Volume V, Issue 36 (December 13, 2020)

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” ― Hamilton Wright Mabie

Vol. V December 13, 2020

Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District

’TIS THE COVID X-MAS SEASON

Have a safe, fun Christmas with family this holiday

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hristmas is in the air, but unfortunately so is COVID-19.

But just because there is a global pandemic currently taking place, that doesn’t mean you and yours can’t still have fun and celebrate!

Here are some ideas on

how to safely celebrate the season with family.

ONLINE INVITES Share your safety plan ahead of time to keep guests in the loop with online Christmas invitations. Everyone’s comfort level and Safe|Continued to page 15

Be sure to check out Page 3 to find out about local Christmas events!

Members of Texas House call for delay of STAAR

By Stacy Fernández The Texas Tribune A bipartisan group of 68 Texas House representatives signed a letter calling on the Texas Education Agency to cancel the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exam or at minimum not use student scores to rate schools or districts this school year.

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The letter, penned by Rep. Diego Bernal, D-San Antonio, asks that the state apply for waivers from the U.S. Department of Education to cancel the standardized test, which is administered to students in third through 12th grade.

Should the test still be administered during the coronavirus pandemic, it STAAR|Continued to page 15

Opinion In Case You Missed It

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Career on Wheels 4 Sports 11

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OPINION

Parents are watching like never before

By Sonja Santelises Education Week Since March, when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools across the country, district leaders and educators have worked to navigate the challenges of this “new normal” in education.

Like other districts already battling historic and systematic disinvestment in our schools and communities, Baltimore schools have advocated for everything that our educators and students need. We have zeroed in on the digital divide, using precious funds to connect students with devices and hotspots, while rallying for free internet for our students and families.

These efforts are critical. But if we focus all our attention outward, we educators will miss the real opportunity of our new reality: a once-in-a-generation chance to turn our attention aggressively inward, using the crisis upon us to accelerate the unfinished work of repairing the flaws and

deep systemic inequities We are seeing it in of the “old normal” in long lines of parents, American education. with children in tow, At a time when neartaking days off work and ly everything is on the braving multiple buses table, we can choose to to get laptops. We are address head-on our tenseeing it in the calls from dency to disproportionparents and students ately assign our teachers flooding our hotlines at still honing their craft to all hours to get help logSANTELISES our students who need ging into remote learnexpert instruction. ing.

COVID-19 has blown the I have been struck by the doors off our schools and the number of principals telling me walls off our classrooms. It has about staff who have said they Zoomed educators into homes were wrong about this parent and parents into classrooms, or that grandmother, now seen providing the transparency that more as a vital ally rather than parents have long deserved. No an unwanted adversary. longer are our practices hidden No longer can we dust off the behind doors or buried in the welcome mats for back-to-school pages of policy and collective nights and parent-teacher conbargaining agreements; they are ferences and then swiftly roll now in full view on a screen. And them back up, shooing parents our parents are watching. away and telling them, “Trust Parents in every community us.” We are now guests in their and ZIP code have always cared homes. deeply about their children’s eduFor the first time ever, parcation. The difference now is that ents can see what exactly we’re we are seeing it in both more giving their children— and what intimate and more public ways. we’re not. They are hearing how

we talk to students. They are coming to know, through all that we do, what we believe about their children.

Watching their children engage in remote learning, Zooming from one class to the next, parents note the differences across classrooms—differences we in education have long noted but have too often sought to minimize when trying to allay parents’ concerns. That worrisome thing parents couldn’t quite put their finger on—they can see it now.

They can see why their child, once so reluctant to practice math, hungrily attacks quadratic equations after their new teacher engages them in high-quality, live instruction over Zoom. Conversely, they understand why their child drags their feet to the kitchen table for an English class where the work is tedious exercises requiring little brainpower.

That simple “trust us” is not going to fly anymore.

— Sonja Brookins Santelises is the CEO of the Baltimore public schools and former vice president for K-12 policy and practice at the Education Trust.

Some lessons of lockdown are worth holding onto

By Nesrine Malik The Guardian A couple of years ago, I received an email from a retired university English teacher.

