Recognition for fighting for life, CPR Save Award winners went to Christy Graves, Hernando Andrada, and Theresa Aldy.
The HCESD#5 Awards Banquette was held in Kemah on Jan. 5, in celebration of a successful year. (more…)
Star-Courier News
CROSBY – On Monday night, about 75 people heard Superintendent Scott Davis present an oration concerning his views on the community and education, with blessed assurance that “the worst of the financial exigency is over.”
Against a backdrop of seven new Magnolia trees that were donated to the school, Scott Davis used the trees to illustrate the potential blooming of the seven campuses of Crosby ISD.
It must have been a long school day for the latest Superintendent, as nothing is harder than moving, and the administrative offices are still relocating to office spaces at the High School and the Crosby ISD Operations Center. The Runneburg Admin. Building is now in need of structural repairs that are simply not feasible at this time. A plan to relocate staff from the current administration building to offices in other buildings with minimal cost implications is in effect. The old Admin. Building was to be an in-district discipline school, per the last bond.
Attendees of the convocation learned that Scott Davis has an extensive educational background and that he believes that he is now where he is supposed to be.
He admires Crosby’s dedication to good manners. He believes that the character shown by this community is one of the reasons that Crosby is already starting to overcome the financial challenges he discovered upon arrival.
HUFFMAN – The local school district entered a contract to have its new elementary school finished this past July. As the project stands today with half a school year gone by, an incomplete building with what the administration believes are serious construction defects is all Huffman ISD finds for the contract.
The public first became aware of the controversy and issues when contractors complained that they were owed over $4,000,000 for the contract work. A lawsuit has now been joined and District indicated it was disappointed that Paradigm chose this step, and the District disputes the allegations contained in the lawsuit.
Like many small districts, Huffman ISD hired an owner’s representative with construction expertise to protect the school district on building projects. The job of actually building Falcon Ridge Elementary School was given to the contractor, Paradigm. Huffman ISD intends to hold Paradigm to the contract the parties entered.
Crosby, TEXAS, December 27, 2018 – Crosby ISD’s Superintendent, Dr. Scott Davis, will host a Community Convocation Monday, January 7th at the Crosby High School Auditorium at 6:00 pm. The Community Convocation is open to all members of the Crosby/Barrett Station community and will be Davis’s first opportunity to address the community at-large in an assembly format since assuming the District’s superintendent position this past June . District leadership including members of the Board of Trustees and Principals will be in attendance to welcome guests and impart a sense of solidarity as Davis articulates the direction in which he and district leaders intend to move the District forward, actively seek community input, and focus on the success of Crosby ISD students. The Convocation is expected to last no longer than an hour.
Crosby ISD staff will participate in a district convocation that morning with Dr. Davis and the message delivered will be similar to the message that will be heard by community stakeholders that evening.
“The fall semester was difficult and no one could have imagined the trials we would face as a district and community,” said Crosby ISD Superintendent Dr. Scott Davis. “However, as we begin a new year, it is important that we gather to memorialize what we’ve been through and reaffirm our commitment to see Crosby ISD flourish again with the support of our community. The new year marks a new beginning for all of us.”
Compiled from the files of the STAR COURIER
JANUARY
Judge Don Coffey files for re-election. New Highlands Fire Station opens. Gene Green’s vacant Congressional seat attracts 7 Democrats and 4 Republicans for the March 6 Primary Election. Josh McKinney is found dead on Mizell Street in Highlands, date Yvonne Ramirez charged. Nate Scott is the Highlands VFD Firefighter of the Year. New Highlands/Lynchburg Chamber board announced, Jim Wadzinski is president. Crosby Fire Department names Warren Thompson as Firefighter of the Year. Crosby ISD Superintendent Keith Moore resigns. Court papers reveal that the PRPs have been funding Superfund opposition citizens’ groups.
