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Publisher :Dr. M.J.Garza  &  Dora Sifuentes       Volume No.  Issue No.  3                  Date:  December  2003

Dr. Ruben A. Corkill a leader whose actions speak louder than words.  Dr. Ruben A. Corkill was approved by  West Oso ISD Trustees on    July  2000.   He assumed the helm and navigated the district toward academic excellence and financial stability.  A leader whose unspoken word creates the synergy that unites.  A leader who arrives before others, words carefully chosen and remains calm and models the expected behavior  of  West Oso ISD employee. 

 Dr. Corkill an experienced educator of  30 years.   Three superintendency with a total of  11  years.   During his tenure at West Oso ISD he has utilized his vast academic knowledge and his berth of experience to assist the district  to accomplish new heights in academics and begin a solid financial  recovery.

 Dr. Corkill is what is termed a “Total Leader”.  In heart, mind, and action, they are change agents.  Total Leaders pull into the parking lot on Friday mornings wondering what they can still do this week to create a great learning environment.  Others pull in reciting, “TGIF” Thank goodness its Friday.”

 Dr. Corkill assisted the district in selecting a superintendent.  A superintendent who is innovative, creative,  experienced, intelligent and has a vision that continues the primary focus of  educating all children.  Dr. Crawford Helms will assume the superintendency January 6, 2003..

 Dr. Corkill will return temporally to his retirement phase and share time with his loving family.  His retirement phase will be short-lived.  Leaders are always called upon to continue leading.   

 

  Dr. Ruben A. Cork ill’s

SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS

  

?         Balanced budget

?         Special program campus budget  allocations

?         Salary increases for employees

?         Curriculum alignment begins

?         Drop-out rate decreases

?         Increase in enrollment

?         Average Daily Attendance Increases

?         District Newsletter

?         Campus Weekly Updates

?         Quality Staff Development

?         $1.2 million in Grants

?         2001-2002 Retirement Incentive

?         Technology Upgrades

?         District  Web-Page

?         Special Program Focus

?         Innovative Academic Programs

?         Partnerships with Del Mar and Texas A & M-Corpus Christi

?          Career and Technology Program Expansion

 

    BE  SAFE AND BE CAREFUL!

 

Calendar Highlights

 December 2002

 16     Board of Trustees Meeting          Adnin. Bldg., 6:30 p.m.

20      Student Early Dismissal

23-27  Student/Teacher Holiday

30-31 Student/Teacher Holiday

January  2003

1-3           Student/Teacher Holiday

                Students Return to School

20             Student/Teacher Holiday

21            Board of Trustees Meeting-      Admin. Bldg., 6:30 p.m.

 

 

HOLIDAY TIPS FOR PARENTS

Your children will be with you from December 21, 2002 until January 9, 2003.  Rather then count the days until your children will return to school,  make this time a special time to continue the learning process.  Education is a life-long process and parents/guardians are a child’s first and most important teacher.  

?          Eat at least one meal each day together.  Make it a habit for one week.

?         Talk to each other.  Parents sometimes talk at children and not with them.  Many of our children do not no how to talk with an adult.

?         Clean a room or part of a room together.   It is a chore that we all must do but it makes it more fun when someone else does it with you.

?         Wash dishes together.   Talk with each other.

?        Laugh together.  The sound of laughter is beautiful and laughter is good for our health.

 

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