Volume VI, Issue 9 (March 14, 2021)

“Sorrow turns out to be not a state but a process.” ― C.S. Lewis

Vol. VI March 14, 2021

Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District

LOBO NATION MOURNS Coach Lashley’s will be greatly missed

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oach Christopher Douglas Lashley, 58, will be greatly missed by the Lobo Nation.

The son of Lewis and Barbara Jean (Burnett) Bebee, he was born on May 30, 1962, in Muskogee, OK, and LASHLEY passed from this life on March 8, at his home in Longview.

Coach Lashley received his formal education at Muskogee Schools and furthered his education at Claremore Junior College and received his B.A. Degree from East Texas Baptist Univer-

sity. He started his coaching career in Waco Connally, and served as football coach for Whitesboro, Sherman, Lufkin, and retired as football coach and softball coach at Longview High. He had two football state championship rings during his career. Coach Lashley also enjoyed teaching history and retired in 2020 after 35 years. His weekends were spent golfing, watching sports, and liked to fish and watch birds from time to time. He was a faithful member of Pine Tree Church of Christ in Longview.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Bebee; and four brothers, Mickey Lewis Lashley, Larry James Lashley, Coach|Continued to page 7

Coleman earns state honor Hudson PEP Elementary Assistant Principal Christi Coleman has been named 2021 Region VII Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA).

Mrs. Coleman is in her 26th year in education and truly has a heart for her students and colCOLEMAN leagues. As a teacher, she taught on the elementary and junior high level, as well as special education.

“This award is truly a testament to the hard work and dedication of the professionals that surround me, along with the great things that are taking place to help students at Hudson PEP,” she said. “I am incredibly grateful to work with students and staff who inspire me and I am proud to be part of the Hudson PEP family.”

Principal Sue Wilson said she is proud to have Mrs. Coleman on the campus leadership team.

“Christi Coleman is a humble servant-leader and is respected by both me and the staff,” she said. “Her expertise is a curriculum specialist where she meets and works with teachers to ensure the lessons are Honor|Continued to page 8

Candidates file for May election

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A general election for City of filed to run in the 2021 General Longview for Mayor and City Election.

Council Districts 1 and 2 will be MAYOR held on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Name: Andy Mack Candidates filed applications for Age: 60 a place on the ballot for Mayor, Occupation: Oral and MaxilDistrict 1 and 2 between Jan. 13 lofacial Surgeon and Feb. 12.

Mailing Address: 9 ThornAs of 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, the following candidates have Election|Continued to page 16

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OPINION

Tackle learning loss by listening

By Max Silverman Education Week District leaders understandably feel a sense of urgency to do something about “learning loss” in the pandemic. But if leaders really want to address the academic and social impact from disrupted schooling, their urgency needs to focus on improving students’ experience in school.

And that means leaders must talk—and really listen—to their students, particularly students of color who are being left behind.

I’m not talking about asking students to checkboxes on a oneand-done school climate survey.

I’m talking about having honest dialogue with the students whose leaders know their system isn’t serving them well. We should be seeing a lot more district leaders deeply engaging with students right now to craft student-centered plans for school reopening.

But we’re not.

As the head of a group that works with school and district leaders, I too often hear of lead-

ers’ eagerness to talk with students where they bestudents but rarely see long—back at the center this intention turn into a of district planning. thoughtful and sustained Joseph S. Davis, the approach. And that has superintendent of the me worried that we may 11,000-student Fergumiss a once-in-a-generson-Florissant district ation chance to remake outside St. Louis, rethe school experience so cently held webinars schooling works for all and listening tours with SILVERMAN students. middle and high schoolTo be clear, student ers to explicitly ask what experience shapes academic their “hopes and dreams” are for achievement as well as outcomes their return to school this spring. like identity development, social Black students (who represent and emotional competencies, and some 60 percent of the student a sense of purpose. In our own body) said they want to see more work talking with K-12 students of themselves in the curricula around the country, students and connect more with teachers. consistently say they want to feel Davis realized that to improve happy and proud at school. They students’ experience in school, want to be known, seen, heard, the system needs to amplify and valued. They want a sense of student voices and ensure their belonging. They want a sense of views inform all manner of polaccomplishment. icy and practice. Students now Learning only gets harder are helping to design and lead when these things are absent, school reopening orientations for research increasingly suggests.

7th and 9th graders, drafting a So when district leaders stop to re-entry student handbook, and understand what their students working on districtwide anti-racexperience at school, it helps put ist standards.

In Washington state’s agricultural Yakima Valley, when leaders in the 3,700-student Grandview district talked with their English-learners, they heard students say they often feel anxious and excluded in school. And when they don’t feel connected to teachers, they feel even more so. For Jose Rivera, the assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, the district action plan for reopening is clear: “My charge is to work with principals to ensure that each student has a genuine connection with their teachers.”

Grandview leaders now know they want more informal peer mentoring and tutoring to reinforce student belonging—because their students told them that helps. And leaders in both Grandview and Ferguson-Florissant plan to make the conversation with students ongoing, as routine as a cabinet or budget meeting.

— Max Silverman is the executive director of the Center for Educational Leadership (CEL) at the University of Washington College of Education.

