Ott's Outlook
July 2021
This summer as we prepare for the start of another school year we are also working to prepare for an upcoming bond. We held our first 2021 Bond Advisory Committee meeting on June 17th and the support from our community was overwhelming. Over 130 students, parents, staff and community members came together to learn about district facility needs based on growth, program equity, security, and existing renovation projects. Our purpose in this level of community engagement is to be transparent, professional and inclusive. Any school district should have a mission to meet the expectations of their community, so it stands to reason that we model our approach in this manner.
Below is a link to our website that provides an overview of the first meeting, the video presentation and other details in the event you were unable to attend or would like additional information. I encourage everyone to attend our next meeting on July 8th at 6:00 pm at the Mayborn Center. This second meeting will seek feedback from community members on prioritizing projects. This feedback will be used to create bond packages that will be shared at the August 4th meeting in order to make a citizen’s recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
School districts are and should be a reflection of the community that they serve. Please remain active and engaged with us throughout the bond planning process as we strive to be transparent and good stewards of the resources provided to us by our local taxpayers. Investing in Temple ISD is an investment that will deliver on behalf of our children. You can see these prior investments by reviewing our Bond 2015 projects HERE.
If you have any questions about the Bond 2021 process or projects, feel free to email us at bond2021@tisd.org. Thank you for your support, participation and guidance as we look to continue the successes of Temple ISD and prepare for the future.
Bobby Ott
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Enjoy our 2020-2021 video recap!
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Our CTE students have earned over 183 industry-based certifications this year!
Craig Wilson, Director of Digital Learning, has been asked to be an inaugural member of the TEA advisory board on Blended Learning!
...Now that you know, please share our story with others!
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Mrs. Billie Brice-Warner is a proud graduate of Dunbar High School Class of 1963. Born and raised in Temple, she also attended what was then known as Wheatley Elementary. Upon graduating from Dunbar, Ms. Warner received a degree in Medical Lab Science from Temple College and then studied Biology with a minor in English at Huston-Tillotson College.
Ms. Warner was a Medical Laboratory Technician at Scott & White Medical Center in Temple for more than 30 years. Retirement has kept her very busy. She has been actively involved in the Dunbar-Meridith Homecoming Association where she has served as President and is a member of numerous civic and service organization across Temple. Ms. Warner has been instrumental in TISD where she has served as a substitute for many years.
If you have ever had the privilege of meeting Ms. Warner, her gentle spirit and heart of service are quickly revealed. For these reasons and so much more, Ms. Billie Brice-Warner exemplifies and embodies what we hope for all of our Temple ISD Alumni as she continues to impact her community and everyone who is blessed to know her.
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Celebrating our staff and students at graduation!
Supporting Fine Arts
Celebrating Benjamin with the Temple Chamber
Presenting with colleagues at TASA
Dropping by T-Town Nutrition
Recognizing our partner Don Ringler
Catching up with TX Commissioner of Labor
Congratulating James Flowers on his retirement
T-Town tea drop at the admin building
Supporting Temple PD & Chief Reynolds
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Bobby Ott, Ed.D.
Email: bobby.ott@tisd.org
Website: https://www.tisd.org/apps/pages/Superintendent
Phone: 254-215-6760
Facebook: facebook.com/templeisd
Twitter: @OttTempleISD