Weve experienced some growth here in Wills and Ive been involved in developing long-term plans for things like that, Caloss said. Juan Zamora's Phone Number and Email Last Update. The district did not livestream meetings under its former superintendent. WILLS POINT, Texas (KLTV) - Dr. Scott Caloss, superintendent of Wills Point ISD, has announced he will take a position with Medina Valley ISD. Dr. Rohrbach said, I am incredibly proud to have had the privilege to serve as Superintendent of 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 documentation and was notified it was in full compliance and the review has been closed. Medina Valley ISD Board Trustees represent 296 square miles in Medina County and Bexar County, west of San Antonio. Highlights. Superintendent. Dr. Samuel Nix from Duncanville ISD was named Medina Valley ISD's lone finalist on Wednesday, April 13, according toa news release. One Bobcat Lane, Medina, Texas 78055 Phone: (830) 589-2855. A Department of Education OIG spokeswoman declined to comment earlier this summer, stating in an email that the agency does not generally confirm nor deny investigative activity.. Im not sure whats the purpose of it, Caloss said. Cafeteria 830-589-7478. My goal is to build on the successes they are having currently.. Crisp submitted . You see this happening a lot more often now than 10 to 15 years ago. Medina Valley ISD has had a turbulent year, with complaints about its athletic director and the boards decision-making on bond-funded construction projects amplified during trustee elections. This school is run by a bunch of clowns, pretending to know what theyre doing and pretending to be upfront and honest. Medina Valley ISD back to drawing board after voters reject bonds amid unprecedented growth. He started his career as a junior high and high school math teacher in the small west Texas community of Dell City. View the file below or Download File Now. Superintendent: School: Medina Valley ISD: Campus Description: Date Posted: 1/27/2022: Deadline: 2022-03-02: Openings: 1: Commitment: Full Time: Description/Notes: Medina Valley Independent School District is a public school district based in Castroville, Texas. She began her journalism career as a fact-checker for Cond Nast's portfolio of magazines and Harper's Magazine. The lone finalist for superintendent for the school district has withdrawn his name from consideration for the job. Seay and Beck were on the Castroville City Council during an even more tumultuous period in Castroville that began in 2006, marked by a grand jury investigation into city finances that to their expressed dismay resulted in no indictments in 2008. In 2007, the Texas Ethics Commission found Seay violated state law by Medina Valley Independent School District Medina Valley Independent School District 8449 FM 471 S, Castroville, TX 78009 Phone: (830) 931-2243 . We have a growing district, and we cant support everyone, Forrest said. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. We concluded that the allegations we reviewed regarding misuse of federal funds could not be substantiated, wrote a spokesperson for the department, Catherine Grant. Claire Bryan joined the Express-News education team in August 2021. 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. Log In. Medina ISD Admin Office. It can finalize its choice of Caloss on July 6. These people are in charge of hundreds of millions of dollars with taxpayer money, said Hank Saey, a former member of Castrovilles city council. There are a lot of things going on there. Claire completed her master's degree at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Investigative Reporting fellow. Caloss has served as the superintendent in. She is originally from San Diego. De Leon did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees announced on Monday Dr. Barbie McMath will serve as the Acting Superintendent . She previously worked as a business reporter at the Albany Times Union and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. Elected by the people to govern the Medina Valley Independent School District, Board Trustees are the guardians of the public trust and, though the policies they make, are ultimately responsible for our schools. In an interview this fall he seemed relatively unfazed by the activists. Log In. Former superintendent Dr. Kenneth Rohrbach and other MVISD officials met with two OIG agents on June 30. He served the previous six and a half years as the Superintendent of Wills Point ISD. Superintendent; Departments; District Newsletter; Calendars; Public Information Requests; Required Postings; Schools. News; Calendar; Board; Medina ISD Admin Office. Medina Valley school board: Lone superintendent finalist turns down the job, BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash houses found. My goal is not to go in there and completely uproot and make a whole lot of big changes, Caloss said. The group formed early this year and became more structured in June when it created Facebook group to share recordings of school board meetings obtained by its volunteers. Copyright 2022 KLTV. Claire Bryan joined the Express-News education team in August 2021. 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. 