Stockdale ISD votes to switch alt ed providers and calendars
Stockdale Independent School District held a regular meeting on March 20 from 6 30 to 8 57 p m with an executive session 5 3 8 41 p m Action approved March 6 special meeting minutes approved switching the district alt education provider from Floresville Alternative Education Center to Nixon Smiley Alternative Education Center for a two year contract per superintendent recommendation donation of 10 000 from Stockdale Education Foundation for Secondary Fine Arts calendar for 2023 24 school year start Aug 16 end May 23 2024 approved one year contract extensions for Special Programs Testing Coordinator Roxanne Moczygemba Librarian Desiree Cooper Nurse Deidre Hastings Athletic Director Andrew King Technology Director Billy Polasek principals Sandy Lynn high school Debra Theesfield junior high and Susan Loep elementary following closed session approved hires Justin Moore high school teacher coach and Jennifer McCall junior high English teacher discussion without action included financial presentation by Victor Quiroga bond types and district financials teachers of the month Luis Villafana Lorenzo Anthony Regina Cortez Team of Eight training and update on economically disadvantaged students and Spring 2022 third grade STAAR scores in attendance were trustees superintendent and staff including Erica Haley and Victor Quiroga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville Alternative Education Center
Nixon-Smiley Alternative Education Center
Stockdale Education Foundation For Secondary Fine Arts
Roxanne Moczygemba
Desiree Cooper
Deidre Hastings
Andrew King
Billy Polasek
Sandy Lynn
Debra Theesfield
Susan Loep
Teri Wolff
Teri Dugi
Mauro Monita
Blaine Akin
Tanner Voelkel
Sherry Lambeck
CJ Arrabazo
Todd Deaver
Becky Stewart
Nichole Gordon
Erica Haley
Victor Quiroga
La Vernia ISD Special Meeting Nomination for Superintendent of the Year
La Vernia ISD held a special called meeting on March 23 from 6 31 to 9 20 p m to approve nominating Dr Hensley Cone for the Texas Association of School Boards Superintendent of the Year The board received Team of Eight team building training from Education Service Center ESC 20 with 20 representatives in attendance including Board President Nancy Janysek Vice President Shawn Strey Secretary Drew Herley trustees Ryan Doege Jeff Towns Joel Goode and Jimmy McFadin Superintendent Hensley Cone ESC 20 field service agents Sherri Bays Dee Ann Drummond Estlack and Brenda Miller Executive Secretary to the Superintendent and School Board Information per Brenda Miller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hensley Cone
Texas Association of School Boards
Education Service Center
ESC
Nancy Janysek
Shawn Strey
Drew Herley
Ryan Doege
Jeff Towns
Joel Goode
Jimmy McFadin
Sherri Bays
Dee Ann Drummond-Estlack
Brenda Miller
Wilson County Memorial Hospital District Meeting Summary
Regular meeting held March 23 5 27 to 7 25 p m with executive session 6 40 to 7 22 p m Minutes from February 16 approved Audit report for fiscal year 2022 by Andrew Castillo CPA of Durbin and Co Endeavor Performance fee 340000 for 2022 approved February 2023 financial summary and analysis approved Property insurance renewals approved Expenditure 26000 to purchase a 4K autoclave cable camera head and fiber optic cable from Stryker for urology Discussion heard patient service center and clinic experience reports first quarter 2023 from Olivia Flores Heard report from marketing associates Katelyn Hogg and Paulina Marquez CEO Bob Gillespie discussed district long range strategic plan and office space plans Executive session held to discuss medical staff credentials property and service line issues No actions taken on reconvened open session Attendees included Board members Miller Lamberth Richardson Browning Cook Janysek Lanjas Finley Reed Endeavor Healthcare CEO Karl Hittle and President Curtis Rojas hospital CEO Gillespie CFO Klein COO McDowell CNO Williams Executive Assistant Jones Olivia Flores Hogg Marquez and Andrew Castillo CPA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Castillo
CPA
Durbin and Co
Endeavor
Kyle Klein
Stryker
Olivia Flores eHeard
Katelyn Hogg
Paulina Marquez
Bob Gillespie
Tom Miller
Allison Lamberth
Larry Richardson
Steve Browning
Justin Cook
Nick Janysek
Marcelo Lanjas
Don Finley
Bonna Reed
Endeavor Healthcare
Karl Hittle
Curtis Rojas
Brandon McDowell
Gary Williams
Kimberly Jones
Olivia Flores
Wilson County OKs April Awareness Proclamations and Budget Actions
