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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2014
Page
1
A packed board room and lobby crowd voiced concerns over district staffing changes following June moves by Superintendent Cavazos to reassign 10 principals and appoint new campus leaders. Speakers cited morale and turnover, with Tim Vaughn’s contract non renewal noted as looming.
Four board members submitted requests to place topics on a future agenda under open meetings rules. Daniel Blackford urged reviewing IMPACT Early College High School attendance options. Jenice Coffey advocated a morale survey with anonymous responses. Vicky Melo proposed examining resignation trends. Howard Sampson pushed for board diversity training due to the district’s demographic shift.
Baytown Sun invited trustees and Superintendent Dr. Cavazos to reply to residents. Agustin Laredo says the public’s views reflect the democratic process and urges focus on children’s education. Vicky Melo notes expected concerns and hopes for constructive talks with the Superintendent and board. Jenice Coffey honors the turnout and community concern with plans to address issues.
Goose Creek ISD director Tim Vaughn voiced frustration at a non extension letter ending his 35 year career in education and 25 years with the district. Vaughn expressed pride in community support and said he will continue as fine arts director to help programs flourish. See Vaughn page 3.
Baytown's prominent leaders and business figures attended a Goose Creek CISD school board meeting amid concern over the district's condition. City officials, former mayors, college regents, and chamber members warned the turmoil could deter families and future investment, risking Baytown's growth and a council election.
At Monday’s Goose Creek CISD meeting, board members debated consent items. Jenice Coffey opposed a $63,300 contract to provide commissioning services for the new IMPACT Early College High School building citing opposition to the campus, while Daniel Blackford also voted against the measure. The item was approved on a motion by Agustin Laredo and second by Howard Sampson.
A clipped notice directs readers to the vote page on page three and points to the publication's Facebook page for full election coverage.
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