His eyesight was poor, and so a friend sent the email on his behalf. He had taught in Sudan, where I am from, several years ago, and being a reader of this column, sent a note reminiscing about his time there, hoping to hear some news of how it had changed. His name immediately rang a bell, and I remembered that my mother, who was an English literature student at the University of Khartoum in the 1970s, often mentioned an English professor who had brought a special passion to his classes and left a mark on her.

For an entire generation of Sudanese like my mother, whose parents were barely literate, a free university education was transformative. She had spoken so often about this particular professor that I even remembered certain turns of phrase he had used in tutorials. She confirmed it was him, her face lighting up in a way I hadn’t

seen in a long time. I to “normal”. That normal emailed him back, and plays out on vivid reels he said he did, in fact, in my mind. It is differremember my mother. It ent things on different seemed as if we had all days. Sometimes it’s a become protagonists in loud scene – a crowded some literary plot, and room of friends. Somewe made plans to speak times it’s a more prosaas soon as possible. Then ic moment – catching nothing happened. the bus, standing on a MALIK Life got in the way. busy platform as a train My mother fell ill and pulls in, eating a quick the promise died in the urgency lunch on a step or a bench in the and distraction of tending to her. middle of the city. Among all I thought of her teacher often, the things I have missed from every day resolving to pick up pre-lockdown life, those are the the thread but never managing ones that wind me when I think to. Until the first lockdown, that of them. is.

Over the next few weeks I In the slowing of life over the suspect we will see a lot of this past eight months, I have picked hankering. We will try to nail up many of these threads. Trun- scientists on when everyday life cated email conversations with will resume, scour timelines old friends, missed catchup calls sketching out the rollout of the that were never rescheduled, vaccine, cautiously resurrect thank-you notes that sat half plans. But I worry something written. With the suspension of will be lost in the rush back to the mindless daily activity of nor- life as it was. Is there a way to mal life, an entire hinterland of merge what we have discovered dormant relationships emerged. through lockdown and isolation Now that vaccines bring hope over the past few months with the pandemic may soon be bewhatever comes next, rather hind us, the next few weeks and than consigning everything we months seem like a countdown have experienced to the past?

A few weeks ago, I got another email. This time from my school principal in Khartoum – a teacher who was as pivotal to my own development as the old university professor had been to my mother. While the other students and I saw a cheerful man who calmly shepherded us through an education at a time when there was teargas in the streets, his message revealed that he had been constantly fending off threats of deportation and the closure of the school. No need to write back, he signed off, I’m sure you are busy.

But I will. As I did with my mother’s old teacher, who we found healthy and shielding and eager to talk. His friend sent a few words of reproach for the late reply, which I deserved. But then my mother got the chance to tell him, when he asked her what she had done after graduation, that she now sits in the same office he occupied decades ago, herself a tutor at the university, teaching the same course he did. In that moment, I was happy for time to stand still.

— Nesrine Malik is a Guardian columnist.

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C I N ASEYOU MIS SED I T East Texas Christmas Events

Dec. 13 Kilgore College Rangerettes Christmas Extravaganza, Belcher Center Dec. 13-27 Texas State Railroad Presents the Polar Express, Texas State Railroad Dec. 19 Hiway 80 Family Christmas Drive-Thru, 10 a.m., Movie 9 Cinema Wonderland of Sites, 11 a.m., Downtown Marshall Dec. 22 Christmas Centerpiece Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Gilmer

Eastman Essay Contest deadline set

Eastman is proud to honor the traditions and contributions of Black/African American people to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) in celebration of Black History Month. As part of that celebration, the company is sponsoring an oratorical contest. If you know a high-school student in the Longview or surrounding areas, please encourage them to submit an original 3-5-page written essay discussing an acknowledged Black/ African American STEAM contributor. xxx

TASB video contest taking entries

Texas students are overcomers, learners, and Did we miss district campus or organization achievers. Participate in TASB’s Student Video news? Send us the pertinent information to Contest and demonstrate how your school has ask@LISD.org and we’ll include it in our next learned and grown in the face of adversity this issue! year. In each category (elementary, middle/junior, and high school), a first prize of $5,000 and a second prize of $2,500 will be awarded to the winning schools to be used in their classrooms.

