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Balmorhea ISD

Superintendent

THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH. ONLY THE LONE FINALIST WILL BE REVEALED.

District Web Site: https://www.bisdbears.esc18.net/
ESC Region: 18
Timeline:  Accepter
Community involvement sessions: Online
Application Deadline: November 4
Review of applications:  November 10
First-round interviews: November 17, 18, and 19
Follow-up interview preparation: November 19
Second-round interviews: December 1, 2, and 3
Vote to name finalist: December 14
Vote to hire January 5

 

Mission Statement

Balmorhea ISD staff, students, parents & community are striving together for excellence in academic achievement & character development.

About Community:

Balmorhea, a small city in West Texas is known for hosting the world's largest spring-fed swimming pool at Balmorhea State Park. Located in Reeves County, this desert oasis sits at the foothills of the Davis Mountains and serves as a premier destination for swimming, scuba diving, and birding. Balmorhea ISD serves the famlies in this area.


QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

  1. An effective communicator with refined interpersonal skills who is visible, willing to listen and learn, and interacts well with the staff and community.
  2. A leader with a successful record of leading and monitoring the curriculum necessary for all students and teachers to excel academically and personally.
  3. Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation.
  4. An experienced financial manager who understands Texas school finance, how to maximize the district’s resources and tap alternative sources of funding.
  5. Is a progressive visionary that has had proven success in implementing instructional technology and innovative strategies in today’s classroom.
  6. An effective problem solver who actively solicits input from those involved reviews the facts, makes the tough decisions and supports those decisions with resources and personal commitment.