FEBRUARY
Rotary Chili Feast is held Feb. 3rd. Steve & Linda Miller win the car in the Raffle. Bras for the Cause raises a record $200,000 plus for Cancer. Pct. 2 Commissioner Morman speaks at the North Channel Chamber. Crosby ISD hires interim superintendent, Kirk Lewis. Don Coffey wins the Terry Davis Award from the Highlands/Lynchburg Chamber. Crosby/Huffman Chamber holds its annual awards ceremony. TxDOT holds public meetings on I-10E improvements.
MARCH
Houston Rodeo Trail Rides start. Worker killed in local tire shredder plant Genan. County Attorney Vince Ryan sues Opioid manufacturers. Crosby Sports Association opens their Little League season. Primary Election Results: Lucia Bates defeats Don Coffey; Sylvia Garcia wins Democratic race for Congress. Pct. 2 Opens Juan Seguin Park at the South Lynchburg Ferry landing. Goose Creek ISD proposes 2 bond referendums totaling $437 Million. 3 Country singers appear at the Crosby RocknC Round-up. Big Car Show is held at RocknC Round-up.Grand Parkway Section H, US59 to Hwy. 146, starts construction. Governor authorizes $3 Million for flood mitigation study. Highlands Little League Queens are Lily Phillips, Kendra Earls, and Kamryn Schuelsky.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, January 29, 2019, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 145 seat recently vacated by former Representative Carol Alvarado.
Candidates who wish Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 145 to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State no later than 5:00PM on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Early voting will begin on Monday, January 14, 2019.
CROSBY – Last Monday, the Crosby ISD Board of Trustees meet and topics were mostly related to finances.
Crosby ISD’s Chief Financial Officer, Lesa Jones, held a public hearing at the Regular Meeting of the Crosby ISD’s Board of Trustees to present results from the Texas Education Agency’s Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) financial accountability rating system indicating that Crosby ISD received a C for Standard Achievement based on financial data from the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The District scored 72 out of 100 possible points. The Texas Education Agency assigns one of four financial accountability ratings to Texas school districts, with the highest being an A for Superior Achievement, followed by B for Above-Standard Achievement,C for Standard Achievement, and F for Substandard Achievement. In Texas, 83% of school districts received an A for Superior Achievement rating, 11% received a B, Above Standard rating, 6% received a C Standard Achievement rating, and less than 1% of districts received an F Substandard Achievement rating.
There are 15 indicators used to determine a District rating. The following three indicators resulted in the deduction of points for Crosby ISD:
Was the number of days of cash on hand and current investments in the general fund for the school district sufficient to cover operating expenditures? 0 out of 10 points (more…)
Highlands choir entertains Rotary, Chamber
Students from the Highlands Elementary 4th and 5th grade sang Holiday music to entertain the Rotary Club at their Tuesday luncheon.
Under the direction of Elizabeth Krajewski, they got a standing ovation for their lively musical performance. This has become an annual tradition, enjoyed by the club and the students.
2017 Fireman of the Year Warren Thompson waves with Santa at parade watchers throughout North Main Street that capped the Crosby-Huffman Chamber of Commerce’s Children’s Christmas Pageant. Tower 82 brought Santa around for the largest parade in Crosby history last Saturday, but a truck with a Mexican flag and Ole’ Glory turned upside down got more attention than the mission to gather toys for less fortunate girls and boys. (more…)
Once again, the community of Highlands provided new clothing through the Share Your Christmas project for school children in the Highlands area.
Partners in this project pictured are: B.P. Hopper counselor, Nieketta Bapiste, Nadine Goodney and Theresa Cashion Catholic Daughters of the America’s, Jim Strouhal Knights of a Columbus, Andy Scott and Denise Smith Rotary Club, Greg Evans Knights of Columbus, Teresa Verret ZXP, Chrissa Teel, Tri-County Construction and Horizons, Delene Cotten Horizons and, last but by no means least, Claudia Birdsong First Baptist Church.