For more information: https://www.tasb.org/ services/communications-and-pr/student-video/ home.aspx

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!

Essays must be submitted by January 11, 2021. Students with the top 4 essays will be notified around February 1, 2021. Contest guidelines and submission forms are attached. For more information, contact txoconnect@east man.com

Boys & Girls Club needs volunteers

The Boys & Girls Club of East Texas will host their annual Ware Reading Club during Christmas Break. They need volunteers to make the program function properly. The club needs English and Spanish-speaking volunteers to help students December 21-23 and December 28-30. To volunteer, please reach out to Chad Patterson at chad@begreateasttex as.com and fill out the volunteer online form: https://www.visioncps.net/form/WR Form.asp?OrgUnit=975/5

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Ware hosts Career on Wheels for students Ware hosted Career on Wheels on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

The students had the opportunity to interact with Longview Animal Services, the U.S. Army Recruitment, and Yellow Checker Cabs.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to show the students a few career possibilities.

Second graders at Ned learn about resources, three little pigs Second grade students at Ned E. Williams are learning about natural resources, renewable resources and point of view. Students created homes out of natural resources and pigs as they analyze “The Three Little Pigs” tale!

JLE announces their first IB Teacher of the Week, Carol Pruitt On Thursday, Nov. 19, JLE announced their first IB Teacher of the Week!

Congratulations to Carol Pruitt!

Mrs. Pruitt is a 4th grade teacher and team leader for the grade level. This certificate is presented in recognition of Mrs. Pruitt’s exceptional dedication and commitment to the teaching pro-

fession and continued education of young people.

Mrs. Pruitt daily focuses on the education of her students, promoting the IB and CCC framework, participating in our Professional Learning Community (PLC) and mentoring new teachers.

She is a true role model and resource.

Congratulations, Mrs. Pruitt!

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Did we miss your restaurant? Send your business name, address and phone number to ask@LISD.org.

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Bodacious BAR-B-Q

904 N 6th St 903-753-2714

1300 W Loop 281 903-759-3914

2227 S Mobberly Ave 903-753-8409

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200 E Loop 281 903-232-1606

102 Lehigh St 903-758-6066

415 N High St 903-212-7720

405 W Loop 281 F 903-663-4737

519 S Eastman 903-236-3271

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410 W Loop 281 903-236-3491

3312 N Fourth St 903-663-2940

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415 E Loop 281 903-663-7664 12 Chili’s Grill & Bar

2800 Judson Rd 903-663-2221 13 Cotton Patch

1228 McCann Rd 903-236-4009 14 Cowboy Chicken

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

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903-234-2114 16 Fat Boyzzz

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

322 E Hawkins Parkway 903-475-1537

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Goung Zhou

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

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

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

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2900 Tuttle Blvd 903-663-1154

310 E Hawkins Ste 100 430-625-8053

324 N Spur 63 903-758-8226 28 Newk’s Eatery

110 E Loop 281 903-753-7000

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1100 E Marshall 903-753-0912

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

401 S High St 903-651-1833 39 Whataburger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• State and National Technical Student Association winners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This averages slightly more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Longview High School hosted it first Magnet Showcase Night.

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

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

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

ask@LISD.org

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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 (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 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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Foster raises over $400 for outdoor eating area Mr. Langley was the winner of our Kiss the Pig Contest!

Since he received the most donations he had to kiss sweet Miss Snoop Hogg during each of the lunches on Friday, Nov. 20.

The Foster students raised $460 in10 days to go

towards buying more picnic tables and awnings for their outdoor eating area.

Thank you so much for donating! The Friends of Foster fundraiser continues until the beginning of March and any donations can be brought to the front office.

Congratulations to LHS, area recognized seniors Texas Bank and Trust celebrates the forty-third anniversary of the Longview Student Board of Directors, recognizing outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community service. We are proud to introduce the following members of the 2020-2021 Student Board.

Kennedy Croom, daughter of Kristin and Matthew Croom, is a senior at Spring Hill High School. She is the secretary of the student council, an officer of the math and science team, treasurer of the Z-Club, and clarinet section leader in the band. She is also a member of the National Honor Society.

Kennedy believes she is impacting the world through her volunteer efforts with her school and her family. While her college choice is still undetermined, Kennedy plans to double major in business and neuroscience.

