Volume V, Issue 28 (September 18, 2020)

“If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on.” ― Sheryl Sandberg

Vol. V September 18, 2020

Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District

FOOTBALL IS BACK Lobos are ready to return to gridiron action

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fter weeks and months of uncertainty, the Longview Lobos football season started with a bang last week, thanks to a spirited intrasquad scrimmage Sept. 12th at Lobo Stadium.

“They got after it pretty good,” said Coach John King. “I saw some good things on both sides of the ball.

Check out Page 15 to see photos from the middle school scrimmage!

Photos of Judson, Foster and Forest Park teams!

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Board OKs over 500 transfer students The Longview Independent School District Board of Trustees approved accepting more than 500 non-resident students seeking transfer into the district, during their regular meeting Monday, Sept.

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Of the 502 students accepted into Longview ISD, 395 (or 78 percent) cited the educational opportunities at Longview ISD as their primary reason

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Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox said the transfers come from “in and around the Longview area,” as well as from other East Texas communities like Tyler, Pittsburg, Henderson, and even as far away as Nacogdoches.

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Opinion In Case You Missed It

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OPINION

The best reason to go to college

By Pico Iyer The New York Times As colleges throughout the United States reopen, facing a weird new landscape of empty rooms and scattered classmates, it’s easy to wonder what these traditional places of learning still have to teach the rest of us. Long before the pandemic, campuses were in the news not so much for opening young minds as for closing down discussions and less for encouraging humanity than for promoting ideologies.

Upon my own return to a university classroom, in the spring of 2019, after a hiatus of 37 years, I imagined that my tastes and values, my very language, might seem out-of-date to many of the students I was instructing, and I’m sure they did. I suspected that these teenagers would be much less concerned with books than I and my old classmates were, and I was right.

I assumed that as a writer who had been crisscrossing the globe for 45 years, I’d have wisdom about travel to impart, and I was

wrong: Thanks in part practice, which he felt to their generous and he might lack otherwise. well-endowed university, He’d been startled by the 16 undergraduates in the open-mindedness front of me spent the first of a devout roommate, class speaking of recent with whom he used to trips they’d taken to Naargue through the night. uru and Kyrgyzstan and If someone of religious Hongpo, among other faith could be so responplaces I’d barely heard of. sive to other positions, IYER In almost every way, he wrote, should not a the young at this elite secular liberal aspire to university seemed brighter, the same? more mature, more reliable and I realized, as I read the piece, infinitely more globally aware that I had little to teach such than I and my pals had been in students in a class ostensibly our radically less diverse day. about exploring cultures differBut the most beautiful surprise ent from our own. More deeply, was to see how deeply many I was impressed by how imagof them had absorbed lessons inatively a young person was not to be found in any textbook. addressing the central problem Picking up a campus newspaper of the times: the fact we’re all one day, I found an article by united mostly by our divisivethe person I’d foolishly taken to ness. Whether in the context of be our class clown. He went to climate change or the right to life Mass every Sunday, he wrote, — let alone the ethics of trying precisely because he had no to protect others from a killer religious commitment. He wantvirus by simply wearing a mask ed to learn about perspectives — more and more of us refuse other than the ones he knew. He ever to cross party lines. And in admired the discipline and sense an age of social media, when we of order encouraged by such a all imagine we can best capture

the world’s attention by shouting as loudly as possible, there’s every incentive to take the most extreme — and polarizing — position around.

Our institutions are not going to solve this; they (and the unwisdom of crowds) are often the problem. As the wise Franciscan priest Richard Rohr points out, the only thing more dangerous than individual ego is group ego. That’s one reason I, driving around blue-state Santa Barbara, Calif., try to listen to Fox News — I can get plenty of the other side from my friends. It’s also why I, though not a Christian, seek out the clarity of Richard Rohr.

We’re caught up in an addiction to simplifications for which the only medicine lies within. We need to be reminded that not to be right doesn’t always mean you’re wrong. And that to be terribly wronged does not mean you’re innocent. The world deals in black-or-whites no more than a hurricane or a virus does.

— Pico Iyer is the author of 15 books, most recently the companion works “Autumn Light” and “A Beginner’s Guide to Japan.”

