ActionLine 7-11 - Aldine Independent School District

ActionLine...Your Board Meeting Update
July 20, 2011
Staff assignment approved
Aldine ISD Trustees approved one staff assignment and four changes in assignment
during their July 19 meeting.
Kenneth Brantley was named assistant principal at MacArthur Senior High School
after serving as a social studies teacher at Stovall Middle School. Brantley received his
bachelor’s degree in education from Bowling Green State University in 2007 and his
master’s degree in education from Concordia University in 2010. He is certified as a
principal. He began his career in education in 2007 as an eighth-grade history teacher and
football and track coach at Stovall Middle School, where he has remained for the last four
years. Brantley has spent all four of his years in education with Aldine ISD.
Trustees also approved the following changes in assignments:
Cassandra Richard was named a counselor at MacArthur Senior High School after
serving as an assistant principal at Nimitz Senior High School. Sherra Branch was
named a counselor at Reed Academy after serving as a teacher at Northland Christian
School. Jessica Harris was named a counselor at Marcella Intermediate School after
serving as a science teacher at that same school and Katrina Campbell was named a
counselor at Sammons Elementary School after serving as the Bricks Intervention
Specialist at Gray Elementary School.
Superintendent’s contract extended
During the July 19 Board meeting, Trustees unanimously approved extending
Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg’s contract.

Student recognized
During the July 19 Trustees meeting, Carver High
School student Harold Alford was recognized for
designing the logo that will grace General Benjamin
Oliver Davis Jr. High School and Ninth Grade School.
Alford, who will be a senior this year, designed the logo
in the spring of 2011. He was introduced by Tom
Colwell and presented a certificate of appreciation for his
effort. Colwell was Alford’s principal at Carver and was
named Davis’ first-ever principal in the spring.
Eisenhower teacher recognized
During the July 19 Trustees meeting, Secretary Merlin Griggs informed the audience
that Eisenhower Senior High School teacher Cynthia Knowles has been selected a
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
finalist. Each application submitted by a state-level finalist is forwarded to a national
selection committee composed of math educators, teachers and past awardees who will
meet in Washington, D.C. to select the PAEMST awardees at the national level. The
White House will announce the results of the national selection process. The timing of
the announcement depends largely on The White House schedule, but it usually occurs in
the spring. The teachers chosen to be PAEMST awardees will be notified by The White
House and will receive $10,000 in addition to being honored at various ceremonies.
Trustees approve salary, longevity pay freeze
During the July 19 Trustees meeting, Board members approved a recommendation by
Gloria Cavazos, assistant superintendent of human resources, to freeze employee
salaries and longevity pay for the 2011-2012 school year. The action is in keeping with
the district’s plan to reduce spending and services as projected state revenue decreases.
Program presented
During the July 19 Trustees meeting, the program was presented by Raylene
Truxton, the district’s coordinator of on-line learning. She provided an overview of the
district’s virtual school program, which provides an outlet for students to earn credits
even if they are unable to physically attend class.