bay City ISD.
  • Dr. Jeffrey L. Brasher, Superintendent of Veribest ISD, has been named New Super of Brady ISD.
  • Hector Mendez, Interim Superintendent of Ector County ISD, has been named New Super of ECISD.
  • View Article ]   May 6, 2008, 09:00

    "HB1 Slow to Evolve" by Joe Smith- Good Morning - May 5, 2008
  • It appears that HB1,  passed in June of 06, has evolved very slowly compared to previous school finance changes.  I think this may be because it is poorly written and has required significant interpretation by various agencies such as TEA and the Comptroller's Office. Lone Finalist members, click the blue 'View Article' below to access this article.  All past commentaries, links and charts are posted on The Lone Finalist site.  To subscribe contact vickie@texasisd.com, call 936.622.3411 or sign up online.  Memberships are $200/year and $25 for additional subcribers within the same organization.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
  • Dr. Robin Battershell, Superintendent at Salado ISD, has been named New Super of Temple ISD.
  • Keith A. Brown, Superintendent at Thrall ISD, has been named New Super of Bay City ISD.
  • Dr. Jeffrey L. Brasher, Superintendent of Veribest ISD, has been named New Super of Brady ISD.
  • Hector Mendez, Interim Superintendent of Ector County ISD, has been named New Super of ECISD.
  • View Article ]   May 5, 2008, 09:00

    "Additional Comments on School Funding as a Legislative Priority" by Joe Smith- Good Morning- May 2, 2008
  • Repeat from Yesterday!  I talked with several administrators yesterday about the importance of raising the public's awareness of the state of school funding and making it known  to  lawmakers just how critical the financial states of their school districts are.  This must be a high priority. Lone Finalist members, click here to access this article.  All past articles have been moved to The Lone Finalist website.  To subscribe contact vickie@texasisd.com, call 936.622.3411 or sign up online.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Elizabeth Garza, District Deputy Superintendent of Edgewood ISD has been named New Super of EISD (San Antonio).
    Kevin Sprinkles, Assistant Superintendent at Academy ISD, has been named New Super of AISD.
    David Walker, Oakwood ISD Assistant Superintendent, has been named New Super of Cristoval ISD.
    Richard Grill, Assistant Superintendent of Bandera ISD, has been named New Super of Sabinal ISD.
    Nathaniel Richardson,Interim Superintendent of Royal ISD, has been named New Super of RISD.
    Raymundo Villareal, Director of Personnel at Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD, has been named New Super of Crystal City ISD.
    Mike White, Administrator at Atlanta ISD has been named New Super of Bloomburg ISD.
    Steve Arthur, Superintendent of Sam Rayburn ISD has been named New Super of Whitewright ISD.
    Glenn Hambrick, Superintendent at Elkhart ISD has been named New Super of Carthage ISD.
    Pat Adams, Superintendent of Central Heights ISD, has been named New Super of Daingerfield-Lonestar ISD.
  • View Article ]   May 2, 2008, 09:00

    Last Week's Commentaries (April 21-25, 2008)

    A topical listing of last week’s commentaries…

    Last week's topics are available for viewing by clicking on the blue title above.  For topical listings of all past commentaries, enter “last week’s commentaries” in search box (see left blue margin) and click ‘Go’.

      May 2, 2008, 05:00

    "School Funding Needs to be Legislative Priority" by Joe Smith- Good Morning- April 30, 2008
  • The 08/09 school district budget process is now in full swing.  As superintendents and business managers begin to explain the bleak budget picture to school boards, the press is taking note. This commentary may be viewed on The Lone Finalist website.  Lone Finalist members, click 'View Article' below for immediate access.  All past commentaries, links and charts are available to our subscribers on The Lone Finalist.  To sign up contact vickie@texasisd.com, call 936.622.3411 or sign up online.
    Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Elizabeth Garza, District Deputy Superintendent of Edgewood ISD has been named New Super of EISD (San Antonio).
    Kevin Sprinkles, Assistant Superintendent at Academy ISD, has been named New Super of AISD.
    David Walker, Oakwood ISD Assistant Superintendent, has been named New Super of Cristoval ISD.
    Richard Grill, Assistant Superintendent of Bandera ISD, has been named New Super of Sabinal ISD.
    Nathaniel Richardson,Interim Superintendent of Royal ISD, has been named New Super of RISD.
    Raymundo Villareal, Director of Personnel at Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD, has been named New Super of Crystal City ISD.
    Mike White, Administrator at Atlanta ISD has been named New Super of Bloomburg ISD.
    Steve Arthur, Superintendent of Sam Rayburn ISD has been named New Super of Whitewright ISD.
    Glenn Hambrick, Superintendent at Elkhart ISD has been named New Super of Carthage ISD.
    Pat Adams, Superintendent of Central Heights ISD, has been named New Super of Daingerfield-Lonestar ISD.
  • View Article ]   Apr 30, 2008, 09:00

