March 2023 BoardBits
This e-newsletter highlights important news from the March 28 regular board meeting of the STISD Board of Directors, as well as other recent and upcoming district and campus happenings.
Board recognizes Medical Professions principal Criselda R. Flores for being named a Principal Finalist in the 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
The board recognized South Texas ISD Medical Professions principal Criselda Flores for being named a finalist in the principal category of the 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
As a finalist, she was awarded a $1,000 check for herself and a $2,500 check for the school.
She now moves on to the next round of the competition and will compete with other finalists across the state for the chance to win greater cash prizes. Overall statewide winners will be announced in April.
In photo, from left to right: STISD superintendent Dr. Marco Antonio Lara, Jr.; Criselda R. Flores, Medical Professions principal; and Henry LeVrier, STISD Board President
District recognizes students for excellence in academic, athletic, and/or extracurricular endeavors
During the March 28 board meeting, the administration and Board recognized and congratulated individual students and teams from throughout the district for excellence in academic, athletic, and/or extracurricular endeavors.
Other Board Actions
- The Board received received reports from the district on construction projects.
- The Board approved the district's request for new Professional and Non-Professional positions for the 2023-2024 school year and the Announcement of Vacancies for the following:
1. Assistant Principal(1)
2. Counselor(1)
3. Teacher(3)
4. Custodian(1) - The Board approved awarding RFP 24-002 Property, Liability, and Auto Insurance to HUB International.
March 2023 Student in Frame: World Scholars' Owen Enslein
Inside STISD Video Highlights
STISD 22-23 Superintendent's Cup Chess Tournament
131 STISD Students Compete in 2023 HOSA State Competition
100% of STISD Virtual Academy Teachers Become Apple Recognized
STISD Medical Professions 2023 Commitment Day & Spring Festival
Scholarship Opportunity: Education Foundation of STISD now accepting applications for 2023 scholarships
The Education Foundation of South Texas ISD is now accepting applications for its 2023 Scholarships.
This year the Foundation will award 8 - $1,000 scholarships to seniors from each high school throughout the district, for a total of 32 scholarships to be awarded.
The link to the online application is available within the Education Foundation of STISD 2023 Scholarship Application section on the district website here.
A PDF copy of the application can also be accessed at the same link, and hard copies can be picked up at the student's campus counseling office, if preferred.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, no matter the method used.
Best wishes to all of our seniors!
Mental Health Matters: April is Stress Awareness Month
Reminders: Holidays and District Events
- April 3-7 - National Assistant Principals Week
- Good Friday - April 7 (District Holiday) + Monday, April 10 (Bad Weather Day) = 4-day Easter weekend
- April 15: STISD Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1LT Andres Zermeno Memorial Gymnasium (South Texas ISD Science Academy, 900 Med High Dr., Mercedes) - Visit the Employment page for more information on this event and vacancies for 2023-2024.
- April 22 - STISD Superintendent's Cup Softball Tournament
- April 23-29: National Library Week
- April 25: National Library Workers Day
Class of 2023 Graduations:
Saturday, May 20:
- Health Professions Graduation at 10:00 a.m.
- Medical Professions Graduation at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 21:
- Science Academy Graduation at 10:00 a.m.
- World Scholars Graduation at 1:00 p.m.
All graduations will be held at the Bert Ogden Arena (4900 S. I-69 C, Edinburg).
Faculty/Staff News
- The Board of Directors approved the renewal of Chapter 21 term and probationary employment contracts for Central Office Administrators, Principals, Teachers and other Professional staff for the 2023-2024 school year. Contracts will be provided to campuses/departments for employee signature by mid-April.
- Letters of reassurance for nonprofessional staff will also be provided by mid-April.
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