Greenville Educational Enrichment Foundation, Clear Bag Policy for GISD Athletic Events, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC), Police Department and Student Engagement Officers, Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS). [5] Travis Elementary School was a 1987-88 National Blue Ribbon School. The board will be allowed by law to issue Liggins a formal contract in 21 days. I am excited to be back in Greenville ISD and continue working to positively impact students and families to set a foundation for success, Underwood said. Born the second child to an unwed teenage mother, Liggins credits his grandmother with teaching him to work hard without excuses and . As superintendent, that is a priority of mine to insure that if one cent is missing that we find it and we recover it for our students.. Millions in Spending at Greenville Independent School District The committee met six times over the last several months to study and evaluate current and future needs and to develop a plan to address growth and facilities in support of quality education for our students. Sharon Boothe is Greenville ISD's Superintendent. Wes Underwood has been named Greenville ISD's Deputy Superintendent of I want to go on record here: As superintendent of GISD, I fully support the release of the forensic audit. The Greenville ISD Board of Trustees named Interim Superintendent Sharon Boothe as the lone finalist to serve as the next superintendent for the district at its Aug. 26 special meeting. Greenville Junior/Senior High School Home of the Indians 117 Grand Street, Greenville, CA 95947 Ph: (530) 284-7197 x2101 | F: (530) 284-6710 246 Alder Street, Quincy, CA 95971 Ph: (530) 283-6557 | F: (530) 283-6085 Transcript Request Liggins has demonstrated his commitment towards education throughout his career by serving in the positions of bilingual and ESL classroom teacher, assistant principal, elementary, middle and high school principal and as an area superintendent of schools. Liggins finalist for Kentucky position As you may know, the Board of Trustees is considering calling a bond issue for May. After reviewing the documents, Mr. Walker decided to avoid any potential conflicts of interest in carrying out the criminal investigation and requested that the Texas Attorney Generals Office conduct the investigation and go forward with the prosecution of any former or current employees of GISD alleged to have participated in instances of theft, fraud, or misconduct. Greenville ISD strictly enforces and follows student privacy preferences and release of student information as outlined in FERPA guidelines (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). Superintendent's Office / Superintendent's Office It is natural that whenever there is a discussion around issuing bonds, our community properly demands increased scrutiny regarding money and taxes. Demetrus Liggins, Ph.D. - Superintendent of Schools - Fayette County Liggins comes to Greenville ISD from Grand Prairie ISD, a district of nearly 30,000 students, where he served as Area Superintendent. In the case of GISD, there have been questions dating back to 2014. The Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Communications or designee shall be the official spokesperson for Greenville ISD. Lancaster ISD investigation into former superintendent, trustees shared The National School Public Relations Association recently named Greenville ISD's superintendent, Dr. Demetrus Liggins, as one of its "24 Superintendents to Watch." The NSPRA selects superintendents for the honor who have fewer than five years of experience as a superintendent, but who have shown "fast-paced leadership" and strong communication. The shortfall occurred in the general budget that pays for day-to-day operations. READ MORE. Liggins has previously worked in the Nacogdoches ISD as a Bilingual Teacher, eventually moving into an Assistant Principal role. They were welcomed to Greenville High School by seniors Joel Luna and Bentley Love. "There is a line that you just dont cross with children or families," the superintendent said. Jun. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). He over-sees 11 campuses including; South Grand Prairie High School, 3 middle schools, 6 elementary schools, and the Marshall Leadership Academy. "Greenville ISD is a great place to be.". I am honored that the Board of Trustees has selected me as the lone finalist, Boothe said. [20], In October 2018, the district was facing a lawsuit for allegedly violating First Amendment rights of residents. Those include: Superintendent Sharon Boothe said Underwood is the perfect fit for this role. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Calendar. The Greenville ISD Board of Trustees named Interim Superintendent Sharon Boothe as the lone finalist to serve as the next superintendent for the district at its Aug. 26 special meeting. With 6,000 students, the school district in Hunt County has a budget of $48 million. High 79F. If the Board decides to call a bond election, every detail of proposed spending will be covered in future communications. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow Superintendent Liggins on Twitter @DrLiggins, Lone Oak ISD names Morrow as new high school principal || Content sponsored by Quality Care ER, Greenville High School Robowranglers wins their division at World First Robotics Competition, GISD moving forward with needed repairs/purchases || Content sponsored by Quality Care ER, King Charles III coronation: watch the ceremony as Britains monarch is crowned, Authorities offer $80,000 reward for Texas mass shooting suspect, Hunt County Sheriffs Office make methamphetamine arrest in Quinlan, City of Greenville receives distinguished budget presentation award. Greenville ISD plays a critical and integral role in the community. In todays real talk letter to the community, I want to focus on the commitment that the Board of Trustees and I have to managing taxpayers dollars with care and transparency. Several criminal investigations were conducted as a result, and two former GISD employees (Tevin Brookins and Ralph Sanders) were charged with theft. During his tenure in Grand Prairie, the district experienced greater growth in student achievement than any other school district throughout Dallas County. Greenville ISD plans to name an interim chief financial officer in February after confirming that Sherry Dodson, who had been assistant superintendent for finance, resigned earlier this month.