Schools are for kids. I truly believe this and decision making at Levelland ISD is based on this exact premise. The students are our future and our goal is to prepare them for what is important.
Recently, a group of administrators and I met with the Levelland High School Superintendent Student Advisory Committee and the newly formed Levelland Middle School Superintendent Student Advisory Committee. The time we get to spend with the students is special and allows us to gain insight on the campus from the student perspective. If you want to know the truth about something, ask a child.
As the state gears up for the 89th Texas Legislative Session, it is the hope of all public schools in Texas that our legislators will remember that schools are for kids. I serve on the board of directors for the Texas Association of Rural Schools and the Texas Association of Midsize Schools.
Both organizations advocate for school districts similar to Levelland ISD. Their legislative priorities will focus on the future of public schools in Texas and strive to ensure school funding is on the forefront of public school legislation. With more than 65% of the school districts in Texas operating with a deficit budget, there is a problem at the state level. The current school funding system is outdated. School districts need additional funding to be able to provide salary increases for teachers and staff, as well as have the funds for student programs and operating costs.
Levelland High School will host Homecoming this week and we hope that the community and our alumni are able to join us for all the festivities. The traditions at Levelland ISD are rich and, for over 100 years, our graduates have shared their pride in being a Levelland Lobo. This week we will celebrate our students and remember that schools are for kids. Go Lobos!
Expect Excellence!