The case for continuing school sports remotely

By Patrick Burke Education Week From the onset of this pandemic, school leaders, elected officials, and even governors have faced impassioned questions from communities, parents, and students about school-based sports. Will the seasons be canceled? Will the kids be allowed to play? How can we get them out there being active?

Many who care about young people were reminded of how much students need physical activity. And the threat of no sports helped cast into relief the many benefits students derive from having a sound sports program in their lives. Even as school budgets tighten, I hope we won’t give in to whatever calls come to cut school-based athletics.

At South Burlington High School in Vermont, where I’m the principal, athletics fits into our vision of school as a place that fosters a community outlook—bonding between students and staff members, for instance—as well as promotes

individual talents. We bought the argument, want our students to be and coaches were paid physically and mentally their full stipend to conhealthy as a baseline. We tinue their work with want them to learn to student-athletes. value improvement over winning and to practice Mike asked each perseverance and coophead coach to check eration. When our school in weekly with team building was shut in members via Zoom or BURKE March, Michael Jabour, Google Hangouts and the director of student come up with at-home activities, insisted we carry on workout plans. Some coaches as much of the athletics program supplemented the plans with (and the rest of our co-curricuvideo examples on social melar activities) as possible—even dia and some held virtual live though it would have to be done workouts—anything to make remotely. workouts or connecting with We often hear from students teammates easier. at our school that their coach is Coaches got creative, one someone they can count on for leaving softball equipment in support and encouragement. a place where a student and a Coaches keep many athletes family member could retrieve it focused—not just on skills and for practice, while other coaches games but on school and the made socially distant visits to larger goals in life. As students seniors’ homes to celebrate the faced the disappointments and conclusion of their four years the isolation that school closure in a sport. As restrictions on brought, Mike was adamant gatherings were eased in late that coaching relationships spring, a few coaches were able needed to be maintained. Our to get their team members superintendent, David Young, together for practice in small

groups. The athletic trainer sent out a weekly email about health of mind, body, and soul and held virtual office hours.

Our school made clear that team-member participation was voluntary in recognition of the many different kinds of demands on students and their families. And there was some discouragement among coaches when, inevitably, not all team members showed up. But Mike assured the coaches—most of them teachers—that they were playing an important role in the lives of the students who did come.

Over the years, the sports stories dominating social-media feeds have shined a light on inappropriate, out-of-balance, and even corrupt conduct among the organizers of professional and college sports and, at times, the athletes themselves. And many elements of youth- and schoolbased athletics have been occasionally problematic.

— Patrick Burke has been the principal of South Burlington High School, Vermont since 2001.

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C I N ASEYOU MIS SED I T Lobos vs Temple

Longview Lobo Football kicks off its season against Temple Wildcats on Friday, September 25 at 8 p.m. in AT&T Stadium. Lobo Nation is now able to purchase tickets online. Longview Athletics will NOT have tickets available for sale. All tickets will be purchased online through AT&T Stadium ticket provider, Seat Geek. Link to purchase tickets: http:// www.seatgeek.com/e/events/5328004 Tickets are $15 and parking will be $20; credit card only. There is a clear bag policy for AT&T Stadium. Longview vs Temple game is the second game of a double header and is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. Please be aware that AT&T Stadium will not be clearing the stadium between games. All tickets are reserved seats and good for both games.

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!

Viewettes host dine and donate event

Join the LHS Viewettes for a sweet way to raise money! On Friday, September 18 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. the Viewettes will host a dine and donate event at Andy’s Frozen Custard (610 E. Hawkins).

Get your Green Out shirts!

Order your 2020 Green Out t-shirt today ONLINE from the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. at www.lisdfoundation.org. All shirts are $15. The Foundation is sold out of adult sizes large, 3XL, and 4XL, and the supply of shirts is dwindling fast, so order your shirt today. Students at all campuses may wear their Green Out shirts on designated spirit days, and LHS students may wear them any school day.

Curbside meal pickup

Longview ISD will be providing curbside pickup for those students that are remote learners.

