Monday, November 6
I’ll start my day meeting with Oscar Rodriguez, our Chief Technology Officer. From there, I’ll have standing meetings with our Senior Leadership Team. In the afternoon, I have a few meetings with principal candidates. I’ll also meet with Dr. Stephanie Hawley, Chief of the Office of Organizational Transformation (formerly the Office of Equity), and attend a Special Education Quality Assurance meeting. I’ll end the day with my one-on-one with Board President Singh and a meeting with Frank Fuentes, the head of the Hispanic Contractors Association.
Tuesday, November 7
This morning I’ll start the day by meeting with elementary school leaders in the Superintendent’s Cohort. This group meets four times a year to ensure our campuses that need the most support get prioritized support from the Chiefs in the organization. In the afternoon, I’ll attend a governance planning session with our board officers and attend the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Association of Public SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Administrators. This group brings forward ideas and solutions to the current challenges we are facing as a district. This is one of my favorite meetings of the month!
From there, I’ll head to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to attend their CAC Meeting and evening Benefit Concert.
Wednesday, November 8
I’ll begin my day with our monthly Principals Meeting, where we’ll enjoy a special Thanksgiving Lunch. In the afternoon, I’ll have my one-on-one with the district’s new General Counsel, Kenneth Walker. Next, I’ll connect with Coach Taylor of the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Striders. This fabulous organization works with our young athletes training them to compete in college and university track and field programs. It’s a busy afternoon from there with meetings with the St. David’s Foundation, discussing the Blue Santa Partnership, and finally dinner with Rudy Garza, the incoming president of The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Chamber.
Thursday, November 9
Today I will start my day meeting with Sheriff Sally Hernandez. In the middle of the day, I’ll meet with the Ann Richards SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Directors. The afternoon is dedicated to preparing for the Board Information Session.
Friday, November 10
Today starts with a meeting with Constable George Morales. I’ll then participate in a panel at an Association for Learning Environments meeting . The afternoon is set aside for work time to prepare for the coming week. This evening I will attend the AVANCE 25th Anniversary Gala. is a leading national non-profit organization working to transform the lives of underserved, under-resourced families.
