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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 2008

Page

10

ECISD Sets Focus on Secondary Improvement Efforts

At a recent ECISD meeting, trustees plan goals for interim Superintendent Hector Mendez after timelines are developed. Wendy Hines noted 2008 TKAS scores show the secondary level requires major district focus, with junior highs and Permian High receiving targeted assistance. Odessa High and Career Center are also under review due to near academically unacceptable ratings.

Gregg Hector Mendez Wendy Hines Permian High Hines Odessa High Career Center Mitz Sewass

ECISD Board Sets Long Term Goals For District

The ECISD board outlines goals for six to twelve years including superintendent hiring, a comprehensive curriculum plan, a strategic plan review, boundary realignment implications, teacher quality, and career center improvements. They stress stakeholder input and district unity as keys to success.

ECISD Leslie Johnston Horase

Former officer gets 40 years in prison

A former Galveston County officer was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of aggravated kidnapping. Prosecutors had asked for half that term. Kenneth Deshun Woods abducted a Dickinson woman in May 2006 and forced sex acts.

Galveston Tenced Susan Martin Kenneth Deshun Woods Dickinson

TYC replaces Crockett administrator

The Texas Youth Commission ousted Crockett State School's superintendent Jerome Williams, recalling him to Austin. Mike Davis, former Crockett leader, will assume the post. The agency cited ongoing difficulties and chaotic conditions at the facility as the reason for the change. Duration and further details were not provided.

Dallas Texas Youth Commission Crockett State School Jerome Williams Austin Jim Hurley Crockett Hurley Dallas Morning News Williams Will Shire Mike Davis West Texas State School

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