Agenda for SSISD Special Board Meeting Friday: Tax Rate, 4-H as Extracurricular Activity
Aug23

Agenda for SSISD Special Board Meeting Friday: Tax Rate, 4-H as Extracurricular Activity

AGENDA for the SPECIAL BOARD MEETING of the SULPHUR SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT in the BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 at 11:30 AM I. CALL TO ORDER: Invocation II. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: Announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting had been duly called and that the notice of the meeting had been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government...

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SSISD Announces Meet the Teacher and Schedule Pickup For All Campuses
Aug07

SSISD Announces Meet the Teacher and Schedule Pickup For All Campuses

Back to School events, including Meet the Teacher and Schedule Pickup for all campuses have been announced by Sulphur Springs ISD Assistant Superintendent Rusty Hardin.  The dates and locations include: Monday, August 14 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. ECLC Head Start 3, Head Start 4, and Pre-K 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ECLC Kindergarten (K) and Transitional First (T-1) Tuesday, August 15 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Bowie, Lamar, Travis Grades 1...

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SSISD Board Approves Personnel Changes in Special Session
Jun29

SSISD Board Approves Personnel Changes in Special Session

A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was held on Thursday, June 29, 2017. PERSONNEL Resignations Jennifer Harrington        Head Start 3 Teacher        ECLC Tammi Humphries        Kindergarten Teacher        ECLC LaWanda Losey        Grade 2 Teacher        Travis Taryn Dungan            Technology Aide        SS Elementary Gregory Reed            Grade 4 Teacher        SS Elementary Colby Smith              ELAR...

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June Personnel Changes Approved in SSISD
Jun14

June Personnel Changes Approved in SSISD

Tuesday night following their June regular meeting Executive Session, the Sulphur Springs ISD Board announced the following personnel changes. Summer Contracts- due to mid-term hire date Crystal Cervantes                             Grade 3 Teacher                                            SS Elementary Maria Martinez                                 Grade 5 Teacher                                            Douglas Jordan...

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SSISD Personnel Changes Made Monday
Apr11

SSISD Personnel Changes Made Monday

A number of personnel changes were made by the Sulphur Springs ISD Board Monday night during their April meeting. Professional employment contracts were approved, as recommended, for the 2017-2018 school year. Retirement Cindy Welch        Fine Arts Clerical Aide        High School        05/31/17 Resignations Jamie Hale        SpEd Aide                ECLC            05/31/17 Sonya Smith        Campus Secretary            ECLC       ...

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SSISD Board Meets Monday, March 6th
Mar04

SSISD Board Meets Monday, March 6th

When the SSISD Board of Trustees meets Monday, March 6, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building Board Room, the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class will be special guests for public forum. The board will hear a number of reports and take action on several items as well. Reports on Instructional Technology, football stadium project, and head start will be heard. Actions items include ordering a school board...

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Hot Tips for Slow Cooker Safety By Johanna Hicks
Mar03

Hot Tips for Slow Cooker Safety By Johanna Hicks

Hot Tips for Slow Cooker Safety Slow cookers are a great kitchen appliance for helping those of us with busy days still serve a homemade dinner; but there are a few things you should know to make sure that meal is prepared safely. Read our tips from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension registered dietitian on slow cooker food safety: 1)      The Basics: Start with a clean cooker, utensils and work area. Wash hands before and during food...

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Early Childhood Specialist Leads PJC-Sulphur Springs Workshop
Feb02

Early Childhood Specialist Leads PJC-Sulphur Springs Workshop

Area child care employees will have an opportunity on March 25 to learn from a well-respected early childhood education specialist in a workshop at Paris Junior College. The workshop meets Texas Department of Family and Protective Services continuing education. Early childhood specialist Lisa Murphy, M.Ed., founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc., will lead the workshop designed for all child care employees. The training provides...

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SSISD Sets Filing Dates; Applies for Waivers
Jan10

SSISD Sets Filing Dates; Applies for Waivers

Filing dates have been set for two seats on the Sulphur Springs ISD school board. The dates were set and applications for various waivers were approved during Monday’s board meeting. Places on the board held by Robert Cody and Robin Vaughn will be on the May 6, 2017 ballot. Filing dates for the May 6th board election are January 18 through February 17. One may file for a place on the board at the district administration building. The...

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Master Wellness Volunteer Program By Johanna Hicks
Jan06

Master Wellness Volunteer Program By Johanna Hicks

Master Wellness Volunteer Program Today’s column will focus on another Extension banner program which makes an impact in Hopkins County – Master Wellness Volunteer Program.  Finding reliable resources of health and wellness information can be a challenge.  Since 1906, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has provided Texans with guidance in various health areas and is now training volunteers to provide more communities with the...

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