Medina Valley ISD Board Trustees represent 296 square miles in Medina County and Bexar County, west of San Antonio. We concluded that the allegations we reviewed regarding misuse of federal funds could not be substantiated, wrote a spokesperson for the department, Catherine Grant. Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees announced on Monday Dr. Barbie McMath will serve as the Acting Superintendent . He has not only raised the bar of excellence but worked tirelessly to move the entire district forward. failing to disclose campaign contributions Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent Dr. Scott Caloss Dr. Scott Caloss brings 30 years of experience in public education to Medina Valley ISD from a wide variety of school districts. 244 followers . Although Nix did not include a reason for backing out, the news comes just days after voters did not approve two bond packages for MVISD. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. . They will never sell a bond, they cant even answer on how they spent the last 107 million dollars, Seay wrote in a comment on the post. He is a California transplant with a healthy curiosity of the Lone Star State. Toggle Sub Navigation. Caloss grew up in Bandera and he and his wife have spent most of their lives in the area. One Bobcat Lane, Medina, Texas 78055 Phone: (830) 589-2855. There are seven schools with a total of approximately 6,109 students enrolled. Technology. Roxanne Forrest, president of the foundation, started a golf tournament to help raise money in 2021. All rights reserved. Superintendent. Medina Valley High School graduates pray during the Medina Valley High School graduation held Saturday June 4, 2011 at Panther Stadium in Castroville, Tx. MVISD said it would provide updates as they become available. Medina Valley ISD Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Rohrbach has shared with the Board of Trustees his plans to retire at the end of the current 2021-22 school year. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. The school board meeting occurred last Thursday. Medina Valley ISD administrator compiled list of complaints then hit send. I always had a great respect for the school district, Scott Caloss said of the Castroville-based MVISD in a recent interview. Medina Valley ISD expected to approve its second lone finalist for superintendent, BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash houses found. Log In. In an interview this fall he seemed relatively unfazed by the activists. "I am honored to be trusted with this life-changing work and to collaborate with an amazing team that is committed to being the leadership our students deserve.". Students in Medina Valley ISD are part of the Texas Education Agency's Region 20. Contact. She previously worked as a business reporter at the Albany Times Union and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. The men who were arrested face human smuggling and organized crime charges, the sheriff says. A previous version of this story stated the incorrect day of the week for when the school board meeting occurred. 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. on the job for less than six months, ordered board meetings to be livestreamed when he arrived. 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. 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We wouldnt be performing at that level if there werent a lot of great things happening here, said Selena Viera, a spokeswoman for the district. News; Calendar; Board; Medina Valley Independent School District Medina Valley Independent School District 8449 FM 471 S, Castroville, TX 78009 Phone: (830) 931-2243 . 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. Superintendent; Departments; District Newsletter; Calendars; Public Information Requests; Required Postings; Schools. William Luther, Staff Samuel Nix, the lone finalist who was expected to be named the new superintendent for the Medina Valley Independent School District, withdrew his candidacy for the. Caloss pointed out that CASTROVILLE, Texas The lone finalist for superintendent of Medina Valley ISD has backed out. 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. Juan Zamora's Phone Number and Email Last Update. 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. Never being the kind of person to sit still and also not being the person to listen to his doctor, Joe logged lengthy sessions in front of his PC researching school issues, reading papers and corresponding with his friends and colleagues in the education business. bitter criticism of the districts athletic director, which in turn exposed differences between longtime residents and relatively new suburbanites. 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. Medina Valley ISD's board of trustees unanimously voted for its new superintendent on Wednesday, April 13. Superintendent. 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 announced Thursday that he is the lone finalist for the superintendent position at Medina Valley ISD. By Stephanie Frazier. Besides leading Wills Point, he was Poth ISDs superintendent for three years and its junior high school principal for eight years before that. Dr. Caloss has served as the superintendent in Wills Point ISD for the last six years. Click each board member's name to read their bio and other information. - My trip to 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' house made my skin crawl, - 3,000-acre Hill Country ranch for sale by 5th generation owners, -Buc-ee'sinBoerne: New store expected almost 10 years from announcement, - Mayfair community project to bring 6,000 residential units to New Braunfels, - 'The Biggest Little Bar in Texas' now for sale in the 'Cowboy Capital of the World'. The application deadline is Mach 2, 2022. Medina Valley ISD back to drawing board after voters reject bonds amid unprecedented growth. Useful Links. The goals that they have established each year have led to amazing opportunities for our students., Medina Valley Independent School District, Concerns and Complaints - Students/Parents. My goal is not to go in there and completely uproot and make a whole lot of big changes, Caloss said. Superintendent's Contract; Mission and Vision; District of Innovation Plan; Staff Directory; Teacher Directory; Required Postings. Joe retired early from a successful career as Superintendent of Schools for Hudson ISD, deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas. talks with Medina Valley ISD . On ExpressNews.com: Medina Valley ISD administrator compiled list of complaints then hit send. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. Medina Valley Independent School District trustees latest choice to be their next superintendent grew up in a neighboring county and has ties to the area, though his 29-year education career has taken him across Texas. 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. Former superintendent Dr. Kenneth Rohrbach and other MVISD officials met with two OIG agents on June 30. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. On ExpressNews.com: Superintendent Pages. New subdivision construction looms over students on Medina Valley ISDs Ladera Elementary School playground in April. Im not sure whats the purpose of it, Caloss said. 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. Concerns and Complaints - Students/Parents, BAA(LEGAL) - BOARD LEGAL STATUS: POWERS AND DUTIES, 2021_APPROVED_Medina_Valley_ISD_Board-Superintendent_Goals, 2020_APPROVED_Medina_Valley_ISD_Board-Superintendent_Goals. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Caloss has served as the superintendent in Wills Point ISD for the last six years. Medina Valley school board: Lone superintendent finalist turns down the job, BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash houses found. He started his career as a junior high and high school math teacher in the small west Texas community of Dell City. "I am both humbled and elated to have received the support of the Medina Valley ISD board of trustees, and to have the opportunity to serve the students and families of this school district," Nix said. WILLS POINT, Texas (KLTV) - Dr. Scott Caloss, superintendent of Wills Point ISD, has announced he will take a position with Medina Valley ISD. They wont give it to us. TexasISD.com was the brainchild of Joe F. Smith. At a school board meeting June 20, community members voiced concerns about the financial state of the district and questioned why some employee contracts had not been renewed. Bad stuff going on: Group dogs Medina Valley ISD, complicating new superintendents job, BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash houses found. The son of a pastor and a retired educator, Nix's public education career is centered around advocating for and supporting the very best educational opportunities for all students. Medina Valley's Athletic Director has been accused of bullying student athletes, including Nick. 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