Alisha Patel, daughter of Pina and Raj Patel, is a senior at Trinity School of Texas. She is the founder of the pre-health club and a member of the National Honor Society. She is also a member of the Spanish club and an active volunteer with the Gregg County Historical Museum, Dalton Days, Asbury House, and Newgate

Mission. Alisha is a two-time recipient of the Presidential Award from presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump.

Alisha believes she is impacting the world through her volunteer efforts and helping chil-

dren with math skills at Mathnasium. She plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin and study biology. Alisha’s future goals include working as a doctor.

Kate Pimentel, daughter

of Myriam Coston and Fernando Pimentel, is a senior at Longview High School. She is an International Baccalaureate student and a member of the National Honor Society.

She is also a drum major in the marching band, a head Majorette, and a member of the wind ensemble. Kate believes she is impacting the world by focusing on her educational goals and assisting others in need. She plans to attend the University of Southern California and study psychology and pre-medicine. Kate’s future goals include working as psychiatrist in a hospital and later opening a private office.

Grant Endsley, son of Kathy and Cran Endsley, is a senior at Longview High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society, golf team, band, and the Interact club. Grant believes he is impacting the world through his volunteer service with an animal rescue center and by traveling on mission trips with his church youth group. He plans to attend Texas A&M University and study wildlife biology. Grant’s future goals include earning a master’s degree, working to preserve the environment, and studying animal behaviors and their roles in the ecosystem.

Second graders reap what they have planted Second graders at JL Everhart, Johnston-McQueen and Bramlette had the opportunity to harvest their Learn, Grow, Eat, GO! gardens.

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COVID-19

Your TRS-ActiveCare Plan What is a COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a type of coronavirus. Coronaviruses have been around for decades and are perhaps best known for causing illnesses like the common cold, with symptoms like coughing, sneezing and other upper respiratory issues. In late 2019, a new coronavirus was discovered.

COVID-19: How Your TRS-ActiveCare Plan Can Help

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We’re dedicated to providing benefits that help you feel secure during this challenging time.

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

for all of 2020

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

Diagnostic testing for COVID-19*

Hospital stays for COVID-19 Telemedicine through TRS-Virtual Health or any in-network provider

If you have any questions, please call a Personal Health Guide at 1-866-355-5999 for assistance.

*Only diagnostic testing is covered at $0. Ask your provider to make sure your test is diagnostic and that you meet CDC guidelines for testing.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

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

Employee reports while at work Employee reports to supervisor from home

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

Employee notifies supervisor

Employee tests positive but has no symptoms

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

Employee tests positive and has symptoms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONFIRM WITH YOUR LOCAL DHS

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

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SPORTS

LADY LOBOS KEEP WINNING Congratulations to our 9th grade team for beating Tyler Legacy

LHS Football defeats Lufkin Our Lobo football team played against Lufkin for the first round playoff on Friday, Dec. 11.

A strong victory was had with the score ending at 41-5 at the end of the game. Way to go, Lobos! Excellent performance!

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Big Green Marching Machine performs at last home game

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Techie Teacher for November is Jose Sanchez Congratulations to the Techie Teacher Of The Month, Jose Sanchez! Jose teaches at Ware East Texas Montessori Academy and is always looking for ways to engage students with technology.

Techie Teacher of the Month is awarded by Longview ISD’s wonderful Instructional Technology team.

November Techie Teacher Honorable Mentions: ETMPA — Andrew Gonzales, Blanca Alvarez, Hellen De La Vera, Adriana Portillo, Hernando Martinez and Lorraine

Vazquez; Hudson Pep — Tammy Reeves; JL Everhart — Ashley Turner Fields; South Ward — Christopher Ferguson; Bramlette STEAM Academy — Kentrell Brittentine; JMQ — Dana Satterwhite; Foster Middle School — Monica Rehwaldt & Kimberly Pierson; Forest Park Middle School — Kristie McAdams; Judson STEAM Academy — Ryley Parker & Brayden Varnell; Longview High School — Jaymi Washington, Kassi Ingle and Ashley Goza

Judson students study rhetorical devices in memes In Ms. Roger’s Language and Literature class at Judson, students are evaluating ads, comics, and memes for rhetorical devices. Learning to interpret logical fallacies is a valuable lifelong skill.

