]> 5 False Borger ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Chance Welch Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/borger_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>TO READ THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO ANNOUNCEMENT. 2/8/2010 Closed Completed 3 4/8/2010 6 True Chillicothe ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Coby Norman Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" 10/5/2009 Closed Completed 3 12/8/2009 7 True Corsicana ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent / CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Diane Frost Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/corsicana_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO. 3/9/2010 Closed Completed 3 5/17/2010 8 True Crowley ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO <blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px;"> Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Dan Powell Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/crowley_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO. </blockquote> 2/15/2010 Closed Completed 3 4/23/2010 9 True Gonzales ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO: - Dr. Kim Strozier Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/gonzales_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO . 3/1/2010 Closed Completed 3 5/11/2010 10 False Henderson ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Keith Boles Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/henderson_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO. 2/23/2010 Closed Completed 3 4/27/2010 11 False Irving ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Dana Bedden Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/irving_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass">CLICK HERE </a>TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO ANNOUNCEMENT "The Irving ISD, in partnership with families and the community, shall meet the educational needs of students by cultivating learning, thinking and communicating." Located just east of D/FW International Airport, Irving ISD (IISD) serves approximately 33,800 students. Texas Education Agency ratings for 2008-2009 include three Exemplary schools, 14 Recognized schools, and 15 Academically Acceptable schools. All students in grades 9-12 are issued networked laptop computers for use at home and in the classroom, and all teachers received laptops computers. The library program was recognized as Best in the Nation in 1991 and 2000, and in 2003 IISD was selected as the first Microsoft Center of Excellence. Graduating seniors in the Class of 2009 earned more than 21 million in scholarship offers. 1/11/2010 Closed Completed 3 12 True Lago Vista ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Matthews Underwood Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" 9/21/2009 Closed Completed 3 12/8/2009 14 True Lovelady ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Micah Dyer Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team   <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/lovelady_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO. 2/9/2010 Closed Completed 3 15 True Mount Vernon ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - John Kaufman Consultants: TASB ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 10/5/2009 Closed Completed 3 12/1/2009 16 False Mission CISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Cornelio Gonzalez Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 10/5/2009 Closed Completed 3 1/13/2010 17 False Roxton ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Trevor Rogers <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/roxton_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> TO READ THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO ANNOUNCEMENT. 1/11/2010 Closed Completed 3 4/6/2010 18 True Sanger ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Jeffrey "Kent" Crutsinger Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team  <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/sanger_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 3/30/2010 Closed Completed 3 19 False San Diego ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Ignacio Salinas TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" 9/8/2009 Closed Completed 3 11/9/2009 20 False San Vicente ISD Superintendent/Principal <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/sanvicente_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank"></a>Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Eric Stoddard <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/sanvicente_supt.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>TO READ THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO ANNOUNCEMENT. 