Underfunding classics is dangerous

By Ayelet Lushkov The Hill

the humanities, espeare hardly unique — any cially of the pre-modern pre-modern department humanities like classics. will offer similar opporIf there’s one thing classicists The 2008 financial tunities, but classics, know it’s that ancient Greece did crisis brought signifbecause of its problemnot have a Senate, despite what icant cuts to arts and atic history at the top of Trump’s defense lawyer, Bruce humanities disciplines. the Western educational Castor, might have claimed. But The Science, Technology, pedestal, invites you also the trotting out of Greco-Roman Engineering and Mathto engage in creative disantiquity, however mistaken, in ematics (STEM) discimantling — in a critique LUSHKOV not only of ancient valPresident Trump’s second implines, meanwhile, have peachment trial is only the latest been the beneficiaries ues but also of our own demonstration of how easy it is not only of funding increases, attraction to them. Or at least, it for classics to be co-opted by the but of a concentrated governshould. In practice, it falls short right. mental push during the Obama and a big part of why is because Within the last two months, years. COVID-19 has meant a the people who do see us seem to classicist Victor Davis Hansen significant downturn for both, be the sort who would defend an was part of the committee behind but as we celebrate science for insurrectionist president. And the now-defunct 1776 Commisour delivery from the pandemic, that stings even more. sion Report and insurrectionists the same is not quite true for the Today’s attention economy is infamously paraded many clashumanities, which are increasa tough market to crack, but husical symbols during the Capitol ingly seen as impractical, if they manists, classics included, face insurrection on Jan. 6. are seen at all. narrow parameters to show why Classics are now engaged in As a classicist, the sting of they matter. We can agree on a deep reckoning on why these invisibility is acute, especially the dangers and effects of underassociations have stuck around when no less than Dr. Anthony funding the humanities: critical so easily. Some have suggested Fauci majored in classics at Holy thinking matters; evaluating that something inherent to the Cross. Classics is a vibrant field, evidence matters; fields that discipline is at fault: we cannot extending from archaeology to constantly reevaluate themselves separate out the discipline from history to culture, language and and expand the scope of what is the systems of oppression it has literature and they offer an excit- valuable in knowledge. But when supported. But there is another ing opportunity to engage with it comes to arguing the subreason; the systemic underfundthe challenges of a life very difstance of our discipline, there is ing and under-appreciation of ferent from our own. In this we precious little positive the public

can point to.

A vacuum will always be filled; despite the fact that many departments and groups within classics are trying hard to make the field a more inclusive place, classics seems to come to the news at predictable and unflattering moments. But as with many things in higher education, this is a problem money can improve, if not outright solve.

Diversity and public scholarship — two ways out of the current morass — are inherently connected and both rely on coherent development of advising, mentoring and training. In other words, the smaller humanities departments do not enjoy the kinds of funding and infrastructure that STEM receives.

— Ayelet Lushkov is an associate professor of Classics at the University of Texas at Austin.

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‘Give a little Love’ fundraiser

Donors who want to give a little love to the Longview ISD Foundation in support of its grant programs can show their love and appreciation for the hard work and dedication teachers, administrators, and staff members have shown this year as they have faced the pandemic and persevered. They have given from their hearts; now donors can give from theirs. Donors may honor an educator or staff member from a particular LISD campus to recognize him or her for the loving care he or she has shown a student or simply say thanks for being a great teacher or staff member!

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LHS Remind Groups

Longview High School will use Remind.com to communicate effectively with students and their parents. Using Remind.com texts sent directly to students and parents has proven to be very successful in communicating important school information and opportunities to students and parents.

Did we miss your district news?

Did we miss district campus or organization news? Send us the pertinent information to ask@LISD.org and we’ll include it in our next issue!

It’s time to think about your 2020 taxes. The Longview United Way is offering free tax preparation through April 15. If you made less than $60,000 in 2020, schedule an appointment at www.longviewunitedway.org or call 903-236-9211.

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LaDarian Brown appointed to ETAA board The East Texas Advanced Academies Board of Directors unanimously approved appointing local minister and law enforceBROWN ment officer Rev. LaDarian Brown during their regular meeting Tuesday, March 9.

“I can promise every ETAA parent and student you will have a present, visible, and active board member,” he said.

“Can’t make informed decisions if you are not.”

Rev. Brown added that he is excited to work with the rest of the board and campus staff

for East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (ETMPA), Bramlette, Johnston-McQueen, J.L. Everhart, Ware, and Forest Park

Middle.

A native of Longview and Longview High School graduate, Rev. Brown is senior pastor

at Parkview Baptist Church and president of the Longview Area Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance. He also is a police officer, serving as a police area representative for a South Longview neighborhood.

“I’m honored. I consider this a privilege to be able to serve in such a capacity as a board member at ETAA,” he said. “I think that what the program is has been really good, I’m just glad we are going to have a board that represents the student body.”

Rev. Brown is now the fifth ETAA board member. Other members include board president Mr. Alan Amos, Dr. Selwyn E. Willis, Mr. Judson Murray, and Mrs. Ava Welge, who was appointed in February.

Chamber honors Ware ‘master’ students Mastery roll-call! Linda Nelson Martin and Hunter Martin, as well as Ron Hutchison and the Longview Chamber of Commerce, helped us award students at Ware who have mastered reading, science, and

math common assessment tests this year!

We’ve set the goal to grab as many brag tags as possible!

Thank you for helping us show off our academic muscles, Martin crew!