The meals can be picked up at the campus the student is enrolled between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. If you have multiple students on different campuses, you will be able to pick up all meals from one campus, please let us know if you will be picking up meals for multiple children. For elementary students, these meals will all be free; secondary students (middle and high school) will be by students eligibility. Secondary students will need to fill out a lunch application and eligibility will be determined from the application. When parents pick up the meals they will need to have student(s) ID #. Parents can order curbside pickup by emailing ask@lisd.org and providing the student name, ID, and if you will want to pick up meals everyday or the days meals will be picked up.

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Lobo FFA students got some baby chicks!

Judson students earn Duke honor Congratulations to Judson’s Bao Dang, Bly Caraway, and Benji Cox! They are Duke

Talent Identification Program Scholars! This is an awesome achievement!

The Brewers check in on the harvesting of honey Longview High School principal James Brewer and his wife joined the FFA Bee Team as they harvested honey on Sunday, Sept. 13. They even got to take some honey home with them!

Ashley Oden comes up with visual idea for her IB Unit

Longview High School pushes their students to reach for the stars!

Judson teacher Ashley Oden is displaying her IB Unit in her classroom in a way that makes it visually compelling for her students.

Great job, Oden! We look forward to seeing what else she comes up with to help her students learn and grow!

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During this difficult time for our community, we are so thankful for the many local doctors, nurses and staff who are continuing their work to keep the people of Longview healthy. Longview ISD is glad to say ‘Thank You’ for being such wonderful community partners!

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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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Students celebrate classmate’s birthday, make impact

By Jonna Goodan LHS Parent These kids, Most, maybe all, have been together in school since elementary. From Hudson PEP to Foster to LHS. This is their senior year.

Our son Nick turned 18 on Monday. He is super smart, funny, and generous. He has Asperger’s and some of the

social difficulties that go along with it. We sometimes worry about him — LHS is a large school. Will he get lost in the crowd? Will he get picked on?

On Friday, a group of classmates were so kind as to get him a cookie cake and a card.

How sweet of them! We were delighted with the thoughtfulness!

And then they went above and beyond!

LOBOS |Continued from page 1 We had some misalignments on defense but had great effort and came away with a few turnovers.”

Coach King said both the offense and the defense had their moments, but “there’s still a lot of work to be done.”

“We’ve got to iron things out, continue to focus on keys and assignments,” he said. “The coaching staff is going to continue to work on developing depth as the season gets closer.”

Senior halfback Kaden Meredith stood out, with several strong runs both inside and outside the tackles.

MEREDITH “It’s good to see the line making space upfront,” he said.

“The main thing is to just focus on getting better, and staying healthy.”

Tickets for Lobos’ season-opener against Temple, set for 8 p.m. on Sept.

25 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, are on sale now.

Longview Athletics will not have tickets available for sale. All tickets will be purchased online through AT&T Stadium ticket provider, Seat Geek at seatgeek.com (search “Longview Lobos”).

Tickets are $15 and parking will be $20; credit card only.

Longview vs Temple game is the second game of a doubleheader and is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. Please be aware that AT&T Stadium will not be clearing the stadium between games.

All tickets are reserved seats and good for both games.

For more information on AT&T Stadium’s clear bag policy: https:// attstadium.com/stadium-info/ bags/

On Tuesday he text me the group picture and said “my friends got me a laptop”.

I responded, “Do what???”

Surely not, there’s a misunderstanding! But, yes, they really did.

This amazing group of kids all pitched in and surprised Nick a laptop for his birthday.

We were stunned.

Thank you to everyone who

had a part in making this such a memorable birthday for Nick.

You have no idea how much we appreciate your kindness towards him.

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Registration Begins Soon Now, it’s your turn to learn more:

Visit ChooseLISD.org or call 903-381-2200.

Paid for by the MSAP funds.

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SPORTS

DAY WITH THE FAMILY

The Lobo football team held the annual Media Day at LHS Webster ready for Bobcats

By Adam Hunsucker Monroe News-Star

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obo Football kicked off its season with Media Day on Saturday, Sep. 12.

Players and coaches took their program photos, media photos, and promo photos for the 20-21 season.

Senior player families also got in on the fun by taking a photo with their senior’s jersey number.

In the football history between the two schools, few matchups between Louisiana-Monroe and Texas State have carried the same uncertainty as Saturday night’s kickoff at Malone Stadium.

