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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2000
Page
11
Ector County Independent School District weighs bond funded shift to full-day kindergarten at all 25 elementary campuses. Currently half-day at most sites with nine magnet schools already full-day. Superintendent Roy Benavides argues longer day boosts learning with more time on task.
An informal survey of four Gonzales Elementary parents reveals a near even split on full-day kindergarten. Some fear the day is too long for five-year-olds while others see benefits, noting transportation issues with split schedules amid discussions of a district bond issue and potential program conversion.
The Permian Basin International Oil Show opened with high attendance and full parking, despite rain. Jay Alvey, executive director, hailed the opening day as outstanding and noted overflow parking was in use. He and the president toured remote parking areas and were surprised by the turnout as rain persisted. Science and technology dominated the day with a panel in the west entrance science and technology room at Ector County Coliseum.
U S Representative Larry Combest criticized Senator Joseph Lieberman for his Odessa stop on the campaign trail. Combest claimed Lieberman aimed to exploit a divisive issue for political gain and cast Huntsman Corporation in a negative light. Dan Gertstein countered that Lieberman did not miss a chance to connect with communities or leaders.
Twenty one Odessans named to the Ector County Independent School District facilities task force by ECISD board. The group will handle facility and educational issues, including possible issues not currently on the table, per Board President Phil Fouche. Members named at the Tuesday meeting include Kirk Edwards Bill Clark Wesley Hardin Bill Sibley Bob Hawkins Sherry Wingate Vickie Gomez Mr and Mrs Willie Taylor.
Emergency teams across Odessa tested response to a mock hazmat accident in a drill near Rochester and Pool roads. Evaluators praised overall success but noted radio and equipment gaps among agencies, citing need for updated gear and compatible channels to improve joint operations.
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