Ott's Outlook
April 2020
District COVID-19 Information
Support our Local Restaurants...click below!
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The Superintendent’s Leadership Award began about 18 months ago. I wanted a way to recognize students, staff, and community members who exemplify the definition of service to others above self. Since its inception, we have given this award to a handful of individuals and celebrated them at our board meetings.
As we are somewhat limited on how we can recognize people for the time being at public board meetings, I will publicly announce here and now that Jacob Bates is the next recipient of the Superintendent’s Leadership Award.
When we announced on March 13, that we would be extending Spring Break due to concerns over COVID-19, one of the first phone calls I received was from Jacob Bates who owns Bird Creek Burger Co. with his wife Carleigh. Jacob wanted to know what he could do to support the district during this time. He knew that we were planning to start providing student meals that Monday so he offered to support the school nutrition staff who were going above and beyond to make sure our kids were being fed. That next week, Jacob and Bird Creek Burger Co. provided free meals to the Temple ISD school nutrition and custodial staff.
This act of service above self is what defines true leadership. Many of us hear of a need and may be inspired to make a difference but taking the initiative to make that next step and take action is what sets Jacob apart.
On behalf of Temple ISD we are truly grateful and I hope you will all join me in thanking Jacob and supporting Bird Creek Burger Co. as they resume take-out and catering services on April 8th!
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- THS Theatre won District UIL OAP for the 28th consecutive year!
- Temple ISD's Blended Learning program was featured in the March/April 2020 edition of Texas School Business. Check out the article and/or access the issue below!
- Dr. Ott was selected to attend and awarded a scholarship for the Urban Superintendent's Association of America Summer Academy in Rochester New York next year.
...Now that you know, please share these exciting accomplishments with others!
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The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) understands the value of these partnerships and has a recognition program to recognize local business and organization support of public schools. We are please to announce that Cloud Construction has been selected to TASB's state-wide Business Recognition Program for their support of and partnership with the district.
Please join us in thanking Cloud Construction for supporting Temple ISD!
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Remote Learning through May 1
Student & Staff Holiday--April 10
Student Holiday--April 13
Alternate Access to Temple HS begins April 3
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TEA's "Apart We Stand Together" Campaign
The Temple community must work together to fight COVID-19. The Texas Education Agency has asked all school districts in the state to help support this effort. Please do your part in practicing social distancing to stop the spread. If we stand apart as a community now, we will be together again soon!
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Practicing social distancing @ TISD leadership meeting
Remote Learning packet pickup @ Cater
Thanking those who feed our students
Celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday
Working w/ Joe Greene on design plans for Meridith-Dunbar
Supporting Temple College @ Temple Business League
New Lamar Signage
Celebrating the new playground @ Thornton
Recognizing Excellence in Teaching and Coaching
Thanking those who feed our students
Learning the alphabet in Spanish with help from a friend @ Garcia
Presenting to BSWH Recruiters and HR
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