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Bodacious BAR-B-Q

904 N 6th St 903-753-2714

1300 W Loop 281 903-759-3914

2227 S Mobberly Ave 903-753-8409

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200 E Loop 281 903-232-1606

102 Lehigh St 903-758-6066

415 N High St 903-212-7720

405 W Loop 281 F 903-663-4737

519 S Eastman 903-236-3271

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2800 Judson Rd 903-663-2221 13 Cotton Patch

1228 McCann Rd 903-236-4009 14 Cowboy Chicken

3080 Eastman Ste 100 903-663-0777 15 Edible Art

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903-234-2114 16 Fat Boyzzz

607 North Access Road 903-619-3301 17 Flying Burger & Seafood

322 E Hawkins Parkway 903-475-1537

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2002 Judson Rd 903-247-8000 21 Hot Dog Express

106 E Marshall Ave 903-753-8081 22 Jason’s Deli

103 W Loop 281 903-663-5161 23 Jucy’s Hamburgers

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2900 Tuttle Blvd 903-663-1154

310 E Hawkins Ste 100 430-625-8053

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1100 E Marshall 903-753-0912

110 Triple Creek Cir 903-234-9115 32 Raising Cane’s

212 E Loop 281 903-238-8800 33 Roma’s Italian Kitchen

102 E Tyler St 403-625-7240 34 Rotolo’s Pizzeria

3407 N Fourth St 101 903-212-7448 35 Saltgrass Steak House

411 E Loop 281 903-232-1513 36 Schlotzsky’s

1429 W Loop 281 903-297-8030 37 Slim Chickens

204 E Loop 281 903-824-1735 38 Tuscan Pig Italian Kitchen

401 S High St 903-651-1833 39 Whataburger

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DISTRICT WIDE • International Baccalaureate project partners with “We Help Two” and sells “funky socks” to help supply legs and feet to amputees all over the world.

• LISD schools earned 40 total distinctions on state accountability ratings, an increase from 34 earned last year, and the highest in the region.

• Each year HUNDREDS of out-of-district students transfer INTO Longview Independent School District, citing “education opportunities” as their reason.

• Local corporate partnerships with Eastman and Komatsu and Longview Manufacturing Academy.

• Went totally ‘green’ on all building projects resulting in a $200,000 award from SWEPCO for energy conservation.

• Raising Highly Capable Kids parenting class in partnership with Longview Chamber of Commerce.

• Brand new partnership for innovation with East Texas Advanced Academies which will bring new funding and ideas to public education.

• LIFT program annually paying out close to $1 million in staff bonuses for improved testing scores.

• Signing Santa to help deaf ed students communicate with “Santa.”

• Hosted Adjunct Fair for SFA to help employ Adjunct staff in Longview and through Longview ISD. • Purchased multiple pieces of strategic real estate, without increased debt, for future expansion.

• State and National Technical Student Association winners.

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LONGVIEW HIGH • Longview High School celebrated a class of over 100 International Baccalaureate Diploma students for 201920.

• The senior IB Diploma students have all completed at least 150 hours of service learning activities, culminating over 6500 hours of community service for 2019-20.

• The IB students participated in the campus service learning project, We Help Two, and were able to sponsor 5 clients with prosthetic legs in developing countries.

• Longview High School began the application process to become an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) school and to offer the IB Career-Related Programme school.

• Longview High School graduated 51 seniors who will also graduate with Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees from Kilgore College for 2019-20.

• Additionally, 80 seniors graduated with at least 24 hours of college credit.

• For the 2019-2020 school year, 594 unduplicated LHS students took a total 7,950 credit hours. This averages slightly more than 12 hours each. These numbers are for hours taken at Kilgore College. Other students took hours through Stephen F. Austin University, University of Texas, and LeTourneau.

• 251 members of 2020 Senior class took 3,617 hours.

This averages slightly more

• Every year of Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox tenure the LISD budget has been “in the black.”

• LISD farm-to-table program, partnering with local farmers for cafeteria produce.

• Hosted “Axe”epted East Texas meet and greet for area students attending SFA in Fall 2019.

• Partnerships in education with UT, SMU, Texas Tech, SFA, KC, Letourneau, and UT-Tyler.

• Longview ISD middle school students earn “Duke Scholar” honors every year.

than 14 hours each. These numbers are for hours taken at Kilgore College. Other students took hours through Stephen F. Austin University, University of Texas, and LeTourneau.

• 99 more of the 2020 LHS seniors qualified for the KC Connection Scholarship that allows them to complete their Kilgore College Degree or Certificate at the reduced tuition rate of 60% of regular tuition. These scholarships represent an average of $1,500 each year per student.

• LHS opened the GO Lab for students to use as needed for course work.

• Longview High School hosted it first Magnet Showcase Night.

• Largest FREE public Montessori school (for 3-to5 year-olds) in the nation, provided free of charge to Longview area children.

• Eight-week Montessori training for other districts in Texas hosted by ETMPA.

Principals, did we miss your school’s achievements? Please send us your brags and we will include them!

ask@LISD.org

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Lobos show off their green thumbs Horticulture classes started some tomato, broccoli, jalepenos, and peppers last month.

They will be transplanted and used for the Longview garden.

Last week their hard work paid off and seeds are sprouting!

COACH |Continued from page 1 Kenny Ross Lashley, and Roy Jeffery Lashley; extended family and many friends.

Christopher was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Lashley.

A celebration of coach Lashley’s life was held March 12 in Longview and will be held March 19, Chandler Road Church of Christ in Muskogee at 11 a.m.

The family of Christopher Douglas Lashley has entrusted his cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555.

COVID-19

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COVID-19: How Your TRS-ActiveCare Plan Can Help We’re dedicated to providing benefits that help you feel secure during this challenging time.

We’ll continue to provide $0 COVID-19 testing, telemedicine and hospital stays for all of 2020, in addition to your current TRS-ActiveCare health plan benefits.

Your COVID-19 benefits are effective through Dec. 31, 2020, and cover you before you meet your deductible or reach our maximum out-of-pocket limit.

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Lobo artists dominate Regional On Saturday, March 6, there were 17 LHS art students bringing 26 art works to the region and Area Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) competition.

LHS brought home 17 Gold medals and nine silver medals (Region level) and two gold medals (Area level). One student has qualified for and is advancing to STATE with both her entries. Many students earned two gold medals (listed as DOUBLE) and a few had perfect scores.

Please congratulate these following students when you see them in class and around campus.

