LGISD Board Approves At-Risk School, Personnel Changes

The La Grange school board approved the implementation of a new Leopard Academy at their meeting Monday. This program is an alternative school for at-risk students who are highly motivated, dedicated, and academically capable. Students will complete their coursework using computerbased learning via Edgenuity. This creates an environment in which students can work at their own pace. Thereby allowing the student to graduate depending on circumstances. See more in next Tuesday’s edition.

Staffing Updates 

New teachers for the 202425 school year include: Sarah Burkhardt-3rd grade resource; M’Lane Cunningham-1st grade, Megan Fitzpatrick Meneses-5th and 6th grade math resource; Randall Goode-high school history/coach; Sandra Hernandez-middle school tech apps; Hatti Moore-5th and 6th grade ELA resource; Nicholas Parker-elementary physical education teacher/coach; and Francisco Saucedo-high school Spanish teacher/coach.

Teachers transferring to a different position include: Shelly Hajek-from elementary school teacher to elementary school counselor; Zachary Mueller-from elementary physical education teacher / coach to high school history teacher/coach; and Brodney Poole-from high school AEP teacher to elementary school physical education teacher/ coach.

Paraprofessional hires include: Skoti Frailicks-elementary school educational aide; Caesar Rodriguez-elementary school educational aide; and Leslie Soto-elementary school educational aide.

Resignations were received from the following: Eric Amick, Amber Barber, Alec Hathcock, Carolyn Honish, and Crystal Solomon.