BY DAVE MANNING CONTRIBUTIONS BY DANICA LLOYD
Next steps
In their own words
The outgoing board chose Killian as the lone nalist, and the newly constituted board will nalize his contract in December. In a letter to PfISD sta following the Nov. 13 announcement, Killian said their board would likely appoint an interim leader while they initiate the search for PfISD’s next superintendent. Killian will begin his role as CFISD superintendent Jan. 1 as Henry begins his retirement, according to CFISD. “We have a nalist that was described as condent, knowledgeable and a communicative servant leader—someone who doesn’t shy away from challenges but rather is a visible, boots-on-the- ground leader,” said Justin Ray, one of the newest CFISD trustees.
“The next superintendent will lead ... 14,000 employees, and the success of our schools depends on a relationship
“[Killian has] an amazingly rich and varied background that will
form the foundation as [he leads] us into the future to combat all of the unknowns that will arise.” TOM JACKSON, OUTGOING CFISD BOARD PRESIDENT
... that is productive and collaborative.” NIKKI COWART, CYFAIR AFT PRESIDENT
“As I evaluated all the applications, the one thing that had to be rst and foremost was someone’s
“While following in the footsteps of a much beloved and longtime
superintendent may be daunting, I believe that ... Dr. Killian is well qualied, experienced and has the skills needed to lead a district like ours.”
focus on teaching and learning and making sure our students will reach strong outcomes.” NATALIE BLASINGAME, CFISD TRUSTEE
JULIE HINAMAN, CFISD TRUSTEE
Whatever happens in our community, we’re here, ready to serve. Providing Level I trauma care at Ben Taub Hospital for people experiencing the worst day of their lives. Reaching out to families struggling to find or afford healthy food. Offering the gold standard in nursing at our Magnet®-recognized Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Treating everyone with respect, compassion and gratitude for giving us the opportunity to care for them, work with them, know them. You may not know our name. And that’s okay.
YOU’LL KNOW US BY THE WORK WE DO.
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