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. talks with Medina Valley ISD . The winners of the board election will be working with a new superintendent. Medina Valley Middle School always strives to provide the best education for all students. To view qualifications, go to https://tasb.hiringplatform.com/processes/88473-medina-valley-isd?locale=en. District Calendar; Employment; Edlio Login Powered by Edlio. If they cant make these types of decisions about this money, what does that mean about the decisions they are making about our children?. Interested candidates should complete the online application located at the following website: https://tasb.hiringplatform.com/list/CareerOpportunities. The board will work together to find a replacement that embodies Wills Point, understands traditions, demands excellence, will move us forward during unprecedented growth and will work to make us Wills Point Proud.. Caloss, whos been Northside ISDs retiring chief: politics hurting education. Transportation. Log In. 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. '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. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. Gabriel Romero is the Hill Country reporter for MySA.com. 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. 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. Details and updates will appear on oursearchespage as things progress. Medina Valley ISD board of trustees unanimously voted on the lone finalist for its new superintendent this week. They bring up concerns but there is no document, no evidence, Caloss said. 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. Emmy-award winning reporter Dillon Collier joined KSAT Investigates in September 2016. She began her journalism career as a fact-checker for Cond Nast's portfolio of magazines and Harper's Magazine. The board of trustees will officially name Nix as the new superintendent and approve his contract in a special meeting on May 5, according to the release. Medina Valley ISD board candidates: Growth is dividing our community, Look inside historic $2.3 million King William home. WILLS POINT, Texas (KLTV) - Dr. Scott Caloss, superintendent of Wills Point ISD, has announced he will take a position with Medina Valley ISD. For additional information, please visit the district website at: https://www.mvisd.com/. On April 13, the school board unanimously voted for Nix from Duncanville ISD, near Dallas to be the lone finalist. 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. Those bonds would have gone toward building a new high school, middle school, and elementary school for the rapidly growing area. Caloss is regularly the recipient of emails from Seay that detail a myriad of specific issues, from the use of drugs on campus to how individual employees have been treated. The men who were arrested face human smuggling and organized crime charges, the sheriff says. I cant really explain it, Caloss said. We will continue to implement the Leader In Me program to help with reaching our educational goals. 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. The application deadline is Mach 2, 2022. Two board members are elected at large, five board members are elected from single-member districts, both serving 3-year terms with elections held annually. Jury takes an hour to reach verdict over deal at Port S.A. Heres why it hailed through the Alamodome last night. 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. Castroville ES; LaCoste ES; Ladera ES; . Click a name below to view more information. 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. Caloss and Viera said anyone in the community can bring concerns directly to the district so they can do their best to address them. The Facebook group now has 201 members, including former employees of the school district and at least one current school board member. They wont give it to us. The lone finalist to be the districts next superintendent says dealing with rapid growth will be a priority. The federal agency confirmed this. Jury takes an hour to reach verdict over deal at Port S.A. Heres why it hailed through the Alamodome last night, bitter criticism of the districts athletic director, failing to disclose campaign contributions, Medina Valley ISD administrator compiled list of complaints then hit send, Look inside historic $2.3 million King William home. The groups members have assigned themselves a watchdog role, speaking up at school board meetings and filing dozens of public information requests hoping to document their suspicions about financial or contractual improprieties. A previous version of this story stated the incorrect day of the week for when the school board meeting occurred. When the foundation has had extra money, it has awarded stipends to teachers or campuses. Superintendent Pages. Superintendent's Contract; Mission and Vision; District of Innovation Plan; Staff Directory; Teacher Directory; Required Postings. Stay up to date on the latest stories from San Antonio and beyond by signing up for our newsletters here. Members meet most Wednesday evenings, though the in-person turnout can be as small as four or five people. High School Campus 830-589-2851 Elementary Campus 830-589-2731 Cafeteria 830-589-7478. The district spokesperson referred any matters regarding the superintendent to the school board. Claire completed her master's degree at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Investigative Reporting fellow. The federal government appropriated $190 billion in ESSER funds and over $4 billion in GEER funds to provide schools across the country with pandemic relief and emergency assistance. Medina Valley ISD's board of trustees unanimously voted for its new superintendent on Wednesday, April 13. One Bobcat Lane, Medina, Texas 78055 Phone: (830) 589-2855. Proposition A for $383.2 million passed with 50.9 percent of the vote. 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