    "A Little Linear Density and WADA for Today" by Joe Smith- Good Morning- April 29, 2008
  • I am going to a transportation workshop today.  It has been a long time since I thought about linear density, two mile riders etc.  This and all other Joe's Commentaries, links and charts are available to our Lone Finalist members.  To subscribe, contact vickie@texasisd.com, call 936.622.3411 or sign up online.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Elizabeth Garza, District Deputy Superintendent of Edgewood ISD has been named New Super of EISD (San Antonio).
    Kevin Sprinkles, Assistant Superintendent at Academy ISD, has been named New Super of AISD.
    David Walker, Oakwood ISD Assistant Superintendent, has been named New Super of Cristoval ISD.
    Richard Grill, Assistant Superintendent of Bandera ISD, has been named New Super of Sabinal ISD.
    Nathaniel Richardson,Interim Superintendent of Royal ISD, has been named New Super of RISD.
    Raymundo Villareal, Director of Personnel at Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD, has been named New Super of Crystal City ISD.
    Mike White, Administrator at Atlanta ISD has been named New Super of Bloomburg ISD.
    Steve Arthur, Superintendent of Sam Rayburn ISD has been named New Super of Whitewright ISD.
    Glenn Hambrick, Superintendent at Elkhart ISD has been named New Super of Carthage ISD.
    Pat Adams, Superintendent of Central Heights ISD, has been named New Super of Daingerfield-Lonestar ISD.
  • View Article ]   Apr 29, 2008, 09:00

    "Public School Funding Should be Main Topic for Session" - Good Morning- April 28, 2008
  • Emails and phone calls from school districts are centering on the common topics of cutting programs or considering tax rate elections. Lone Finalist members, click on 'View Article' below for immediate access.  All past commentaries are available on The Lone Finalist subscription website.  To become a subscriber, contact vickie@texasisd.com, call 936.622.3411 or sign up online.
    Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Elizabeth Garza, District Deputy Superintendent of Edgewood ISD has been named New Super of EISD (San Antonio).
    Kevin Sprinkles, Assistant Superintendent at Academy ISD, has been named New Super of AISD.
    David Walker, Oakwood ISD Assistant Superintendent, has been named New Super of Cristoval ISD.
    Richard Grill, Assistant Superintendent of Bandera ISD, has been named New Super of Sabinal ISD.
    Nathaniel Richardson,Interim Superintendent of Royal ISD, has been named New Super of RISD.
    Raymundo Villareal, Director of Personnel at Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD, has been named New Super of Crystal City ISD.
    Mike White, Administrator at Atlanta ISD has been named New Super of Bloomburg ISD.
    Steve Arthur, Superintendent of Sam Rayburn ISD has been named New Super of Whitewright ISD.
    Glenn Hambrick, Superintendent at Elkhart ISD has been named New Super of Carthage ISD.
    Pat Adams, Superintendent of Central Heights ISD, has been named New Super of Daingerfield-Lonestar ISD.
  • View Article ]   Apr 28, 2008, 09:00

    "Early Voting on Boards and Bonds Starts Monday, April 28" by Joe Smith- Good Morning - April 25, 2008
  • Monday, April 28 is the first day for early voting  across the state.  Early voting will continue through May 6 with May 10 being the Election Day.  Numerous school board positions will be filled and 73 districts will have bond referendums. This commentary is now available on The Lone Finalist only.  Members, click on the blue'View Article' below to get immediate access.  To subscribe contact vickie@texasisd.com or call 936.622.3411.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Joey Light, Assistant Superintendent of Wylie ISD(ESC 14), who has been named the New Super of Wylie ISD. 
    James Bartosh, Superintendent at Granger ISD, who has been named the New Super of Wharton ISD.   
    Tom Bailey, Former Superintendent at Lockhart ISD, who has been named the New Super of Olney ISD.
  • View Article ]   Apr 25, 2008, 09:00

    Last Week's Commentaries (April 14-18, 2008)

    A topical listing of last week’s commentaries…

    Click on the blue title above for the past week's topics.  For topical listings of all past commentaries, enter “last week’s commentaries” in search box (see left blue margin) and click ‘Go’. Lone Finalist members have complete access to all these articles, links and charts.

