Lancaster ISD withholds superintendent’s paycheck, continuing a relationship that should’ve been severed
As the district saw it, Lewis had violated the settlement agreement.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
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Lancaster ISD trustees advance on 2009-10 budget
The budget leaves tax rates unchanged from prior years.
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009
Salary negotiations hinder Lancaster ISD board, lone finalist
The financially restricted district could not meet expectations of Pamela Morris, the candidate being considered.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
Lancaster ISD selects lone finalist for superintendent position
Pamela Morris is currently employed as the Superintendent for the Sealy ISD.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Pegasus News content partner interview: Best Southwest Citizen
Brian Allen, formerly of Today Newspapers, started the online-only paper a little over a year ago.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Lancaster ISD board meetings bore conservator
The scheduled June meeting Monday night was similarly notable for dogs that did not bark.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Lancaster ISD to host superintendent search forum
The forum is for parents and community members to receive input on the characteristics desired in the new superintendent.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Lancaster ISD wants public in on superintendent search
A questionnaire has been sent to Lancaster residents and district employees to gauge what people believe is important in a new superintendent.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Lancaster ISD to seat new trustees early
Ellen Clark, Cynthia Corbin, and Marion Hamilton will take seats on the board and immediately begin making decisions.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Three incumbents ousted in Lancaster ISD school board elections
Marie Elliott, Ed Kirkland and Debi Miller all were voted out of office May 9.
Friday, May 15, 2009
2009 Lancaster ISD election recap
Narrow victories are the norm for Lancaster. One of the 2009 races fell into that pattern -- a nine vote spread.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Lancaster ISD meeting update - 5/4/09
The Lancaster ISD school board postponed action on selecting an attorney.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Lancaster ISD trustees decide some important stuff (for a change)
There are several key decisions to be made, according to the agenda.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Lancaster ISD candidates talk budget, transparency
All candidates agreed that the board and administration must do a better job of improving the district's image.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Why does mainstream press ignore key races?
Anybody notice the Dallas School Board and Lancaster ISD races?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Lancaster ISD begins hunt for hunters for new superintendent
The companies who conduct the search for new superintendents will make their pitches to get the Lancaster ISD business at two meetings this weekend.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Audit uncovers problems with Lancaster ISD finances
Among the most serious problems uncovered by the audit concerns the district's financial reporting.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Construction from Lancaster ISD bond program almost complete
The three major projects funded by the bond program have all been completed for more than a year.
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
Lancaster ISD interim superintendent holds town hall meeting
Dana Marable held the meeting because she wanted to improve communication between the district and the community.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
Lancaster Lady Tiger crosses finish line for the final time
Sharla Butler, a 16-year-old who made running the 400-meter dash look easy, died of complications from encephalitis.
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
Lancaster ISD exorcises Larry Lewis — at a cost
Here’s my advice to interim superintendent Marables regarding Lewis’ advice: Don’t take any of it.
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009
Lancaster ISD superintendent to tender resignation
The agreement calls for Lewis to remain with the district as a special assistant to the interim superintendent.
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009
Lancaster ISD superintendent Lewis receives second notice of termination
Lewis received the initial notice of termination Dec. 3 and has appealed. The appeal hearing is Feb. 9 at the Lancaster ISD Administration Building.
Friday, Jan. 30, 2009
Lancaster ISD superintendent Lewis sent revised letter of termination
The action comes three weeks after the board voted to rehire the law firm Anderson Jones to reopen its investigation of Lewis.
Friday, Jan. 16, 2009
Search for new Lancaster ISD superintendent no easy task
The top notch candidates are not going to be lining up for a job with the TEA looking lovingly over their shoulder.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
What is Lancaster ISD Superintendent Larry Lewis trying to prove now?
It’s puzzling, though not altogether surprising, that Lewis has exercised his option to have a hearing protesting his firing.
Monday, Dec. 29, 2008
Lancaster ISD superintendent Lewis requests hearing
While the Lewis case is not yet resolved, the school board hired an interim superintendent at its meeting Dec. 18.
Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
Lancaster ISD Board moves to appoint interim superintendent
The board will appoint an interim superintendent at a called meeting of the school board Dec. 18, even though a final decision on the termination of Superintendent Larry Lewis has not yet been made.
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008
Lancaster ISD superintendent could be charged with crimes
Larry Lewis could face criminal theft charges for giving out interest-free loans and cash prizes to employees out of the district's coffers.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Lancaster ISD fires Superintendent Larry Lewis
The Lancaster Board of Trustees voted, 5-2, to send a proposal of termination for cause to Superintendent Larry Lewis.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Lancaster ISD, Superintendent Lewis twist in the wind
A meeting to determine Dr. Lewis' fate slated for last night got postponed until next Monday, Nov. 17. There’s no guarantee anything of substance will happen then, either.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
Lancaster ISD takes no action against Superintendent Larry Lewis — yet
Item No. 21 on the Nov. 3 agenda pertained to Lewis, but when the board got out of executive session it skipped the item.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
Lancaster ISD employee pay cuts approved
The plan was approved unanimously by the school board at its meeting Oct. 20.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
Lancaster ISD Board of Trustees expand inquiry of superintendent
The board of trustees voted 5-2 to ask the investigative attorney to delve further into the issue.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Lancaster City Council bans cell phones in school zones
Lancaster follows in the footsteps of Duncanville, Dallas and Highland Park in banning hand-held usage in school zones.
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Lancaster ISD superintendent placed on admin leave
No term was specified. The only reason offered was "for the good of the district."
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Lancaster ISD superintendent’s performance to be evaluated
Concerned citizen Cynthia Corbin wants teachers, parents, and other interested parties to come out and voice their opinions.
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
Lancaster ISD to employees: Take pay cut or get laid off
Gee, you make both sides sound so attractive!
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Lancaster ISD superintendent to give State of our Schools report to chamber
The talk will occur at the chamber's monthly luncheon, held at the Grand Hall of the Lancaster Recreation Center.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Lancaster ISD making progress, according to conservator report
The report notes that "The surface concern of contentious behavior is no longer apparent."
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
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