In photos: Olivia Chaparro, Isabella Castillo, Cameron Layman, Chris Raney, Layla Boyd, Jairin Ford, Delia Fourie, Lily Purdum, Luke Farr, Chloe Hamilton, and Abby Hilton Not pictured: Bradesyn Shepherd, Rymington Raven, Julyssa Martinez, Ta’darion Boone REGION Round Gold and Silver medals:

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Layla Boyd — DOUBLE Gold Jairin Ford — Gold Delia Fourie — Gold Mr Breedlove — instructor Isabella Castillo — Silver Olivia Chaparro — Silver Cameron Layman — Silver Makenna Montgomery — Silver Christopher Raney — Silver Art|Continued to page 18 HONOR |Continued from page 1 aligned with the state standards and rigorous in content.”

But it’s not just academic that Christi excels at, Mrs. Wilson added, “but she also works with students to instill positive behavior choices and is a liaison with parents to communicate the expectations for learning and the Hudson PEP program.”

“Region VII TEPSA and Hudson PEP Elementary congratulate Mrs. Christi Coleman for her tireless devotion to the campus, staff, parents, and students!” she said.

Mrs. Coleman will be celebrated this summer at an awards dinner in Austin, with the rest of the TEPSA Region Assistant Principals of the Year honorees. One of these educators will be selected as the 2021 National Assistant Principal of the Year for Texas.

Each TEPSA region selects

a Region Assistant Principal of the Year in recognition of the exceptional leadership of the people responsible for the day-to-day operations of schools.

The peerbased award recognizes assistant principals for their commitment to student learning as evidenced WILCOX by exceptional school leadership.

Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox said the most important aspect of this award is that Mrs. Coleman was selected by her colleagues.

“To be singled out for recognition in your field is always an honor, but the honor is all the greater when it comes from your peers,” he said.

“Mrs. Christi Coleman’s rep-

utation as an educator and administrator is well known to us in Longview ISD, but this honor proves that her skills, expertise, and excellence is known across our region and state.”

With a Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor of Science from Stephen F. Austin State University, Mrs. Coleman has earned certifications in Art, Special Education, Elementary Education, as well as her Texas Principal’s Certification.

Mrs. Coleman and her husband Craig have two children, Campbell and Carliece. She and her husband enjoy taking long rides on their motorcycles.

Dr. Harley Eckhart, TEPSA Executive Director, said education professionals like Mrs. Coleman have been incredibly stabilizing forces for the students and families they serve.

“Over the past year, amidst so much uncertainty, these assistant principals have helped reimagine learning for students and staff, and created safe and nurturing spaces for their communities,” Dr. Eckhart said.

“We’re honored to recognize them for their bold ECKHART leadership and commitment to students.”

TEPSA, whose hallmark is educational leaders learning with and from each other, has served Texas PK-8 school leaders since 1917.

Member-owned and member-governed, TEPSA has more than 5,900 members who direct the activities of more than 3 million PreK-8 school children.

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SPORTS

LADY LOBOS WIN DISTRICT Varsity soccer defeats Mount Pleasant to advance to regionals

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fter a tight game and a dramatic win against Mount Pleasant last week, varsity Lady Lobos extended their winning streak and record to 9 wins, 0 ties, and 0 losses and clinched the district title!

Kyla Johnson scored the game winning goal after heading a long pass with 16 minutes left to play. It has been a very exciting and successful season so far for our Lady Lobos, and the team is blessed to have highly talented players that have the ability to play in different positions and understand what Coach Bellamy and Coach Monsivais want from them.

Coach Bellamy says he is happy about winning the district title, but he believes they have a lot more to play for moving forward. Not only have our Lady Lobos made the playoffs, but they have secured home field advantage in a playoff game for the first time. The Lady Lobos scored a total of 27 goals and conceded only 4 goals in 9 games, making their performance even more remarkable. Congratulations Lady Lobos, go get ’em!

Lobo Cheer ready for competition season We would like to introduce you to the 2021 LHS Cheer Competition team! Congratulations ladies on all of your hard work!

Lobo Nation is very proud of you!

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Black History ‘in Motion’ at Bramlette Bramlette STEAM Academy hosted Black History in Motion during the last week of February. Students chose who they wanted to research and presented their influential person during a special program on Thursday, Feb. 25.

Way to go Bramlette on an amazing program!

District seeks applicants for Voice scholarship Applications for the 2020 Voice Scholarship are now available from the LISD Community Relations Department.

The Longview Voice is a district-wide newspaper that covers student, staff, and local community news. The paper is produced by the LISD Community Relations department in partnership with the Thrifty Nickel, as well as campus staff and volunteers.

Each year the Community Relations department selects a Longview High School

senior student who contributes work to 2017 — Gaylon Wiley The Longview Voice for a scholarship to 2018 — German Zelaya, Jose Velazquez, the school of their choice.

Michael Vera To qualify a student must submit a news 2019 — Alyssa Shobert, Brady Miller, article, op-ed column, or photo to be pubPayton Schaap lished in any edition of The Longview Voice 2020 — Jesse Gonzalez, Emily Mendennewspaper, and fill out an application to be hall considered.

2021 — It could be YOU! For more information please contact PAST WINNERS 2016 — Estrella Gonzales, Keyarro Hol- the Community Relations department via email at ask@LISD.org or call (903) 381lins, Uwa Ihionkhan, Yosef Ibitayo 2200.

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Apply today for Mayor Scholarship The City of Longview is now accepting applications for Mayor Andy Mack’s scholarship. Graduating seniors from Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill, and Hallsville High Schools who are residents of Longview are eligible to apply for this one-time, $2,000 scholarship to college.

Each year, Mayor Mack provides a scholarship to local students who have shown an attitude of service to the Longview community. One scholarship is awarded per high school to students for furthering their education. These funds, which total $8,000, are provided by Mayor Andy Mack and Councilwoman Kristen Ishihara, who use their annual council stipends to invest in students’ futures.

