Longview ISD Rehires Wilcox as Interim Chief

LONGVIEW — Dr. James E. Wilcox on Monday became Longview ISD’s eighteenth employee to be hired out of retirement, after reaching a deal with the district’s Board of Trustees to become interim superintendent. According to the Longview ISD website, Wilcox came to Longview from Waxahachie ISD in April, 2007. He retired from the district at the end of 2011. According to KETK and the Longview News-Journal, Wilcox began work Tuesday. In his role as interim superintendent, he’ll aid the district in its search for a permanent chief. Deputy Superintendent Andrea Mayo has served as interim superintendent since January 1.