According to a copy of the agreement obtained via an open records request, Puig also would receive about $25,779 in back pay and employment benefits based on Puigs contract from May 19 to June 21, the day he resigned. His battles with the church arent over, How Palm Springs ran out Black and Latino families to build a fantasy for rich, white people, 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! Speaking about how he will approach a working relationship with the board, Puig said he feels three things are important to understand: There is a common vision focused on children; the role of the board and the superintendent are distinctly different but the roles of both are powerful; and everyone should commit to being learners. Board President Ernesto Arrellano, right, listens to Superintendent Marc Puig at South San Board ISD board meeting in September. He plans to fight the termination. Please support our reporting with a donation to help ensure all San Antonio voters are informed at the ballot box. I just had not decided when I was going to retire, Prado said. South San ISD Superintendent Marc Puig received two written reprimands from the South San ISD board of trustees. So when I talk to parents, thats where I start: thanking them for what theyve done during this really challenging time. Im surprised no one else wanted to jump in, in a year where education was the top issue. And a lack of interest in the race is not unique to this primary, she said. California voters have not elected a Republican to a statewide office since 2006. Rodriguez said Puig left the meeting after trustees became confrontational with him during a discussion about a personnel matter. South San Antonio ISD board reprimands superintendent and censures a trustee, Chicago mayor pleads with Gov. PUIG IS THE MAN: Superintendent from Van Horn to lead SBCISD By Editor in News By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Members of the San Benito CISD Board of Trustees expressed optimism in their selection of Dr. Marc Puig as the lone finalist for superintendent of schools. Alderete called the reprimand inappropriate, uncalled for and said it was over a personnel matter that Dr. Puig has complete authority over.. She said she had already told the board and district leaders she planned to retire before her term is up in 2024. Abbott to stop migrant busing. State Board of Equalization (4 seats) Insurance Commissioner. Alternate (Category: K-12, ADA of 1-15,000), 16550 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 | Copyright 2022 | All Rights Reserved, ASCIP. The district leader spoke with the Rivard Report in late May after trustees named him the lone finalist for the superintendent position. Thurmonds campaign contributions have reached $1.4 million an amount at least 25 times larger than that of any other candidate in the race. He had started part-time on Feb. 1, according to the agency. Educators can request a hearing before an independent hearing examiner after receiving notice that their school board intends to terminate or not renew their contracts or suspend them without pay. Dr. Marc Puig, Superintendent of Schools NOTE: The Student Code of Conduct will be applicable to all students whether they are enrolled for in-person or virtual learning. The Chicago mayorslammed Abbott for the inhumane and dangerous effort. Former South San ISD Superintendent Dr. Marc Puig resigned from his position in June. Phil Hillman Chief Business Official Ontario-Montclair School District ASCIP President (Category: K-8 Member Districts) Dean West Associate Superintendent, Business Services Orange County Department of EducationASCIP Treasurer (Category: K-12, ADA of 1-15,000) Cameron Abbott Director of Human Resources Sierra Joint Community College DistrictMember (Category: Community College Districts) Marc . Nonprofit journalism for an informed community. Its unclear what became of that investigation. Individual trustees also contacted vendors, consultants, and other educational organizations on behalf of the District without the Superintendents knowledge, the letter read. She has a proven track record of reporting on hard-hitting news that affects the community. On Tuesday, prior to the board meeting, the Texas Education Agency released a report recommending a monitor be appointed to South San ISD and raising the possibility of additional investigations and escalations of state sanctions. The district has a long history of board dysfunction and is currently under investigation by the Texas Education Agency for board overreach. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. By Joe - TexasISD.com. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, who has acknowledged a tough two years on the job. Other endorsements for the incumbent include Gov. San Benito CISD was a district where Puig described having inconsistent values with the board. Why is Frank McCourt really pushing it? Do the math. That is something that I leave in the hands of the board, Prado said. You see this unity of purpose, this willingness to put the entire system, and teachers first.. She felt paralyzed: L.A. woman sues Big Surs Esalen Institute for alleged use of video with N-word in class. Dr. Puig and the Board have reached a mutual agreement that allows Dr. Puig to pursue other interests and permits the Board to pursue hiring another Superintendent.. Elon Musk? Elon Musk? Texas Public Radio is supported by contributors to the Education News Desk, including. The influential California Teachers Assn., which praised Thurmond as a fierce advocate for public education in a statement, has put more than $1 million into an independent expenditure committee to reelect him. South San will always have a special place in my heart for all time, Prado told trustees. While the job is identified as nonpartisan, the odds are against anyone who doesnt have the backing of leading Democrats. The Chicago mayorslammed Abbott for the inhumane and dangerous effort. And Im on special assignment right now as a superintendent.. Puig noted that the TEA placed a monitor at the district in 1990. Rodriguez is now at odds with a board majority he accuses of undermining Superintendent Marc Puig. Board President Ernesto Arrellano said he could not comment on any details of the current situation due to board policy and attorney-client privilege. Texas has spent millions of dollars sending busloads of migrants to Democratic-led cities. He gave his best to South San ISD, Adams said of Puig. The district was led by an interim superintendent during the 2019-2020 school year, after the board majority strongly encouraged their previous superintendent, Alexandro Flores, to resign. Claire completed her master's degree at Columbia Universitys Graduate School of Journalism, where she was a Stabile Investigative Reporting fellow. South San has paid Yzaguirre $886 a day while continuing to pay Puigs salary since the board suspended Puig Dec. 6. He served as South Sans eighth superintendent in the last nine years, including interims. The board of trustees for the South San Antonio Independent School District voted 3-2 to terminate Marc Puig's superintendent contract Wednesday. Former South San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Marc Puig began working part-time for the Texas Education Agency less than two months after the school board placed him on paid administrative leave and four months before he resigned from the district. I have to ask myself every day, What could I have done differently, and how do I be a better leader? Thurmond said when asked about those issues. The primary was scheduled for June 7, 2022. His termination before the end of his contract follows a long list of previous superintendents who have departed from the position. If you have the bully pulpit, you need to be the bully. Puig comes to South San from Beeville ISD, a 3,300-student school district located about an hour-and-a-half south of San Antonio. Six meetings have been called since Jan. 19, including one posted for Jan. 27. He also commended strategic investments like the boards decision to add a P-TECH campus, or career-focused high school, at West Campus High School. According to a press release from Robstown ISD, Puig was superintendent of the year in 2014 for Education Service Center Region 18. South San ISD board suspends superintendent, launches investigation, Chicago mayor pleads with Gov. They can take positions on bills and publicize issues, provide guidance, but its really the governor, the Legislature, and the [state] school board.. Im pleased to see the board was united in the last two action items this evening, Abelardo Saavedra, the state-appointed monitor, said at the end of the meeting. Puigs attorney, Neal Adams, said the board didnt properly complete Puigs evaluation and trustees didnt use the right language in Wednesday nights agenda. Thats something very rare. Mackenzie Mays covers state government and politics in the Los Angeles Times Sacramento bureau. Puig became Superintendent 18 months ago and is the seventh South San ISD superintendent since 2011. Rodriguez said he feared it was a prelude to the board majority forcing Puig to resign or terminating him. This ongoing and persistent and painful and pervasive lack of focus on what matters most is plaguing our district, he said. They are trying to say (he) abandoned his job and his responsibilities when he actually de-escalated this situation by removing himself.. His base is still with him, and there just wasnt any interest in taking him on.. Texas has spent millions of dollars sending busloads of migrants to Democratic-led cities. Support for TPR's Education News Desk comes from H-E-B Helping Here. There has been a lot of discussion in the two months Ive been here concerning adult behavior. Board members Gilbert Rodriguez and Stacey Alderete, who had defended Puig against a board majority that clashed with him in September over personnel issues, said they were disappointed to have to vote for Puigs suspension but believed in accountability. The board of trustees for the South San Antonio Independent School District voted 3-2 to terminate Marc Puigs superintendent contract Wednesday. The board voted Wednesday to censure Rodriguez for his behavior at a recent meeting. Questionable hiring practices. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Mass shooting leaves 3 women and 1 man dead in the Mojave Desert, Ryan Fellows is killed in a car crash while filming Street Outlaws, Copenhagen mayor to Californias Danish Capital: Stop acting homophobic, recall of three school board members in San Francisco, San Francisco voters recall three members of embattled school board. In an interview, he said he didnt think his behavior was as bad as the resolution described. A transcript of his conversation with Arrellano was published as part of the boards online agenda. posted on May 14 - 08:25 AM. By, South San ISD trustees terminate superintendents contract; Connie Prado announces exit, Northside ISDs Brian Woods on politics, education, and his next steps, Freedom From Religion Foundation plans to file lawsuit if Ten Commandments bill passes, Fiesta enters final weekend; police probe Market Square shooting, Weather still holding for Fiesta parades as celebration takes a German twist. The four-minute conversation involved Superintendent Marc Puig and board president Ernesto Arrellano, Jr. Superintendent Marc Puig's resignation comes more than one month after the school board voted to terminate his contract. Puig has been on paid administrative leave since December. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond could end up coasting into reelection. The State graded South San ISD a C letter grade in 2019 and rated one campus as failing. Through a district spokesman, Puig declined an interview request. Id like to reach out to TEA and really put to rest immediately some of these things that are happening and get some answers, Puig said. She previously worked as a business reporter at the Albany Times Union and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. He did note that the board members are employers of the superintendent, and if there is a workplace-performance issue the employer, just like any other employer, the board must address those issues.. The board voted May 18 to suspend Puig without pay and begin the termination process for good cause. If you value our commitment to the highest standards of responsible journalism and are able to do so, please consider making your gift of support today. It has indeed been an honor and a privilege to represent the community since 1998. He said at the meeting that his comment to Puig about stepping down was a joke. SAN ANTONIO The South San ISD Board of trustees voted 3-2 to terminate Superintendent Marc Puig on Wednesday night. an improvement from a D and five failing campuses the previous year, add a P-TECH campus, or career-focused high school, at West Campus High School, open Texas Education Agency investigation. The South San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees, approved a two-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Marc Puig during a special meeting held on May 12th. But Mark Sanchez, the boards attorney, said Puig was still the superintendent, technically. On ExpressNews.com: Departing South San ISD super to get $187K in separation agreement. Marc Puig, a senior governance advisor for the Texas Education Agency and former school leader, is the lone finalist in the district's search for a new superintendent. Click here to read more. The three trustees in the board minority resigned immediately afterwards. Days before the board began the process of officially terminating him, Puig started working full-time as TEAs senior governance advisor on May 23, a position in which he will help public school systems and their leaders, including school boards, improve student academic outcomes that may have suffered during the pandemic. Puigs resignation will likely prevent a longer legal battle with the district. Assessing the district for its academics, finances, and board dynamics, Puig said he felt South San was on the right path. Arrellano said he could not comment because the TEA investigation started from allegations back in 2018, before he was board president. Bexar County school leaders sound alarm on looming funding crisis. The taped conversation seemed an example of the same kind of behavior. Arrellano, Flores and Stacey Alderete voted for Puigs termination. Prado said she cant say too much about her vote against the termination because it was discussed in closed session, but she learned firsthand when the district fired Ron Durbon in 2011 that it was important to have good cause. Incumbent Tony Thurmond won election in the general election for California Superintendent of Public Instruction. The transcript says the rest of the sentence is inaudible. The district leader spoke with the Rivard Report in late May after trustees named him the lone finalist for the superintendent position. If you value our election coverage, will you support it? Thank you, Puig said before leaving the boardroom after the vote. What is the cost of this approach? Marc Puig South San Antonio ISD superintendent. He had served as the districts eighth superintendent since 2010, while interim superintendent Henry Yzaguirre is serving as the ninth. Puig said it was for investigative services. KSAT has put in a request to the school district to get a copy of the separation agreement between