Wilson County Commissioners held an online regular meeting March 27 approving a resolution naming April Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and a proclamation for April Child Abuse Prevention Month. They moved bills to the county auditor for review, funded a $7918.97 moving expense for the Sarah Bain Chandler Public Library, and authorized several grants and contracts including DOCUmation printers and a 63 month agreement. The panel also discussed jail upgrades, a broadband grant letter to Frontier Communications, a building project for the county collection facility, and a plan to form a volunteer economic development committee. In attendance were County Judge Hank Whitman and five commissioners, county officers, and library and IT staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County
Robbie Roberson
Guadalupe Valley
Sarah Bain Chandler Public Library
Frontier Communications
Russell King
Documation
Suako Water Supply Corp
C.R
F.M
Stockdale
Internal Revenue Service
Hank Whitman
Gary Martin
Russell A. King
Jeffery Pierdella
John “Scott” Akin
Genevieve Martinez
Brenda Trevino
Christina Mutz
Tom Caldwell
Rebekkah Scriven
Wilson County Public Libraries
Nicki Stohr
John Holcombe
Path City Council Regular Meeting March 20 Actions
City council approved Feb 27 minutes and Feb financials, paid invoices, and unopposed candidates Ronald Weimer Jr Steffany Sefcik Lex Poth for May 6. It canceled May 6 general and one unexpired term elections due to no opposition, kept sales tax measure for street work, and proposed a new one quarter of 1 percent general revenue sales tax for voter decision on May 6. Also approved FELPS 2023 Summer Youth Program participation and proclaimed April National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Attendees listed include Mayor Eckel and councilors Morris Poth Weimer, and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Weimer Jr
Steffany Sefcik
Lex Poth
eHeard Kandice Cherry
Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter
Chrystal Eckel
Steven Wintrek
Chuck Morris
Ronald Weimer
Dean Bayer
Elmendorf City Council approves 2021-22 audit and land subdivison
Elmendorf City Council regular meeting March 23 approved the FY 2021-22 audit by Phil Armstrong with a noted glitch in convict reporting now fixed, approved a Baldemar Garcia flag lot subdivision and two lot plat at 72 74 FM 327, certified unopposed council candidates for May 6, canceled the aldermen election, and contracted five Axon dash cams for 15 274 20 per year for five years while approving IT services from TechSage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Armstrong
Armstrong, Vaughan & Associates
Baldemar Garcia
Hipolito “Polo” Maldonado
Tommy Hicks
Manuel Decena
Tracy Riojas
George Dziuk Jr
Linda Pena Ortiz
Cody Dailey
Roxanne de Leon
David Flores
Marco Pesa
Raika Rowe
Mike Guevara
Floresville Hike and Bike Trail Committee Meeting Report
Floresville Hike and Bike Trail Committee held a regular meeting March 15 from 7 28 to 8 55 p m. New member Wendy Mills was welcomed after March 9 appointment to fill a vacancy left by Nicki Manuel. The panel discussed bylaws, updates on the El Camino Trail, and anticipated a March 23 city council vote on higher project costs for two culverts near SH 97 W Hospital Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendy Mills
Floresville
Nicki Manuel
Floresville el Camino Trail
City of
Sylvia Rodriguez
Claudia Garza
Lino Arocha
Rachel Trevino
Sylvia Arocha
Annette Wong
Andy Joslin
Poth ISD Hears Calendar Update and Renovation Progress
Poth Independent School District held a regular meeting on March 8 at 6 45 pm. The board adopted the Path ISD 2023 24 academic calendar with Aug 16 as the first day of school. A public hearing reviewed the TEA Texas Academic Performance Report and discussed TEA accountability rating changes and implications. The renovations at the elementary campus, including repurposing the old agricultural building into fifth grade classrooms and a multipurpose room, proceed toward completion after April 5. The meeting included a staff appreciation note from 81st Judicial District Attorney Audrey Louis and recognition of Junior High VII participation, Mikayla Brownlow and athletic trainers, Jetta Jordan, Ranim Safi, and Superintendent Students of the Month. In attendance were Superintendent Ashley Chohlis and a quorum of trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Education Agency
Heard
81St Judicial District
Audrey Louis
Mikayla Brownlow
Jetta Jordan
VFW
Ranim Safi
Department of State
Ashley Chohlis
Chohliis
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Wilson County Memorial Hospital District
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Wilson County News
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Wilson County Expo Center
Tx-97
Lawn & Garden
Soriver
Sariverauthority.org
Wilson County Commissioners
Path City Council
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Rose Huizar
Sara Canady
Jerry Sanchez
Reggie Talamantez
Kandice Cherry
Bobby Jo Roberson
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Hike & Bike Trail Committee
Poth Independent School District
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