TISD Renews Camp Tyler Pact

TYLER — The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees has approved the Service Agreement between Camp Tyler Foundation and Tyler Independent School District for one year for the 2011-2012 school year. This year, the camp raised its prices $25 per student. Camp officials say the camp’s charging price was not enough to keep it running for TISD, especially since the camp is a non-profit. Now, because of state budget cuts, TISD looked at cheaper camp options. However, many say it’s not about the price, it’s about tradition.

In other action, the Board of Trustees authorized and approved Dr. Alfreddie Coleman Felder as Principal of Ramey Elementary School. Felder has 30 years of education experience. She is joining Tyler ISD from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, as an adjunct professor in Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership. Trustees also authorized and approved Crystal Forrest as Director of Career and Technology Education (CTE). Forrest has 8 years of education experience in Palestine ISD. Both new employees will begin their duties July 1.