TISD Staff Changes
Posted/updated on: May 20, 2011 at 2:18 pm
TYLER — TISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Randy Reid is announcing several changes that will take place for the 2011-12 school year. These changes are being made as part of reorganizational efforts that will save the district over $275,000 in central staffing. Several positions shall be either eliminated or have pay grade reductions as a part of this process. Some of the key changes include:
• Executive Director for Secondary Schools Debbie Kelly has announced her retirement effective June 30. Mrs. Kelly is completing her 34th year in public education and her 2nd year in Tyler ISD. District officials say they wish her the best in her retirement.
• Jeff Collum will move from his current role of Executive Director for Student Services into the role of Executive Director for Secondary Schools. His current position will be reduced to the level of Director and posted for hire immediately. This move, combined with the elimination of the Executive Director of Instructional Support, will bring the number of Executive Directors in the district down to five from the current total of seven.
• Angela Jenkins, Director of Communications, will be moving into a new role as the Coordinator of TISD Television and Video Production. Officials say this move will fulfill a great need throughout the district by enhancing the district’s programming and communication capabilities, as well as providing an even greater level of transparency and community awareness. Additionally, Ms. Jenkins will be promoting student involvement in district-wide communication efforts through career and technology coursework. Her current position of Director of Communications will be posted for hire immediately.
• To absorb some of the duties and better serve the students of Tyler ISD, officials say, they will post one new position. The Director of Guidance and Counseling will be posted for hire immediately.
“We feel these changes will not only be an efficient way of operating the district, but also will provide an effective way of serving our students, staff and community members,” said Dr. Reid. The changes will take effect beginning July 1, 2011.