      Apr 25, 2008, 05:00

    “School District Investment Earnings Taking Big Hit” by Joe Smith- Good Morning- April 24, 2008
  • I am looking for good financial news for school districts but I continue to come upon new challenges instead... This commentary and all past commentaries, links and charts are now available on The Lone Finalist subscription site only.  To subscribe, contact vickie@texasisd.com (936.622.3411) or sign up online.  Lone Finalist members, click on 'View Article' below to access this commentary.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Joey Light, Assistant Superintendent of Wylie ISD(ESC 14), who has been named the New Super of Wylie ISD. 
    James Bartosh, Superintendent at Granger ISD, who has been named the New Super of Wharton ISD.   
    Tom Bailey, Former Superintendent at Lockhart ISD, who has been named the New Super of Olney ISD.
  • View Article ]   Apr 24, 2008, 09:00

    "More from House Public Education on Teacher Retention" by Joe Smith- Good Morning- April 23, 2008
  • During Monday’s House Public Education Committee hearing on principal and teacher retention, several pieces of research were sited,  one of which I wanted to share with you.   This topic of attracting and retaining teachers is huge and one that is frequently discussed. This and all other past commentaries, links and charts are available to our subscribers on The Lone Finalist website.  Lone Finalist members, click on the blue 'View Article' below to access this article.  To become a subscriber, contact vickie@texasisd.com (936.622.3411) or sign up online.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Joey Light, Assistant Superintendent of Wylie ISD(ESC 14), who has been named the New Super of Wylie ISD. 
    James Bartosh, Superintendent at Granger ISD, who has been named the New Super of Wharton ISD.   
    Tom Bailey, Former Superintendent at Lockhart ISD, who has been named the New Super of Olney ISD.
  • TSTA "School Bell" Award Winners

  • Mike Falick of Mike’s Falick’s Blog (Spring Branch ISD), Joe Smith, TSTA President Donna New Haschke, Tricia Cortez of the Laredo Morning Times and Peter Daut of KFOX-TV in El Paso
  • View Article ]   Apr 23, 2008, 08:45

    "Attracting, Training, Retaining Effective Teachers and Principals" by Joe Smith - Good Morning- April 22 2008
  • The Public Education Committee met yesterday.  One of the most shocking statements made in the meeting was that there was a 70% turnover in high school principals over a 5 year period and you cannot achieve high school reform if you are losing 70% of your principals annually.  And then you can add that where you have high principal turnover, you have high teacher turnover. 
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Joey Light, Assistant Superintendent of Wylie ISD(ESC 14), who has been named the New Super of Wylie ISD. 
    James Bartosh, Superintendent at Granger ISD, who has been named the New Super of Wharton ISD.   
    Tom Bailey, Former Superintendent at Lockhart ISD, who has been named the New Super of Olney ISD.
  • View Article ]   Apr 22, 2008, 09:00

    "TEA Revises Expenditure Target Spreadsheet" by Joe Smith- Good Morning- April 21, 2008
  • New Revised Expenditure Targets spreadsheet – Please note that TEA School Finance has revised the Expenditure Targets Spreadsheet.  A data entry tab has been added, the worksheet is protected and an error corrected where a cell was added twice.
  • Being the receiptent of the TSTA "Texas School Bell Award" on Friday in Dallas was a great experience - Thanks to all of our readers - js   This commentary is now exlusively available to our Lone Finalist members.  Members, click on 'View Article' to access this article.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Jerry Burger, Assistant Superintendent of Teague ISD, who has been named the New Super of Normangee ISD. 
    Leigh Wall, high school principal of Santa Fe High School, who has been named the New Super of Santa Fe ISD.   
    Kevin Brown, Director of Personnel and Public Relations at Alamo Heights ISD, who has been named the New Super of AHISD.
    Vicki Adams, who has been named the New Super at Palacios ISD.
  • View Article ]   Apr 21, 2008, 08:45

