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Education
Drive a little, make $10,000 more
There’s a big difference among Kaufman County schools – the pay. Beginning teachers in Forney and Terrell can make more than $10,000 a year more than teachers in other districts. That makes it hard for the smaller districts to hire and keep teachers.
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Jun 12, 2008
Education
Crandall school board election not settled Saturday
None of the three candidates in the Crandall school district’s Place 6 election received more than 50 percent of the vote. School district officials busily investigated whether a run-off was needed. They concluded that the results stand.
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May 13, 2008
Education
Kemp breaks ground for new high school
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| Rendering of new Kemp High School |
The Kemp school district broke ground last week for a new high school near the district’s stadium. Voters approved $23 million in bonds last year to build the school and renovate others. The new school is planned for 600 to 650 students.
May 13, 2008
Education
Scurry-Rosser superintendent leaving
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| The sign in the Scurry-Rosser district honors Superitendent Micheal French |
Scurry-Rosser Superintendent Micheal French likely will be leaving the district for the Quinlan schools.
Mr. French was named the lone finalist for the Quinlan job last week. Under Texas law, Quinlan must wait 21 days before formally appointing Mr. French. Quinlan officials hope he can start with the district July 1.
He will replace, Larry Johnson, who is retiring.
The Quinlan district in nearby Hunt County has almost three times as many students – 2,600 – as Scurry-Rosser with 900. However, the districts’ have similar percentages of Hispanic, white and black students. In both districts, 55 percent are considered economically disadvantages, according to the Texas Education Agency.
The move should also include a hefty pay raise. The Scurry-Rosser superintendent’s salary is $102,500 compared to Quilan’s $150,000
Apr 28, 2008
Education
Forney superintendent tightening curriculum
Superintendent Darrell Brown is working on a “non-negotiable” curriculum that won’t have teachers in lock-step, but harmony.
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Apr 15, 2008
Education
Sparse school elections
The county’s three largest school districts likely will not hold elections this year because there are no contested races. Write-in candidates have until March 17 to file, but those are rare.
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Mar 12, 2008
Education
Changing the schools
There’s a lot of change going on in the Terrell school district. New Terrell school Superintendent Kelly Rodgers has strengthened security, surveyed teachers on morale and brought in a curriculum audit team. Thursday night he and school board members will meet with the public.
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Mar 12, 2008
Education
Get the call
Kaufman County schools are taking advantage of cell phones and e-mail to notify parents of emergencies. The new system is provided by the Region 10 Education Service Center.
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Feb 5, 2008
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Last Updated: Jul 15th, 2008 - 00:11:40
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