by Heath Morrison | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Education, Heath Morrison Superintendent
In the May 2022 Texas uniform election, 124 school districts across the state asked voters to approve bond elections for various capital projects. Of the 124 districts that called for bond elections, there were a total of 205 ballot propositions. Despite the varying...
by Heath Morrison | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Education, Heath Morrison Superintendent
The first week of May is designated Teacher Appreciation Week. Across the country, schools and communities will celebrate their teachers in numerous unique and wonderful ways. However, this annual recognition is somewhat overshadowed this year by the reports coming...
by Heath Morrison | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Education, Heath Morrison Superintendent
It seems every year, school districts across the country are having to deal with new policies, laws and regulations from either the federal or state policy makers, or often, both. This was true before COVID, and the sheer number of additional pieces of legislation,...
by Heath Morrison | Mar 23, 2022 | Blog, Education, Heath Morrison Superintendent
I recently attended The School Superintendent Association’s (AASA) national conference and had the opportunity to interact and engage superintendents from across the country. Some have served for several years in their current roles, while others were newer to the...
by Heath Morrison | Mar 23, 2022 | Blog, Education, Heath Morrison Superintendent
Each year by the spring, school districts have typically released their approved academic calendar for the upcoming school year. The release of the new academic calendar is an event that is highly anticipated by families and district staff as it provides information...
by Heath Morrison | Feb 22, 2022 | Blog, Education, Heath Morrison Superintendent
Ten years ago this month I had the honor of being selected as the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Superintendent of the Year. At the time, I was the youngest in both age and tenure to ever receive this humbling distinction. This honor...