SCHOOL NEWS
Gold-Burg ISD losing Roger Ellis as superintendent
Gold-Burg Independent School District has begun the search for a new superintendent as Roger Ellis notified the board he is the lone finalist for the same position at Rio Hondo ISD near Harlingen.
The board met for a called session April 27 and engaged Region 9 Education Service Center to assist with the search. Ellis has served the district since October 2013. The job will be advertised through May 10.
In a letter to the board Ellis said the Gold-Burg family will continue to hold to high expectations as they work toward great things in the future as they continue the work they all started. Rio Hondo is a 4A district with about 1,824 students. Ellis said it was an exciting change his family was looking forward to undertaking. He expected to sign his new contract on May 13.
At the April 23 board meeting resignations were accepted from Cody Bodine, high school coach and teacher. The resignation of Principal Thomas Flincham was accepted last month, but the board has opted to wait until a new superintendent is on board before interviewing candidates.
The district is considering graduation ceremonies on May 23, but plans have not been set. A technology lending grant has been received for $39,000. About $7,000 was spent on hot spots, while the rest will go to computers and calculators.
Congratulations to Bowie High School for Achieving Exemplary Status in the Texas Educational Theatre Association’s Award of Distinction.
The award recognizes individual schools and districts that are making outstanding contributions to raising standards for theatre education through achievement, curation of resources, diversity and advocacy for theatre arts.
Members of the Texas Educational Theatre Association proudly congratulate Bowie High School for earning this award. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to fostering theatre education and participation in their communities.
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By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsosnline.com
Bowie Independent School District Trustees extended the contract of Superintendent Dr. Donna Hale for one year and hired a new intermediate principal during its June 16 meeting.
Hale underwent her first annual summative evaluation in closed session as the board reviewed her overall work during the year. The superintendent said it has been a eventful year and she was happy the board extended her contract.
Landon Wesley was selected as the new principal at the intermediate school, replacing Jason Childress who moved into the new director of student services position last month. Wesley has been the campus assistant principal the past three years and has also served as teacher in the district. His wife, Rachel, is a science teacher at the junior high.
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