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JMQ’s Romero is the October Teacher of the Month Congratulations to our October teacher of the month, first grade teacher Mrs. Romero!

JMQ staff had wonderful things to say about her.

“Mrs. Romero is awesome!

She loves teaching and her students and she also knows her teaching front and backwards!!

A very caring person!!”

“Mrs. Romero is able to express herself in many ways; she’s a wonderful singer, she cares about her students who may be of a different culture,

understanding her and she will learn key words from their culture in order to communicate with them. She is creative and confident in her classroom and can express her ideas with others.”

“The time Ruthie spends on her students, even up to 14 hours on the weekend, it really shows how much she cares about planning lessons catered to each student’s needs. She is a very balanced and caring person.”

JLE announces their IB Teacher of the Week: Gayle Randall Today, JLE highlights our IB Teacher of the Week, Gayle Randall.

Mrs. Randall is a 2nd grade, Bilingual teacher.

This certificate is presented in recognition of Mrs. Randall’s exceptional dedication and commitment to the teaching profession and continued education of young people. Mrs. Randall daily

focuses on the education of her students, promoting the IB and CCC framework, participating in our Professional Learning Community (PLC) and always willing to help others. She is a true role model and resource. Congratulations, Mrs. Randall, we are honored to have you at JLE!

Judson students work on their ratios, proportions Ms. Powell’s math class at Judson is bringing ratios and proportions to life by scaling down sculpture and building measurements for their creations!

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Thankful Thursday, appreciating LISD staff Longview ISD would like to thank Foster’s cafeteria works, from left to right, Sheena Fairchild, Kristie Walker, Manager Ms. Cathy Edwards, Johnetta Nichelson and Shandra Williams.

These ladies are more than just cafeteria workers.

They motivate students, encouraging them to think and act like young

adults and how to respect themselves in the process. Everyday your efforts are outstanding and we’re thankful for each of you.

Thank you for making sure our students and staff have the proper nutrition to achieve their academic and life goals. Most importantly, your work is valued and appreciated.

STAAR |Continued from page 1 “should only serve as a diagnostic instrument to see where our students stand academically as opposed to an assessment instrument to determine district and campus sanctions,” the lawmakers wrote in the letter.

The letter is addressed to TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, but it’s “just as much a letter to the governor,” Bernal said in an interview, adding that Gov. Greg Abbott “very easily could call the play to change the landscape right now.”

“If we take our time talking to educators — not administrators — but educators, counselors, parents and students, of course, that the last thing they all need right now is the extra and added stress of STAAR,” Bernal said.

Talking to State Board of Education members Wednesday morning, Morath said much is still up in the air over how the STAAR will be administered and used to rate school districts.

But he seemed to reject the idea of can-

celing the exams altogether, saying they would be a useful way of determining how much learning students have lost during the pandemic.

“Absent the STAAR test, you’re not going to have a valid, reliable view of grade-level mastery of student skills,” he said. But he added that the question of how the state would use those results to rate schools and districts was “much more open.”

Bernal said the commissioner needs to

clearly lay out what role STAAR testing will have this year if he intends to require it.

“I don’t know if there’s any comfort in a yet to be revealed approach to accountability right now, all the while teachers, counselors, students and parents are in the pressure cooker of trying to deal with STAAR,” Bernal said.

Last spring, Texas applied for and received a waiver from the federal government allowing it not to administer the STAAR. It is unclear whether President-elect Joe Biden’s administration will offer similar waivers in 2021.

Texas has already committed to allowing elementary and middle school students who fail the exams this spring to move up to the next grade, with district permission. Usually, student scores on the test determine whether high school students can graduate, whether some elementary and middle school students can move on to the next grade, and whether schools can remain open.

SAFE |Continued from page 1 risk tolerance are different, so transparency is key. Digital Christmas invites let you immediately establish ground rules for your Covid Christmas party, but also message guests should anything change.

Use your holiday party invitation to let guests know what steps you’ve put in place, how many people will be invited, or what social distancing guidelines you’ll be following during the party. The more details you can provide upfront, the better, so guests will know what can expect when they arrive.