12/13/2009 Closed Completed 3 2/24/2010 21 True Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Greg Alan Gibson Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 11/3/2009 Closed Completed 3 1/4/2010 22 True Warren ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Lance Johnson Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/warren_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO. 3/10/2010 Closed Completed 3 23 True West Hardin County CISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Michael "Chad" Jones Consultants: TASB ESS Search Team  <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/westhrdn_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO. 4/6/2010 Closed Completed 3 25 False Brackett ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Robert Keith Westbrook Consultants:TASB/ESS Search Team 10/22/2008 Closed Completed 3 12/19/2008 26 False Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Bobby Burns Consultants: TASB ESS Search Team. CLICK ON APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO. 4/13/2009 Closed Completed 3 7/1/2009 27 True Clint ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Edward Gabaldon Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 3/15/2009 Closed Completed 3 5/20/2009 28 False Columbus ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Robert O'Connor TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" 7/21/2009 Closed Completed 3 9/8/2009 29 True Crosbyton CISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Bobby Fryar Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO. 4/1/2009 Closed Completed 3 5/29/2009 30 False Ennis ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Barbara Qualls Consultants: TASB ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 4/19/2009 Closed Completed 3 6/18/2009 31 False Florence ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Karla Moyer Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 2/10/2009 Closed Completed 3 4/20/2009 32 True Goose Creek CISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Toby York Consultants: TASB ESS Search Team. CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 4/9/2009 Closed Completed 3 5/28/2009 33 False Jacksonville ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO- Mr. Joe M. Wardell 11/30/2008 Closed Completed 3 3/3/2009 34 True Kingsville ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO- Mr. Emilio Castro Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 3/1/2009 Closed Completed 3 5/25/2009 35 False Laredo ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Marcus Nelson Position Filled: July 24, 2009 <li>Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team</li> TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" 5/26/2009 Closed Completed 3 7/24/2009 36 True Marathon ISD Superintendent/Principal Superintendent/Principal Superintendent/Principal- Neal F. Harrison Position Filled: August 3, 2009 <li>Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team</li> CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL 6/14/2009 Closed Completed 3 8/3/2009 37 False Meridian ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Scott Hogue Consultants: TASB/ESS Consulting Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 1/18/2009 Closed Completed 3 3/23/2009 38 True New Caney ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Ken Franklin Consultants: TASB ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 3/17/2009 Closed Completed 3 5/7/2009 39 False Paducah ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Troy Parton Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE NEW SUPERINTENDENT The superintendent, as chief executive officer(CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the educational leader of Paducah ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li>An effective communicator who is approachable and open; a "people" person</li> <li>Has a reputation for being actively involved in district activities and visible throughout the community</li> <li>Confident, optimistic leader with a proven record of building successful teams, improving academic performance, and working effectively with different groups</li> <li>An experienced and certified principal, assistant superintendent or superintendent who can provide direction to the district through a collaborative planning process</li> <li>An effective problem solver who reviews the facts, makes the tough decisions and supports those decisions with resources and personal commitment</li> <li>Experienced in curriculum and instruction and school financial management</li> <li>An honest person with high moral standards and personal ethics</li> 10/21/2008 Closed Completed 3 12/11/2008 40 False Poteet ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Andres Castillo CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 8/11/2009 Closed Completed 3 41 False Quitman ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent - Dr. Leland Moore Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 12/18/2008 Closed Completed 3 3/12/2009 42 True Rockdale ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO- Mr. Howell Wright Consultant: TASB ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE NEW SUPERINTENDENT 11/3/2008 Closed Completed 3 1/5/2009 43 True Rosebud-Lott ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Anthony Price Consultant: TASB ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE THE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 3/4/2009 Closed Completed 3 5/8/2009 44 False San Felipe Del Rio CISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Kelt Cooper Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team This is a CONFIDENTIAL search and only the lone finalist name will be released CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE NEW SUPERINTENDENT 7/13/2008 Closed Completed 3 9/30/2008 45 True Smithville ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO- Dr. Rock McNulty Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 3/10/2009 Closed Completed 3 4/28/2009 46 False Snyder ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Mark Eads Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE NEW SUPERINTENDENT 9/7/2008 Closed Completed 3 12/11/2008 48 False Vidor ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Joseph