Though one aspect of this Sun Belt Western Division rivalry lingers.

“We really like playing them and I know they really like playing against us,” said linebacker Traveion Webster, a product of East Texas powerhouse Longview High WEBSTER Webster|Continued to page 14

Lobo swim team takes on Hudson The Lobo swim team competed against Hudson on Friday, Sep. 11.

After 24 events, Longview scored 122 points, Hudson scored 153. Hudson scored 84 points in women events, Longview had 57. In mens, Hudson got 69, Longview earned 65.

It was a close meet.

Great job, Lobos! We can’t wait to see how well you do at your next competition!

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Volleyball players pray for coach Cheryl Bell Longview ISD and Hallsville were both praying and playing for Lady Lobo volleyball assistant coach Cheryl Bell!

Voting continues for Lobo FFA member sees top 100 teams in UIL success at competition

As part of “Dave Campbell’s Texas Football” season-long celebration of UIL 100 Years of Football, the 1937 Longview Lobos have been nominated as being one of the Top 100 teams in the history of UIL Texas High School Football. Please help us show them some Lobo Love and vote TODAY at TexasFootball.com/ UIL100-Teams/Form/.

The fan vote will determine the top 10 teams of all time and we know LOBO NATION will do its best to make sure our Lobos are represented. Voting ends Sunday, September 20 at noon, so make sure to get those votes in the link above!

Each of the 100 nominated schools will be recognized by the UIL and Dave Campbell’s Texas Football in a special commemorative magazine and the Top 10 will be recognized with a special ceremony at the UIL State Football Championship in Arlington, Texas.

Parents, teachers favor slow return to in-person learning

By Lauren Camera U.S. News A new poll shows that parents and teachers are both equally cautious about returning to in-person learning, citing overwhelming concern for student and staff safety as their main reason for favoring a slow, phased in approach.

The 1.7-million member American Federation of Teachers commissioned Hart Research Associates to conduct a dual poll to get a better understanding of whether parents

and teachers were in more agreement on how schools should reopen than the national narrative might suggest.

“In the real world, parents and teachers are on the same page,” Guy Molyneaux, a partner at Hart, said in a call with reporters Tuesday. “This is about safety and education, and right now safety comes first.”

“This idea that we see some kind of division or split between parents and educators,” he said, “this is not a reality.”

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Longview FFA member Cooper Mayes and partner Nick Smith finished 6th at Lake Bob Sandlin today out of over 100 teams.

If anyone is interested in participating in tournament fishing opportunities. Please contact Braylon Session at bsession@lisd.org.

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Viewettes annual raffle tickets are for sale The Longview Viewettes’ annual raffle ticket sales have begun!

Contact you favorite Viewette to get your tickets today! 1 Ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $10.

PRIZES

1. Licensed to Grill: Traeger Pro Series 22 Wood Fire Pellet Grill ($699 value) from Lakeport Ace Hardware 2. Eat More Chikin: Chick Fil A for a year ($350 value) Compliments of Chick Fil A 3. The Coolest Cooler! Yeti Hopper Flip Cooler: 6.2 gallon and 2 Yeti tumblers ($350 value) 4. Music to my Ears: Beats Pill Portable Speaker and Apple AirPods Pro with charging case ($450 value) Drawing Held: October 23rd, 2020. Need not be present to win.

Lobo varsity tennis wins big The Lobo varsity tennis team opened up district with a 19-0 victory over Pine Tree. Lobos overall record is 1-2. Longview plays Corsicana and Lindale Saturday, Sep. 19, in Tyler.

BOYS DOUBLES

1 — Elliot Murphy /Gabe Montoya vs Luis Molina/John Tomberlain, 6-1 6-1 2 — Jake Chamberlain/Daniel Pelaia vs Darían Juárez/Xavier Martinez, 6-1 6-0 3 — Erick Van zyl/Alec Germanwala vs James Phu/Jose Gómez, 6-0 6-0

GIRLS DOUBLES

1 — Kelsey Quiett/Gowri Rangu vs Cambridge Salser/Fatima Vázquez, 6-0 6-1 2 — Rachna Edalur/Delia Acuña vs Chloe tesser/Katherine Castillo, 6-0 6-1