HAVE SPACE Because indoor gatherings pose more risk than outdoor gatherings, consider hosting Christmas outdoors. If you can’t host outside, choose a well-ventilated space, or open windows and doors as much as possible.

Winterize your backyard: While last year’s to-do list was all about decorating the front yard, this year’s Christmas to-

do list is about winterizing the backyard. If you’re planning to host outdoors, investing in the right equipment will go a long way to keep your friend and family comfortable. Keep warm with an outdoor tent, wearable blankets, hot hands, a fire pit, and outdoor heaters.

Place blankets on each seat for guests, set up string lights or set out pillar candles to add a dose of hygge.

Serve warming foods and drinks: Stay warm from the inside out with hot cocoa, hot toddies, warm soup, fresh baked goods, or roasted chestnuts. Instead of a serve-yourself hot cocoa or s’ mores stations, provide individual servings.

Serve drinks in festive thermoses and flasks (or ask guests to bring their own).

OUTDOOR S’mores party: Bring your speaker to play a festive soundtrack, light a fire, and set out roasting sticks and individ-

ual kits for each guest.

Say hi to Santa Claus: Have Old Saint Nick make an appearance at an outdoor gathering, but skip sitting on his lap this year. Instead, have your mini guests hand Santa their wish list or drop it in his bag. If a member from your household can dress up as Santa instead of hiring someone, even better.

Go to a Christmas tree farm: Christmas tree farms are

the pumpkin patches of winter! Find a festive place near you with drinks or activities to make a whole day out of it.

DRIVE-BY With drive-by parties, you can stay nice and warm in your car, all while doing something festive. Is there anything better?

Admire the lights: Consider hosting a Christmas caravan or a neighborhood stroll to take in the Christmas lights.

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OBITUARIES Longview ISD offers our most sincere condolences to our extended Lobo family Zack Fall Mitchell Zack Fall Mitchell of the Elderville/Lakeport community passed from this life on December 4, 2020 at the age of 99. He was born on May 22, 1921 on the family farm in southern Gregg County to William Gardiner Mitchell, Sr. and Ethel Mae Fall MitchMITCHELL ell. He attended Longview schools and graduated in 1938. Zack grew up roaming the woods of the Mitchell farm and fishing the Sabine River.

Upon graduation, he attended Texas A & M College until he was called away to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served as a lieutenant with the Fifth Armored Division in the European Theater from Utah Beach to the Rhine River.

After the war, he completed his degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A & M and was employed by Stanolind Oil & Gas (later Amoco). In 1947 he met the love of his life, Mary Evelyn Martin. It was love at first sight and after a short courtship they were married on October 3, 1947. They lived in Iraan, Goldsmith, Midland, and Odessa until Zack’s retirement in 1982. They raised two sons, Ronald Hall Mitchell and David Gardiner

Tommy Neal Baldwin Graveside services for Tommy Neal Baldwin will be held at Rosewood Park at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020. A time of visitation and fellowship was held at Rader Funeral Home of Longview on Wednesday Dec. 2. Tommy went to be with BALDWIN the Lord in the late afternoon on Monday, Nov. 30, at his daughter’s home in Longview, surrounded by his family.

Tommy was born on March 4, 1942 in Mineola, Texas to his parents Ralph and Eula Mae Baldwin. A few years later they moved to Longview where Tommy attended and graduated from Longview High School in 1960. During this time he met Barbara Jean Bullock and they were soon married.

They lived in Longview, Texas and continued to grow their family, having three children.

Barbara Jean passed away at the early age of 37, Tommy remarried Barbara Helen Baldwin and they continued to live in Longview as an extended family, including Tommy’s three children and two step sons.

Tommy always had a passion for serving those around him. This passion led him to become a fire fighter for the Longview Fire Department where he worked a total of 33 years. Tommy was also highly involved in the Masons, achieving the role of a Master Mason. He was a member of Mobberly Baptist Church for over 60 years, where he taught the Couples Young Married Adult Sunday school class and was an active member of the Adult choir. Tommy came to know and fol-

Mitchell, during their time in West Texas.

