Volume VI, Issue 12 (April 18, 2021)

“It is as impossible to withhold education from the receptive mind as it is impossible to for it upon the unreasoning.” ― Agnes Repplierg

Vol. VI April 18, 2021

Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District

EARTH DAY LHS sets options for graduation LISD administration will continue to re-evaluate the state of the district on a daily basis, and any information below is subject to change. We will be sure to keep you informed on our district website, social media, and through all-calls/emails.

Longview ISD is currently planning multiple graduation options for seniors to select for their final steps at Longview High School.

Multiple graduation options are tentatively scheduled at Lobo Stadium for the week of May 10-14, with smaller individual ceremonies taking place lasting from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Thursday. A more traditional group commencement ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m.

Friday night.

For relatives unable to attend in person, all graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed via the Longview ISD YouTube page and linked to the district social media pages.

“We want to ensure our students, families, and staff safety and still allow our students to have this mile-

Students, staff clean up the planet

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arth Day was celebrated a little early at Longview ISD. Students from different campuses took part in various events, sponsored by Schneider Electric.

Activities included making solar cars, tree planting and more!

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District wins nationwide honor for equity work

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Longview Independent School District is among only 15 in the nation to win a 2021 Magna Award from the National School Boards Association (NSBA) that recognizes districts across the country for programs that advance

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equity and break down barriers for underserved students.

The East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (ETMPA) was recognized for its commitment to equity as a first place winner in the 27th annual Magna Awards program.

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Opinion In Case You Missed It

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Lobo FFA 4 Sports 11

Obituaries Social

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OPINION

We need the best leaders

By Michael J. Petrilli Education Week It’s no exaggeration to say that the period since March 2020 has been the most challenging year in memory for American education. Last spring was particularly tough. Shuttering tens of thousands of schools overnight; shifting quickly to remote learning; finding ways to feed and otherwise serve students from afar—any one of those would have been difficult on its own. Taken together, they were nearly impossible to manage.

The challenges didn’t stop when the current school year commenced. School and district leaders had to respond to ever-changing public-health guidance; create feasible options for returning to school for families that wanted that option, while generating robust online learning opportunities for others who didn’t; and help teachers learn how to survive and ideally thrive

in the new worlds of rethought. There’s no real mote and hybrid teaching pipeline from teacher to and learning. administrator, no real In the imperfect world effort to identify individof schools and classuals who demonstrate rooms, someone had to leadership potential, and be ready to solve the no real system for helpinevitable problems that ing potential principals cropped up, help teachers develop key leadership overcome various frusand management skills.

PETRILLI In the rare places that trations, and keep students, families, and staff do take leadership deall rowing in the same direction. velopment seriously, the results That someone was the school are remarkable, surely a highprincipal. er return on investment than The nation is blessed with anything else in K-12 education, many outstanding principals, yet as the Wallace studies found. we were not as well prepared for There’s also reason to believe this moment as we should have that a serious commitment to been. Simply put, we have not in- leadership development is the vested the attention and resourc- “secret sauce” behind the success es in developing the exceptional of the nation’s highest-achieving school leaders that we desperate- nonprofit charter school netly need nor have we given them works, like KIPP and IDEA. the authority to be more than It’s too late to overhaul our middle managers. leadership-development sysRecent studies from the Waltems in time to address the lace Foundation indicate that in challenges coming at schools too many school districts, leadthis fall, but that’s no excuse ership development is an afternot to launch a reboot so that

we might be better prepared for the next crisis that comes along. We can start by giving promising classroom teachers more opportunities to grow their own management skills, such as by having them lead grade-level teams, serve as department chairs, or take on other teacher leader roles. And we can build robust leadership-development programs within school districts rather than continue to outsource the work to master’s degree programs at ed. school programs that are too often cut off from the real world.

Even once everyone feels safe returning to school, the recovery phase of the crisis will also be incredibly complex. That’s one lesson from a model plan published recently by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a think tank I lead, called “The Acceleration Imperative.”

— Michael J. Petrilli is the president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and a distinguished senior fellow at the Education Commission of the States.

Essential reads on parenting in the pandemic

By Alvin Buyinza The Conversation Beyond safety and survival, a paramount question throughout the pandemic has been: When will things get “back to normal”? But as the nation gradually gets vaccinated against COVID-19 and various facets of society begin to reopen, it becomes evident that a return to normalcy poses a whole new set of questions, challenges and concerns.

Perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than when it comes to the education and parenting of America’s schoolage children, whose childhoods have been uprooted in unparalleled ways since the pandemic struck in early 2020. Here we highlight five articles that help parents and educators better understand and do what it takes to get kids back to their classrooms, friends and regular routines.

