Caldwell ISD has only four campuses: Elementary (PK-3rd), Intermediate (4th-6th), Junior High (7th - 8th) and High School (9-12th) plus an District Alternative Education Program and an Alternative Center of Education. Last year it had 1,745 students. By contrast, the BISD has over 52 campuses and some 45,578 students. When he left Caldwell two weeks before the start of the school year and only after a month as super, the district was apparently in disarray as comments from parents indicate below. Is this the right guy? Board members will decide Tuesday.)
6. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the appointment, employment,
evaluation, and duties of the Interim Superintendent.: Item on agenda of Tuesday Rescheduled BISD board meeting.
Aug 10, 2016
CALDWELL - Just two weeks before the start of a new school year, the superintendent at Caldwell ISD, Dr. Timothy Cuff, is stepping down. There is an interim taking his place.
Dr. Joe Dan Lee says he has 28 years of experience. Recently, he was the interim at two other Texas districts. Lee says he enjoys bridging the gap for districts looking for permanent replacements, because he knows what to look for to help the next superintendent transition.
Parent and community soccer coach Burt Yates just found out about Cuff’s resignation.
"I'm discouraged with all the changes that we've had recently and the drama with the school board and some of the staff,” said Yates “But, overall I get a sense that were moving forward in a positive manner."
Joe Dan Lee will lead the district until the board finds Cuff's replacement. He's only been on the job 3 days but says he thinks Caldwell ISD is heading in the right direction.
"It's a great opportunity for the district to have a set of outside eyes to evaluate some of the things they were doing,” said Lee. “Hopefully, offer some recommendations on some things they might do to improve themselves."
Yates says he wants the district to consider more extracurricular activities.
"A soccer program and choir,” said Yates. “I mean there are a lot of things in our district that would benefit our children."
Even though Dr. Lee won't be leading permanently, he says his 28 years of experience will push the district forward.
"I'll be here working with staff and students and trustees,” said Lee. “Hopefully we’ll make a really good district better each and every day."
13 comments:
Cuff is just enjoying his white skin but doesn't know what it takes to run this beast. On the other hand, Alarcon had proven the district, she can do the job,but her name is not considered. She had Hanna performing real well, she can tame the beast. God bless you Ms. Alarcon.
Just because you bring a white person from up north does not mean it will translate into success! Why can’t we move past this impoverished mentality!?!? Let’s find some local talent who understands the needs of our community!
I remember asking the owner of one of the local lumber company why are you bringing this guy from up north and he replied they know more up there.
A month later BPD shows up at this company and arrested this (know more up there) person because he was wanted for murder.
I also notice that most of the car dealers do the same, bring people from another city and also the tv stations. Almost every tv station hires the majority of tv announcers and weather and sports personnel from up north some where.
We locals get it from both sides North and South - WHEN IS THIS GOING TO STOP??
Bertha Pena's name has been mentioned?
Bill "Mr. Bojangles" Robinson (a black man) tap dancer not a wino hillbillie!!!
On May 25, 1878, Bill Robinson, who would become "Mr Bojangles" was born. That is why today May 25, 2010 is National Tap Dancing Day.
8. Bojangles (May 28, 1940) live by
Master of Jazz (Bojangles) [Live]
Duke Ellington
So what else is new here?
Tim has been here in Brownsville as a teacher way before the 80's and then served as principal at Garza Elementary and Gonzales Elem. He understands the culture and the needs of his students and works extremely well with them, so that should not be an issue. If you are looking for someone with more leadership qualities and educational knowledge than Dr. Z, you are going to have a hard time finding one. She is known throughout the nation and she is considered one of the best leaders by many nationally know publications. You will not find someone down here that will tolerate what she has from the kind of board/s that we have down here. We need someone who is not afraid to do what is right just because she crosses someone's interests.
All these comments are ridiculous. Dr. Cuff has been a part of the district for a long time working with the most disadvantaged students. He was my son’s principal last year and did GREAT with him. He takes the time to really listen to concerns from parents and resolve issues. I think he would be a great interim
Of course Dr. Esperanza Zendejas is known across the nation. 1st, she has been dismissed from every job she has ever held and 2nd, she goes around applying for and asking for every recognition award she can get her hands on. She is constantly handing money out to get people to worship her. Wake up people, it appears everything she has obtained in her life has been obtained by going around and making deals to get jobs and awards. Don’t believe this just go investigate it yourselves. If you only knew! Maybe now all her misdealing will come to light. Texas, California, Indian, tarde o temprano todo sale a la luz.
If the board is honest..and does what is best..
they will bring in a proven leader who is not working with BISD currently
they need someone who will do the job WELL then leave
But this board won't do the right thing...each side will try to get someone they can control...
the district has had poor leadership and a lack of true focus for a while. why? because the board continues to chose people they can control rather then can lead.....
This why charters are popping up like weeds and SUCCEEDING in our town...bring someone who can go "toe to toe" with Torkelson at Idea.
But they won't...they want someone they can control instead.
Same story...different players.
Our hope is that the board president leads....
We need people with brains - NO LOCALS.
Para el pendejo at January 14, 2019 at 5:54 PM
Than you must be from out of town say like mcallen where they have brains but don't know how to use them.
No wowen for SUPERINDENT !!! They destroy everything, personal and public life !!!
To poster at 1.19 they'll do that if there is no consent but with consent the sky's the limit - Imagine that!
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