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5 days ago
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Chapel Hill ISD superintendent named finalist for Region 7 TASB award
CHAPEL HILL, Texas (KETK) – The Superintendent of the Chapel Hill ISD has been named a Region 7 finalist for the 2025 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award. Lamond Dean has been the superintendent of Chapel Hill since 2018 and has spent the past 25 years in education. Dean was a member of the class of 1991 at Chapel Hill High School and attended Tyler Junior College prior to receiving his bachelor's degree from Murray State. Dean later received his principal's certificate and superintendent certification from Texas A&M Texarkana. Texas Rangers Foundation continues to boosts youth sports The SOTY Award was established in 1984 to honor superintendents in public schools across Texas who demonstrate exemplary leadership skills and a strong commitment to student success and community engagement. Nominations for the award began in January when superintendents were nominated by members of their school boards. Following the nomination, the candidates are reviewed by the regional selection committee and one nominee is chosen from each region. 'Mr. Dean's leadership has transformed Chapel Hill ISD into a district focused on innovation, equity, and academic growth,' CHISD School Board President Les Schminkey said. 'We are proud to see his dedication recognized at the regional level.' Elysian Fields ISD announces interim superintendent Finalists from each region will now advance to the next phase where they will be interviewed by the state selection committee. The Superintendent of the Year award will be announced this fall at the txEDCON annual conference. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
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Search for Utah's next superintendent of public instruction down to 2 finalists
The search for Utah's next state superintendent of public instruction has been narrowed down to two finalists — both with deep ties to the state's K-12 public education system. Following an 'extensive search and review process,' a Utah State Board of Education search committee has selected L. Ben Dalton and Molly L. Hart for final consideration for the position. Once selected, the new superintendent will succeed Sydnee Dickson, who has served as state superintendent for nine years. Dickson is expected to step away from the job next month. Dalton has served as superintendent of Kane County School District since 2016. He previously served at the helm of the Garfield School District. A native of Minersville, Beaver County, Dalton has over two decades of experience in public education and was named Utah's Superintendent of the Year in 2022. He holds a doctorate in leadership and technology 'and has been recognized for his commitment to academic excellence and rural education,' according to a USBE release. Hart serves as executive director of Summit Academy, a K-12 charter school with multiple campuses in Salt Lake County. She has more than 20 years of experience in education — with roles ranging from teacher to principal across multiple states and grade levels. Hart holds a doctorate in family-community services and has been honored with the Utah PTA Outstanding School Administrator Award and represents District 7 on the USBE. She is, according to the USBE release, 'a strong advocate for student achievement and community engagement.' On Wednesday, May 21, Dalton and Hart will participate in a public interview process with the board at the USBE building from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be open to the public, who are invited to attend the meeting in person or view it via the USBE livestream channel. During the meeting, members of the state board will interview each finalist. Following the public interviews, the board will enter a closed executive session 'to discuss the character and professional competence of the candidates,' according to the USBE release. The USBE anticipates then returning to open session directly after the executive session to announce its selection for Utah's next state superintendent of public instruction that same evening. Dickson announced last January that she was stepping down from her post as state superintendent of public instruction. A decadeslong educator, Dickson was tapped as one of the five state superintendents in 2016 after working at the state's education office since 2007. 'It has been an honor and privilege to serve the students, educators, and families of Utah,' she said in a statement announcing her decision to end her tenure. 'I am incredibly proud of the work we have accomplished together to improve educational outcomes and opportunities for all children.' During her tenure, Dickson played a key role in creating the state's Portrait of a Graduate program to prepare students for success later on in life. She also helped oversee the state's expansion of full-day kindergarten, technology enhancements in schools and dual language immersion programs. Whichever candidate is selected to be Utah's new state superintendent of public instruction will assume the job at a moment of historic disruption in the country's educational system. In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking the elimination of the Department of Education — saying 'we want to return our students to the states.' More than 108,000 Utah K-12 students benefit from federal funds allocated by the DOE, including Title I money. Many worry that the upheaval of the DOE would harm kids from disadvantaged homes and communities whose schools receive allotments from the federal agency. In an op-ed, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox countered that Utah has a 'long track record of investing in education' — including supporting low-income schools. 'But we could do it with more flexibility, less bureaucracy, and greater accountability to Utah families — not Washington regulators.' The National School Lunch Program, which reimburses Utah schools and other states for students receiving free or reduced school meals, is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — not the DOE.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
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Lake Travis school board names Steve Flores, former RRISD leader, interim superintendent
The Lake Travis school board on Wednesday night named Steve Flores as its interim superintendent following the resignation this month of Paul Norton. Flores served as superintendent for five years in Harlingen and seven years at RoundRock before resigning in 2020. This will be his third stint serving as an interim head of a school district after leading Taylor schools in fall 2023 and the Pflugerville district early last year. Flores was named Superintendent of the Year by the Texas PTA in 2020 and by the Austin Chamber of Commerce in 2019. "We are confident that Dr. Flores' leadership, experience, and deep knowledge of Central Texas will be invaluable to our district at this time," Lake Travis school district officials said in a letter to staff and parents. "His dedication to supporting students, staff, and families makes him an excellent choice to guide LTISD while the Board searches for a permanent superintendent." Flores will begin his new duties on Friday. Terms of his contract were not immediately released. District officials said Norton voluntarily resigned as superintendent on Feb. 7 following the results of an investigation that stemmed from a complaint made in December. They would not discuss the nature of the complaint but said it did not relate to students or district finances. Norton had led the 11,000-student district since August 2020 but was placed on paid administrative leave in December. The school district has retained JG Consulting to assist with its superintendent search. Officials said community members will be invited to share feedback through a survey and meetings to be announced soon. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Lake Travis school board names Steve Flores interim superintendent
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27-02-2025
- Business
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Lake Travis school board names Steve Flores, former RRISD leader, interim superintendent
The Lake Travis school board on Wednesday night named Steve Flores as its interim superintendent following the resignation this month of Paul Norton. Flores served as superintendent for five years in Harlingen and seven years at RoundRock before resigning in 2020. This will be his third stint serving as an interim head of a school district after leading Taylor schools in fall 2023 and the Pflugerville district early last year. Flores was named Superintendent of the Year by the Texas PTA in 2020 and by the Austin Chamber of Commerce in 2019. "We are confident that Dr. Flores' leadership, experience, and deep knowledge of Central Texas will be invaluable to our district at this time," Lake Travis school district officials said in a letter to staff and parents. "His dedication to supporting students, staff, and families makes him an excellent choice to guide LTISD while the Board searches for a permanent superintendent." Flores will begin his new duties on Friday. Terms of his contract were not immediately released. District officials said Norton voluntarily resigned as superintendent on Feb. 7 following the results of an investigation that stemmed from a complaint made in December. They would not discuss the nature of the complaint but said it did not relate to students or district finances. Norton had led the 11,000-student district since August 2020 but was placed on paid administrative leave in December. The school district has retained JG Consulting to assist with its superintendent search. Officials said community members will be invited to share feedback through a survey and meetings to be announced soon. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Lake Travis school board names Steve Flores interim superintendent
