SSISD Now A District of Innovation; Title I Funding to be Used for Teacher Training
SSISD Now A District of Innovation; Title I Funding to be Used for Teacher Training With Title I Federal Funds available to fund the training, 150 Sulphur Springs ISD teachers in kindergarten through second grade will receive “Capturing Kids Hearts” training following a vote by the Sulphur Springs ISD board of trustees Monday night. The board also approved the final step to become a District of Innovation and approved the...
Instructional Technology for SSISD Teachers and Students Continues Expansion
Instructional Technology for teachers and students has been expanding in the SSISD and will continue to impact teacher training and student learning. John Bimmerle, who works with SSMS Secondary Instructional Technology, introduced the work of the three member team during a recent Sulphur Springs School Board meeting. The introduction video is found here. The Instruction Technology team also includes Mackenzie Cross, Elementary, and...
March 6-10 SSISD Public Schools Week: Power of Public
Power of Public is the theme for Public Schools Week, March 6-10 in the Sulphur Springs ISD. The school board approved dates and times for Public School Week during their February Session. Assistant Superintendent Kristin Monk presented the schools, dates, and times: Monday, March 6—Early Childhood Learning Center, 5:30 p.m.; Douglas Intermediate, 6 p.m.; High School, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7—Middle School, 5:30 p.m.; Elementary...
Career and Technology Education at SSHS Recognized During February Board Meeting
February is Career and Technical Education Month and in Sulphur Springs High School, the programs continue to grow and to achieve according to reports by students from the various organizations under the CTE umbrella. Students representing Business Professionals of America, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Health Occupations Students of America, and Future Farmers of America addressed the SSISD Board of Trustees Monday...
SSISD Appoints Planning Committee to Seek Proposed District of Innovation
Under House Bill 1842 passed during the 84th Texas legislative session, Texas public school districts have an opportunity to be designated at a District of Innovation. In a recent session of the SSISD board, the local district voted to become a school of innovation. A number of other schools in the area are also taking the step. Specific qualifiers, having attained the accountability rating of “Met Standard”, allow a district to...
Capital Construction and Remodel Projects Increase SSISD General Fund Expenditure Budget
A General Fund expenditure budget of $35,090,686 was approved in August by the Sulphur Springs School Board. However, due to capital construction and remodel projects that are ongoing, that budge has been increased by $994,239 following a vote of the board of trustees Monday February 13, 2017, during their regular session. The expenditure budget is now $36,084,925. The rebuild of Prim Stadium has cost $93,000 through January. Of that...
SSISD Takes Step Toward District of Innovation
Monday at 11:30 a.m., the Sulphur Springs School Superintendent Michael Lamb expressed his thanks and appreciation for the SSISD Board of trustees. He called them a great team with whom to work. He presented gifts from the various campuses to recognize school board members during School Board Appreciation Month. The board approved resolutions designating SSISD as a District of Innovation. Districts in Texas may apply to be a District...
SSISD Sets Filing Dates; Applies for Waivers
Filing dates have been set for two seats on the Sulphur Springs ISD school board. The dates were set and applications for various waivers were approved during Monday’s board meeting. Places on the board held by Robert Cody and Robin Vaughn will be on the May 6, 2017 ballot. Filing dates for the May 6th board election are January 18 through February 17. One may file for a place on the board at the district administration building. The...
“Updated” SSISD Receives A; Approves Installment Purchase of Former PJC Location
Sulphur Springs School District received an A-Superior rating from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas for the 2014-2015 Data for the district. The rating confirmed that the external independent auditor reported the financial report for the district was free of any instance of material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting and compliance for local, state, and federal funds. Sulphur Springs School Board...
Wright Resignation Accepted, Johnson Appointed In Tuesday School Board Meeting
Enrollment in Sulphur Springs Schools has increased over all and as of Friday, September 2, 4,415 students are of on the roll according to Superintendent Michael Lamb, who gave a report on district-wide student enrollment to the SSISD Board during their September regular session. The Board also accepted the resignation of longtime board member, Kerry Wright. With much reluctance, the Board accepted Mr. Wright’s resignation....
