Juan Zamora's Phone Number and Email Last Update. Caloss is regularly the recipient of emails from Seay that detail a myriad of specific issues, from the use of drugs on campus to how individual employees have been treated. All rights reserved. In 2007, the Texas Ethics Commission found Seay violated state law by Medina Valley Independent School District 8449 F M 471 S, CASTROVILLE, TX 78009 (830) 931-2243 Website 7 Schools 5,455 Students Grades PK-12 RATINGS ACADEMICS ENVIRONMENT Reviews 4 Preschools 4 Elementary Schools 2 Middle Schools 1 High School 7 Total Schools RATINGS District Summary Ratings CASTROVILLE, Texas The lone finalist for superintendent of Medina Valley ISD has backed out. I cant really explain it, Caloss said. As of the 2020-2021 school year, it had 6,109 students. Medina Valley Independent School District trustees latest choice to be their next superintendent grew up in a neighboring county and has ties to the area, though his 29-year education career has taken him across Texas. Caloss grew up in Bandera and he and his wife have spent most of their lives in the area. In an interview this fall he seemed relatively unfazed by the activists. Those bonds would have gone toward building a new high school, middle school, and elementary school for the rapidly growing area. Medina Valley Middle School always strives to provide the best education for all students. The men who were arrested face human smuggling and organized crime charges, the sheriff says. Joe retired early from a successful career as Superintendent of Schools for Hudson ISD, deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas. She began her journalism career as a fact-checker for Cond Nast's portfolio of magazines and Harper's Magazine. District Calendar; Employment; Edlio Login Powered by Edlio. Between the staff that is there and the people there that we can have conversations with as a team, I feel we can handle the situation and we will be prepared to handle the growth, he said. Never being the kind of person to sit still and also not being the person to listen to his doctor, Joe logged lengthy sessions in front of his PC researching school issues, reading papers and corresponding with his friends and colleagues in the education business. At a school board meeting June 20, community members voiced concerns about the financial state of the district and questioned why some employee contracts had not been renewed. Texas Association of School Administrators. "He truly values the work teachers and support staff perform.". Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. William Luther, Staff Samuel Nix, the lone finalist who was expected to be named the new superintendent for the Medina Valley Independent School District, withdrew his candidacy for the. Medina Valley ISD expected to approve its second lone finalist for superintendent, BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash houses found. Medina Valley High School graduates pray during the Medina Valley High School graduation held Saturday June 4, 2011 at Panther Stadium in Castroville, Tx. The men who were arrested face human smuggling and organized crime charges, the sheriff says. One Bobcat Lane, Medina, Texas 78055 Phone: (830) 589-2855. Many more are active online, Fisher said. Medina Valley ISD scored an A rating for the 2022 by the TEA Medina Valley ISD Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Rohrbach has shared with the Board of Trustees his plans to retire at the end of the current 2021-22 school year. Dr. Caloss has served as the superintendent in Wills Point ISD for the last six years. Caloss has led Wills Point ISD, about an hours drive east of Dallas, for six years. Published: Jul. Caloss said he has heard some of the concerns, but said he cant comment on them until he is hired, arrives at the district and can hear more details. A Department of Education OIG spokeswoman declined to comment earlier this summer, stating in an email that the agency does not generally confirm nor deny investigative activity.. She is originally from San Diego. "I am both humbled and elated to have received the support of the Medina Valley ISD board of trustees, and to have the opportunity to serve the students and families of this school district," Nix said. Medina Valley school board: Lone superintendent finalist turns down the job, BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash houses found. The meeting at St. Louis Braden Keller Community Center drew long-time Castroville residents who wanted to make sure their property taxes werent unnecessarily high, responding to a pair of activists in a group called MVISD Taxpayers for Transparency who are skeptical of the school districts finances and operations. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. The son of a pastor and a retired educator, Nix's public education career is centered around advocating for and supporting the very best educational opportunities for all students. Medina Valley Independent School District Medina Valley Independent School District 8449 FM 471 S, Castroville, TX 78009 Phone: (830) 931-2243 . Highlights. Seay and Beck were on the Castroville City Council during an even more tumultuous period in Castroville that began in 2006, marked by a grand jury investigation into city finances that to their expressed dismay resulted in no indictments in 2008. 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While Dr. Nix appreciates being named Lone Finalist for the position of Superintendent of MVISD, he has decided to withdraw his name from consideration, wrote Mario De Leon, the board president, in a letter that was posted on the districts Facebook page. Stay up to date on the latest stories from San Antonio and beyond by signing up for our newsletters here. S.A.-area rancher catches the hearts of American Idol judges, USAA wants some remote employees in the office three days a week, Take a look inside this $3.5 million 'mystery' mansion, New food truck park opens at The CO-OP SA, 10 things to do this weekend in San Antonio, Boy, 11, shoots self in head with gun he found in apartment. He started his career as a junior high and high school math teacher in the small west Texas community of Dell City. As a parent, I could not disagree more. On April 13, the school board unanimously voted for Nix from Duncanville ISD, near Dallas to be the lone finalist. 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Medina Valley ISD encompasses 300 square miles and is located west of San Antonio. Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees announced on Monday Dr. Barbie McMath will serve as the Acting Superintendent . Medina Valley ISD CASTROVILLE, Texas - UPDATE - Superintendent Dr. Scott Caloss informed MVISD staff and parents via email late Monday afternoon that the district had provided the requested. Superintendent Pages. Its enrollment has grown along with subdivisions sprouting in the farmland . Lindsey Kunz Superintendent Charles Orr Business Manager Samantha Whatley Superintendent Secretary Pam Keese Business Administrative Assistant Melissa Dunbar Elementary Principal Gary Oliver Secondary Principal Nelda Hicks Welcome to Medina Valley Middle School where we are building future leaders! On January 11, the Medina Valley ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Youll be shocked at how much money we are spending. If they cant make these types of decisions about this money, what does that mean about the decisions they are making about our children?. Members meet most Wednesday evenings, though the in-person turnout can be as small as four or five people. Dr. Rohrbach has served as the MVISD Superintendent since January 2016, having previously served as high school principal for 10 years and Superintendent for 5 years at Three Rivers ISD. Details and updates will appear on oursearchespage as things progress. Useful Links. My goal is not to go in there and completely uproot and make a whole lot of big changes, Caloss said. Located in Medina County, a small portion of the district extends into Bexar County.. Just last week, Caloss sent a letter home pitching another bond election because the district is growing so rapidly and will need new schools soon to accommodate the growth. Copyright 2023 - TexasISD.com All Rights Reserved. He said he wrote down their names and addresses, not knowing that they would later turn out to be fake. They will never sell a bond, they cant even answer on how they spent the last 107 million dollars, Seay wrote in a comment on the post. talks with Medina Valley ISD .