Archives for November 2017
School finance system is both inadequate and inequitable
Texas school funding is $2,550 per student less than national average
The Texas school finance system is both inadequate and inequitable. Funding in Texas is $2,550 per student below the national average each year. An additional $2,550 per student would equate to over an additional $4.7 million per year for our district based on our current enrollment of 1,856 students. Texas is ranked #47 out of the 50 states in per student funding.
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J.D. Gulley
J.D. Gulley
J.D. Gulley was born on September 14, 1936 in Rosston, Arkansas to the late DeWillie Gulley and Ruby Clark-Gulley.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of First Baptist Church of Salado.
In 1954, J.D. enlisted with the United States Army. He retired in 1987 after 32.5 years of service with the advanced rank of Sergeant Major (SGM). A Vietnam Veteran, Gulley received two Bronze Stars between 1970 -1971.
J.D. had a great love for his family! As he traveled the country, he made it a point to visit as many of them as possible. He was a fisherman and an avid fan of soul music. He enjoyed Sunday church services and gospel music.
He was an excellent cook; a man with a skilled palate. J.D. spent the last 21 years of his life in Salado, Texas. He was the personal architect of his own home and all the fixed improvements on his land. On October 31st, J.D. succumbed to the long-fought battle against his illnesses. He leaves to cherish many loving memories: his loving daughter Myra Jackson and five living siblings.
Funeral arrangements will be held at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 920 14th St. Plano, TX 75074. Repast will be held at the church immediately following service. Burial will be at the Dallas National Cemetery, promptly at 2:15pm with military funeral honors. The Dallas National Cemetery is located at 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211.
Marion Leon Click
Marion Leon Click
April 14, 1928
October 31, 2017
Marion Leon Click passed away October 31, 2017. He was born on April 14, 1928 in Merkel, Texas, the son of Leland Rose Click and Willie Ellen Beadle.
Long Range Facility Planning meets for fourth time
Committee ranks priorities for school district facilities
The fourth meeting for our long range facility planning committee was last Monday, November 6. The committee prioritized ten different areas of facility needs. The following is the order the committee ranked them (with #1 being the highest priority), along with a brief explanation:
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Norman Wayne Blair
Norman Wayne Blair
October 26, 1950
October 28, 2017
Norman Wayne Blair 67, of Salado, Texas passed away October 28, 2017 in Georgetown, Texas.