HOW SCHOOL CAN OPENLY SAFELY

That’s a question that Brandon Guthrie, an epidemiologist at the University of Washing-

ton, takes up in a piece about the conditions that must be met in order for in-person instruction to resume.

On the question of how many teachers need to be vaccinated for schools to safely reopen, Guthrie writes that there is “no magic number.”

common. Michael Addonizio, an education policy scholar at Wayne State University, shines light on the deteriorating conditions at many of America’s schools and the threat those conditions pose to students.

“Many kids are atBUYINZA tending public schools this spring with the use of COVID-19 safety protocols, WHEN CAN THE more desk spacing, KIDS GET VACCINE including more frequent cleaning and manJames B. Wood, an assistant dates to wear masks,” Addonizio professor of clinical pediatrics writes. “But far too many of the at Indiana University School of school buildings themselves Medicine, addresses five quesremain dilapidated, toxic and tions parents are asking about in desperate need of structural when their children can get improvements.” vaccinated.

HOW TO REDUCE “Before kids under 16 can be vaccinated, clinical trials need CHILDREN’S STRESS to be completed in thousands of With all the concerns about young volunteers to assess the what it takes to safely reopen vaccines’ safety and efficacy, the physical buildings that house and the results must be fully America’s schools, it can be easy reviewed and the vaccine authoto forget that child well-being is rized by the FDA,” Wood writes. a critical part of the equation.

With that in mind, Amanda SCHOOL Sheffield Morris, a professor of CONDITIONS human development and family COVID-19 isn’t the only science, and Jennifer Hays-Gruthreat children face as in-perdo, a professor of psychiatry and son instruction becomes more

behavioral sciences, offer 10 research-proven strategies on how parents can help their children reduce the stress brought about by the pandemic.

Among other things, they prescribe “protective and nurturing experiences” – such as keeping homes free of chaos and clutter – that they describe as “powerful antidotes to stress and adversity and prepare children to cope with hard times for years to come.”

“Decades of research have taught us that adversity during childhood has damaging effects on health and development,” the two professors write. “Fortunately, developmental scientists have identified ways to help children survive and thrive during times of adversity.”

— Alvin Buyinza is the Editorial and Outreach at The Conversation US.

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C I N ASEYOU MIS SED I T Free Tutoring

The Longview Public Library has a FREE service that could help your students. BrainFuse is an in-depth study and tutoring database that offers tons of learning resources for many subjects and all grade levels, kindergarten to adult continuing education!

- Free virtual tutoring via chat room, 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.

- Homework and study help.

- Writing/paper analysis.

- Tons of learning resources for tests like the SAT, ASVAB, and more.

- Flashcard aides.

- Many other helpful learning tools!

And this is all FREE to access with your library card!

Head to the website and check it out today: https://longviewtexas.gov/2884/Data bases-A-to-Z/

‘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!

United Way FREE tax prep

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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Cooper Mayes Hockenberry keeps makes Lobo history winning jerseys

Congratulations Grant Hockenberry! Grand Champion jersey and Senior Champion jersey at the 3rd biggest show in America for jerseys!

He has worked his tail off and the winnings just keep pouring in! We are so proud of this Lobo FFA member!

Lobo FFA made history again! On Monday, April 12, Cooper Mayes received a scholarship from the local Harvest Festival. He is the first Longview FFA member to win this in the past 7 years!

The scholarship is called the Jerry Lucy Memorial Scholarship and is in the amount of $9000. Cooper was eligible to receive this scholarship because of his activity and involvement with the Harvest Festival.

The Harvest Festival is one of our “major” local livestock shows.

Cooper was a member of the Junior Board, participated in multiple livestock shows, and volunteers his time to help raise money for the show.

We are so proud of this kiddo and all of his hard work through the Longview FFA!

Children learn about agriculture at JMQ garden Ms. Eckel’s and Ms. Williams’ PreK & Kindergarten class planted beans and sunflower seeds and have charted the growth of each child’s plant.

They transferred the growing plants into larger pots while at the Johnston-McQueen turtle garden on Friday, April 9. They even spotted a brand new baby turtle!

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TAKING CARE OF THE PLANET

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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.

MONTESSORI

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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Board OKs plan to improve outdated facilities The Longview ISD Board of Trustees authorized a proposal from Schneider Electric for an Investment Grade Audit of multiple district facilities, during their Monday, April 12, regular meeting.

Dr. Wayne Guidry, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, said the district is requesting an audit for the replacement of two boilers at Longview High and one at JohnGUIDRY ston-McQueen Elementary, as well as replacement of a chiller system at the Educational Service Center, and extending the roof of the LHS Agriculture Barn.

