A welcome reception for new Carthage ISD Superintendent John Wink is planned for Wednesday at the Carthage High School Performing Arts Center, No. 1 Bulldog Drive. view article

Houston ISD trustees will hold 12 community meetings over the next two weeks to solicit feedback about the district’s ongoing superintendent search. Trustees will kick off the listening tour Monday evening at Peck Elementary School on the city’s southeast side. A districtwide meeting will be held the following Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center. The final meeting will take place Jan. 24 at Madison High School on the city’s south side. view article

The Houston Independent School District Board of Education is conducting a nationwide search for a permanent superintendent, and trustees are seeking input from the community about the qualities and traits they would like to see in their next district leader. HISD Board of Education trustees have scheduled several meetings to gather feedback from the community that will be used to develop a superintendent candidate profile. The Board of Education has exercised a warranty provision with executive search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates to conduct a superintendent search. view article

A welcome reception for new Carthage ISD Superintendent John Wink is planned Jan. 16 at the Carthage High School Performing Arts Center, No. 1 Bulldog Drive. view article

The Greenville Independent School District has called a meeting to evaluate the performance of its superintendent as part of a routine, recurring review process.  The Greenville ISD Board of Trustees will meet 5:30 p.m., Thursday at the Wesley Martin Administration Building, located 4004 Moulton St. in Greenville.  School officials explained that the meeting is a routine evaluation. According to the agenda posted on the Greenville ISD website, board members will spend a significant portion of the called meeting in executive session.  In addition to reviewing Liggins’ performance, board members will also consider any changes to his contract. view article

Stamford ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Ronnie Kincaid to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our search page as things progress. read more

The Damon ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire David Hayward, Principal of Moulton ISD, as the district’s new superintendent for Damon ISD Superintendent of Schools. Details and updates will continue to appear on our search page. read more

The Bryson ISD Board of Trustees has chosen Greg London, Principal of Stamford ISD, as Lone Finalist for Bryson ISD Superintendent of Schools. Details and updates will continue to appear on our search page as things progress.  read more

The San Saba ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Wayne Kelly, Superintendent of Agua Dulce ISD, as the district’s new superintendent for San Saba ISD Superintendent of Schools. Details and updates will continue to appear on our search page. read more

John Wink officially hired as next Carthage ISD superintendent

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Carthage ISD formally hired new Superintendent John Wink at a special Monday meeting. Wink will be making $190,000 a year and has signed a three-year contract.  "I'm ecstatic," Wink said. "I'm ready to get started and ready to learn from the people in the district what they like about the place and what we want to do to get better."  School Board President Dr. Ben Donald said Wink has agreed to pay for his own insurance, housing and other benefits. The $190,000 is a flat salary.  School board members met in a brief executive session to discuss a personnel issue before voting to hire Wink unanimously. The district had to wait 21 days before officially hiring Wink as their superintendent because of state law. Board members and Wink were all smiles Monday night as that waiting period ended. view article

Region 7 Edgewood ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our search page as things progress. read more

The Conditions of Employment and Application Timeline for Corrigan-Camden ISD has been added to the Application Information Form. Corrigan-Camden ISD Superintendent Search is active and will continue until February 21, 2019. Details and updates will appear on our search page as things progress. read more

The application deadline for Point Isabel ISD is January 9, 2019. Point Isabel ISD Superintendent Search is active and applications are now being received. Details and updates will appear on our search page as things progress. read more

The Palacios ISD Board of Trustees has chosen Missy Glenn, Deputy Superintendent in Kennedale ISD, as Lone Finalist for Palacios ISD Superintendent of Schools. Details and updates will continue to appear on our search page as things progress.  read more

The Kilgore ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Andy Baker, Superintendent of Edgewood ISD, as the district’s new superintendent for Kilgore  ISD Superintendent of Schools. Details and updates will continue to appear on our search page. read more

Hermleigh ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire CCR Educational Consultants to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our search page as things progress. read more

Is Brownsville Superintendent Esperanza Zendejas on her way out? The BISD Board of Trustees has called a special board meeting for 5:30 p.m. Friday. The agenda for the closed door meeting reads: view article

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees called a special board meeting on Friday, where the discussion and consideration on separation, administrative leave or suspension of Superintendent is on the agenda.  view article

The Board of Trustees of the Onalaska Independent School District is searching for an outstanding, qualified administrator to lead the school district. Details and updates will appear on our search page as things progress. read more

Corrigan-Camden ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire DRV Executive Search Services to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our search page as things progress. read more