BOYS SINGLES

1 — Erick Van zyl vs Luis Molina, 6-0 6-0 2 — Daniel Pelaia vs John Tomberlain, 6-1 6-3 3 — Luke Archer vs Darian Juarez, 6-0 6-0 4 — Gabe Montoya vs Xavier Martinez, 6-1 6-1 5 — Harrison Lin vs James Phu, 6-0 6-0 6 — Will Lenhart vs Jose Gomez, 6-0 6-1 7 — Alec Germanwala vs Travis Johnson, 8-0 8 — Will Lenhart vs Travis Johnson, 8-1

GIRLS SINGLES

1 — Delia Acuña vs Cambrie Salser, 6-2 6-2 2 — Sofia Massare vs Chloe Tesser, 6-2 6-0 3 — Dylan González vs Katherine Castillo, 6-3 6-3 4 — Namita Reddy vs Fatima Vazquez, 6-1 6-2

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FOUNDATION ‘Great Reward for Great Ideas’ offered by Foundation

By Kay Ray In 1994, a cross-section of community members who support the Longview Independent School District created the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. to enrich and maximize the quality of classroom education in the Longview Independent School District. The Foundation’s Board of Directors, businesses, corporations, community members and LISD employees who support the Foundation believe that creative and innovative approaches to teaching can benefit our students and increase student achievement. Because of this belief, the Foundation has created a permanent endowment fund to provide annual funding for the Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program.

The 2021 Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program,

specifically designed for classroom teachers, counselors, librarians, and campus nurses across Longview, will fund creative teaching approaches and innovative projects with the hope that the best ones will serve as pilot projects for broader implementation. Funding not otherwise available for such projects will be funded from $100 up to $2,500.

The Longview ISD Foundation has now announced the 26th annual Great Rewards for Great Ideas and is accepting applications through Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Grant recipients will be announced in March 2021.

Applicants may submit a paper application or submit an

Campus Initiative grant announced

By Kay Ray The Board of Directors of the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. proudly announces the fourteenth annual Campus Initiative Grant Program. Working with campus educators, LISD principals can apply for funding up to $5,000 for initiatives unique to the individual campuses.

These initiatives must complement and align with Campus Improvement Plans and the LISD District Improvement Plan.

The Longview ISD Foundation is proud to offer this grant initiative that will provide additional funding to maximize educational opportunity in Longview ISD for all students.

The Foundation believes that this grant program, targeting overall campus improvement, complements the Foun-

dation’s annual Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program, now in its twenty-sixth year.

To date, the Longview ISD Foundation has funded forty-six Campus Initiative Grants for a total of $136,673.08.

Campus Initiative Grant applications are due to Kay Ray, executive director, by Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

The Foundation will announce the Campus Initiative Grant recipients in March 2021.

online application at lisdfound ation.org. The Foundation’s grants committee will consider how compatible the applicant’s project/ program is with the district’s goals, the school’s or department’s mission or philosophy, campus improvement plan, or district improvement plan when making grant funding decisions.

The grants committee’s goal is to fund innovative programs which stimulate thought and student achievement or address needs, challenges, and concerns unique to the applicant’s campus.

If LISD applicants have any questions, they may contact Kay Ray, the Foundation’s executive director, at 903-452-7015 or by email at gray@lisd.org.

The Foundation looks for-

ward to receiving many grant applications from across the district and is proud to provide funding for the twenty-sixth annual Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program.

Since May 1996, the Foundation has funded 716 grants through the Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program, returning $780,885.75 to Longview ISD classrooms, enabling innovative teachers, counselors, librarians, and nurses to create new educational programs or to enhance existing ones so that they can provide the best instruction possible to all students. These grants have funded programs and projects for students of all ability levels and in a variety of disciplines. In addition to strengthening academics, the grants have also funded projects in music, art, technology, character education, health and physical education, guidance and counseling, and STEAM education.

Employee Scholarship Award returns

By Kay Ray For the fifth year, the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce it is offering the Employee Scholarship Award to assist district staff who are pursuing classes and/ or certifications related to classroom education in English, math, science, social studies, bilingual education, special education, STEAM, or counseling with the intent of improving classroom instruction and direct services to students in LISD. The scholarship will not be awarded to employees seeking administrative certification with the intent of leaving the classroom.

The Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. will award two $500 scholarships, one at the elementary level and one at the secondary level.

The employee must have completed one (1) year of employment with the district and must be continuing his/her employment with the Longview Independent School District.

The employee must have demonstrated the following: • Outstanding work ethic and teaching ability • Participation in school and community organizations and activities • Leadership ability The employee must complete the

scholarship application and include two letters of reference from individuals who represent different sources and who are not related to the applicant (example: principal, instructional supervisor/coordinator, pastor, member of a community organization). Reference letters do not need to be in a sealed envelope.

Scholarship recipients will be announced by Friday, December 11, 2020.

Completed application and letters of reference must be submitted to the Foundation by Monday, November 9, 2020.

Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. Attn: Kay Ray, Director P. O. Box 2807 Longview, Texas 75606 or by email at gray@lisd.org Questions? Contact Kay Ray at 903-452-7015 or at gray@lisd.org.

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‘Green Out’ shirts are selling fast! Get yours now!

Despite COVID-19 limiting the opportunities of selling Green Out shirts, some sizes are already sold out!

Adult sizes M through 4XL are sold out! Act quickly to get your own shirts before they too are no longer available!

The shirts can be bought at varying locations at random, but to ensure that you can get a shirt you can go to LISDFoundation. org and order online!

And yes, students can wear the shirts to schools on spirit days and every day at Longview High School.

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The online surveys conducted between Aug. 26 and Sept. 6 reached more than 1,000 parents of public school students and more than 800 public school teachers.

The new school year was already underway for about two-third of parents and teachers who participated. More than half of parents and teachers reported that their schools are reopening with at least some in-person instruction, while two in five are reopening remotely.

When asked whether reopening schools for in-person learning too quickly or reopening schools for in-person

learning too slowly is a bigger concern, 59% of parents and 64% of teachers said reopening too quickly is far more concerning. And when asked which should be the biggest factor in deciding whether, how and when schools should reopen for in-person learning – a choice between protecting the health of students and staff or meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of students – the vast majority of both parents, 68%, and teachers, 77%, said protecting students and staff was more important.

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“It’s very exciting because we get an opportunity to play at home and this is a great opportunity for everyone on this team.”

A victory in the 6:30 p.m. slot on ESPNU can do wonders for both teams. At 0-2 overall, Texas State has shown signs of improvement in Jake Spavital’s second year as head coach. The Bobcats hung with SMU in a home 31-24 loss and last Saturday’s 51-48 double-overtime

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OBITUARIES Longview ISD offers our most sincere condolences to our extended Lobo family JoAnn Templeton JoAnn Templeton, 72, an employee of LISD who always greeted those she saw at the Educational Support Center with a smile, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31.

“Mrs. JoAnn Templeton was such a wonderful presence in our adminisTEMPLETON tration, and a tremendous

Doris Jean Farmer

Doris “Dottye” Jean Farmer, 92, of Longview, Texas passed away peacefully in her home on July 18, 2020 surrounded by family. Dottye was born on November 23, 1927 in Dallas, Texas to Richard and Frieda (Schaffner) Atkins. When she was born, her father exclaimed FARMER that “she was no bigger than a dot,” and she was referred to as “Dottye” from then on.

Dottye grew up in Highland Park and moved to Longview when she was 15. She graduated from Longview High School in 1945.

The same year, Dottye met her husband, Gerald, at a church function after he returned home from serving in the Navy during World War II. Dottye and Gerald were married on October 17, 1947 at First Baptist Church in Longview. In the early days of their marriage, they shared an apartment with other married couples due to scarce housing resulting from the thousands of servicemen returning from the war. They enjoyed the outdoors and taking family trips to national and state parks and remained happily married for over 32 years until Gerald’s death in 1980.

Dottye led a healthy and active lifestyle.

She taught swimming and group fitness classes at the Longview YMCA for 25 years and instructed senior exercise classes, including yoga in the park, for the City of Longview for 10 years. She had a passion for reading books, learning about the world, and researching genealogy, making her a perfect fit for her 32-year career at the Longview Public Library. She retired only two months ago in May of this year.

Dottye relished spending time with her family and supporting them in various ac-

servant-leader for our entire community,” said LISD Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox.

