Development News for Plainview, Texas

Gary Tipton Appointed Principal of ASH High School

The board approved the appointment of Mr. Gary Tipton as the new principal for ASH High School. Mr. Tipton was selected after an interview process involving a committee that included Mrs. Long, Dr. Sanchez, and Mr. Wallace. The committee reviewed various candidates and recommended Mr. Tipton, whose current supervisor reportedly speaks highly of his performance. Mr. Tipton expressed gratitude for the opportunity and looks forward to working with the board and district leadership.

Instructional Calendar Revised: Good Friday Added as Holiday, January 4th Becomes Workday

The board approved the 2026-2027 instructional calendar revisions. These revisions were made possible by receiving a staff development waiver, granting the district at least 2100 minutes to bank into the instructional calendar. The district will utilize 1845 of these banked minutes. The changes include making Good Friday a holiday for all staff and designating January 4th (a Monday) as a workday instead of a holiday. This results in a net loss of 270 minutes from the banked minutes, leaving four and a half days in reserve for bad weather. The first day of school is set for August 12th, and the last day is May 27th. The changes ensure compliance with required instructional minutes for students and staff workdays.

New Board Officers Elected for the Upcoming Year

The board conducted its organizational meeting, electing new officers for the upcoming year. Mrs. Sophia Rivera was elected as Secretary, receiving a 4-3 vote. Mrs. Delegarza was elected Vice President unanimously. Mr. Sto and Mrs. Vegas were nominated for President, and after a vote, Mrs. Vegas was elected President with a 4-3 vote. The newly elected officers are President Mr. Sto, Vice President Mrs. Delegarza, and Secretary Mrs. Rivera. The board also acknowledged the appointment of Mrs. Hatch and Mrs. Wilham as representatives to the Education Foundation.

District Plans to Apply for Federal ESSA Consolidated Grant of Over $2.4 Million

The board was notified of the district's intention to apply for the ESSA Consolidated Grant for the 2026-2027 school year. The estimated total grant amount is $2,475,522. This grant includes funding for Title I ($1.9 million) for highly qualified staff payroll and academic achievement for economically disadvantaged students, Title I Part C ($41,000) for migrant programs including payroll, contracted services, and supplies, Title II Part A ($264,000) for professional development and payroll, Title III Part A ($41,000) for English Language Development programs, and Title IV Part A ($138,000) for transferability into Title I allowable costs and payroll. The district is required to make this annual public notification regarding their application for these federal funds.