Burns CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 11/25/2008 Closed Completed 3 2/3/2009 49 False White Deer ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Joe Vaughn Consultant: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 6/3/2009 Closed Completed 3 7/20/2009 50 True Bay City ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Keith Alan Brown Consultants: TASB/ESS Consultant Team "Bay City ISD shall provide students and members of the community with a learning environment which encourages personal thinking and reasoning skills enabling them to become thoughtful, productive, and self-fulfilled citizens." Goals BCISD will provide quality teaching and rigorous learning in academic and vocational areas with an emphasis on mastery of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. BCISD will provide a safe and disciplined environment which is conducive to learning. BCISD will place a continued emphasis on providing students with highly qualified teachers and varied ethnic role models. BCISD will insure fiscal responsibility by prudent application of all district funds. BCISD will communicate with and actively solicit input from staff, students, parents , and the community. 2/17/2008 Closed Completed 3 4/30/2008 51 False Brownwood ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent - Dr. Sue Jones 1/3/2008 Closed Completed 3 3/10/2008 52 True Central Heights ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Jeremy Glenn Consultants - TASB/ESS Search Team The superintendent, as chief executive officer, is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the superintendent/CEO to be the educational leader of the Central Heights Independent School District. The superintendent/CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. In concert with the staff, students, parents, and community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a superintendent/CEO: <li>Is an effective communicator with superior interpersonal skills who can make and defend difficult decisions that are best for students.</li> <li>Is a visionary leader with the ability to build consensus in support of the education programs and the use of the district's facilities, resources, and personnel effectively.</li> <li>Is an effective delegator who empowers staff members to carry out their responsibilities independently while remaining knowledgeable and accountable to the school board for the district's overall progress in carrying out its mission.</li> <li>Is a motivational leader who is attentive to staff morale, and has a proven ability in building an effective management team engaged in collaborative planning, problem solving, and decision making.</li> <li>Is visible in the community, on the campuses, and at student functions.</li> <li>Is skilled in being involved with the community groups and organizations; and is able to effectively present the goals of the district to gain support for programs, bond issues, and community concerns.</li> <li>Possesses high moral and ethical characteristics in a strong faith based community.</li> <li>Possesses the ability to continually enhance the district's image of quality, small community atmosphere, and building esteem between the community and school district.</li> <li>A strong educational and community leader with a passion for excellence.</li> <li>Must reside in the district</li> <li>Has a conservative approach to education that meshes with the district and community values.</li> 5/20/2008 Closed Completed 3 7/17/2008 53 True Cleburne ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Ronald Beard In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li> An experienced superintendent (preferred) or assistant superintendent from a large district which corresponds to Cleburne ISD's demographics and has experience as a teacher, campus administrator at all levels who can provide direction to the district through a collaborative planning process </li> <li> Possesses a background in district financial management and curriculum and instruction </li> <li> A terminal degree is preferred but not required </li> <li>"People" person who can communicate effectively and motivates staff and students to excel by his or her presence, support, and positive example</li> <li> Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation </li> <li> An effective problem solver who actively solicits input from those involved, reviews the facts, makes the tough decisions and supports those decisions with resources and personal commitment </li> <li> An honest person of integrity with high moral standards and personal ethics </li> <li> Understands the culture of and/or has served in a district similar to Cleburne ISD </li> <li> Committed to Cleburne ISD for the long term, willing to live in the district, and be actively involved in the district and community </li> <li> A person who understands diversity and can motivate all people to achieve</li> <li> Facilities management and bond experience preferred </li> 3/11/2008 Closed Completed 3 5/19/2008 54 True Crystal City ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Raymundo Villarreal Consultants: TASB/ESS Consultant Team The mission of the Crystal City Independent School District, working in partnership with the community, has education as its top priority. By providing a safe and positive learning environment, all students will develop the competencies needed to become learned, responsible and conscientious members of society. The superintendent, as chief executive officer (CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the education leader of Crystal City ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li>An experienced leader who can provide direction to the district through a visionary and collaborative planning process</li> <li>Knows school financial management and state funding laws</li> <li>A thorough knowledge of curriculum and instruction and has a successful record of improving student achievement</li> <li>"People" person who communicates effectively (bilingual preferred) and can motivate staff and students to excel; a team player</li> <li>Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation.</li> <li>An honest person of integrity with high moral standards and personal ethics</li> <li>Understands the culture of Crystal City and/or has served in a district with similar demographics</li> <li>Committed to Crystal City ISD for the long term and demonstrates active involvement in the district and community</li> 2/24/2008 Closed Completed 3 5/12/2008 56 False Fayetteville ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Ronald Eilers Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE NEW SUPERINTENDENT 7/15/2008 Closed Completed 3 9/9/2008 57 False Georgetown ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Abbe Boring Search Team: Dr. Benjamin Canada, Mr. Butch Felkner and Mr. Mayo Neyland Following a rich tradition of community involvement, the mission of Georgetown Independent School District is to empower students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens in a dynamic, global society by providing quality learning experiences that develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes for continued success. The superintendent, as chief executive officer (CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the education leader of Georgetown ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li>A confident, proven educator with successful service as a superintendent/CEO capable of managing a fast growing district</li> <li>An experienced team builder who can unify the staff, faculty, and community</li> <li>An effective manager who sets clear direction, delegates authority, and trusts professionals to accomplish the district's mission without excessive oversight</li> <li>A capable strategic planner who can help the board articulate and achieve a vision for the future</li> <li>A progressive thinker willing to listen to others and integrate new ideas and concepts into the district</li> <li>Able to work in partnership with a Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation</li> <li>A reputation as an open, approachable, ethical and enthusiastic leader with a ready sense of humor who is involved in and visible throughout the district and community</li> 8/12/2007 Closed Completed 3 11/8/2007 58 True Hart ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent - Mr. Don Sanders Consultants - TASB/ESS consultant team Initial interviews - June 5-7 Follow-up interviews - June 12-14 Board names Lone Finalist - June 19 Board votes to hire - July 9 The mission of Hart ISD is to instill in students, parents, and community members the desire to view education as a life-long learning endeavor with family and community involvement. Student achievement and accountability will lead to responsible, moral, independent, and productive citizens. The superintendent, as chief executive officer (CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the education leader of Hart ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li>An effective communicator with superior interpersonal skills who is approachable, friendly, and has a sense of humor</li> <li>Has a reputation for being actively involved in district activities and visible throughout the community</li> <li>A motivational leader who is attentive to staff morale with a proven ability in building an effective management team</li> <li>Has a background in curriculum and instruction and school financial management</li> <li>Relies on facts to make tough decisions in a timely way and then consistently supports those decisions</li> <li>An experienced campus administrator who is a positive role model and sets high performance standards through personal example</li> <li>Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation</li> <li>An honest person with high moral standards and personal ethics</li> 5/27/2008 Closed Completed 3 7/10/2008 59 True Hull-Daisetta ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Interim Superintendent - Ms. Kelley Berry Consultants: TASB/ESS Consultant Team Initial interviews - December 11-13 Follow-up interviews - January 8-10 Board is to name Lone Finalist - January 16, 2008 Board is to vote to hire - February 7, 2008 The District's mission is to provide a safe, healthy, educational environment where all students can achieve their potential and develop a feeling of self-worth, so that they may become productive individuals in school as well as in society. High expectations are set not only for students but for administrators, faculty, and staff as well. Students shall be provided a well-balanced instructional program that meets their needs. The District believes that all students can and must learn, develop a love of learning, and exhibit a positive attitude throughout life. The student's progress shall be monitored through a well-balanced curriculum that promotes fluency and problem-solving abilities in academic, vocational, artistic, physical, and technological areas. An effective communication shall be developed between the home and the school that involves parents, school, and the community cooperating to provide the best opportunities for each student. We pledge ourselves to prepare all students for the challenge, current and future. We realize that the future belongs to the educated. The superintendent, as chief executive officer (CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the education leader of Hull-Daisetta ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li>A strong, experienced administrator who can provide direction to the district through a collaborative planning process.