SSISD School Board Accepts Retirement of Larry Finney
The Sulphur Springs School Board accepted the retirement of Director of Transportation Larry Finney Monday night. His last day is July 31. In almost 30 years with the district, Finney also served as a bus driver, a principal and a teacher. Finney said he looked forward to spending more time on his farms in Winnsboro and enjoying his extensive album collection. He said he’d also be working on Mrs. Finney’s honey do list. By Don Julian,...
SSISD School Board Agrees To School Lunch Price Increase
The Sulphur Springs School Board agreed to raise school lunch prices 25-cents at a Monday night meeting. The cost will go from $2.00 to $2.25. Rickie Elliott, district Director of Child Nutrition, said the increase would show the district is trying to achieve the intent of federal Food and Nutrition Service rules. The board also witnessed a graduation ceremony for Nicholas McElfresh. High School Principal Josh Williams said Nicholas...
SSISD School Board Special Meeting
At a special meeting Wednesday, the Sulphur Springs School Board gained a little as they attempt to fill their vacancies for the next school year. The board accepted six more resignations but hired 18 people. The board also approved asbestos abatement and carpet replacement at Bowie Primary School. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
SSISD Raises Teacher Pay
July 19, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees in special meeting on Thursday, July 18th, approving a 5% general pay increase, resulting in a $2,625 increase for all teachers and librarians … according to a post the district’s Facebook page by Superintendent Deana Steeber. All employees that are not included on the teacher and librarian pay scale will receive a 2% raise based on the midpoint of the new pay...
SSISD Plans Final Town Hall Meeting Prior to Early Voting for Bond
March 27, 2024 – Early voting for the May 4th SSISD Bond will open April 22nd and continue through April 30th as SSISD plans to hold their final Town Hall Meeting on April 18th at Sulphur Springs Elementary located at 829 Bell St. in Sulphur Springs. The public meeting will begin at 6pm with an informational presentation followed by a Q&A session and an optional tour of the campus. All eligible voters in the school...
Sulphur Springs ISD Board Calls May 4 Election
February 14, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Independent School District contacted KSST to share that the SSISD Board has called for a bond election to be on the May 4th ballot. The communiqué stated, “representatives from the SSISD Bond Planning Committee made a recommendation to our school board in January that outlined a plan to address our oldest facilities at the primary and elementary level. … our Board of Trustees...
Monday January 22, Sulphur Springs Board Meeting Notes of Interest
January 23, 2024 – At the Regular Board Meeting of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Monday, January 22, 2024, KSST Interns Halle Dunn and Nataleigh Sheffield noted the following points of interest. Hannah Garrett presented the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) overview. The Sulphur Springs ISD bond Planning committee, consisting of 47 individuals, does the following: Plan for the future. Honor SSISD...
Pat Leber Sworn in as SSISD Police Chief
January 23, 2024 – KSST Interns Nataleigh Sheffield and Halle Dunn attended the Sulphur Springs ISD Regular Board Meeting Monday, January 22nd, 2024, and one of the multiple notes of interest they took away from it was the fact Pat Leber was sworn in as the Sulphur Springs ISD Police Chief. Chief Leber has 25 years of experience and is retired from the Sulphur Springs police department. Chief Pat Leber said, “I am...
Trustees Honored During School Board Recognition Month
January 11, 2024 – January is School Board Recognition Month, and Sulphur Springs ISD is celebrating the Trustees for their commitment to teachers and staff. The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is Locally Elected, Community Connected, which highlights the connection between school board trustees and their communities. If you know much about our trustees, you know that this year’s theme describes them...
Officer Leber Announced as SSISD Chief of Police
“I am enthusiastic about taking on the pivotal role of Chief of Police for the Sulphur Springs ISD Police Department. With a deep commitment to ensuring the safety of students and staff, it is my goal to provide and maintain a secure and conducive environment for learning. In assuming this leadership position, I express my excitement about implementing strategic initiatives aimed at maintaining a safe and nurturing atmosphere...