    Good Morning- April 18, 2008
  • No Commentary today - Joe will be traveling to Plano to attend TSTA's School Bell Awards luncheon.
  • TexasISD.com was nominated by TSTA members for the category of "Outstanding Education Website" and selected by an independent panel of judges.  Joe is looking forward to meeting the other award winners, the reporters who have made us successful. It will be good to put faces with the email addresses and telephone voices we have been communicating with over the years. 
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Jerry Burger, Assistant Superintendent of Teague ISD, who has been named the New Super of Normangee ISD. 
    Leigh Wall, high school principal of Santa Fe High School, who has been named the New Super of Santa Fe ISD.   
    Kevin Brown, Director of Personnel and Public Relations at Alamo Heights ISD, who has been named the New Super of AHISD.
    Vicki Adams, who has been named the New Super at Palacios ISD.
  •   Apr 18, 2008, 08:45

    Last Week's Commentaries (April 7-11, 2008)

    A topical listing of last week’s commentaries…

    For topical listings of all past commentaries, enter “last week’s commentaries” in search box (see left blue margin) and click ‘Go’.

      Apr 17, 2008, 05:00

    "Growth Models on the Select Committee Agenda" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 16, 2008
  • Reports from Monday’s meeting of The Select Committee on Public School Accountability held in San Antonio seemed to indicate Texas would be moving to join Tennessee, North Carolina, Delaware, Arkansas and Florida in using growth models as a way to evaluate student progress. 
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Jerry Burger, Assistant Superintendent of Teague ISD, who has been named the New Super of Normangee ISD. 
    Leigh Wall, high school principal of Santa Fe High School, who has been named the New Super of Santa Fe ISD.   
    Kevin Brown, Director of Personnel and Public Relations at Alamo Heights ISD, who has been named the New Super of AHISD.
    Vicki Adams, who has been named the New Super at Palacios ISD.
  •   Apr 16, 2008, 08:45

    "Expenditure Targets" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 15, 2008
  • Now that TEA has posted “Expenditure Targets” everyone should review the data and templates provided.  Many of you stopped the review at your district's expenditure target graphs and did not review the spreadsheets for calculating the target expenditure for the 08/09 school year. Lone Finalist members, click on 'View Article' below to access this article.  All past commentaries, charts and links are posted on The Lone Finalist for our subscribers.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Jerry Burger, Assistant Superintendent of Teague ISD, who has been named the New Super of Normangee ISD. 
    Leigh Wall, high school principal of Santa Fe High School, who has been named the New Super of Santa Fe ISD.   
    Kevin Brown, Director of Personnel and Public Relations at Alamo Heights ISD, who has been named the New Super of AHISD.
    Vicki Adams, who has been named the New Super at Palacios ISD.
  • View Article ]   Apr 15, 2008, 08:45

    "TRS Plans to Improve Communication" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 14, 2008
     
  • It’s All About Communication. Mr. Linus Wright, TRS Trustee and the member who is elected by TRS retirees, recommended the Board hire a consulting firm to work with TRS staff to study ways on how to improve communications with TRS members.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Jerry Burger, Assistant Superintendent of Teague ISD, who has been named the New Super of Normangee ISD. 
    Leigh Wall, high school principal of Santa Fe High School, who has been named the New Super of Santa Fe ISD.   
    Kevin Brown, Director of Personnel and Public Relations at Alamo Heights ISD, who has been named the New Super of AHISD.
    Vicki Adams
    , who has been named the New Super at Palacios ISD.
  •   Apr 14, 2008, 08:45

    "Protecting Your Fund Balance Part 3" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 11, 2008
    My short term advice for dealing with the period of financial tightening that I see coming is to protect your fund blance and don't count on the legislature to bail you out. Lone Finalist members, click on 'View Article' below to access this article.  All past commentaries with accompanying charts and links are available on The Lone Finalist.  To subscribe contact vickie@texasisd.com or 936.622.3411) or subscribe online. View Article ]   Apr 11, 2008, 08:45

    Last Week's Commentaries (March 31- April 4, 2008)

    A topical listing of last week’s commentaries…

    For topical listings of all past commentaries, enter “last week’s commentaries” in search box (see left blue margin) and click ‘Go’.

      Apr 11, 2008, 05:00

    "The Wall" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 10, 2008
  • Thanks for all the great emails relating to the “Protecting the Fund Balance” articles.  Some people have chided me for promoting rollback elections.  That is not my intent. Lone Finalist members, click on 'View Article' below to access this commentary.  Subscribers have unlimited access to all past commentaries, charts and accompanying links.  To become a member, contact josh@texasisd.com, call 936.622.3411 or sign up online by clicking on The Lone Finalist tile in the left blue margin.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Bruce Gibbs, high school principal of Tolar ISD, who has been named the New Super of Tolar ISD.
    Roger Dees, high school principal of Big Sandy ISD, who has been named the New Super of Chireno ISD.   
    Vic Salazar, interim superintendent of Gonzales ISD, who has been named the New Super of Gonzales ISD.
    Dr. Guillermo Mancha, middle school principal at Fort Bend ISD, who has been named the New Super at Culberson County-Allamoore ISD.
    James "Reece" Blincoe, superintendent of Stockdale ISD, who has been named the New Super of Brownwood ISD.

