Click each board member's name to read their bio and other information. District officials said they would work to figure out the next steps and want the community to know they are working to make the best decision for students and staff. As a parent, I could not disagree more. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. We wouldnt be performing at that level if there werent a lot of great things happening here, said Selena Viera, a spokeswoman for the district. Toggle Sub Navigation. Northside ISDs retiring chief: politics hurting education. Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees announced on Monday Dr. Barbie McMath will serve as the Acting Superintendent . Medina Valley ISD Board Trustees serve without compensation, they are registered voters and reside in the Medina Valley Independent School District. Scott Caloss is expected to be named Medina Valley ISDs next superintendent on July 6. 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The department said it had received numerous complaints but all it was concerned about was how the district spent its federal dollars, according to one of the first briefings by the new MVISD superintendent, Scott Caloss, after he started the job in July. Medina ISD Admin Office. . Caloss announced Thursday that he is the lone finalist for the superintendent position at Medina Valley ISD. She previously worked as a business reporter at the Albany Times Union and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. High School Campus 830-589-2851 Elementary Campus 830-589-2731 Cafeteria 830-589-7478 . Some of Taxpayers for Transparencys concerns are years old, but some align with more recent issues compiled in an email last March and sent to trustees and the districts then-superintendent by its then-director of facilities, Tommy Ellison, who accused other leaders of cutting ethical corners on procurement decisions, among other problems. Joe retired early from a successful career as Superintendent of Schools for Hudson ISD, deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas. You see this happening a lot more often now than 10 to 15 years ago. have included alleged conflicts of interest among trustees who work in construction or real estate, the misuse of bond money, and the pushing out of Ellison and his deputy Paul Holzhaus. SAN ANTONIO - Medina Valley ISD is headed back to the drawing board after voters rejected two proposed bonds worth nearly $400 million to build new schools and a stadium. 12, 2022 at 12:56 PM PDT. Caloss has served as the superintendent in Wills Point ISD for the last six years. As of the 2020-2021 school year, it had 6,109 students. during an unsuccessful run for mayor of Castroville. The men who were arrested face human smuggling and organized crime charges, the sheriff says. On January 11, the Medina Valley ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. One public commenter, Terry Beck, whos lived in Castroville his whole life, said that he found a video of Nix online discussing a book called Courageous Conversations about Race., The author believes both race and racism both individual and institutional form plays a primary role in students struggle to achieve more, Beck said. Medina Valley ISD encompasses 300 square miles and is located west of San Antonio. She is originally from San Diego. bitter criticism of the districts athletic director, which in turn exposed differences between longtime residents and relatively new suburbanites. I am particularly thankful to all of the board members that I have worked with over the years and the leadership they have shown. I am proud of the work he has done and wish him all the best as he moves on to Medina Valley to be closer to his family and children. PREVIOUS - Investigators have begun reviewing how Medina Valley Independent School District officials have spent federal pandemic relief funds, a superintendents briefing published ahead of Mondays school board meeting confirms. While Dr. Nix appreciates being named Lone Finalist for the position of Superintendent of MVISD, he has decided to withdraw his name from consideration, wrote Mario De Leon, the board president, in a letter that was posted on the districts Facebook page. At the end of this year, he will have a total of 31 years of service in public education. In 2007, the Texas Ethics Commission found Seay violated state law by Useful Links. Due to a long battle with Post-Polio Syndrome the doctor made him hang it up and rest for six months. District Calendar; 2022-06-17. Juan Zamora is a Superintendent of Finance & Operations Assistant at Medina Valley Independent School District based in Castroville, Texas. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. During the public comment section of the meeting Thursday, members of the community expressed that they felt Nix was not qualified for the job because he did not have enough experience dealing with district financial decisions including bond packaging and construction jobs. Im not sure whats the purpose of it, Caloss said. The Facebook group now has 201 members, including former employees of the school district and at least one current school board member. He became the second lone finalist for the MVISD position on June 15. The school board meeting occurred last Thursday. Students in Medina Valley ISD are part of the Texas Education Agency's Region 20. Dr. Samuel Nix from Duncanville ISD was named Medina Valley ISD's. Just last week, Caloss sent a letter home pitching another bond election because the district is growing so rapidly and will need new schools soon to accommodate the growth. Claire completed her master's degree at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Investigative Reporting fellow. Nix will take over as current superintendent Dr. Kenneth Rohrbach is going retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. The District has approximately 5,500 students with 7 campuses: 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. De Leon did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Nix began his career as a teacher in Arlington ISD and also served as an assistant principal and a principal of both middle and high schools. He said he wrote down their names and addresses, not knowing that they would later turn out to be fake. Those bonds would have gone toward building a new high school, middle school, and elementary school for the rapidly growing area. Dillon is a two-time Houston Press Club Journalist of the Year and a Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Reporter of the Year. Log In. Medina Valley Independent School District 8449 F M 471 S, CASTROVILLE, TX 78009 (830) 931-2243 Website 7 Schools 5,455 Students Grades PK-12 RATINGS ACADEMICS ENVIRONMENT Reviews 4 Preschools 4 Elementary Schools 2 Middle Schools 1 High School 7 Total Schools RATINGS District Summary Ratings There are seven schools with a total of approximately 6,109 students enrolled. "I am honored to be trusted with this life-changing work and to collaborate with an amazing team that is committed to being the leadership our students deserve.". The school district said that during that time, the district has accomplished many things, including 1-1 Technology for every student, the implementation of the WPISD Police Department, the addition of campus Instructional Coaches, overseeing $6.8 million dollars in maintenance repairs, and was a key contributor to the creation of the Wills Point Education Foundation. Click a name below to view more information. - My trip to 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' house made my skin crawl, - 3,000-acre Hill Country ranch for sale by 5th generation owners, -Buc-ee'sinBoerne: New store expected almost 10 years from announcement, - Mayfair community project to bring 6,000 residential units to New Braunfels, - 'The Biggest Little Bar in Texas' now for sale in the 'Cowboy Capital of the World'. Records will show the use of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds covering March 2020 to present, according to a June 28 letter sent to the district by the OIGs special investigations unit. The proud students of the Panther Nation come from Castroville, La Coste, Rio Medina, Dunlay, Mico, parts of San Antonio, and surrounding areas. The son of a pastor and a retired educator, Nix's public education career is centered around advocating for and supporting the very best educational opportunities for all students. My observations have been that the ones that appear to discuss this topic and filter it towards others are the ones that sometimes make the matters worse.. In addition to LaCoste, the district also serves the city of Castroville and the surrounding area. "Dr. Nix is a leader who puts kids first, which is our top priority," said Medina Valley ISD School Board President Mario De Leon. Medina Valley Independent School District Medina Valley Independent School District 8449 FM 471 S, Castroville, TX 78009 Phone: (830) 931-2243 . The men who were arrested face human smuggling and organized crime charges, the sheriff says. USAA wants some remote employees in the office three days Texas Vista owner has threatened hospital shutdown before, Northside ISDs retiring chief: politics hurting education, Medina Valley ISD scored an A rating for the 2022 by the TEA, Bexar County deputy reunites African tortoise with owners, Gunmen blast 75 rounds at Northwest Side apartment, San Antonio Zoo has a long but spotty history with giraffes, Rosie Castros appointment much more than a 3-month council stint. On April 13, the school board unanimously voted for Nix from Duncanville ISD, near Dallas to be the lone finalist. Press Release Dr. Scott Caloss Accepts New Position in Medina Valley ISD Wills Point ISD Superintendant Dr. Scott Caloss announced Thursday, June 16th, that he is the lone finalist for the Superintendency at Medina Valley ISD. The letter was posted in the MVISD Taxpayers for Transparency Facebook group. Email. This responsibility and the accessibility of the Board Trustees to the voters make the Board one of the purest examples of democracy in our society. We concluded that the allegations we reviewed regarding misuse of federal funds could not be substantiated, wrote a spokesperson for the department, Catherine Grant. Caloss has served as the superintendent in. He started his career as a junior high and high school math teacher in the small west Texas community of Dell City. Medina Valley ISD board of trustees unanimously voted on the lone finalist for its new superintendent this week. Interested candidates should complete the online application located at the following website: https://tasb.hiringplatform.com/list/CareerOpportunities. William Luther, Staff Samuel Nix, the lone finalist who was expected to be named the new superintendent for the Medina Valley Independent School District, withdrew his candidacy for the. Dr. Samuel Nix from Duncanville ISD was named Medina Valley ISD's lone finalist on Wednesday, April 13, according toa news release. . Medina Valley ISD CASTROVILLE, Texas - UPDATE - Superintendent Dr. Scott Caloss informed MVISD staff and parents via email late Monday afternoon that the district had provided the requested. Caloss pointed out that Nix has been the chief of schools at Duncanville ISD since 2017, according to the release. Medina ISD Admin Office. Dr. Rohrbach has served as the MVISD Superintendent since January 2016, having previously served as high school principal for 10 years and Superintendent for 5 years at Three Rivers ISD. Therere people out there that are upset for whatever reason, with society, with different organizations, whatever it might be, they are just upset, they arent happy. Nix previously worked as a teacher, assistant principal and principal at the middle and high school level in Arlington ISD. 11/12/2022 2:05 AM. In April, the board chose Samuel Nix for the position, but near the end of the state-required 21-day waiting period for the appointment to become final, the board president sent a letter to the community stating that Nix withdrew his candidacy. Ive seen it over the last couple of years., On ExpressNews.com: Caloss, whos been She is originally from San Diego. Stay up to date on the latest stories from San Antonio and beyond by signing up for our newsletters here. 