By Editor on Good Business, Heath, Rockwall
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 2, 2016) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees is seeking input from across the district on the qualities and characteristics that our community would like to see in the next superintendent. Currently the superintendent search firm hired by the Board of Trustees, Horn, Smith, Wood and Preston Educational Consultants, is conducting […]
By Editor on Good Business, Heath, Rockwall
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 15, 2016) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees have selected the firm of Horn, Smith, Wood and Preston Educational Consultants to partner with in the superintendent search process. The firm will work to build a strong candidate pool from which the board will select the next superintendent. Horn, Smith, Wood and Preston is a longstanding, […]
By Editor on Good Business, Good Thinking, Heath, Rockwall
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 6, 2016) Today Jeff Bailey, Rockwall Independent School District superintendent, announced his plans to retire from his position effective August 31, 2016. Mr. Bailey said, “After thoughtful consideration and discussion with my family, I know that now is the right time for me to start a new chapter in my life. […]
By Blue Ribbon News on Garland, Good Living, Good Thinking, Rowlett
GARLAND,TX. (November 5, 2014) Last night, Garland ISD’s $455.5-million bond proposal passed with 62 percent of the vote. The following response is from Superintendent Bob Morrison: “From the outset, it has been our goal to encourage Garland ISD stakeholders to take advantage of their opportunity to vote. We simply wanted to help them understand the […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett, Sachse
(Garland ISD-January 30, 2013) Garland ISD Trustees named Dr. Bob Morrison lone finalist for the district’s superintendent vacancy in a specially called meeting Jan. 24. Morrison, current superintendent for Mansfield ISD, is expected to assume the duties of GISD superintendent sometime after a state-mandated 21-day waiting period. Morrison succeeds Dr. Curtis Culwell, who retired Dec. […]
By Editor on Dallas, Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett, Sachse
(GARLAND ISD-December 26, 2012) Curtis Culwell may no longer be Garland ISD’s superintendent, but his legacy will live on as an advocate for education. GISD’s Council of PTAs recognized Culwell with a National PTA Life Achievement Award at its December meeting. “A PTA Life Achievement Award acknowledges great efforts made to improve the lives of […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Living, Good Thinking, Rowlett
Community forum Monday, Dec 10 (Garland ISD – December 1, 2012) Garland ISD’s Board of Trustees is seeking public input regarding the district’s superintendent search. A Community Forum will be held Monday, Dec. 10 from 7-9 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center. All are invited to attend. A short online survey is also open to […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking, Rowlett, Sachse
(Garland ISD – November 20, 2012) As Garland ISD prepares for Superintendent Curtis Culwell’s retirement in December, the Board of Trustees announced an interim at its Nov. 13 work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building. Gary Reeves, assistant superintendent of administration, will lead the district until Culwell’s replacement is named. “Dr. Reeves is a […]
By Editor on Garland, Good People, Good People Profiles, Good Thinking, Rowlett
(Garland ISD) October 22, 2012 – Since 1986, the Garland Sports Hall of Fame has been honoring individuals who have contributed to athletics in Garland and have helped cultivate a continued interest in sports participation. Four new members were inducted into this elite group Sept. 29, at the organization’s annual Hall of Fame Banquet. The […]
By Editor on Garland, Good Thinking
(Garland ISD) August 21, 2012 – After leading Garland ISD through one of the most dynamic periods in its history, Curtis Culwell is retiring. Culwell, who has served as GISD superintendent since 1999, announced his retirement—effective in December—at Tuesday night’s school board work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building. Culwell, one of the most respected […]