SSISD To Hold Public Hearings Feb. 8 Regarding Use Of Telemedicine Services, 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report
Feb05

SSISD To Hold Public Hearings Feb. 8 Regarding Use Of Telemedicine Services, 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report

Sulphur Springs Independent School District will hold two public hearings Feb. 8 during the public forum portion of regular school board meeting. SSISD logo A public hearing on the 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report is slated to be conducted by Jason Evans, who oversees SSISD State & Federal Programs, during the 6 p.m. meeting. The TAPR is essentially the school district report card and is always one year behind as Texas...

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City, County Recognized For Sharing CARES Funds For Devices For SSISD Students
Oct20

City, County Recognized For Sharing CARES Funds For Devices For SSISD Students

The city and county were recognized by Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees and administrators Monday evening for CARES Act fund contributions for devices for SSISD students. “We have the wonderful honor of being able to recognize the City of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County for contributions to the Sulphur Springs Independent School District,” SSISD Board of Trustees President Robert Cody said...

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Sulphur Springs ISD Board Approved 2 Personnel Changes, SHAC Membership
Sep16

Sulphur Springs ISD Board Approved 2 Personnel Changes, SHAC Membership

Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees, in addition to receiving updates on the School Health Advisory Council, also approved 2 personnel changes, the recommended list of SHAC members, and addressed items related to 4-H and the Extension Agents during their regular September meeting. The school board also considered a petition asking the county to abandon or close a portion of County Road 3602. SSISD logo Personnel Matters Suphur...

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SSISD Trustees To Consider Accepting Application For Solar Farm, Request To Close Portion of CR 3602 Sept. 14
Sep13

SSISD Trustees To Consider Accepting Application For Solar Farm, Request To Close Portion of CR 3602 Sept. 14

Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees has a full agenda Monday evening. The SSISD trustees will be asked to consider an application for a solar farm, a request to close a portion of CR 3602 and SHAC members, designating 4-H as an extracurricular activity and appointing Extension Agents as adjunct faculty, and legal policies, according to the Sept. 14 meeting agenda. SSISD logo A large portion of the 6 p.m. meeting has been designated...

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3 Students, 1 Bus Driver At SSISD Have Tested Positive For COVID-19; Case Counts For County Schools Reported
Sep08

3 Students, 1 Bus Driver At SSISD Have Tested Positive For COVID-19; Case Counts For County Schools Reported

Sulphur Springs Independent School District on Tuesday reported one additional student and a bus driver have tested positive for COVID-19. Updated information regarding cases counts of novel coronavirus 2019 for other county schools and Yantis are also being posted or sent out to parents. Sulphur Springs ISD: 3 Student Cases Sulphur Springs ISD sends notices via Blackboard alert system to families who have children in or work on a...

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Trustees Asked To Consider  Amending 2020-2021 SSISD Calendar At July 23 Meeting
Jul23

Trustees Asked To Consider Amending 2020-2021 SSISD Calendar At July 23 Meeting

A special meeting of Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees has been called for 6 p.m. July 23, with only two items on the agenda. The trustees will be asked to consider amending the 2020-2021 SSISD calendar and consider any personnel items presented since their last meeting. Superintendent Michael Lamb on July 13 presented a working outline of the district’s plans to reopen school, with in-person classes or a Virtual Academy in...

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SSISD Superintendent To Report On Back-To-School Options For Fall 2020
Jul12

SSISD Superintendent To Report On Back-To-School Options For Fall 2020

Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees have a full agenda Monday night. SSISD Superintendent Michael Lamb is expected to report on back-to-school options for fall 2020 during Monday night’s regular July school board meeting. While several items being presented for discussion and approval by the school board are routine for this time of year, some vary this year due to and others items are presented as a result of COVID-19. SSISD...

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SSISD Trustees To Recognize Rowena Johnson, Robbin Vaughn At June 8 Meeting
Jun07

SSISD Trustees To Recognize Rowena Johnson, Robbin Vaughn At June 8 Meeting

Sulphur Springs Independent School District trustees plan to recognize two women for their service to the school district. Rowena Johnson will be honored for 50 years of service with the district. The long-time educator notified school officials in March of her plans to retire. Also to be recognized for serving two years as president of SSISD Board of Trustees is Robbin Vaughn. Last year, she agreed to another year president of the...

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3 Early Notices of Retirement, 7 Resignations Approved For SSISD
Mar07

3 Early Notices of Retirement, 7 Resignations Approved For SSISD

District To Continue Using Same Auditing Firm, Chapter 313 Consultants Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees approved two agreements and a grant application; canceled the May 2 trustees election; and considered a number of personnel decisions during their March 6 meeting.   Personnel Ten personnel changes were approved by Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees following an executive...

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SSISD Board Of Trustees Jan. 13 Agenda Includes Lamar Primary Improvement Plan, Special Education Program Report, Trustees Election, Open House, Solar Farms
Jan12

SSISD Board Of Trustees Jan. 13 Agenda Includes Lamar Primary Improvement Plan, Special Education Program Report, Trustees Election, Open House, Solar Farms

Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees has a packed agenda for the regular January meeting, which will begin 1 hour earlier than usual Monday. The board will hear a number of reports, including a special education program report from Director Susan Johnston, a presentation by Lamar students and music department, a presentation from Assistant Superintendent Kristin Monk about the Lamar Primary Improvement Turn...

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