      Apr 10, 2008, 08:45

    "Protecting Your Fund Balance Part 2" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 9, 2008
  • This is a re-run from yesterday as I am traveling today.  I did read several articles and the two AG opinions I posted for you are interesting reading - js - webmaster@texasisd.com  - A district's fund balance is a key indicator of a district's financial condition.  School districts establish fund balances which work like a savings account - They are a source of funds in case of an emergency, supply cash to pay bills when there are cash flow problems, or serve as a place to build up savings for large purchases not affordable in a single year. - Part 1 has been returned to visible status.  It appears at the top of April 8 postings.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Bruce Gibbs, high school principal of Tolar ISD, who has been named the New Super of Tolar ISD.
    Roger Dees, high school principal of Big Sandy ISD, who has been named the New Super of Chireno ISD.   
    Vic Salazar, interim superintendent of Gonzales ISD, who has been named the New Super of Gonzales ISD.
    Dr. Guillermo Mancha, middle school principal at Fort Bend ISD, who has been named the New Super at Culberson County-Allamoore ISD.
    James "Reece" Blincoe, superintendent of Stockdale ISD, who has been named the New Super of Brownwood ISD.
  • View Article ]   Apr 9, 2008, 08:45

    "Protect Your Fund Balance Part 1" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 7, 2008
  • "Protect your fund balance!" is going to be my mantra this week.   School districts are beginning the revenue portions of the 08/09 budgets.  Some may be coming up short of revenue and are considering using fund balance to make up the difference. Lone Finalist members, click 'View Article' to access this commentary.  Our subscribers have unlimited access to all past commentaries and charts.  To become a member, contact Josh (josh@texasisd.com  936.622.3411 or subscribe online).
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Bruce Gibbs, high school principal of Tolar ISD, who has been named the New Super of Tolar ISD.
    Roger Dees, high school principal of Big Sandy ISD, who has been named the New Super of Chireno ISD.   
    Vic Salazar, interim superintendent of Gonzales ISD, who has been named the New Super of Gonzales ISD.
    Dr. Guillermo Mancha, middle school principal at Fort Bend ISD, who has been named the New Super at Culberson County-Allamoore ISD.
    James "Reece" Blincoe, superintendent of Stockdale ISD, who has been named the New Super of Brownwood ISD.
  •   Apr 7, 2008, 08:45

    "Expenditure Targets" by Joe Smith - Good Morning - April 4, 2008
  • I first have to deal with my attitude when reading or discussing anything related to the 65% Rule.  I just wanted to warn you that I am not very objective concerning issues that I think are unfair to taxpayers and public schools.  Lone Finalist members, click on 'View Article'' below for this commentary.  All past commentaries and charts are on our subscription website.  Contact Josh (josh@texasisd.com or 936.622.3411).
  • Attention! Read Letter First -     A revised Summary of Finances (SOF) and other related reports for the 2007–2008 school year have been posted to the School Finance website of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) at www.tea.state.tx.us/school.finance/.
  • Congratulations to the following New Supers:
    Bruce Gibbs, high school principal of Tolar ISD, who has been named the New Super of Tolar ISD.
    Roger Dees, high school principal of Big Sandy ISD, who has been named the New Super of Chireno ISD.   
    Vic Salazar, interim superintendent of Gonzales ISD, who has been named the New Super of Gonzales ISD.
    Dr. Guillermo Mancha, middle school principal at Fort Bend ISD, who has been named the New Super at Culberson County-Allamoore ISD.
    James "Reece" Blincoe, superintendent of Stockdale ISD, who has been named the New Super of Brownwood ISD.
  • View Article ]   Apr 4, 2008, 08:45

    Last Week's Commentaries (March 24-28, 2008)

    A topical listing of last week’s commentaries…

    For topical listings of all past commentaries, enter “last week’s commentaries” in search box (see left blue margin) and click ‘Go’.

      Apr 4, 2008, 05:00


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