The boiler at Johnston-McQueen is 33 years old, while the boiler at Longview High is 21 years old. The chiller at the administration building is also 21 years old.

“Each of these items are requiring continual repair cost.

In some instances the parts to repair equipment are no longer available,” said Dr. Guidry.

“Also, with the recent growth of our FFA program, our barn is unable to house all of the animals.”

The proposal from Schneider Electric was procured through the district’s membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a national purchasing cooperative that offers access to competitively procured purchasing contracts to its membership. The system is housed and managed by the Region VIII Education Service Center in Pittsburg, Texas.

With a global presence in over 100 countries, the Europe-based multinational company is a leading provider in the digital transformation of energy management and automation in homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries.

UPGRADED FIELDS

LISD trustees also authorized Dr. Guidry to seek Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to install artificial turf at Lobo baseball and softball fields.

Dr. Guidry said the district is going to contract with McKinney-based Sports Design Group to oversee the project. Once a bid is considered and approved by the board, the contract will cover schematic design through closeout. Funding for the project will come from the district’s

in property tax penalties and interest due to an oversight by a subcontractor for the Gregg Central Appraisal District.

Dr. Guidry said the district’s delinquent tax collection attorney, Ms. Staci Killingsworth (a partner with the Longview firm of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, & Sampson) agreed the error occurred “through no fault of the taxpayer and recommended the penalty and interest be waived.”

SUPERINTENDENT HONORS

general fund balance.

“The current natural grass surfaces are vulnerable to adverse weather conditions, and require considerable landscaping to maintain,” he said.

“We’re going to contract with Sports Design Group to evaluate the scope of the project and prepare all specifications, should the board approve moving forward with the project.”

TRAINING PARTNERSHIP

Board members also approved an $81,300 service agreement with the Region VII Education Service Center for instructional leadership and training.

Dr. James Coleman, Chief Innovation Officer, said the Region VII Education Service Center will provide training for a district team of 15 employees to receive COLEMAN observation and feedback training and data-driven Instructional training, “as well as implement support per module and monthly coaching sessions, along with technical feedback.”

“Funding for the contract is provided by the 2021-22 Teacher Leadership Cycle 2 Grant,” he added.

AMENDING INCENTIVE

The board also approved an amendment to the one-time $2,500 early retirement bonus for professional staff that was previously approved by trustees at their March 22nd regular meeting.

Dr. James Hockenberry, Assistant Superintendent of District Services, the revision now reads “One-time Early Resignation Incentive for Professional Staff Currently HOCKENBERRY Under Contract for the 2020-21 School Year.”

For more information about this program please contact Mrs. Shalona McCray, LISD Director of Employee Relations, via email or call 903-381-2262.

PROPERTY TAX ERROR WAIVED

Board members also approved a request from the office of Mr. Kirk Shields, Gregg County Tax Assessor-Collector, to waive $335.10

During his Superintendent’s Report, Dr. James Wilcox took time to recognize some special Lobo students and staff who have brought high honor to Longview ISD thanks to their excellence.

Lobo FFA students Grant Hockenberry and Cooper Mayes were honored for their recent accomplishments. Cooper placed in the Houston and San Antonio Livestock Show, making a sale in the Houston Livestock Show, while Grant earned Grand Champion and Showmanship honors at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, in addition to Grand Champion and Senior Champion at the Southern Spring National Jersey Show in Stillwater, Okla.

Dr. Wilcox praised these students, their families, and Mr. Braylon Session, LHS Ag Teacher/FFA Sponsor, for all their hard work and success.

“It’s yet another demonstration of the high caliber of students and staff we have here at Longview ISD,” he said.

“We celebrate this honor with these students, their teachers and sponsors, and their wonderful families who made this achievement possible.”

Next, Dr. Wilcox led the presentation of Plaza Bricks for 2020 Teachers of the Year Ms. Desanka Djurisic (Elementary), and Mrs. Heather Gee (Secondary). Mrs. Gee teaches and coaches at Longview High, while Ms. Djurisic teaches at J.L. Everhart Elementary.

“These individuals are outstanding educators whose efforts and example have inspired their students, their colleagues, and the communities they serve,” added Dr. Wilcox.

IN OTHER BUSINESS

During the course of the

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Foster TSA students make it to semifinals Congratulations to our Foster TSA students! Many of them are heading to the semifinals!