</li> <li>Confident leader with a proven record of building successful teams, improving academic performance, and working effectively with different groups.</li> <li>Experienced with school budget development and financial management.</li> <li>"People" person with an easy manner who motivates staff and students to excel by his or her presence, support, and positive example.</li> <li>Able to work in partnership with a Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation.</li> <li>A creative problem solver who reviews all the facts, makes the tough decisions and then supports those decisions with resources and personal commitment.</li> <li>An honest person of integrity with high moral standards and personal ethics.</li> <li>Understands life in a small, rural district.</li> <li>Committed to Hull-Daisetta ISD for the long term, willing to live in the district, and demonstrate active involvement in the district and community.</li> <li>Knows and follows state education law.</li> 11/26/2007 Closed Completed 3 2/7/2008 60 False La Feria ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO 10/21/2007 Closed Completed 3 1/11/2008 61 False Liberty Hill ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Lone Finalist - Mr. Robert Hart Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team Board votes to hire - August 20 The Mission of the Liberty Hill Independent School District is to develop successful,contributing, responsible citizens. The superintendent, as chief executive officer (CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the educational leader of Liberty Hill ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li>An experienced educator with a background in teaching and campus administration. Experience as a superintendent is preferred</li> <li>An articulate communicator with a sense of humor who is approachable and open; a "people" person</li> <li>Has a reputation for being actively involved in district activities and visible throughout the community</li> <li>Confident, optimistic leader with a proven record of improving academic performance, building successful teams, and working effectively with different groups</li> <li>An effective manager who sets clear direction, delegates authority, and trusts professionals to accomplish the district's mission without excessive oversight</li> <li>Has a record of proven success in school financial management</li> <li>A collaborative problem solver who relies on facts to make tough decisions and set priorities</li> <li>Experience with school bonds and facilities construction preferred</li> <li>An honest person with high moral standards and personal ethics</li> <li>Committed to Liberty Hill ISD and building long term stability for the district</li> 6/30/2008 Closed Completed 3 8/20/2008 62 False Lockhart ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Jose Parra Consultant - TASB/ESS Consultant Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE NEW SUPERINTENDENT 6/16/2008 Closed Completed 3 8/6/2008 66 True Overton ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent - Dr. Mark Stretcher Consultants: TASB/ESS Consultant Team The Overton ISD, in partnership with the parents and community, is to educate all students in a secure and nurturing environment so they will: <li>Acquire a foundation of knowledge </li> <li>Develop intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically </li> <li>Practice ethical attitudes, beliefs and behaviors </li> <li>Become productive and cooperative members in the world of the future</li> <li>An experienced administrator who has served as a teacher, campus principal, and superintendent (preferred but not required) and can provide direction to the district through a collaborative planning process </li> <li>Confident, optimistic leader with the wisdom to honor the traditions of the community and district and integrate that history into the decision-making process </li> <li>Experienced with school budget development and financial management </li> <li>An approachable people person who communicates effectively and willingly shares information with the students, staff, and community </li> <li>Able to work in partnership with a Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation </li> <li>Delegates effectively and empowers staff to carry out their responsibilities while remaining knowledgeable and accountable for the districts progress </li> <li>An honest person of integrity with high moral standards and personal ethics </li> <li>Understands life in a small, rural district </li> <li>Committed to Overton ISD for the long term and demonstrate active involvement in the district and community </li> 4/9/2008 Closed Completed 3 6/4/2008 67 True Temple ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Robin Battershell Consultant - Dr. Benjamin Canada We educate all students. We are responsible We find a way. The superintendent, as chief executive officer (CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the education leader of Temple ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li>A strong, experienced administrator