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.. Theyll be bankrupt in a year.. New subdivision construction looms over students on Medina Valley ISDs Ladera Elementary School playground in April. Caloss grew up in Bandera and he and his wife have spent most of their lives in the area. 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 previously worked as a business reporter at the Albany Times Union and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. Lindsey Kunz Superintendent Charles Orr Business Manager Samantha Whatley Superintendent Secretary Pam Keese Business Administrative Assistant Melissa Dunbar Elementary Principal Gary Oliver Secondary Principal Nelda Hicks Claire completed her master's degree at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Investigative Reporting fellow. A previous version of this story stated the incorrect day of the week for when the school board meeting occurred. Public accusations hurled by the group and others during school board meetings and campaigning for We have a growing district, and we cant support everyone, Forrest said. An online petition calling for Paul Holzhaus, the MVISD deputy director of facilities, to be named superintendent drew almost 400 signatures. Stay up to date on the latest stories from San Antonio and beyond by signing up for our newsletters here. District. 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District officials said they would work to figure out the next steps and want the community to know they are working to make the best decision for students and staff. Members meet most Wednesday evenings, though the in-person turnout can be as small as four or five people. TexasISD.com was the brainchild of Joe F. Smith. USAA wants some remote employees in the office three days Texas Vista owner has threatened hospital shutdown before, Medina Valley ISD administrator compiled list of complaints then hit send, Bexar County deputy reunites African tortoise with owners, Gunmen blast 75 rounds at Northwest Side apartment, San Antonio Zoo has a long but spotty history with giraffes, Rosie Castros appointment much more than a 3-month council stint. 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. Due to a long battle with Post-Polio Syndrome the doctor made him hang it up and rest for six months. Great kids, great staff, great community, and I wanted to be part of something like that.. The United States Department of Educations Office of Inspector General launched the inquiry after receiving numerous complaints about how the district used COVID relief money. Dallas-area man named lone finalist for Medina Valley ISD superintendent, Texas bill proposes tax cuts for only straight, married couples, S.A. area pelted with large hail, heavy wind in overnight storm, Helen L. 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Email. 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. They cant. Superintendent's Contract; Medina ISD Admin Office. That has complicated the efforts of a new superintendent to ease the tumult that started a year ago with 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. S.A.-area rancher catches the hearts of American Idol judges, USAA wants some remote employees in the office three days a week, Take a look inside this $3.5 million 'mystery' mansion, New food truck park opens at The CO-OP SA, 10 things to do this weekend in San Antonio, Boy, 11, shoots self in head with gun he found in apartment. The letter was posted in the MVISD Taxpayers for Transparency Facebook group. Medina Valley ISD encompasses 300 square miles and is located west of San Antonio. Superintendent; Departments; District Newsletter; Calendars; Public Information Requests; Required Postings; Schools. The meeting at St. Louis Braden Keller Community Center drew long-time Castroville residents who wanted to make sure their property taxes werent unnecessarily high, responding to a pair of activists in a group called MVISD Taxpayers for Transparency who are skeptical of the school districts finances and operations. 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. 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. USAA wants some remote employees in the office three days Texas Vista owner has threatened hospital shutdown before, Bexar County deputy reunites African tortoise with owners, Gunmen blast 75 rounds at Northwest Side apartment, San Antonio Zoo has a long but spotty history with giraffes, Rosie Castros appointment much more than a 3-month council stint. Caloss announced Thursday that he is the lone finalist for the superintendent position at Medina Valley ISD. Medina ISD Admin Office. A superintendents briefing on the districts website covering its July 18 board meeting states that the agents told the officials several times that the district is not under investigation. Medina ISD Admin Office. Caloss pointed out that For additional information, please visit the district website at: https://www.mvisd.com/. Forrest sees no problem with another group raising more money for teachers. Toggle Sub Navigation. 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. Medina Valley ISD athletic director Lee Crisp has resigned months after multiple complaints were filed against the head football coach about his bullying behavior toward students. Useful Links. One Bobcat Lane, Medina, Texas 78055 Phone: (830) 589-2855. Dillon is a two-time Houston Press Club Journalist of the Year and a Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Reporter of the Year. Caloss announced Thursday that he is the lone finalist for the superintendent position at Medina Valley ISD. Ellisons contract was not renewed by the outgoing superintendent, Kenneth Rohrbach, at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Useful Links. Caloss has served as the superintendent in Wills Point ISD for the last six years. Dr. Samuel Nix from Duncanville ISD was named Medina Valley ISD's. Caloss said he has heard some of the concerns, but said he cant comment on them until he is hired, arrives at the district and can hear more details. Those bonds would have gone toward building a new high school, middle school, and elementary school for the rapidly growing area. Superintendent Pages. