0:01 / 2:02 ECISD Board of Trustees Interview 4 Firms for a Job to Search for New Superintendent

Odessa, Texas/October 12, 2024-The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees held a special board meeting on Thursday, October 10th to hear from 4 firms specializing in searching and acquiring new superintendents for school districts. 

(Christopher Stanley, School Board President-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The 4 firms HYA Corporation, JG Consulting, Texas Association of School Boards and Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C. perform a statewide and a nationwide search for qualified candidates for ECISD Superintendent. 

(Christopher Stanley, School Board President-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The ECISD School Board was impressed with each of the firms’ presentations. The school board is now tasked with choosing the best firm that will be the most effective for the school district. 

(Christopher Stanley, School Board President-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County ISD school board will decide at the next school board meeting on October 15th, which firs will represent Ector County ISD in finding a new superintendent. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Nimitz Middle School Goes into Lockdown

Odessa, Texas/September 13, 2024-Nimitz Middle School went into lockdown around mid-morning on Friday, September 13th. Police Chief Mike Gerek said that officers were going room to room. ECISD Police along with Odessa Police were actively involved in the investigation. Postings on social media added to the confusion creating panic among students and parents. 

Around 2pm, Ector County ISD lifted the lockdown at Nimitz Middle School and parents were allowed to pick their children. Police have found no evidence of a shooter nor a weapon. And are investigating this as a hoax intended to cause panic at the school. 

There is an unofficial report that a student was arrested for yelling “GUN” at the school. 

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Scott Muri Retires as Ector County ISD Superintendent of Schools

Odessa, Texas/August 16, 2024-On Tuesday, August 13th, the Ector County ISD School Board held a special meeting to officially accept the retirement of Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at Ector County ISD during an executive session.  

(Delma Abalos, ECISD School Board Member-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Delma Abalos, ECISD School Board member hopes to find a new superintendent that will be an advocate for school district students as well as connecting with the local community like Dr. Scott Muri did in the five years as Superintendent of Schools. 

(Delma Abalos, ECISD School Board Member-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Scott Muri had started his 37th year in education and has decided to make a change in his career path. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

During the executive session of the ECISD Special Meeting the school board voted to name Dr. Keeley Boyer, Chief of Schools as the Interim-Superintendent of Schools at ECISD. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

 

 

 

First Week of School at Ector County ISD

Odessa, Texas/August 16, 2024-Ector County ISD started the first day of school this week. Pre-K through 12th grade began the school year meeting new teachers and students and reconnecting with their friends at the secondary level. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools, Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Gale Pond Alamo was a magnet school and a STEM learning school, this year Alamo Elementary is part of the NEW TECH Network, which will be a feeder school to NEW TECH at the secondary and high school level. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools, Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

In 2023, the school district along with Gale Pond Alamo explored the advantages of the New Tech Netwok. Teachers prepared for project-based learning for the 2023-2025 school year. 

(Elisha Sessions, Principal-Gale Pond Alamo/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Scott Muri, acknowledged that he would be retiring from ECISD and the formal announcement would be made during a special meeting of the Ector County ISD School Board. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Ector County ISD Convocation for the New School Year

Odessa, Texas/August 8, 2024-4200 Ector County ISD employees came together for the Convocation event for the new school year at the Ector County Coliseum.  

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at ECISD celebrated the passing of the 424 million Dollar bond along with other goals the school districts plan to achieve. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

School begins on August 12th, for Pre-K, 6th and 9th grade. 7th, 8th graders and 10th thru 12 grade starts August 13th. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Education Foundation of Odessa and Ector County ISD Launch Innovative Mobile Classroom

Odessa, Texas/July 14, 2024-The Education Foundation of Odessa and Ector County ISD unveiled the Inspiration Station, a cutting-edge mobile classroom and outreach vehicle. The Inspiration Station is a versatile vehicle that can transform into educational and community spaces. 

(Celeste Potter, Executive Director-Education Foundation of Odessa/Odessa, Texas) 

The Inspiration Station is designed to bring the best of Ector County and the Permian Basin directly to students, families and the community. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Celeste Potter, Executive Director of the Education Foundation of Odessa is very proud of the work she is doing to help students with their academic careers, especially with the Inspiration Station.