CODING

Jacky Wang and Sam Avaltroni

CHAPTER TEAM

Sami Jata, Cole Chamberlain, Aarush Srivastava, Keva Jackson, Omika Patel, and Emily Wilcox

FORENSICS

Ruben Sosa and Hiram Aguirre

TECH BOWL

Kaden Marsh, Sam Avaltroni, and Ruben Sosa

VIDEO GAME DESIGN

Jacky Wang, Cole Chamberlain, Taylor Kingston, and Sam Avaltron

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Kiley Strong, Olaedo Ibeh, and Micah Anderson

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Kaden Marsh, Jaden Davis, Sam Avaltroni, Cole Chamberlain, Brian Karseboom, and Naomi Jimenez

OFF THE GRID

Group 1: Jaden Davis, Avery Lambright, Cole Chamberlain, and Taylor Kingston Group 2: JR Northcutt, Ace Witt, Hudson Bass, Brooke Pevey, and Emma

Newman

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Taylor Kingston and Keva Jackson

Kiley Strong

PROMOTIONAL MARKETING

CAREER PREP

Omik Patel

CHILDREN’S STORIES

Jacky Wang

Emily Wilcox

CYBERSECURITY

LISD Career Fest set for May 1 Come join our team of amazing educators and staff members! We are putting the fun into finding a J-O-B! Come checkout our Career Fest!

Join us for a morning of networking and making your mark with Longview ISD. We will have all of our campuses ready to speak with you as well as the following departments; maintenance, transportation, IT, child nutrition, and more!

We will have a Kid Zone for anyone who needs childcare, food trucks, and some of our community partners so you can find out how to get involved in the Longview community.

The event is from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 1, at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy, 400 N Eastman Rd, Longview, 75601.

Entrance is free and open to the public.

To view our available job postings: LISD.org/careers.

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SPORTS

ENDING ON A HIGH NOTE Lobo boys, girls soccer wraps up record breaking season

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memorable and historic soccer season is over for Longview High School. The Lobos reached the Regional Semifinals and lost to the number #1 ranked team in the state, according to maxpreps.com, Frisco Wakeland (1-0).

The journey for the Lobos started with a (1-0) win over Sulphur Springs back in January and continued with 15 matches going undefeated, tying only once against Pine Tree High School and beating every other team on their path. The Lobos scored a total of 50 goals and conceded only 9 in 17 games. Additionally, 11/17 games ended up in clean sheets for the Lobos, demonstrating that they were the most solid team defensively and offensively in Soccer|Continued to page 15

Lobo tennis heading to regionals The varsity Lobo tennis team completed the district tournament at Texas High in Texarkana. On team points, the girls finished second place and the boys won the district championship. Out of 16 regional qualifiers from district 15-5A, Longview will take 9 to regionals. Regionals will be held at Prosper High School on April 27-28. The following Lobos placed first or second in their event and will be headed to regionals:

BOYS SINGLES

Eric Van Zyl, first place

BOYS DOUBLES

Elliot Murphy and Jake Chamberlain, second place Tennis|Continued to page 13

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Lobo Track Meet athletes excel at Regional Congratulations to all our LHS Regional Track Meet athletes, they did an amazing job yesterday in Hallsville. Another congratulations goes to our girls team who are AREA CHAMPIONS!

BOYS

Long Jump — Decameron Thomas, third place 4x100m — Dekalon Taylor, Lancetravon Freeman, Kaden Meredith, Ty’Monyahe Abney, first place 100m — Dekalon Taylor, first place 4x200m — Jalen Hale, Lancetravon Freeman, Zakyire Moon, Ty’Monyahe Abney, first place 300m hurdles — Jairen Pradia, second place 200m — Ty’Monyahe Abney, first place; Lancetravon Freeman, second place

GIRLS

Long Jump — Madison Pippins, second place Shot Put — Peja Mathis, second place 4x100m — Angell Evans, Madison Pippins, Brayleigh Mitchell, LaMiaya Henderson, first place 800m — Isabel Breaux, second place 100m hurdles — Asjia Pegues, fourth place 100m — Madison Pippins, first place 4x200m — Angell Evans, Kyra Taylor, Braylegih Mitchell, LaMiaya Henderson, third place 400m — Machayla Peterson, second place 300m hurdles — T’Asia McGee, fourth place 200m — LaMiaya Henderson, first place 1600m — Isabel Breaux, first place 4x400m — Brayleigh Mitchell, Kyra Taylor, T’Asia McGee, Machayla Peterso, third place

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Lobo Athletics to partner with ‘Gameday’ A new communications partnership looks to take Lobo Athletics to the next level.

Longview ISD has signed a marketing agreement with Longview Gameday, an East Texas-based sports multimedia organization owned and operated by Mr. Morgan Smith.