who can provide vision and direction to the district through a collaborative planning process</li> <li>A confident leader with a proven record of building successful teams, improving academic performance, and working effectively with different groups</li> <li>A "people" person who respects others and motivates staff and students to excel by his or her presence, support, and positive example</li> <li>Experienced as a teacher, campus administrator, assistant superintendent and/or superintendent/CEO in a district with similar demographics</li> <li>Able to work in partnership with a Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation</li> <li>A creative problem solver who reviews all the facts, makes tough decisions, and then supports those decisions with resources and personal commitment</li> <li>An honest person of integrity with high moral standards and personal ethics</li> <li>Committed to Temple ISD for the long term and actively involved in the district and community</li> 2/29/2008 Closed Completed 3 5/1/2008 69 True Thrall ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Bruce Davis Consultants - TASB/ESS search team The District has the responsibility to educate all students to become contributing, productive, and responsible citizens. The superintendent, as chief executive officer (CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the educational leader of Thrall ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li>Confident, optimistic leader with a proven record of building successful teams, improving academic performance, and working effectively with different groups</li> <li>An experienced educator with a background in teaching and campus administration. Experience as either a superintendent or assistant superintendent is preferred</li> <li>An effective communicator with a sense of humor who is approachable and open; a "people" person</li> <li>Has a reputation for being actively involved in district activities and visible throughout the community</li> <li>Has a background in curriculum and instruction and school financial management</li> <li>Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation</li> <li>An honest person with high moral standards and personal ethics</li> <li>Knowledgeable of the bond process; experience passing bonds preferred</li> <li>Committed to Thrall ISD and building long term stability for the district</li> 6/3/2008 Closed Completed 3 7/29/2008 70 False Tom Bean ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Jerry Stout Consultant - TASB/ESS Consultant Team Initial interviews - June 3-5 Follow-up interviews - June 17-19 Board names lone finalist - June 25 Board hires new superintendent - July 21 The superintendent, as chief executive officer (CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the educational leader of Tom Bean ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li>An effective communicator with superior interpersonal skills and professional demeanor</li> <li>Has a reputation for being actively involved in district activities and visible throughout the community</li> <li>Has a background in curriculum and instruction and school financial management</li> <li>A collaborative problem solver who relies on facts to make tough decisions in a timely way and then consistently supports those decisions</li> <li>An experienced administrator with a proven record of success, preferably as either a superintendent or assistant superintendent</li> <li>Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation.</li> <li>An honest person with high moral standards and personal ethics</li> <li>A visionary who sets goals and standards then holds the staff accountable for achieving the outcomes</li> <li>Experienced in passing school bonds</li> <li>Committed to Tom Bean ISD and building long term stability for the district</li> 5/12/2008 Closed Completed 3 7/21/2008 71 False Venus ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Mr. Robert Matthews Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team CLICK ON "APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT" TO SEE NEW SUPERINTENDENT 6/15/2008 Closed Completed 3 8/13/2008 72 True Whitewright ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Interim Superintendent - Mr. Reid Pittman Consultants: TASB/ESS Consultant Team Initial interviews - March 15-16 Follow-up interviews - March 27-29 Board votes to name Lone Finalist - March 31 Board votes to hire - To be determined (Not earlier than April 22) To provide an environment that will encourage each student to reach his/her potential. The superintendent, as chief executive officer (CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the education leader of Whitewright ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission. The Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO: <li>Exemplifies and possesses high moral standards and personal ethics with a background of complete integrity </li> <li>Firm, consistent, fair and honest leader not afraid of change </li> <li>An assertive, decisive problem solver who can make and support tough decisions</li> <li>Successful planner with a long-range perspective who can unify the staff and direct them toward a common vision of the future to strive for excellence in all aspects</li> <li>Experienced superintendent or assistant superintendent (preferred) with a record of success in finances, personnel and academics.