“I am always amazed by the students who apply for the scholarship,” Mack said. “They give

me an incredible hope for our city’s future, and I am so proud that Kristen and I can play a part in their future success.”

The completed application and one-page essay may be submitted online, mailed, or de-

livered to City Hall. The essay prompt for 2021 is: “What are the top five reasons you would give to convince someone to choose Longview to live in over any other city in the United States.”

Applications must be received by 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2021.

For more information or to complete an online application, please visit LongviewTexas. gov/Scholarship.

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Longview plans 150th birthday celebration On Monday, May 17, the City of Longview will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the adoption of its official charter.

Longview residents are invited to join in the fun with mini-celebrations across the Ccty.

“Instead of having one big party, we invite every Longview resident to celebrate with their work, school, family and friends. Sing ‘Happy Birthday.’

Eat cake. Take a photo with a ‘Happy Birthday Longview’ on your business marquee. Just get creative and celebrate with us,” Longview Mayor Andy Mack said.

The City began celebrating its 150th anniversary in early 2020, which corresponded to when Ossamus Hitch Methvin deeded 100 acres of land for the creation of a town along a soonto-be-constructed railroad line, which became Longview. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused many planned events for

Longview 150 celebration to be postponed and ultimately canceled.

The May 17 event celebrating the city’s Charter Date will cap off the sesquicentennial celebration. The City plans to capture the celebration and save information for the Time Capsule, which will be buried

later in the year.

Residents are invited to visit LongviewTexas.gov/150 and register their celebration plans with the City. Some events may be included in the City’s coverage of the day’s celebrations or be visited by City staff/officials.

The most creative celebration will also be recognized and

awarded with a Longview 150 prize package. Those sharing photos or videos of their events on social media are encouraged to use the hashtags #Longview150 and #HBDLongview to ensure their celebrations are part of the archive for future generations to look back on.

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LONGVIEW ISD Employee Process Map for COVID-19 Employee has symptoms of COVID-19

Employee reports while at work Employee reports to supervisor from home

Employee reports to supervisor and leaves to get medical care or calls 9-1-1 if life threatening symptoms. Isolate if unable to immediately leave building

Employee notifies supervisor

Employee tests positive but has no symptoms

Supervisor notifies COVID-Facilitator Employee fills out a COVID-19 Reporting Form Facilitator notifies DHS Employee notifies supervisor

Employee tests positive and has symptoms

Supervisor notifies COVID-Facilitator Employee fills out a COVID-19 Reporting Form Facilitator notifies DHS

Employee has had “close contact”* or prolonged exposure to someone who has tested positive

Notice is provided to campus/ staff/ community of positive test COVIDFacilitator will provide guidance of when the employee can return to work

Employee notifies supervisor Supervisor notifies COVID-Facilitator Employee fills out a COVID-19 Reporting Form

Employee reports someone in his/her home or workplace was exposed to someone who tested positive or has symptoms

Supervisor notifies COVIDFacilitator Employee/Supervisor fills out a COVID-19 Reporting Form Facilitator notifies DHS

Notice is provided to campus/staff/ community if test returned positive

Employee eligible for EPSL if remote work not viable. Employee should contact his/her primary care physician, self-isolate and avoid public spaces for 10 days after testing positive. Since the district provides free testing to its employees, it is strongly recommended that the employee provide a negative test before returning to work.

Employee can return to work after 10 days of self-isolation if no symptoms develop. **If the employee has tested positive and believes the test was a false positive, and wants to return to work before completing the above criteria, the employee must either (a) obtain a medical professional’s note clearing the employee based on an alternative diagnosis or (b) obtain 2 PCR acute infection tests at least 24 hours apart that come back negative.

Emergency Paid Sick Leave = EPSL Department of Health = DHS Primary Care Physician = PCP Employee eligible for EPSL with documentation confirming seeking medical attention or lab confirmed positive test. If employee is not evaluated by a medical professional or tested for COVID-19, employee may return to work after 10 days have passed from symptom onset and at least 24 hours with no fever, without the use of feverreducing medication and individual has improvement with all other symptoms. If employee wants to return before completing criteria above, employee must either (a) obtain a medical professional’s note clearing employee for return based on alternative diagnosis or (b) obtain an acute infection test that comes back negative.

Employee eligible for EPSL if remote work not viable. Since the district provides free testing to its employees, it is strongly recommended that the employee provide a negative test before returning to work. However, the Employee may return to work after 10 days have passed from symptom onset and at least 24 hours with no fever, without the use of fever-reducing medication and individual has improvement with all other symptoms. **If the employee has tested positive and believes the test was a false positive, and wants to return to work before completing the above criteria, the employee must either (a) obtain a medical professional’s note clearing the employee based on an alternative diagnosis or (b) obtain 2 PCR acute infection tests at least 24 hours apart that come back negative.

COVID-Facilitator will provide guidance of when the employee can return to work

If the someone at home or workplace is just “exposed,” continue working (no need to self-isolate). If someone at home or workplace tests positive, employee may be determined to be close contact.

Employee eligible for EPSL if seeking medical care or advised by physician to self-isolate and remote work not viable. Employee should contact his/her primary care physician, self-isolate and avoid public spaces for 14 days. Employee should monitor for symptoms and contact PCP and supervisor if they develop

*Close contact includes being within 6 feet of an individual test-confirmed to have COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes throughout the course of a day, without the use of a face covering, or being in direct contact with secretions from the test-confirmed individual. **If an individual in the employee’s home tests positive for COVID-19, the employee is presumed to be in close contact with the individual who tested positive.

