GCISD Termed ‘Outperforming’
The Glasscock County ISD School Board was informed at their regular meeting Oct. 9 that the district was listed among 77 “outperforming” Texas schools for 2004-05 by SchoolMatters, a service of Standard & Poor’s. According to material presented by School Counselor Krista Hughes, some of the other area schools listed were Grady, Ballinger, Mason, Menard, Rankin, Robert Lee and Roscoe.
School Principal Ken Hoskins reported that GCHS made the Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll of the 42 best high schools in Texas. The award recognizes schools that have three years of consistent, high performance in all subjects compared to other schools serving similar student populations.
Hollingsworth Wants Consideration for Ag Vehicle
School Superintendent Steve Long presented a request from Rusty Hollingsworth that the board consider purchasing a pickup dedicated to vocational agriculture use. His written request stated, among other things, that GCISD is one of few schools in the district without such a vehicle, and that one would help keep the school and the program competitive. The request did not specify type or size vehicle, or a price estimate. No action was taken.
Board member Tibby Niehues asked that Long check into the cost of a small “travel bus” which could be used for group travel instead of the current vans, which are considered both uncomfortable and unsafe.
The board also discussed more defibrillators for emergency use at school or school events.