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. My goal is to build on the successes they are having currently.. Caloss and Viera said anyone in the community can bring concerns directly to the district so they can do their best to address them. failing to disclose campaign contributions She previously worked as a business reporter at the Albany Times Union and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. Medina Valley ISD has 6,785 students but is growing rapidly and estimates its enrollment will reach 16,960 by 2032. Claire completed her master's degree at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Investigative Reporting fellow. 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.. View the file below or Download File Now. Medina Valley school board: Lone superintendent finalist turns down the job, BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash houses found. Not to the extent to what it is growing like in Medina Valley, obviously. She is originally from San Diego. One Bobcat Lane, Medina, Texas 78055 Phone: (830) 589-2855. WILLS POINT, Texas (KLTV) - Dr. Scott Caloss, superintendent of Wills Point ISD, has announced he will take a position with Medina Valley ISD. Medina Valley ISD board candidates: Growth is dividing our community, Look inside historic $2.3 million King William home. Between the staff that is there and the people there that we can have conversations with as a team, I feel we can handle the situation and we will be prepared to handle the growth, he said. Medina Valley Independent School District. I always had a great respect for the school district, Scott Caloss said of the Castroville-based MVISD in a recent interview. 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. Log In. 12, 2022 at 12:56 PM PDT. Gabriel Romero is the Hill Country reporter for MySA.com. Caloss, whos been Log In. Northside ISDs retiring chief: politics hurting education. He served as Medina Valley ISD's superintendent since 2016. 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. You see this happening a lot more often now than 10 to 15 years ago. USAA wants some remote employees in the office three days Texas Vista owner has threatened hospital shutdown before, Northside ISDs retiring chief: politics hurting education, Medina Valley ISD scored an A rating for the 2022 by the TEA, Bexar County deputy reunites African tortoise with owners, Gunmen blast 75 rounds at Northwest Side apartment, San Antonio Zoo has a long but spotty history with giraffes, Rosie Castros appointment much more than a 3-month council stint. Youll be shocked at how much money we are spending. 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. All rights reserved. There are seven schools with a total of approximately 6,109 students enrolled. High School Campus 830-589-2851 Elementary Campus 830-589-2731 Cafeteria 830-589-7478 . Medina Valley Independent School District 8449 F M 471 S, CASTROVILLE, TX 78009 (830) 931-2243 Website 7 Schools 5,455 Students Grades PK-12 RATINGS ACADEMICS ENVIRONMENT Reviews 4 Preschools 4 Elementary Schools 2 Middle Schools 1 High School 7 Total Schools RATINGS District Summary Ratings He said he wrote down their names and addresses, not knowing that they would later turn out to be fake. Jury takes an hour to reach verdict over deal at Port S.A. Heres why it hailed through the Alamodome last night. Superintendent's Contract; Mission and Vision; District of Innovation Plan; Staff Directory; Teacher Directory; Required Postings. 2022-06-17. Joe retired early from a successful career as Superintendent of Schools for Hudson ISD, deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Contact. 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. My observations have been that the ones that appear to discuss this topic and filter it towards others are the ones that sometimes make the matters worse.. I am confident that WPISD will continue to improve during this time of transition under the current administration and leadership team. Caloss has served as the superintendent in Wills Point ISD for the last six years. High School Campus 830-589-2851 Elementary Campus 830-589-2731 . Emmy-award winning reporter Dillon Collier joined KSAT Investigates in September 2016. The district has delayed returning public information requests and Seay and Beck have paid hundreds of dollars to the district for research and copying fees in the interim. In a recent interview, Seay said he was played by people he didnt know who handed him $100 bills at a town hall event. Published: Jul. a board election in May 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. He became the second lone finalist for the MVISD position on June 15. Besides leading Wills Point, he was Poth ISDs superintendent for three years and its junior high school principal for eight years before that. 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. sent a letter to the community stating that Nix withdrew his candidacy. Cafeteria 830-589-7478. Copyright 2023 - TexasISD.com All Rights Reserved. The department said it had received numerous complaints but all it was concerned about was how the district spent its federal dollars, according to one of the first briefings by the new MVISD superintendent, Scott Caloss, after he started the job in July. Click each board member's name to read their bio and other information. Medina Valley Independent School District Medina Valley Independent School District 8449 FM 471 S, Castroville, TX 78009 Phone: (830) 931-2243 . We know there is a lot of bad stuff going on, but we just dont have the proof to prove it, said Hank Seay, one of the leaders. 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. Like many school districts, MVISD already has a 501-c3 organization called the Medina Valley Education Foundation, which works as a fundraising arm, primarily for scholarships awarded to seniors for college tuition.