CONFIRM WITH YOUR LOCAL DHS

The COVID-Facilitator for Longview ISD is Mae Johnson, Task Manager and makes all decisions in conjunction with DHS

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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — March 14, 2021 ELECTION |Continued from page 1 tree, Longview, Texas 75601 Telephone (office): 903-758-3444

COUNCIL DISTRICT 1

Name: Temple Carpenter III Age: 62 Occupation: Commercial Sales CARPENTER Mailing Address: 301 E. Twilight Dr., Longview, Texas 75604 Telephone (cell): 903-261-4432

(work): 903-7530511 ——— Name: John Sims Age: 86 Occupation: Retired Mailing Address: 1002 Evergreen St., Longview, SIMS Texas 75604 Telephone (cell): 903-235-0211 ———

Name: Jeremiah Hunter Age: 39 Occupation: Entrepreneur Mailing Address: 314 E. Twilight Dr., Longview, Texas 75604 Telephone (cell): 903-213-2202

HUNTER

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COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

SNODDY

Name: Nona Snoddy Age: 60 Occupation: Teacher/Educator Mailing Address: 117 W. Edgefield Ave., Longview, Texas 75602 Telephone (cell): 903-431-1420 (home): 903757-8849

——— Name: Marisa R. Ward Age: 44 Occupation: Community Leader/Organizer Mailing Address: 409 S. Harrison St., Longview, Texas 75601 Telephone: 903-424-5889 For more information about the City of Longview General Election, please visit LongviewTexas.gov or contact the City Secretary’s Office at 903-237-1080.

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OBITUARIES Longview ISD offers our most sincere condolences to our extended Lobo family Elizabeth (Green) Brown On Monday, February 15, 2021, the kind and humble spirit of Elizabeth Green Brown crossed the frontier that divides time and eternity into the great beyond to receive her crown.

Elizabeth (Liz) was born to the late Grady and Bernice Portley Green on July 25, BROWN 1954, in Longview, Texas. She attended Rollins Elementary, Maggie B. Hudson and Ned E. Williams Elementary Schools and graduated from Longview High School, in the Class of 1973. Elizabeth also attended Tyler Junior College. She was employed as a licensed Phlebotomist for 10 years in the Laboratories at Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, Longview, Texas. She also worked at Kiddieland Day Care, the first Daycare Center in Lakeport for approximately 4 years.

Liz was a lifetime member of the Post Oak Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, where she joined and was baptized by the late V. McCalister, who was the Pastor at that time in the early 1960’s. Liz was a member of the Missionary Society, a past member of the Inspirational Gospel Choir, and presently served in the Com-

Dorothy D. Arp Dorothy Dean Arp, 97, passed away, Monday, February 1, 2021 in Longview. Dorothy was born November 5, 1923 in Sheridan, Arkansas to Robert Dewey Ashcraft and Ella Mae Holliman Ashcraft.

She graduated from Longview High School in 1940 and received her associate’s degree ARP from Kilgore College in 1942.

On June 20, 1948, she married the love of her life, Forrest Arp. Dorothy and Forrest were longtime members of First Baptist Church of Longview. She worked for 38 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in several job capacities during her time there.

Forrest always had a great garden and Dorothy enjoyed cooking from the garden and she was a very good cook. Dorothy loved to read

bined Choirs, Sanctuary Choirs of Post Oak, and was Vice President of the Sanctuary Choir. She participated in the weekly Bible Study sessions, weekly zoom services and happily expressed her views/comments as it related to biblical scenarios and life events.

Elizabeth was united in marriage to Nesba Brown on December 28, 1989, and they enjoyed 32 years of happiness and bliss until her demise.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents: Grady and Bernice Portley Green; Brothers: Felix and Kenneth Green; and Sister Darlene Green Glaze.

Those left to cherish her loving memories are: Loving and devoted husband – Nesba Brown; Children: Bertram (Cherise) Green of Cheyenne, WY; Romero Merrills of Longview, TX. and Brooks Lucas of Dallas, TX. One Sister: Beverly (Armond) Rashad; and two Brothers: Billy Ray Green and Cassicus Grady Green. Grandchildren: Turel Merrills, Genesis Green, Makiya Green, Nevaeh Green and Prince Green. Children by marriage: Rondha Brown, Shannon (Marlena) Brown, and Nesba “Fe” Brown and eleven (11) Grandchildren by marriage. One Uncle: Milton Sr. (Ruby) Portley; Three Aunts: Lola (Michael) Fraser; Mildred Portley, both of Longview, TX. and Cleo Portley of Wichita, KS. A host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. and enjoyed spending time at the lake. When Forrest was on the road for one of his horse trips, she would always accompany him and loved spending the time together with him.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Forrest Arp; and her sisters, Martha Lee Tribble and Mary Ruth Kroll. She is survived by her children, Forrest “Bobby” Arp (Molly), James Arp (Kathy), Cathy Chipman (Ricky), and Ronnie Arp; ten grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Thursday, Feb. 4. A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life followed at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Dr. Tim Watson officiating. Entombment followed at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

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Ta’darion Boone — Gold & Silver Luke Farr — DOUBLE Gold Chloe Hamilton — DOUBLE Gold Abigail Hilton — DOUBLE Gold River Hulsey — Gold & Silver Julyssa Martinez — DOUBLE Gold Lily Purdum — DOUBLE Gold Remington Raven — Gold & Silver Bradesyn Shepherd — Silver Mr. Hull — instructor AREA Round Gold medals:

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Lily Purdum — Double Gold These two area Gold medals advance Lily’s two art works to State April 23 &24.

“The Art department wants to thank all of you once again for your support of these students. We could not have done it without the entire support of our wonderful school community,” said LHS art teacher Jeff Hull.