“But more than this: she was a friend to all.

We mourn her passing, and extend our most sincere sympathies to her family during this difficult time.”

Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Mickey Melton Performing Arts located at Longview High School. Viewing was Friday, Sep. 11, at Bethel Baptist Church in Longview.

You will be greatly missed, Mrs. JoAnn.

tivities. She spent countless hours attending sporting events, scouting activities, music lessons, and church functions. Time at the family lake house on Lake Cherokee was always a special time for her with family, relatives, and friends. She took pleasure in gardening, watching birds, and playing cards with her friends. She liked to follow her favorite sports and would often amaze family members and others as she provided updates on the latest news and team statistics. Never intimidated by technology, she enjoyed keeping up with her family and friends through email and digital photos.

Dottye’s faith in Jesus and love of the Lord sustained her throughout her lifetime.

She was an active member of First Baptist Church for over 70 years. Her favorite verse was Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it,” which was displayed throughout her home on magnets, bookmarks, and wall art. Dottye made the most of the time given to her and served as a virtuous example for her children, grandchildren, and friends. She was joyful, even in times of suffering, and grateful, no matter what. She thought the reflection of sunrise on still water was one of the most beautiful sights in the world.

Dottye is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Farmer, and sisters Evelyn Todd Taylor and Audrey Franklin. She is survived by her daughter, Gerrie Arnold and her husband, Warren; son, Richard Farmer and his wife, Nancy; son, David Farmer and his wife, Cathy; and grandchildren, Christina and Andrew Farmer.

Visitation was held at Welch Funeral Home (Judson Road) on Thursday, July 23.

The funeral was held at First Baptist Church of Longview on Friday, July 24.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to one of Dottye’s favorite charities, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (imb.org).

PUBLIC NOTICES LISD Board meeting set for October 12

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 October 12.

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

Phil Phillips

It is with great sadness that the family of Phil Alan Phillips announces his passing.

Phil, born September 22,1956 is lovingly remembered by his mother, Helen Phillips and his wife, PHILLIPS Debra Phillips.

He was the loving father of Lorena and William Pugliese and Lydia White.

Proud grandfather of Camryn, Mason, Tyson, Dylan and Evelyn Pugliese.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Leon Phillips and brother, Kent Leon Phillips.

Phil, a Longview High School graduate, spent the last 43 years as an inspector for LeTourneau/ Komatsu. When Phil wasn’t working you could find him on the lake fishing, duck hunting or toting around his daughters to softball games and dance practices. Phil will be remembered for his love of collecting coins, his extensive collection of hats and his love of birds.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Trinity River Audubon Center 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way Dallas, TX 75217

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

— MATTHEW 5:4

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ued at Longview ISD.”

cation being provided by our excellent staff, our exceptional academic offerings, and the reputation of our students’ achievements, that these families are choosing to enroll their students in Longview ISD,” he said. “These aren’t move-ins — though we certainly get quite a few of those each year — but these are residents of other communities, who are willing to drive to Longview for their children to attend our schools.

That’s a big deal.”

Mr. Ron Kent, LISD Supervisor for Administrative and Pupil Services, said attendance and discipline records “have been checked for all students.”

“Principals have been given the information and the opportunity to make a recommendation on each student,” he said

Board members also approved a resolution to hold a Joint Election with Gregg County for the LISD Board of Trustees to Districts 2 and 4 on Nov. 3rd.

The regular date of May 2nd was postponed following the proclaWELGE mation issued from Gov. Greg Abbott on March 18th.

Early voting by personal appearance will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 13-30 at the Longview Community MILLER Center, Greggton Community Center, Elderville Community Center, Stamper Park Resource Center, and Broughton Recreation Center.

Terms for Place 2 trustee Ava Welge and Place 4 trustee Ginia Northcutt are expiring, with both members planning to run for re-election.

Northcutt drew no opponent, but local attorney Brett Miller has filed to run against Welge

TEACHER PAY

Board members also approved amending employment contracts for LISD teachers to receive the Teacher Incentive Allotment bonus pay.

High-achieving educators will earn up to $32,000 more per year under the new state program.

