Goose Creek superintendent faces contract renewal dispute
The Goose Creek district wrestles with contract renewal for three more years as the board contemplates an exit agreement. The superintendent cites community support and ongoing work to improve finances, operations, academic standards, and staff morale while acknowledging areas like student achievement need work. The interview reflects tension after Harvey, a failed bond, and calls for a shared vision to move the district forward.
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Goose Creek CISC board member views on superintendent contract
The Sun surveyed Goose Creek Independent School District board members on the superintendent contract. Only three responded: Pete Pape Al Richard and Jessica Woods. Woods’ reply appeared in Friday’s edition.
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Save the superintendent oust the board excerpt response
GCCISD board president Pete D. Pape defends the board against David Bloom's column. He notes annual superintendent evaluations, confidentiality of personnel matters, and emphasizes district successes and forward vision rather than political maneuvering. He pledges to act for students staff and community.
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In his own words Richard Goose Creek CISD trustee
The trustee states privacy laws prevent answering questions about voting on board matters and about superintendent contract decisions. He explains annual summer evaluations use TASB forms, focus on performance metrics, and are devoid of emotion, noting his three years on the board and a July 2017 superintendent evaluation.
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Meeting with Supt O Brien on contract discussed today
Do not reply all. Spent about 3 hours this afternoon with Supt O Brien discussing the contract. I will call each of you this weekend to discuss and get your input. Thanks.
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Open Meetings Act concerns at June and July board sessions
A special June 21 and regular July 2 closed sessions raised Open Meetings Act questions as discussions on a contract intensified. Daughtry criticized the process while Pape claimed legal backing for emails, and O'Brien resisted signing a voluntary separation plan before evaluations. Abbott cited a rule allowing non physical quorums through successive gatherings.
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California seeks aid for wildfires as fires burn
Gov. Jenny Brown urged President Trump for federal assistance to fight and recover from a severe wildfire season. He toured Redding after wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes, with 17 major fires statewide and eight deaths including four firefighters. Yosemite remains closed as crews gain 41 percent containment on the largest blaze.
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