Dawna Lee (Jarvis) Davis

Dawna Lee Davis, 67, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2021. Dawna was born on August 25, 1953 to Wyvonne Fox and Harold Lloyd Jarvis in Fort Worth.

Dawna DAVIS graduated from Longview High School in 1971 and continued on to attend Kilgore College. She spent many years afterwards working as a travel agent. Though she enjoyed her work, her real joy took place in raising her children, Kyle, Sara and Ryan.

Dawna enjoyed sewing, bird watching, word puzzles and watching John Wayne movies.

She loved spending time with her family and especially loved being a grandmother. Also close to her heart was, volunteering at her church Mobberly Baptist. She was known for her laughter, immense love for her family and genuine, heartfelt kindness.

She is survived by her son Kyle Andrew Davis and wife Melissa Louise Davis; daughter Sara Ashley McClung and husband Jerrod Lee McClung; son Ryan Austin Davis and wife Megan Joy Davis; mother Wyvonne Jarvis; sister Shirley Bailey; brother Russell Jarvis and wife Kim Jarvis; grandchildren Carter McClung, Jaylee McClung and Henry Davis and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Dawna is preceded in death by her father Harold Lloyd Jarvis and brother Harold ‘Speed’ L. Jarvis Jr. A celebration of life took place Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Belgium House.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Brain Tumor Association.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES LISD Board meeting set for March 22 Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center, but often set special-called meetings at

various locations around the district. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, March 22.

For more information about the Longview ISD Board of Trustees go to LISD.org.

LISD accepting requests for proposals for Contracted Educational Services Longview Independent School District (LISD) is accepting competitive requests for proposals for Contracted Educational Services for the 2020-21 school year and under the guidance of EDGAR and approval of funding made available for services to be rendered.

Awards will be considered NON-EXCLUSIVE, ones by which multiple vendors may be designated as suppliers for the goods and/or services covered un-

der the terms of the contract for the duration of said contract. Contracted Educational Service providers will be used on an as-needed basis throughout the District to provide services to students and staff.

Please contact Sheri Broadwater at 903-3812260 to obtain a proposal packet, or download one from below. Proposals must be addressed as follows: ATTN: Sheri Broadwater, and clearly marked “#2020 CS-RFP-CONTRACTED EDUCATIONAL

SERVICES.” Proposals will be accepted throughout the school year on an ongoing basis until 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the LISD Education Support Center, 1301 East Young Street, Longview, TX 75601, or mailed to: P.O. Box 3268, Longview, TX 75606.

Longview ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the bids submitted in the best interest of the District.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF TAX WARRANT ISSUED OCT. 19, 2020 GREGG COUNTY DATED NOVEMBER 2020 and issued pursuant to Tax Warrant issued out of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Gregg County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date October 19, 2020, in the hereinafter numbered and styled tax warrant and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff of said County, I have on November _____, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in December, 2020, the same being the 1st day of said month, at the

South Steps of the Courthouse of said County, in the City of Longview, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 a.m., proceed to sell to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such tax warrant in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Gregg and the State of Texas, to-wit:

SUIT NO. — 022209-CCL2 STYLE OF SUIT AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION — CITY OF LONGVIEW, ET AL

VS. LUTHER B. HAMILTON, ET AL (TAX WARRANT ISSUED OCTOBER 19, 2020)

Lot 8, Block 7 (NCB 248), Lincoln Park Addition, an addition to the City of Longview, Gregg County, Texas, as described in Volume 421, Page 137, Deed Records of Gregg County, Texas. (Acct No. 53034) (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Gregg County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the

defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy taxes, penalties, interest, attorney’s fee, and municipal claims subject to the tax warrant(s) issued in the above styled and numbered causes together with costs of tax warrant, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER SALE GREGG COUNTY and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the County Court At Law of Gregg County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on November 3, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in December, 2020, the same being the 1st day of said month, at the South Steps, 101 East Methvin of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Longview, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Gregg and the State of Texas, to-wit: (Sale #, Cause # Judgment Date, Acct #, Style of Case, Legal Description) 1 — 19623-CCL2 07/06/20, 113375 (37875), LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MARY D WARD WILLIAMS, ET AL, LT 26 (NCB 218) CARTER UND INT; 2 — 020880CCL2 12/02/19, 00929240947439OR, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 1: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 10.1705% OR;

3 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 0092924947439O R, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 2: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 10.1705% OR; 4 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, N990094421, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 3: 0093209-BUFORD #7-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #7 RRC #231741-0.101705-OR; 5 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, N990101190, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 4: 0093195-BUFORD #6-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #6 RRC #230434-0.101705OR; 6 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00929240947439RI, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 5: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 0.9689% RI; 7 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 0092924947439RI, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 6: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 0.9689% RI; 8 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00932090947439RI, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 7: 0093209-BUFORD #7-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #7 RRC #231741-0.009689-RI; 9 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00931950947439RI, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 8: 0093195-BUFORD #6-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #6 RRC #230434-0.009689-RI; 10— 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00929240947439OR100000, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 9: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 10.1705% OR; 11 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 0092924947439OR100000, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 10: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 10.1705% OR; 12 — 020880CCL2 12/02/19, 00932090947439OR, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 11: 0093209-BUFORD #7-ANADARKO E&P CO

LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #7 RRC #231741-0.101705-OR; 13 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00931950947439OR, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 12: 0093195-BUFORD #6-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #6 RRC #230434-0.101705OR; 14 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00929170947439OR, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 13: LEASE # 0092917 KENNEDY MAJOR ESTATE #12 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 42 JOHN WALLING SURVEY WELL #12 RRC #206909, 702.87 ACR; 15 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, N990094246, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 14: 0093209-BUFORD #7-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #7 RRC #231741-0.009689RI; 16 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, N990087946, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 15: 0093195-BUFORD #6-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #6 RRC #230434-0.009689-RI; 17 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 0092924947439RI100000, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 16: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 0.9689% RI; 18 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00929240947439RI100000, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 23: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 0.9689% RI; 19 — 021290CCL2 08/03/20, 192040, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. WILLIAM WELLS, ET AL, LT 6B BLK 1 (NCB 619) BOB WILLIAMS (E 25’OF N 90’ LT 6); 20 — 021293-CCL2 10/13/20, 20622, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. DESMON JACKSON, ET AL, AB 2 A R JOHNSON SUR TR 39 SEC 4; 21 — 022088CCL2 08/03/20, 61736, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. GERALD WALTERS, LTS 9 & 10 BLK 1A (NCB 440) (N 1/2 LT 9) RADIO CITY; 22 — 021614-CCL2 08/03/20, 86080, SABINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JAMES GERALD SANSONE, ET AL, AB 155 G NEEDHAM SUR TR 6-02 LBL # HWC306193-4, 23 — 021730-CCL2 08/03/20, 14079, KILGORE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MARY L. BENSON, AKA MARY BENSON, AB 36 W P CHISM SUR TR 241; 24 — 022045-CCL2 08/03/20, 12367, KILGORE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS HELEN MAY WELLS, AKA HELLEN MAY

GILBERT, AB 40 J S CARITHERS SUR TR 8 UND INT (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Gregg County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

Dated at Longview, Texas, November 3, 2020 Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (903) 757-5448

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CH ARTER PARTNERS Texas Council for International Studies

By Linda Buie Executive Director Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, all Longview ISD schools are being operated by three non-profit charter partners: Texas Council for International Studies (TCIS), East Texas Advanced Academies (ETAA), and Longview Education and Prospers (LEAP).

The Texas Council for International Studies (TCIS) charter partner operates the following schools: Hudson PEP Elementary School, Ned E. Williams Steam Academy, South Ward Elementary School, Foster Middle School, Judson Steam Academy, and Longview High School. Longview High School is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School and has been for the past twelve years.

Earning the prestigious IB World School authorization requires the school to complete a three-year process to demonstrate meeting the IB rigorous standards and practices. Longview High School is authorized for the IB Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors. Additionally, the high school is currently in the authorization process to offer the IB Middle Years

Programme (MYP) at the ninth and tenth grades. All five other schools in the TCIS charter are also in the authorization process to become authorized IB World Schools. The three elementary schools will offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), and the middle schools will offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Additionally, TCIS also operates eight schools in San Antonio ISD. Texas Council of International Studies was created as a nonprofit organization to focus on the successful implementation all four IB programmes: DP, MYP, PYP, and CP in the schools that it is partnering with. TCIS was founded by experienced IB educators and community leaders who have the goal of enhanced student success through IB. TCIS facilitates the implementation of IB programmes through partnership agreements with IB schools and districts. TCIS then provides IB program development, IB professional training, curriculum planning, marketing campaigns and scholarship programs.

TCIS and partner schools commit to the following: Ensure a continuity and commitment to the standards of performance

espoused by the International Baccalaureate®; Facilitate program development, professional development, curriculum planning and scholarship programs at IB World Schools; Provide authorized IB professional development; Operate and manage schools by providing campus autonomy with expert school leadership support.

Texas Council of International Studies has a governing board of members who have a history of IB experience: Karen Phillips, President; Walter Sorensen, Vice President of Operations; Dr. Bill Thomas, Treasurer; Ted Williams, Member at Large; Margaret Davis, Chief Executive Officer.

East Texas Advanced Academies

By Dr. Cynthia Wise Chief Executive Officer We are confident in our Culture Conscious Campus (CCC) model, which is a comprehensive model that encompasses four aspects of school culture, and we promise to deliver exceptional outcomes for students. It is our desire that our scholars are able to be beacons of light in our society therefore, our message for all of our families and, especially our students, is that we are committed as a Network to ensuring that our students receive the very best educational experience possible whether on-campus or at home.

We are a family of learners and our efforts will not be in vain; as ALL OF OUR CHILDREN are worth taking the time, energy and effort to educate, engage and

extend, even during the most challenging times. F or the first two weeks, from August 17 to August 31 , students will review policies, procedures, and expectations, get to know their new teachers, read, adjust to

“school hours”, complete universal screeners, adjust to synchronous and asynchronous learning formats through the use of Google Classroom. Google Classroom will be the learning platform that all ETAA students will use. It allows them to interact during classes, actively engage in assignments, take quizzes, collaborate with peers, communicate with teachers, and more. The remote return to school will also allow campuses to rehearse and finalize all safety and sanitation protocols to significantly reduce the risk of viral spread on campus.

ETAA is an LISD Partner of choice, and that extends to our learning models.

Please take time to carefully consider your options and what is best for your family.

Our schools will offer both face-to-face and remote learning beginning on August 17 .

Longview Educates and Prospers LEAP manages the Longview Early Graduation High School, Longview High School’s Career and Technical Education (CATE) program, and East Texas Advanced Manufacturing Academy.

Board members for LEAP include Mr. Wayne Mansfield,

Mr. Shawn Hara, and Mr. Keith Bonds, with a leadership team that includes district Longview High CATE Director Mr. Gary Kreuger, Academy Director Mr. Jody Sanders, and Early Grad H.S. Principal Mrs. Kristi Means.

The partnership of LEAP, TCIS and ETAA are governed by a 2017 state law called Senate Bill 1882 that provides extra funding to traditional public school districts that contract with outside entities such as charter networks, non-profits,

and universities to run their schools as an in-district charter.

In accordance with TEA policy, by having LISD be the authorizer of charter campuses, the district maintains the authority to set the ground rules the partners have to follow.

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