Upon Zack’s retirement, they returned to the family farm and made their home there until the present time.

Zack was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Longview. He was an avid bird hunter and fisherman, and a devoted family man. Some of his passions included gardening, planting shrubs and trees, building fires in his wood stove, and reading and reciting poetry.

Zack was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers William Gardiner Mitchell, Jr. and Willis Wilson Mitchell, and his sister Mary Ethel Kutzer.

Zack is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary Evelyn Martin Mitchell, two sons, Ronald Hall Mitchell and wife Nan of Gregg County, and David Gardiner Mitchell and wife Ginger of Fredericksburg. He is also survived by three grandsons, Matthew Mitchell and wife Gretchen, Dr. Kent Mitchell and wife Grace, and Gabe Mitchell and fiancée April, and nine great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be officiated by Dr. Kent Mitchell at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, December 8 in the Walnut Grove family cemetery on FM 349 in the Elderville/Lakeport community.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zack F. (’42) and Mary E. Mitchell Endowed Scholarship. It is accessible through aggienetwork.com/give. low our Lord in the late 60’s, accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Tommy was preceded in death by both wives, his parents and one sister, Bea Patton, and two brothers, Billy (Chigger) and Buddy Baldwin. Those left to cherish their memories of Papa include: Suzy and her husband David Gillespie of Longview, their children Robin (husband Chris Scott), Stephanie (husband James Averett), Traci (husband Casey Elliott), Jeremy (wife Jodi Gillespie), Shari and her wife Cathy Aiello Baldwin of Gilmer, Michael Baldwin and his husband Norbert Szucs of Charlotte, NC. Step sons, Larry and his wife Debra Marshall of Longview, their children Autumn (husband Aaron Kitchen), Brittany (husband Chris Racine), and Chase.

Mark Marshall and son Corey of Longview, and 17 great grandchildren. Tommy will also be remembered by his very special, lifelong friend Shirley Bowers and her family, as well as the numerous extended family, friends, and firefighters with the Longview Fire Department.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Koya and his staff at the Longview Cancer Center and to Sandra, Krystal and the entire team at Lifecare Home Health and Hospice for their support and care during this time.

A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

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

—

MATTHEW 5:4

Alton ‘Kent’ Heaberlin Alton ‘Kent’ Heaberlin was born February 19, 1955, in Longview, Texas. Kent loved the Lord with all his heart and went into the arms of Jesus on Nov. 26. He was home, his wife and daughter, HEABERLIN Angela at his bedside as he passed peacefully after a short illness. The youngest child of Murdock ‘Doc’ Heaberlin and Shirley Caracker Heaberlin, he is survived by his wife Deborah Booth Heaberlin; daughters Angela Heaberlin and Katherine Read all of Longview, Texas; a brother Michael Butler of Tyler, Texas; sister Debra Gardner of Nacogdoches, Texas; uncle Dick Heaberlin of San Marcos, Texas; two grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kent graduated from Longview High School in 1975.

He worked at the United States Post office in Longview, Texas for 40 years as a Letter Carrier before retiring. He enjoyed all his residents and businesses on his postal route and was voted as Longview’s Favorite Mailman; always going out of his way to help. After taking a few years off, he began his career at ABC Auto Parts as a Delivery Driver, to which he was employed at the time of his passing. Kent also served on the Board of Directors at CBS Business Solutions, Inc., Woodbine Mortage, Inc. and Longview Typewriter and Office Supply, Inc. Kent enjoyed playing football, baseball and softball and received countless accolades over the years. He was a Dallas Cowboy’s Football and Texas Ranger’s Baseball fan. He loved vacationing in Florida and Colorado and helping others, but his favorite past time was spending time with his wife Deborah, daughter Angela and the family dog. He will be greatly missed.

Kent was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, served as one of the Knights of Columbus, and led a team at Martha’s Kitchen feeding those in need for many years. He also worked on food drives and delivering turkeys for the holidays with fellow Knights.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LISD Board meeting set for Dec. 14 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, Dec. 14.

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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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, Dec. 1. Grant recipients will be announced in March 2021.

Applicants may submit a paper application or submit an online application at LISDfound

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, Dec. 1.

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

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 forward 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, Nov. 9.

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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