Joffre becomes new Mabank ISD superintendent

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Lee Joffre has succeeded Dr. Russell Marshall as superintendent of Mabank ISD.  Joffre, who most recently had the same position with Italy ISD, was unavailable for comment on Tuesday. But he told the Waxahachie Daily Light this month that he was attracted to MISD because of its “strong community support.”  “I originally applied because Mabank ISD has a reputation of being a forward-thinking school district,” he said. “I have enjoyed working with some of the best teachers in the profession. It is their work that has helped the district grow and achieve new heights.”  According to the Texas Education Agency, Italy ISD's enrollment is about 628. The Mabank ISD student population at six campuses is about 3,500 students. view article

Kilgore Intermediate School Principal Kim Slayter introduces new Kilgore ISD Superintendent Dr. Andy Baker to the campus’ faculty and staff members during a Monday morning meet-and-greet session in the KISD library. view article

Ector County ISD wants to hear what the public has to say in their search for a new superintendent. As such, the district will be hosting three community meetings next week to give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions.  view article

The application deadline for Pleasant Grove ISD is February 14, 2019. Pleasant Grove ISD Superintendent Search is active and applications are now being received. Details and updates will appear on our search page as things progress. read more

Italy ISD superintendent resigns after 8 years of service

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After eight years of service, Lee Joffre resigned as the Italy ISD superintendent to gain new experiences as an educator.  Joffre began his Italy journey as the high school principal in 2011 and then transitioned into the superintendent’s role in 2016. Joffre officially accepted a position as the superintendent of 4A Mabank ISD, which is located approximately 40 miles east of Ennis and comprised of six campuses with 3,509 students.  The Texas Education Agency reported enrollment for Italy ISD in 2017-18 was 628 between the two campuses.  Joffre said he would utilize his experiences to help Mabank ISD grow. John Spies is a Region 10 consultant that will serve as interim Italy ISD superintendent. — view article

Carthage ISD to officially hire new superintendent Monday

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Carthage ISD trustees are set to meet Monday evening to officially hire John Wink as the district’s next superintendent.  The special meeting is set 6 p.m. at the Carthage ISD Administration Building, No. 1 Bulldog Drive. view article

Kilgore ISD plans reception for new superintendent

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Kilgore ISD will welcome new Superintendent Andy Baker with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Kilgore Old Post Office, 500 N. Kilgore St. view article

District hosts reception for new superintendent

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Kilgore ISD will host a special reception for incoming superintendent Dr. Andy Baker in the new year to welcome him to Kilgore and allow parents, students, staff and faculty a chance to meet him before classes begin.  At Monday's school board meeting, interim superintendent Mike Morrison announced a special board meeting would be held Friday, Dec. 21 at 9 a.m. so the board can officially vote to hire Baker. Following that, on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, a reception for Baker will be held in the Old Post Office on Kilgore St. downtown from 5 to 7 p.m. view article

Retirement reception planned Dec. 20 for Carthage ISD Superintendent Glenn Hambrick

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Carthage ISD will host a retirement reception from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 20 for outgoing Superintendent Glenn Hambrick.Hambrick is retiring after eight years in the district at the end of January.  The reception will take place at the Carthage High School Performing Arts Center.The public is invited. read more

 More than 50,000 studentsare enrolled in San Antonio Independent School District. With innovative education programs in the works, ongoing efforts to expand campuses and new construction on bond-approved projects, what challenges and opportunities is SAISD currently facing? What's next for San Antonio's third-largest school district and its students?  view article

Hawley ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire CCR Educational Consultants to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our search page as things progress. read more

Alvin ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Thompson & Horton to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our search page as things progress. read more

One San Antonio superintendent is in the running for a prestigious national award. Brian T. Woods, Northside ISD's superintendent, is one of four finalists for 2019 National Superintendent of the Year, an award given by the School Superintendents Association. Woods began working for the district in 1992 as a social studies teacher at Marshall High School, but quickly rose through the ranks, becoming an assistant principal at O'Connor High School. view article

The Henderson ISD school board took the next step in its search for a new superintendent Tuesday evening. Meeting with Joe Dan Lee from the Texas Association of School Boards, who will guide the district in its search, the board worked out a timeline, agreeing to specific dates and formed a list of qualifications and characteristics that they are looking for in candidates. view article

The Damon ISD Board of Trustees has chosen David Hayward, Principal of Moulton ISD, as Lone Finalist for Damon ISD Superintendent of Schools. Details and updates will continue to appear on our search page as things progress.  read more