But what does this mean for Lobo Athletics?

“Significantly increased visibility for the many amazing Lobo athletes who SMITH walk the hallowed halls of Longview High,” said Mr. Smith. “And a steady stream of dynamic multimedia presentations, partnerships with local TV stations, and featured coverage of ALL Lobo sports, focusing on the many hard-working athletes who make these programs renowned throughout the state and region!”

Coach John King, LISD Athletic Director, said the quality of Lobo athletes is second to none, but unfortunately Longview’s smaller media market “sometimes makes it difficult KING for collegiate recruiters to have an accurate picture of how talented our players really are.”

“I wouldn’t trade our hard-working, tough Longview kids for any in the country,” he said. “And history has shown that there’s more than enough talent in Lobo Nation to make it to the collegiate and professional levels of multiple sports.”

Coming at no cost to LISD taxpayers, the agreement stands to provide top-notch coverage and publicity for ALL Lobo sports.

Coverage will include Longview High School’s award-winning marching band, cheerleaders, Viewettes, and Lobo student groups.

“That’s a major priority for us,” added Coach King. “There is so much that goes into the athletic experience at Longview ISD, from the students and staff, to sponsors and volunteers, and we want everyone to be a part of this.”

Mr. Smith agreed, “that what makes Lobo Nation so unique: how much everyone pours into supporting the kids of Longview.”

“We want to celebrate every aspect of the athletic experience, from everything that happens in the stadiums and on the field, to the hard work these athletes are doing in the classroom,” said Smith.

Gameday currently operates in Texarkana and Rockwall, but Smith said “coming home to Longview was always the dream.”

“To see my dreams expand into the town that I love truly is the ultimate dream come true,” he said. “I can’t wait to get back into Longview, and work hard at promoting these athletes in a way that they deserve.”

For more information about Longview Gameday, please contact the LISD Community Relations department at ask@ LISD.org or call 903-381-2200.

“We’re looking forward to working with Longview Gameday in celebrating the many excellent student-athletes in our program, and help them get the exposure they need to pursue their ambitions at the next level.”

Foundation raffle tickets on sale The Longview ISD Foundation announces its raffle held in conjunction with the 2021 Lamplighter Awards.

This year the Foundation is offering three items. Tickets are one (1) for $5.00 or three (3) for $10.00. When buying a ticket, one can check the item he or she hopes to win, spreading tickets among the items or putting all tickets on one item.

The Foundation will hold three separate drawings on Thurs-

day, April 22, 2021, at the Lamplighter Awards banquet in Lobo Coliseum on the campus of Longview High School.

Winners need not be present to win.

Information about the raffle is also on the Foundation’s website at lisdfoundation.org.

To purchase raffle tickets, contact Kay Ray, Foundation director, at 903-452-7015 or gray@LISD.org.

The raffle items are:

Dazzling 14K white gold diamond and sapphire necklace (.17 carat diamond total weight and .50 carat total weight of sapphires.) Retail value: $1,200.00 Donated by Henry and Moore Jewelry Dine for a month gift card basket — $25 gift cards to Longview’s favorite eateries (Andy’s, Barron’s Café, Bodacious Barbecue, Cace’s Kitchen, Jack’s Natural Foods, Jalapeno Tree, Jucy’s ($200), Judd’s,

McAlister’s Deli, Menchie’s Scottie’s Bistro, Scottie’s 2.0, Sonic, Starbucks, Tomboni’s, Wild Honey, and many more!); Lobo Bistro lunch for 10 prepared by the LHS culinary arts department and chef ($200); Retail value: Over $1,000.00 Camp Chef SmokePro DLX 24” Pellet Grill (Model #PG24B), grill cover, and bag of pellets. Retail value: $570.00 Donated by Judson Outdoor Power and ATV

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GIRLS DOUBLES

Kelsey Quiett and Gowri Rangu, second place

MIXED DOUBLES

Luke Archer and Rachna Edular, first place; Harrison Lin and Delia

Acuna, second place The JV Lobo tennis team hosted the district tournament on Thursday, April 16.

BOYS SINGLES

Will Lenhart, first place; Jagger Barton, second place; Joey Hough,

third place

GIRLS SINGLES

Lauren Fisher, second place

GIRLS DOUBLES

Hibah Khan and Siri Undavalli, second place

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Voting for Districts 1, 2 set for May Voters from Districts 1 and 2 will elect council members during the next City of Longview Election on Saturday, May 1, 2021, with early voting to begin Monday, April 19.

