Friday, Dec. 8

• Property tax cuts, boosts to retired teacher pensions look safe after election challenges, Dallas Morning News
• Gov. Abbott moves to usher in election results despite legal challenges, San Antonio Express-News
• Vouchers, other GOP priorities fail as Texas Legislature concludes 4th special session, Community Impact
• These rural Texans opted out of a degree. The community college down the street wants them back, Texas Tribune
• Milby High students to participate in 2024 Taste of the Championship, culinary competition, Houston Chronicle
• A Texas elementary school might have a Grammy in the trophy case soon, Texas Monthly
• NASA Hunch Program gives opportunity to RGV students, Valley Central Harlingen

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HR's Role in Compensation Planning
Compensation planning is a strategic human resources (HR) process that continues to play a crucial role in ensuring pay remains relevant and competitive in attracting, retaining, and motivating quality employees.

Q&A: FLSA and Travel
This Q&A is provided to address common questions HR Services consultants receive about the compensability of travel time. 

Constitutional Amendment Election Challenged
Multiple lawsuits have been filed challenging the outcome of the recent constitutional amendment election.

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Bloomington ISD Hires New Superintendent

On July 5, the Bloomington ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Eric Cormier as the district’s new superintendent. Cormier most recently served as the High School Principal in Brazos ISD. 

Venus ISD Hires New Superintendent

On June 16, the Venus ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Patrick Torres as the district’s new superintendent. Torres most recently served as the superintendent in Denver City ISD. 

McGregor ISD Hires New Superintendent

On May 31, the McGregor ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Travis Mutscher as the district’s new superintendent. Mutscher most recently served as the area superintendent in Round Rock ISD.

Giddings ISD Hires New Superintendent

On May 4, the Giddings ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Raymond DeSpain as the district’s new superintendent. DeSpain most recently served as the superintendent in Irion County ISD. 

Robstown ISD Hires New Superintendent

On April 26, the Robstown ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Marc Puig as the district’s new superintendent. Puig most recently served as the Senior Governance Advisor for the Texas Education Agency. 

Further details about all search activities can be found on the ESS website.