Batch and Ervin clash over ECISD PR vote at debate
At the CBS-7 Odessa American candidate forum for Place 2 ECISD, Fay Batch and Teri Wheat Ervin sparred mildly over dedicating 100000 for a PR firm while a district communication department already exists. Both backed a national superintendent search. discussion on a third high school was inconclusive. Early voting runs through Saturday with election day May 11.
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Odessa debate highlights contrasts on school policy and leadership
In a contentious town hall style debate, Pace and Woodall clash over open meetings, teacher morale, and desegregation timing. They discuss campus lunch, superintendent searches, and funding ethics while praising New Tech Odessa and debating CSCOPE.
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ECISD official critiques CSCOPE amid voting info
An ECISD speaker, starting with a laugh, said the district is tailoring the system to ECISD and rejected CSCOPE as socialist or communist. He stated he would never have voted for CSCOPE. Early voting runs through Saturday with Election Day set for May 11.
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Woodall
Odessa Permian debate weighs third high school plan
Moderators note a proposal for a third high school to ease crowded classes at Odessa High and Permian divisions. Wilkins calls it impractical due to cost despite student overflows, while Brown supports studying the option and engaging the community. Both see need for a superintendent search and praise interim H T Sanchez.
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District forum highlights on superintendent search and policies
School leaders stress finding a superintendent skilled in middle school concepts and oppose arming staff with CHLs. They condemn STAAR underperformance and urge expanded opportunities for disadvantaged students, backing retakes. Wilkins touts a $100000 ad push. Brown favors outreach via media relations. Rice withdraws after a brief statement. Election Day is May 1.
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