Three City Council candidates will appear on the ballot for District CARPENTER 1: John A. Sims, Temple Carpenter III, and Jeremiah Hunter.

Two City Council candidates will appear on the ballot for District 2: Nona Snoddy and Marisa R. Ward.

Early voting will begin Monday, April 19 and continue through SIMS Tuesday, April 27. Early voting will be conduct-

ed in the Lobby of City Hall, 300 W. Cotton St., Longview, Texas and at Pine Tree Community Center, 1701 Pine Tree Road, Longview.

For information about City elections, please contact the City Secretary’s Office at 903-2371080 or visit LongviewTexas.gov/Elections.

Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 24 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, April 26 and Tuesday, April 27 — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

HUNTER

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS

City Hall, 300 W. Cotton St. Pine Tree Community Center, 1701 Pine Tree Road

EARLY VOTING TIMES

ELECTION DAY VOTING

WARD

Election Day Voting City Election polling places on Election Day, May 1, 2021, are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

District 1 — West Longview - Pine Tree Community Center, 1701 Pine Tree Road District 2 — Southwest Longview — Stamper Park Resource Center, 502 S. Center St.

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Early Voting Times:

GRADS |Continued from page 1 stone moment,” said Mr. James Brewer, LHS Principal. “We could not be more excited to celebrate our seniors’ time at Longview High School.”

For more information about this year’s graduation please contact the high school office at 903-663-1301.

GRADUATION FAQ

Is there a limit to the family members that may attend the individual ceremonies? Is there a limit to the family members that may attend the Formal Graduation Ceremony?

At this time there is not a limit to the number of family members that may attend the individual or formal graduation ceremony.

Can a graduate participate in both the individual and the group ceremonies?

Unfortunately, students may not participate in both ceremonies.

Will there be an IB Robing before the Formal Graduation Ceremony?

The IB Robing Ceremony is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. May 7th. Please contact the high school to make arrangements to attend.

When will students receive honor cords?

Students will be presented with their honor

cords prior to the commencement ceremony.

For more questions please call the high school directly at 903-663-1301.

BOARD |Continued from page 7 meeting, the LISD Board of Trustees also: APPROVED official Minutes and Time Use Tracker for the March 22nd Regular Meeting; RECEIVED a report on the district’s Financial Statement as of March 2021; APPROVED the Longview ISD Dyslexia Handbook for 2020-21; APPROVED the 2020-21 2nd Quarter Investment Report; and APPROVED Budget Amendment No. 9.

FOR MORE INFO

Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center (1301 E. Young Street), but of-

ten set special-called meetings at various locations around the district. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2021.

Due to public health protocols currently in place, anyone wishing to attend the meeting in person must abide by COVID-19 guidelines, as only limited seating capacity is available. The meeting will be streamed online at LISD.org/ BoardroomLive.

For more information about the Longview ISD Board of Trustees and future meetings please go to LISD.org/ board.

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AWARD |Continued from page 1 of us,” said Mrs. Shan Bauer, Longview ISD Board of Trustees President. “Winning top honor for the 2021 Magna Awards attests to the barrier-breaking educational programs Longview ISD’s leaders have put in place. I am beyond proud of the determination of administration and staff for making sure that our public Montessori campus continued to administer proven methods to all students during such trying times. Continuing to ensure such programs offer fair and equitable education to all students within the district is the key to future successes.”

Creating a public Montessori campus allows all students to receive a premier and sought-after education that, normally, has only been made available to those who can afford to pay expensive tuition fees.

Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox explained that, while Longview ISD is no longer under the direct federal oversight, the district “will continue to WILCOX ensure all of Longview’s students have fair and equitable access to our best educational opportunities.”

Wilcox said the voluntary desegregation plan is designed to support the district’s efforts to provide instruction and experiences that integrate students of different backgrounds together, remedy the separation of minority students in

one or more schools within the district; prevent, reduce, and eliminate social, racial, ethnic, or economic isolation; ensure equal educational opportunity and access for all students; and cultivate student integration and diversity.

Sponsored by NSBA’s flagship magazine American School Board Journal, the Magna Awards, honors school board best practices and innovative programs that advance student learning. The program has a long history of recognizing school district innovation and creativity in helping increase student achievement.

“2020 was a year like no other,” said NSBA Executive Director and CEO Anna Maria Chávez. “The 2021 Magna Award-winning districts represent the enormous efforts of school leaders during the pandemic to continue removing barriers to achievement for their underserved and vulnerable students.”