Puig and the district, we will provide updates on what the board agreed to pay Puig once the request has been answered. He is running against Thurmond on a campaign that promotes parent influence, criticizes teachers unions for what he describes as their outsize political power and echoes conservative talking points about critical race theory. He began his teaching career in Rio Bravo, near Laredo, educating his students primarily in Spanish. She began her journalism career as a fact-checker for Cond Nasts portfolio of magazines and Harper's Magazine. You know what? Prolonged classroom shutdowns. During the pandemic, many parents made the ultimate sacrifice of having to support their kids education, and in some cases give up their jobs, and they feel like theyve never gotten so much as a thank you, Thurmond said. The new district leader said he felt systems had been implemented to continue this trajectory. Numerous inquiries to the board president and district about the status of that investigation went unanswered. On ExpressNews.com: South San Antonio ISD board reprimands superintendent and censures a trustee. South San has paid roughly $121,777 to Puig and Yzaguirre since Dec. 6. Comparatively, only 5% said they didnt know how to rate Newsom. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Those are issues now that they're going to have to work through with the guidance of their legal counsel.. The agency opened an investigation into South San in November, three months after concluding a two-year investigation that resulted in the placement of state-appointed monitor Abe Saavedra, a former South San superintendent, to oversee board operations. The filing deadline was March 11, 2022. The board. He described a strong relationship with TEA officials and his own understanding of the state agencys mission and values. Theres also been criticism unrelated to the pandemic. Dr. Puig and. Business interests focus on two open City Council seats, boosting Marina Gavito and Marc Whyte, Prop A opposition massively outspends police reform group ahead of May 6 election, Bexar County school leaders sound alarm on looming funding crisis, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. In South San ISD, Puig sees potential for a healthy relationship. Marc Puig has announced his voluntary resignation as Superintendent of Schools for the South San Antonio Independent School District, which the Board of Trustees accepted. Abbott to stop migrant busing. Puigs attorney previously said he had also not been given any information about the status of any investigation. That was Nov. 17. The position doesnt have a lot of power or hold a lot of influence, Marsh said. "We believe Dr. Puig is the best fit to continue to build culture and show our commitment and love for our students, staff and community," RISD board of trustees President Lori Flores-Garza said in a press release. Puigs contract requires him to attend all board meetings but provides for some exceptions that include resolving conflicts between board members, Rodriguez said. Six candidates have filed to run against California Supt. She is a graduate of West Virginia University and proud Appalachian. It is obvious to me that the objective of the board majority is to remove the superintendent.. Marc Puig, a senior governance advisor for the Texas Education Agency and former school leader, is the lone finalist in the district's search for a new superintendent. But that support obscures what Thurmond admits has been a tough two years on the job. That, to me, is a real personal accomplishment, because that's why I'm there. 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Dr. Marc Puig, who serves as Beeville ISD's superintendent, was named the lone finalist for the superintendent position in San Antonio. There, it was a marriage that maybe perhaps the values may have been different, and thats OK, Puig said. The superintendent of the South San Antonio Independent School District has officially resigned. At the end of the day, any unflattering issues that we saw didnt rise to the level of putting him in jeopardy. ), Most of Yosemite Valley is closed due to potentially perilous snowpack and flooding, L.A. Affairs: I had my reasons for not dating white men. Gavin Newsom, the California Democratic Party and dozens of other prominent party officials including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The vast majority of the interactions with the superintendent have been positive. Christensen believes that disappointed parents will show up at the polls. Prado has played a prominent role on the board throughout her tenure, often serving as president. Prior to the termination of his contract, Puig had been on paid administrative leave after a microphone caught an exchange between himself and Board President Ernest Arrellano Jr. Puig and Arrellano discussed hiring decisions, with some interpreting the exchange as a quid pro quo negotiation. ", Robstown ISD seeks public input in superintendent search, Adriana Tagle to serve as interim Robstown ISD superintendent, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.

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