</li> <li>Creative fiscal manager who can generate alternative sources of funding and effectively prioritize the allocation of resources</li> <li>Able to work in partnership with a Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation</li> <li>Delegates effectively and empowers staff to carry out their responsibilities while remaining knowledgeable and accountable for the district's progress</li> <li>Firm disciplinarian who establishes standards of accountability and holds all responsible for achieving those standards</li> <li>Understands the culture of a small rural district and willing to live in the district</li> 2/18/2008 Closed Completed 3 4/15/2008 73 True Redwater ISD Superintendent/CEO SUPERINTENDENT/CEO: Mr. Robert Wheeley CONSULTANTS: TASB/ESS Search Team REDWATER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Redwater ISD is a growing school district located in Bowie County in the Texarkana metro area. The district is a TEA "Recognized" school district serving 1,151 students on 5 campuses. 6 percent African American; 2 percent Hispanic; and 91 percent White; Economically disadvantaged 30.8 percent. <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/redwater_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>to see the Superintendent/CEO.  4/27/2010 Closed Completed 3 104 False Uvalde Consolidated ISD Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO Superintendent/CEO - Dr. Richard Loesch Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/uvalde_supt.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO 4/7/2010 Closed Completed 3 5/18/2010 106 True Decatur ISD Superintendent/CEO SUPERINTENDENT/CEO:  Mr. Rod Townsend President-Elect for Texas Association of School Administrators CONSULTANTS: TASB/ESS Search Team <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/decatur_supt2.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>TO SEE SUPERINTENDENT/CEO DECATUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Decatur Independent School District is a 3A school district northwest of Fort Worth, Texas. The Education Service Center Region is Region 11 and the district accountability rating is Academically Acceptable. Decatur ISD is centered in Decatur Texas, county seat in Wise County. The district has five campuses and serves approximately 2,966 students. African American-1 percent, Hispanic-30 percent, White-68 percent, Other-1 percent. 5/17/2010 Closed Completed 3 7/22/2010 110 False Connally ISD Superintendent/CEO LONE FINALIST:  Frances Penland CONSULTANTS: TASB/ESS Search Team <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/connally_lf2.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>to see the Lone Finalist <div id="litebox_url" jQuery1272989630298="13"><a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/xslt/texas_searches.xml?id=638" jQuery1272989630298="14"></a></div> 6/16/2010 Closed Completed 3 116 True Trinity ISD Superintendent/CEO LONE FINALIST:  Mr. David Plymale CONSULTANTS: TASB/ESS Search Team TIME LINE: Board votes to hire superintendent/CEO: August 10 <a href="http://www.tasb.org/ess/pdfs/trinity_lf2.pdf" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to see Lone Finalist TRINITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT:<o:p></o:p> Trinity ISD holds the TEA Accountability Rating: Academically Acceptable. The 1,119 ADA includes: 20.8 percent African American; 17 percent Hispanic, and 64 percent White<o:p></o:p> Trinity, Texas is located 80 miles northeast of Houston. The area is often referred to as the Trinity Peninsula, because the area is bordered on three sides by Lake Livingston, a 90,000-acre man-made lake. The population has shown moderate growth in recent years and has about 7,000 residents. Trinity is a prime location for outdoor activities, such as boating, camping, fishing, and hunting. The area also offers a wide variety of activities with a small town atmosphere and proximity to larger cities. <o:p></o:p> 6/22/2010 Closed Completed 3 119 True Alvin ISD Superintendent/CEO INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT:  Tommy King CONSULTANTS:  TASB/ESS Search Team TIMELINE: Application deadline: October 4 Initial interviews: October 19-21 Follow-up interviews: November 2-4 Board names lone finalist: November 11 Board votes to hire superintendent/CEO: December 3 or December 6 This is a confidential search, only the lone finalist will be announced. ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Spanning 250 square miles, Alvin ISD is located in the northern part of Brazoria County, 25 miles south of Houston and 30 miles northwest of Galveston. Situated in the crossroads to the Gulf, the Alvin/Manvel area is characterized by a progressive atmosphere that encourages growth and development of business and industry while maintaining a quality of life that makes it an excellent area to live, work and play. The district serves the communities of Alvin, Manvel, Iowa Colony, Liverpool, Amsterdam, and parts of Rosharon, Arcola, and Pearland.   Alvin ISD is an accredited district with a Recognized rating from the Texas Education Agency. (Preliminary scores indicate that the district could receive an Exemplary rating this year.)  