On Tuesday, August 30th, Lubbock ISD voters approved the Tax Ratification Election (TRE) with 85.29% of the vote. We are so grateful for the support of our community as we maximize state resources, with the same tax rate, and create a pay-as-you-go model for instructional technology. We appreciate the many volunteers who worked in support of this initiative and their co-chairs, Ryan Curry and Jenny Cardelli. Now that voters have approved this action, the district will shift two cents of the tax rate from debt service to operations. In doing so, the district is now able to maximize resources available to us through the state funding formula. The result is an additional $5.5 million into the LISD operating budget.
These dollars will, first and foremost, be used for instructional technology for teachers and students as a tool for improved student performance. This will allow LISD to refresh instructional technology every three or four years without incurring debt. A smaller portion of the revenue will be used to fund priority instructional and facility projects across the district.
The school year is off to an excellent start. The best thing we can do for the future of Lubbock is to provide a quality public education. We are thankful to be part of a community that invests in educating its children, and equips them to be productive citizens in a 21st century world.
Sincerely,
Berhl Robertson, Jr., Ed.D
Superintendent
Melissa Collier
President, LISD Board of Trustees
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Two LISD Teachers Receive Education Awards
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| | L to R: Williams Principal Denise Neeb, Thea Combest, LISD Trustee Bill Stubblefield, Shannon McMackin, Talkington Principal Berta Fogerson |
Thea Combest and Shannon McMackin were honored last week as recipients of awards from the Texas Tech University College of Education
Combest, an English teacher at the Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, received the Donald McDonald Excellent in Teaching Award. McMackin, a 4th grade math teacher at Williams Elementary School, received the Larry and Kathi Hovey Endowed Distinguished Clinicians Award. Both teachers were recognized at a ceremony in the College of Education building on the Texas Tech campus on Friday, August 26, 2016.
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This week, you can find LISD in photos at the district United Way kickoff luncheon, last Friday's Estacado High School football game, TRE Election Night, and the Brown ES Community Picnic.
United Way Kickoff Luncheon
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Principles of Biomedical Science Begins at MHS
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| | MHS Biomedical Science students Ethan Morgan (left) and Tobias Solis (right) sketch the scene while Raeleigh Perez, Emily Scoggin and Darelyn Ramirez discuss their findings |
The new Principles of Biomedical Science class in Monterey High School's Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program, taught by Jessica Lara, got off to a great start. On the fourth day of class, Lara set up a mock crime scene in the new testing center at MHS and exposed her students to one of the exciting activities the class will offer. Students were tasked with investigating the mock crime scene by searching, documenting and collecting evidence.
In this class, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. This is one of the more than 130 classes in LISD's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
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United Way Campaign Begins This Month
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DISTRICT KICKOFF LUNCHEON A SUCCESS
Lubbock ISD kicked off the 2016 United Way campaign this Wednesday at Spirit Ranch. Campaign chair Amber Dean challenged the district to exceed this year's goal of $200,000 and help the United Way reach a record fundraising total of $6 million.
CENTRAL OFFICE KICKOFF EVENT
LISD Central Office staff will kick off their United Way campaign on Friday, September 9th.
The event will be in the Jay Gordon Room at 11:30 a.m. with lunch, speakers, prizes and more. Any donation of $50 or more will earn a "jeans pass" and the privilege of wearing jeans every Friday through December 16th.
The 23 agencies funded by the United Way support many of our LISD students and families.
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Ladies' Night Out at University Medical Center
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New Employee Perks Available
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The Employee Perks page has new offers for LISD faculty and staff. Visit the webpage to find new discounts from Southwest Aqua Sports, Outback, Texas Tech Athletics and more.
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Lubbock ISD Swaps, Cheers, and Family News
For Lease: Black metal, full-sized futon with mattress and black polyester mattress cover. Sleeps two. In very good condition; will send photos. $75. Please call 790-6103 or 790-6948.
Service: I'm a mom of two girls and my husband teaches at Bean ES. I would love to keep your children. Please call Carmen Weldon at 445-4050 or email carmenfweldon@gmail.com for more information.
Wanted: Felt puzzle savers to use with special education students. I will pick them up. Please email mindibingham@lubbockisd.org.
Sympathy To: Carolyn Franzwa, special education interventionist at McWhorter ES and Judy Gerlt, LISD retired, on the death of their mother, Helen Anne Barry Wallace, on August 10.
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