Fifty-four Longview ISD teachers received designations, spanning eleven campuses, and earning allotments totaling over $650,000.

Designees will receive the first round of bonus payments in their December paycheck.

John York, LISD director of elementary education, said “the goal is to provide a realistic pathway for outstanding teachers to earn six-figure salaries.”

“As such, assuring a designee’s allotment compensation meets Teacher Retirement System (TRS) eligibility requirements dramatically improves our ability to recruit and retain the most highly effective teachers and keep them in the classroom at our most challenging campuses,” he said. “This program will also improve the quality of life for our designees in their retirement years.”

Wilcox thanked York for his tireless efforts coordinating this initiative, adding that Longview ISD expects to pay between 12-16 teachers “over $100,000 in TRS-eligible salary this year!”

“We have educators who are going above and beyond to help our students overcome incredible challenges, so it only makes sense for us to find a way to help reward their elite achievements,” he said. “We want our teachers to know that the board and administration is always going to do everything we can to show how much they are val-

ELECTIONS

in Place 2.

Trustees are elected to serve three-year terms.

IN OTHER BUSINESS

During the course of the meeting, the LISD Board of Trustees also approved: donation of $22,379 in Wireless Access Points from Hewlett Packard Enterprise/Aruba Networks to expand wireless access across Longview ISD; donation of $11,900 from the Lobo Football Booster Club for student-athlete meals and lodging; Change Order No. 2 for Above-Ground Fuel Storage Tank Installation Project; contract with Vector Fleet Management for Mechanical Goods and Services; official minutes of the Aug. 26th Special-Called Meeting; Board Time Use Tracker for Aug. 10th Regular Meeting; Budget Amendment No. 1; and received an update on COVID-19 protocols from Mr. Dennis Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative and Pupil Services.

FOR MORE INFO

Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center (1301 E. Young Street), but often set special-called meetings at various locations around the district.

The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m.

Oct. 12th.

Page 17 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 please go to LISD. org.

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COVID-19 complicates school enrollment counts

By Annysa Johnson USA Today MILWAUKEE — For schools across Wisconsin, Friday could turn out to be the single most important day on the calendar this year.

The third Friday in September is significant every year for Wisconsin public schools and private schools that accept children on taxpayer-funded vouchers. By law, students counted as enrolled on that date dictate in large part state and local funding for the current school year – and in many cases beyond.

The date is different for schools in other states, but the consequences are largely the same, and the Coronavirus pandemic is complicating this year’s counts all over as schools struggle to connect with students online, and families move their children to different schools or pull them out altogether to be home-schooled.

“We’re anticipating the counts will be down,” said John Bales, executive director of the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators.

“Accessing kids will be problematic this fall. ... We have plenty of instances where families are simply not engaging their children, in-person and virtually. I understand parents’ concerns. But this will impede children’s learning, and it hurts from the financial perspective.”

Any financial hit would come as schools have invested millions in new technology and protective equipment and supplies to prepare for in-person and virtual learning. And public schools already are bracing for possible funding cuts in the 2021-23 biennium because of a projected decline in state tax revenue as a result of the pandemic.

The Coronavirus has complicated the enrollment counts, particularly in districts that are starting the school year virtually.

At Milwaukee Public Schools, Wisconsin’s largest district with about 75,000 students, staff members began their outreach to families even before the school year started, Superintendent Keith Posley said.

Through last week, he said, there were about 3,000 students still unaccounted for, compared with 1,147 the week before the third Friday count last year.

“Our social workers, school liaisons, our paras, our safeties, everyone is reaching out, making calls on a daily basis ... knocking on doors and leaving

letters trying to track down students,” Posley said.

Smaller districts had the same problem, just on a different scale. As of late August, the Brown Deer School District was struggling to locate about 600 students, but that has since been narrowed to fewer than 100.

The School District Administrators Association has asked the Legislature to hold public schools harmless for enrollment shifts created by the coronavirus, by, for example, using enrollment data from last year or the average of the past three years.

Lawmakers are not expected to return to the Capitol until January.

The third-Friday count is in some ways a misnomer. The fall school enrollment counts have traditionally been centered on that date. But schools may also include any students who attend at least one day before and one day after, as long as they weren’t enrolled in another school in the interim.

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