12, 2022 at 12:56 PM PDT. Medina Valley ISD encompasses 300 square miles and is located west of San Antonio. Elected by the people to govern the Medina Valley Independent School District, Board Trustees are the guardians of the public trust and, though the policies they make, are ultimately responsible for our schools. and is one of the highest performing school districts for its size in Region 20. We know there is a lot of bad stuff going on, but we just dont have the proof to prove it, said Hank Seay, one of the leaders. Youll be shocked at how much money we are spending. The school board meeting occurred last Thursday. He has not only raised the bar of excellence but worked tirelessly to move the entire district forward. 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.. I always had a great respect for the school district, Scott Caloss said of the Castroville-based MVISD in a recent interview. 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. 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. Log In. Director of Technology at Medina Valley ISD San Antonio, Texas, United States. Nix will take over as current superintendent Dr. Kenneth Rohrbach is going retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Medina Valley ISD administrator compiled list of complaints then hit send. Medina Valley ISD officials put two propositions on the ballot. 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News; Calendar; Board; Worked with the Superintendent to record and distribute podcasts. bitter criticism of the districts athletic director, which in turn exposed differences between longtime residents and relatively new suburbanites. 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. She began her journalism career as a fact-checker for Cond Nast's portfolio of magazines and Harper's Magazine. Medina Valley ISD Board Trustees represent 296 square miles in Medina County and Bexar County, west of San Antonio. Claire completed her master's degree at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Investigative Reporting fellow. 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. District Calendar; The board will work together to find a replacement that embodies Wills Point, understands traditions, demands excellence, will move us forward during unprecedented growth and will work to make us Wills Point Proud.. I am proud of the work he has done and wish him all the best as he moves on to Medina Valley to be closer to his family and children. Published: Jul. Financial and cultural issues often overlap when people in Castroville argue about the direction of the rapidly growing Medina Valley ISD. Caloss has served as the superintendent in Wills Point ISD for the last six years. 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. "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. Gabriel Romero is the Hill Country reporter for MySA.com. Read More . This summer, the U.S. Department of Educations Office of the Inspector General investigated how the district spent its pandemic relief funds, but found no violations. One public commenter, Terry Beck, whos lived in Castroville his whole life, said that he found a video of Nix online discussing a book called Courageous Conversations about Race., The author believes both race and racism both individual and institutional form plays a primary role in students struggle to achieve more, Beck said. CASTROVILLE - One night in the middle of September, 50 people gathered on folding chairs in a gymnasium to view a PowerPoint presentation audit reports for Medina Valley Independent School District dating back years. Joe retired early from a successful career as Superintendent of Schools for Hudson ISD, deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Medina Valley ISD board candidates: Growth is dividing our community, Look inside historic $2.3 million King William home. He is a California transplant with a healthy curiosity of the Lone Star State. In an interview this fall he seemed relatively unfazed by the activists. The oversight review, which the district has been quick to declare is not an investigation, requires Medina Valley ISD officials to turn over expenditure records. If they cant make these types of decisions about this money, what does that mean about the decisions they are making about our children?. By Stephanie Frazier. Medina Valley Independent School District is a public school district based in Castroville, Texas.. 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. 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High School Campus 830-589-2851 Elementary Campus 830-589-2731 Cafeteria 830-589-7478. Medina Valley ISD athletic director Lee Crisp has resigned months after multiple complaints were filed against the head football coach about his bullying behavior toward students. Emmy-award winning reporter Dillon Collier joined KSAT Investigates in September 2016. Medina Valley Middle School always strives to provide the best education for all students. Superintendent. Theyll be bankrupt in a year.. Texas law requires a 21-day waiting period after naming a lone finalist before the superintendent can be officially named. Superintendent Pages. At the end of this year, he will have a total of 31 years of service in public education. Medina Valley ISD expected to approve its second lone finalist for superintendent, BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash houses found. The idea of a permanently critical opposition hovering over the school district is a sign of the times to me, Caloss said. Claire completed her master's degree at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Investigative Reporting fellow. USAA wants some remote employees in the office three days Texas Vista owner has threatened hospital shutdown before, Bexar County deputy reunites African tortoise with owners, Gunmen blast 75 rounds at Northwest Side apartment, San Antonio Zoo has a long but spotty history with giraffes, Rosie Castros appointment much more than a 3-month council stint. Contact. Its enrollment has grown along with subdivisions sprouting in the farmland . Log In. Interested candidates should complete the online application located at the following website: https://tasb.hiringplatform.com/list/CareerOpportunities. Claire Bryan joined the Express-News education team in August 2021. One Bobcat Lane, Medina, Texas 78055 . Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Toggle Sub Navigation. Bad stuff going on: Group dogs Medina Valley ISD, complicating new superintendents job, BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash houses found. The goals that they have established each year have led to amazing opportunities for our students., Medina Valley Independent School District, Concerns and Complaints - Students/Parents. On ExpressNews.com: Medina Valley ISD board candidates: Growth is dividing our community. Site designed by Key Creative. It will fund construction of a high school, a middle school . Caloss announced Thursday that he is the lone finalist for the superintendent position at Medina Valley ISD. Medina Valley ISD back to 'drawing board' after voters reject bonds amid unprecedented growth CASTROVILLE, Texas - The lone finalist for superintendent of Medina Valley ISD has backed. On April 13, the school board unanimously voted for Nix from Duncanville ISD, near Dallas to be the lone finalist. Trustees recently named Samuel Nix, who leads Duncanville ISD near Dallas, as their lone finalist to replace Kenneth. 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. She is originally from San Diego. At a school board meeting Thursday, just as the 21-day deadline required by state law was passing, the board discussed the lone finalist and consulted its attorney about contractual issues regarding the lone finalist in closed session, according to the meetings agenda. These people are in charge of hundreds of millions of dollars with taxpayer money, said Hank Saey, a former member of Castrovilles city council. PREVIOUS - Investigators have begun reviewing how Medina Valley Independent School District officials have spent federal pandemic relief funds, a superintendents briefing published ahead of Mondays school board meeting confirms. On ExpressNews.com: Medina Valley ISD administrator compiled list of complaints then hit send. Seay and Beck plan to establish a 501-c3 nonprofit, separate from the Facebook group, which can then work to raise money to help the school district. That has complicated the efforts of a new superintendent to ease the tumult that started a year ago with The lone finalist for superintendent for the school district has withdrawn his name from consideration for the job. Medina ISD Admin Office. This responsibility and the accessibility of the Board Trustees to the voters make the Board one of the purest examples of democracy in our society. . Superintendent; Departments; District Newsletter; Calendars; Public Information Requests; Required Postings; Schools. We are blessed with outstanding students and staff, and an incredibly supportive community. Medina Valley ISD board of trustees unanimously voted on the lone finalist for its new superintendent this week. Claire Bryan joined the Express-News education team in August 2021. One Bobcat Lane, Medina, Texas 78055 Phone: (830) 589-2855. In addition to LaCoste, the district also serves the city of Castroville and the surrounding area. Superintendent: School: Medina Valley ISD: Campus Description: Date Posted: 1/27/2022: Deadline: 2022-03-02: Openings: 1: Commitment: Full Time: Description/Notes: Medina Valley Independent School District is a public school district based in Castroville, Texas. Medina ISD Admin Office. Superintendent. Copyright 2022 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Medina Valley Independent School District is a public school district based in Castroville, Texas. As a parent, I could not disagree more. Medina Valley ISD continues to be a "destination district" in the San Antonio area for families seeking a superior and diverse education that inspires excellence, promotes accountability and values, and encourages all students to achieve their highest potential.