After the lifting of a 1970 federal desegregation order in 2018, Longview ISD developed a plan to ensure equitable access to education opportunities. During an August 2018 meeting, the board of trustees unanimously voted to adopt a Voluntary Desegregation Plan for magnet school programs. In response to a strong community desire, the board focused magnet school expansion on four areas: STEAM, International Baccalaureate, Early College High School, and expansion of Montessori Education.

Longview ISD has used the Montessori style for early childhood students for more

SOCCER |Continued from page 11 East Texas and off to a record-breaking season.

Several boys and girls varsity soccer players earned recognitions within our 5A District Area.

Cam Jacobs and Johnathan Castanon earned “MVP of the Year (District)”, Alexa Polanco and Jose Luis Aguilar earned “Best Defensive Player of the Year”, Collen Gilliland earned “Midfielder of the Year”, and Alexis Olvera earned “Goalkeeper of the Year”. Alejandro Rojas and Royce McConnell earned recognitions from the Texas High School Coaches Association to be part of the “Academic All State Seniors for 2020/21”. Alexandra Sanchez, Gabby Casimiro, Izzy Hough, Tatum Fen-

ton, Isa McMillian, Freddy Acosta, Francisco Hernandez, Royce McConnell, Alejandro Rojas, and Sergio Landin all made the 15-5A First All District teams for boys and girls. Alexandra Rojas, Emma Wright, Kyla Johnson, Chance Williams, Diego Enriquez, and Jesus Ramirez all made the 155A Second team All District with four honorable mentions: Erik Torrez, Victor Aguilar, Madelyn Creel, and Tenique Bauer.

It certainly was an unforgettable season that many parents, coaches, teachers, students, and Lobo soccer supporters will treasure forever. But we know that this is just the beginning of an era for this program.

than 15 years. In 2019, the board voted to move the one remaining traditional campus to Montessori, taking the program districtwide.

“Montessori at LISD is different from the typical Montessori school because we are within a public school setting, said Dr. Jacqueline Burnett, director of East Texas Montessori Prep Academy. “We serve a diverse population, both racially and economically disadvantaged, free of charge.”

In the Montessori Method, students learn via a natural process that develops spontaneously. It educates with experiences every child has in reaction to the surrounding environment. Teachers arrange for cultural activity and interaction in a learning atmosphere tailored for each child.

In 2019, Longview received 40 state distinctions, proving that district teachers and the

Montessori education platform are making a difference in those who are moving into the testing grades.

In 2018, the board approved the use of districtwide the Iowa Test of Basic Skills to track gaps and growth of students. The scores also are used to identify students for the district’s Gifted and Talented (GT) program and acceptance into the award-winning Hudson PEP Elementary, which is an academically accelerated campus. This allows for more students to qualify for Hudson PEP and GT than may have been previously considered because of economic stereotyping or behavior status. Testing results were the highest in 10 years for minority students and economically disadvantaged students. This shows that Montessori education is positively affecting early childhood students.

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OBITUARIES Longview ISD offers our most sincere condolences to our extended Lobo family Minnie Cooksey Bridges Minnie Nelvin Cooksey Bridges was the seventh of eight children born to the late Reverend Allen Pardee and Minnie Barr Cooksey of Longview, and widow of the late Jacob Daniel Bridges.

Minnie attended public school in the Greggton comBRIDGES munity and was a graduate of Longview Colored High School (renamed Womack High School).

She completed undergraduate studies at Butler College, Tyler, Texas and earned a bachelor’s degree from Bishop College, Marshall, Texas. She continued her education by completing graduate studies at Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia (now Clark-Atlanta University) and Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas. Her first teaching assignments were in rural schools. She later returned to Longview and was employed by the Longview Independent School System and retired after 36 years of service. As a young mother, Minnie accepted the position of librarian for the Nicholson Community Center on Harrison Street, an ideal opportunity for employment and nearness to her young children who she enrolled in kindergarten at the Presbyterian Church next door.

A member of the Willow Springs Baptist Church since childhood, Minnie held this personal conviction: “I am God’s creation, formed in His likeness. I accepted Him as my Savior and believe that He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. I am His child, so I am a Christian.” She was influenced greatly by her father’s preaching ministry and her parents’ committed lifestyle to the cause of Christ. She was an active and faithful member who was blessed to serve in several capacities over the years. As an ardent Bible student, she offered her gift of

Leon Garrett “There is a sacredness in tears.

They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues.

They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.”

Leon Garrett was born in Longview, TX to the union of Laura Smith Garrett and Joe GARRETT Henry Garrett. He attended Ned E. Williams School in Longview, TX. He worked with his dad and later moved to Garland, where he worked at Empire Terminal Warehouse and Taylor Forms.

He went on to marry Shirley Sue Bolton, who preceded him in death, 5 children were born to this union.

