Nacogdoches ISD Board Meeting Highlights: Student Achievements, Teacher Recognitions, and Fine Arts Success

The Nacogdoches Independent School District (NISD) Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on April 18, 2024. The meeting started with a closed session at 5:01 p.m., lasting an hour, followed by an open session. Students from Thomas J. Rusk Elementary led the Pledges of Allegiance, and the Navy National Defense Cadet Corps from Nacogdoches High School presented the colors.

The meeting continued with recognition of students and teachers. Les Linebarger, Director of College & Career Readiness, introduced high school students who qualified for state competitions in various programs. The list of students included Ismael Chan-Villa, Alexis De La Rosa, and others.

The meeting also acknowledged teachers who received a Teacher Incentive Allotment designation in the program's first year. The ten teachers included Monica Gryder, Emily Drewery, Tamyla Taylor, and others. However, three of them were unable to attend the meeting.

Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo made announcements during the meeting. He praised the Fine Arts Showcase at Nacogdoches High School and commended the Fine Arts Director, Deshmond Johnson.

Dr. Trujillo also highlighted Nacogdoches High School's success in the district academic UIL contest. He mentioned that the school won the district contest in 2023 and improved their performance in 2024. Twenty-five students from the school will participate in the regional level at UT-Arlington the following weekend.

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