'Bad stuff going on:' Group dogs Medina Valley ISD, complicating new superintendent's job Claire Bryan , Staff writer Nov. 13, 2022 Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 10:45 a.m. The district spokesperson referred any matters regarding the superintendent to the school board. Jury takes an hour to reach verdict over deal at Port S.A. Heres why it hailed through the Alamodome last night. Medina Valley ISD scored an A rating for the 2022 by the TEA Seay and Beck plan to establish a 501-c3 nonprofit, separate from the Facebook group, which can then work to raise money to help the school district. "He truly values the work teachers and support staff perform.". The meeting at St. Louis Braden Keller Community Center drew long-time Castroville residents who wanted to make sure their property taxes werent unnecessarily high, responding to a pair of activists in a group called MVISD Taxpayers for Transparency who are skeptical of the school districts finances and operations. Transportation. Medina Valley ISD Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Rohrbach has shared with the Board of Trustees his plans to retire at the end of the current 2021-22 school year. The oversight review, which the district has been quick to declare is not an investigation, requires Medina Valley ISD officials to turn over expenditure records. By Stephanie Frazier. Dr. Caloss has served as the superintendent in Wills Point ISD for the last six years. TexasISD.com was the brainchild of Joe F. Smith. Details and updates will appear on oursearchespage as things progress. and is one of the highest performing school districts for its size in Region 20. She previously worked as a business reporter at the Albany Times Union and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. Claire completed her master's degree at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Investigative Reporting fellow. 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MVISD said it would provide updates as they become available. Claire completed her master's degree at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Investigative Reporting fellow. If they could bring me something specific, I would love that and I would be glad to look into it. All documentation requested was provided, and we were notified that MVISD was in full compliance and the review had been closed, Caloss wrote in an email to parents and staff. This summer, the U.S. Department of Educations Office of the Inspector General investigated how the district spent its pandemic relief funds, but found no violations. Superintendent. She began her journalism career as a fact-checker for Cond Nast's portfolio of magazines and Harper's Magazine. I have not gotten anything specific as far as anything, Here is what is happening, here is what is wrong.. One Bobcat Lane, Medina, Texas 78055 Phone: (830) 589-2855. USAA wants some remote employees in the office three days Texas Vista owner has threatened hospital shutdown before, Bexar County deputy reunites African tortoise with owners, Gunmen blast 75 rounds at Northwest Side apartment, San Antonio Zoo has a long but spotty history with giraffes, Rosie Castros appointment much more than a 3-month council stint. The idea of a permanently critical opposition hovering over the school district is a sign of the times to me, Caloss said. Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent Dr. Scott Caloss Dr. Scott Caloss brings 30 years of experience in public education to Medina Valley ISD from a wide variety of school districts. Medina Valley Independent School District. Superintendent. They wont give it to us. Jury takes an hour to reach verdict over deal at Port S.A. Heres why it hailed through the Alamodome last night, Look inside historic $2.3 million King William home. . One Bobcat Lane, Medina, Texas 78055 . Lindsey Kunz Superintendent Charles Orr Business Manager Samantha Whatley Superintendent Secretary Pam Keese Business Administrative Assistant Melissa Dunbar Elementary Principal Gary Oliver Secondary Principal Nelda Hicks My goal is to build on the successes they are having currently.. Welcome to Medina Valley Middle School where we are building future leaders! It can finalize its choice of Caloss on July 6. The lone finalist to be the districts next superintendent says dealing with rapid growth will be a priority. Besides leading Wills Point, he was Poth ISDs superintendent for three years and its junior high school principal for eight years before that. Superintendent's Contract; Mission and Vision; District of Innovation Plan; Staff Directory; Teacher Directory; Required Postings. Texas law requires a 21-day waiting period after naming a lone finalist before the superintendent can be officially named. We are blessed with outstanding students and staff, and an incredibly supportive community. I always had a great respect for the school district, Scott Caloss said of the Castroville-based MVISD in a recent interview. Log In. We have a growing district, and we cant support everyone, Forrest said. Caloss has served as the superintendent in Wills Point ISD for the last six years.
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