EDUCATION BRIEFS
News from Grapevine-Colleyville & Carroll ISDs
HIGHLIGHTS GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE ISD Jerry Edwards was hired as boys athletic coordinator and head football coach at Colleyville High School during the March 27 board meeting. Edwards will join GCISD after serving as the head football coach at Harker Heights High School in Killeen ISD since 2013, going 53-55. He replaces Kirk Martin, who resigned last month to take a similar job in Manvel. Martin was 28-7 in three years at the helm of the Panthers. Edwards guided the Knights to a 12-2 record this year, a fourth straight trip to the playo s. His squad lost to eventual champion DeSoto in the 6A-Division II Regional II nal this past season. CARROLL ISD Children of rst responders that do not live within Carroll ISD’s boundary will now be able to attend the district. The Carroll ISD board of trustees approved amending its nonresident student policy at its March 27 meeting. A rst responder is a person employed in the Southlake Police Department and Southlake Fire Department, including emergency medical services. Parents may request their student be admitted by ling an application with the superintendent. Trustee Michelle Moore asked if the policy could be expanded to the entirety of the public safety department, which would add the O ce of Emergency Management. The board passed the policy as written, but Board President Cameron Bryan said the board could add that as an amendment to the policy. Carroll ISD board of trustees will meet at 5 p.m. April 24. 2400 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake www.southlakecarroll.edu Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. April 24. 305 Ira E. Woods Ave., Grapevine www.gcisd.net MEETINGS WE COVER
CISD will not renew TASB membership
GCISD o cially hires new superintendent
BY HANNAH JOHNSON
School Boards Association after members of the national associa- tion sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking the federal govern- ment to investigate and prevent threats against school o cials. This was in reference to heated public comments at school board meetings across the nation with some individuals speaking against pandemic policies and critical race theory. In CISD’s resolution, the TASB is criticized for taking eight months to announce the end of its mem- bership with the national associ- ation. The resolution also states local taxpayer dollars are used to fund the organization’s member- ship and its services. According to the resolution, the services provided by TASB are “readily available on the free market.” A statement provided by the TASB stated it has never wanted to monopolize a market but help dis- tricts nd cost-e ective solutions. According to its website, the TASB represents the best interests of all districts and looks to boost student achievement.
CARROLL ISD The district will no longer be a member of the Texas Association of School Boards starting in the 2023-24 school year. The CISD board of trustees voted 5-1 not to renew its membership with the TASB. According to the resolution submitted by CISD Board President Cameron Bryan, this decision was due to the TASB promoting “divisive political ideologies” through its training and conferences. The resolution was also signed by Board Vice President Hannah Smith and Secretary Andrew Yeager. Trustee Michelle Moore voted against the decision. Moore cited concerns for future policy updates and losing services provided by the TASB such as legal assistance and human resources. “So many times we pause on decisions when it comes to the budget when we don’t have the information, and right now we just don’t have the information to know what it’s going to cost,” Moore said. In May, the TASB voted to end its membership with the National
BY CODY THORN
GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE ISD Brad Schnautz’s appointment to superintendent became o cial during the March 27 board of trustees meeting. Schnautz was chosen as the lone nalist for the position Feb. 27. Trustees must give public notice of the nalist at least 21 days before the date of the meeting in which nal
action or a vote is taken, which happened at the March meeting. Schnautz has been the interim superintendent since Oct. 24.
Brad Schnautz
New hires approved for district, school
BY CODY THORN
GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE ISD Desiree Weiche and Lesa Shocklee were hired by the district during the March 27 board of trustees meeting. Shocklee will be the new executive director of special services. She’s been the executive director of special populations at Little Elm ISD since 2021. She will begin her role with GCISD on April 24. Weiche will be the new principal at iUniversity Prep, starting on March 28. She most recently was the Dean of Instruction at iU Prep and has worked at the school since 2016.
CUTTING TIES WITH THE TASB The Carroll ISD board of trustees voted not to renew its membership with the Texas Association of School Boards for the 2023-24 school year. 1949
$11,000 Annual cost for Carroll ISD for membership dues 30 The number of years TASB has maintained 100% membership
Founded as a voluntary nonpro t to represent Texas school boards 1,025 Number of ISDs in Texas that are active members this school year
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