He later moved to Dallas, where he met Alice Tasby. They started out as friends and fell in love. To this union one daughter was born, and he gained a son, that he raised as his own.

They had breaks in the relationship but always found their way back together until his death.

Leon Garrett was a lifelong member of Fourth Ave Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas.

Accepting Jesus Christ as his personal savior

teaching as Sunday School and Mission Teacher. She also served as Benevolence Chairman, President, Pastor’s Aide, Program Chairman, and Corresponding Secretary. After moving to Cypress, Texas, Minnie united with The Church Without Walls, as a watch care member and attended regularly until her health declined.

She was fond of Pastor Ralph D. West, Sr. and continued watching worship services via live stream on Sunday.

Minnie was a “no nonsense” teacher who taught her students with deep conviction and passion.

Her classroom rules were visible on the blackboard the first day of class and students were required to copy them to be kept in their notebooks. She was serious about appropriate classroom discipline, believing it was an essential component of a successful learning environment. Over the years, many students have returned to express appreciation for her influence in their lives. She humbly commented often, “I have touched and nurtured the thought process of many boys and girls, preparing and molding them culturally, intellectually and spiritually. Many have become educators, lawyers, inventors, preachers and doctors.”

Minnie’s memory will be cherished by her daughter, Sheila (John) and son, Darryl (Michelle), four grandchildren: Sean Williams (Shannon), Lauren Bridges, Saaron Winston (Rowan), and Daniel Bridges; five great-grandchildren; Rashad Winston, Sloane Williams, Shane Williams, Ryan Winston, and Raheem Winston. Nieces: Mary Wilson, Thelma Brown, Thelma Hackworth, Barbara Cooksey, Auzetta Martin, Michelle Dade, Gail Shannon, Veronica Slade, (Phillip), Sarita Bridges, Carolyn Lockett (John). Nephews: Wilfred Cooksey (Joanne), Michael Cooksey (Beverly), Eric Cooksey, Volney Bridges (Irene), Rodney Bridges (Gemma), and Scotty Bridges (Zandriena) Cousins: Bernard Richardson, Dornell Reese, a special “adopted” son, Al McKinney, and numerous other relatives and friends. early in life, he faithfully attended Sunday school and regular Church services before failing health issues.

He was preceded in death by both parents, one grandson, Steve Garrett, 5 brothers W.E. Garrett, Winston Garrett, Elzie (PI) Garrett, Joe Willis Garrett and Eddie Garrett; 3 sisters Ida Sibley, Dorothea Bradley-Griffin and Mary Lee Boyd.

Leon Garrett leaves to cherish in his memory: A loving companion Alice Tasby, 12 children: 4 sons, Leon Garrett Jr, Nathan Garrett, Jaylan Garrett and Derrick Tasby (Shuntel); 8 daughters, Gloria Gibbs (Nakia), Shunda Garrett, Lavina Garrett, Latania Garrett, Laticha Hester (Robert), Jazzmyne Garrett, Tierrea Garrett and Juel Garrett.

Twenty-six grand-children: David, Shavina, Roshunda, Asia, Patricia, Stephen, Rodnecia, Joy, Kashmond, Kashmere, Promise, Tia, Paige, Sergarian, Marcus, Skyla, Bishop, Latonya, Steve, Jayla, Naquirrea, Nakayla, Nakyra, Reign, Kimonie and Elijah, 32 great-great grandchildren, 4 brothers, MacArthur Garrett, John Garrett, Douglas Garrett and LA Alwyn Garrett and 4 sisters, Bobbie Sammon, Edith Paris, Ruby Moore and Phyllis Rattler, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

Angel Hall

Ms. Angel Hall was born on November 24, 1978 in Longview, Texas to Lee Gene and Cora Pickrom.

She was preceded in death by her mother: Cora Faye, father: Lee Gene Pickrom, HALL and brothers: Ronnie, James, and Royce.

Angel confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized. She professed a love and passion for God and his word. She was educated in the Longview School system and graduated from Longview High School.

Angel was truly an angel.

She was fun-loving, sweet, and kind. She would give you the shirt off her back but if you tried to take her phone you were in for a fight. She loved to be with family and watch television and cartoons. Angel will be missed by all who loved her.

She is survived by her three sisters: Nechelle (R.J.), Alicia (Tony), and Tonia (Wayne), two brothers: Kenneth and Jerrold (Shonda). She also leaves seven nieces, seven nephews, a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, and a special sister Teresa Erinle.

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

— MATTHEW 5:4

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PUBLIC NOTICES LISD Board meeting set for May 10 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, May 10.

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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