The district has a student enrollment of 16,564 on 22 campuses. Since 1999 the district has experienced a 33 percent growth in student population. Over the last five years, property values have increased from a little over $1 billion to almost $5 billion. The district's ethnic composition is 40 percent White, 41 percent Hispanic, 12 percent African American, 6 percent Asian or Pacific Islander, and 1percent other. Link to District Web site:  &nbsp; <a href="http://www.alvinisd.net/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1">http://www.alvinisd.net/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1</a> &nbsp; QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS Community engagement sessions are being scheduled to gather input from district staff, students, parents, and community members. Sessions will be held at various locations throughout the district. The board will use the input gathered in the selection process for the new superintendent/CEO. Individuals unable to attend a session will be invited to complete the online community engagement form. The form is confidential and available in English and Spanish. 10/4/2010 Active 2 129 True Tidehaven ISD Superintendent/CEO <a href="http://www.tidehavenisd.com/">/</a> INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT: Donald Egg   CONSULTANT: TASB/ESS Search Team   This is a confidential search, only the lone finalist will be announced.   TIMELINE: TO BE DETERMINED   TIDEHAVEN ISD: Tidehaven ISD (TISD) is a consolidated school district located in Matagorda County, which encompasses the communities of Ashby, Blessing, Buckeye, Clemville, El Maton, Markham, and Midfield. The school district has been in existence since the 1949-1950 school year.   Tidehaven ISD currently has an enrollment of 810 students on four campuses. Ethnicity: White – 44.48 percent; Hispanic - 48.33 percent; African American - 6.26 percent; Asian – .55 percent; Native American – .37 percent; Economically Disadvantaged - 60.4 percent.    Based on the TEA accountability system, the Tidehaven School District has earned an ACCEPTABLE rating for 2009. This rating is based on indicators including completion rates and TAKS scores.   TIDEHAVEN ISD MISSION: The mission of the Tidehaven Independent School District is to develop a process of de-centralizing decisions through the collaborative efforts of teachers, principals, support staff, central office administrators, students, parents, community and the school Board. The TISD Board of Trustees believes that each individual should be accepted into the educational program as he or she is and that he or she shall be provided with a stimulating educational environment and opportunities for learning experiences designed to promote behavioral changes that will effect continuing satisfactory adjustments to life.     TIDEHAVEN ISD Web site: http://www.tidehavenisd.com QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS   Community engagement sessions are being scheduled to gather input from district staff, students, parents, and community members. Sessions will be held at various locations throughout the district. The board will use the input gathered in the selection process for the new superintendent/CEO.   Individuals unable to attend a session will be invited to complete the online community engagement form. The form is confidential and available in English and Spanish Active 2 136 True Hico ISD Superintendent/CEO INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT:  Mr. John King CONSULTANTS: TASB/HESS Search Team This is a confidential search, only the lone finalist will be announced. TIMELINE: Application deadline: August 16 Initial interviews: August 31-September 2 Folow-up interviews: September 14-September 16 Board names lone finalist: September 20 Board votes to hire superintendent: October 12 HICO ISD Hico Independent School District is a public school district based in Hico, Texas, located in northern Hamilton County where Hwy 281, Hwy 220, and Hwy 6 intersect. Portions of the school district extend into Bosque, Comanche, and Erath counties. In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. Hico ISD serves approximately 719 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. With 58 full-time classroom teachers, the district's overall student/teacher ratio is 11.5:1. The student ethnicity is: African American - 1 percent; Hispanic - 20 percent; White 78 percent; Other 1 percent; Economically disadvantages - 53 percent. HICO ISD Web site: <a href="http://www.hico-isd.net/">http://www.hico-isd.net/</a> QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS Community engagement sessions are being scheduled for August 5 to gather input from district staff, students, parents, and community members. Sessions will be held at various locations throughout the district. The board will use the input gathered in the selection process for the new superintendent/CEO. Individuals unable to attend a session are invited to complete the online community involvement assessment form.The form is confidential and available in English and Spanish. <a href="http://tasb.org/ess/clients/645.shtml" class="ApplyClass" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>TO ACCESS THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ASSESSMENT FORM. 8/16/2010 Active 2 145 True Waelder ISD Superintendent/CEO SUPERINTENDENT/CEO:  David Plymale CONSULTANTS: TASB/ESS Search Team TIME LINE: TO BE DETERMINED This is a confidential search, only the lone finalist name will be released. WAELDER ISD WEB SITE: <a href="http://www.waelderisd.org/home">http://www.waelderisd.org/home</a> QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS: Community engagement sessions are being scheduled to gather input from district staff, students, parents, and community members. Sessions will be held at various locations throughout the district. The board will use the input gathered in the selection process for the new superintendent/CEO.   Individuals unable to attend a session are invited to complete the online community engagement form. The form will be confidential and available in English and Spanish. Active 2