Texas Public Radio is supported by contributors to the Education News Desk, including. The board also voted 5-2 to censure Rodriguez in a resolution that said he displayed abusive language and bullying behavior during the Aug. 18 argument that some trustees considered physically threatening. Alderete called the reprimand inappropriate, uncalled for and said it was over a personnel matter that Dr. Puig has complete authority over.. Marc Puig is a Superintendent at South San Antonio Independent School District based in San Antonio, Texas. Questionable hiring practices. Its unclear what became of that investigation. That was Nov. 17. City elections are underway in San Antonio and were keeping you up-to-date with comprehensive coverage of key council races and the battle over Prop A. Member (Category: Joint Powers Authorities), Bonita Unified School District Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Former South San ISD Superintendent Dr. Marc Puig resigned from his position in June. Dr. Puig and. July 3, 2022 2 During the months that Marc Puig spent in limbo, suspended as superintendent of South San Antonio Independent School District since December, he began working part time for the. The Robstown ISD board of trustees has chosen a superintendent finalist. Board President Ernesto Arrellano said he could not comment on any details of the current situation due to board policy and attorney-client privilege. Elon Musk? When trustees emerged from almost three hours in executive session, they voted unanimously to place Puig on paid administrative leave and begin an investigation that would include a more complete transcript. Trustees placed Puig on paid administrative leave five months ago after a hot mic caught an exchange between Puig and Board President Ernesto Arrellano Jr. SAISD gave teachers the largest raise in years. Puig has been on paid administrative leave since December. The board. Puig comes to South San from Beeville ISD, a 3,300-student school district located about an hour-and-a-half south of San Antonio. If you value our commitment to the highest standards of responsible journalism and are able to do so, please consider making your gift of support today. You learn to live with that and then you decide, OK, where do I want to pivot and start my next journey?'. Dr. Puig received his Doctorate of Education from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. We work with him.. Marc Puig, a senior governance advisor for the Texas Education Agency and former school leader, is the lone finalist in the district's search for a new superintendent. The reprimand came because Puig abandoned a contentious board meeting Aug. 18, said trustee Gilbert Rodriguez, who cast one of the two dissenting votes against it. Theres also been criticism unrelated to the pandemic. He also commended strategic investments like the boards decision to add a P-TECH campus, or career-focused high school, at West Campus High School. The California Department of Education grappled with a turnover problem last year as dozens of top officials fled the agency, some painting Thurmond as a toxic boss. The board of trustees for the South San Antonio Independent School District voted 3-2 to terminate Marc Puigs superintendent contract Wednesday. Claire Bryan joined the Express-News education team in August 2021. Despite requests by KSAT, board leaders never provided information on who was conducting that investigation and what the findings were. But none have the political advantages the name recognition, funding or endorsements of the incumbent. 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BEEVILLE - Dr. Marc Puig, who serves as Beeville ISD's superintendent, was named the lone finalist for a superintendent position in San Antonio. The district was led by an interim superintendent during the 2019-2020 school year, after the board majority strongly encouraged their previous superintendent, Alexandro Flores, to resign. Why is Frank McCourt really pushing it? She felt paralyzed: L.A. woman sues Big Surs Esalen Institute for alleged use of video with N-word in class. Abbott to stop migrant busing. Please support our reporting with a donation to help ensure all San Antonio voters are informed at the ballot box. She said she had already told the board and district leaders she planned to retire before her term is up in 2024. Soon after, he returned to his hometown of Dallas to teach in Dallas ISD. Puig was South Sans eighth superintendent in nine years, including interims. Arrellano said there is no discussion of terminating Puig. Or get with a higher authority and then you can Puig said. The district's board of trustees accepted Puig's "voluntary resignation" during a board meeting Tuesday night. Former South San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Marc Puig began working part-time for the Texas Education Agency less than two months after the school board placed him on paid administrative leave and four months before he resigned from the district. TPR was founded by and is supported by our community. The South San Antonio Independent School District's board Wednesday began the process of firing suspended superintendent Marc Puig, voting 3-2 to relieve him of his job duties, suspend him. The superintendent oversees the California Department of Education and chairs the State Board of Education, which adopts school guidance, though locals control much of what happens . Board members Gilbert Rodriguez and Stacey Alderete, who had defended Puig against a board majority that clashed with him in September over personnel issues, said they were disappointed to have to vote for Puigs suspension but believed in accountability. Adams said he was still deciding the next step to take, but that Puig would not be accepting his termination. Before working at the TEA, Puig served as a leader in South San Antonio ISD, Beeville ISD, San Benito CISD and Culberson County-Allamore ISD. Puig did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Witnesses offer conflicting accounts, Mars Voltas lead singer broke with Scientology and reunited with the band. Puig noted that the TEA placed a monitor at the district in 1990. The District is unable to comment as to the reasons for the Board's actions as all personnel matters are confidential, including those of the Superintendent. The South San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees, approved a two-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Marc Puig during a special meeting held on May 12th. Gavin Newsom, the California Democratic Party and dozens of other prominent party officials including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Despite it all, state Supt. Lets put it behind us and hit the reset button, and as my dad said, Vmonos. Lets start serving the kids.. Texas Public Radio | The district leader spoke with the Rivard Report in late May after trustees named him the lone finalist for the superintendent position. Other endorsements for the incumbent include Gov. That is something that I leave in the hands of the board, Prado said. The board voted to place Henry Izaguirre as interim superintendent, while they conducted an investigation. The position doesnt have a lot of power or hold a lot of influence, Marsh said. South San Antonio Independent School District board members voted 6-1 Wednesday evening, May 13, naming Puig as their top choice for the position. Puig previously had asked the board to approve hiring a consultant to oversee construction projects. The board president of South San Antonio Independent School District forgot to turn off his microphone after a meeting, then had a conversation with Superintendent Marc Puig. He earned his master's and bachelor's degrees . The board must wait until after April 24 to vote on whether to hire Puig. The unwitting victims of this whole process tonight are the children, our staff and our community.. ", Robstown ISD seeks public input in superintendent search, Adriana Tagle to serve as interim Robstown ISD superintendent, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Allegations of a toxic workplace. According to a press release from Robstown ISD, Puig was superintendent of the year in 2014 for Education Service Center Region 18. In 2019, Superintendent Alexandro Flores negotiated a buyout of his contract after a majority of trustees ordered him, against his advice, to hastily reopen three campuses that had closed due to the districts declining enrollment. The working relationship between the board and the superintendent has always been a good working relationship, he said. Rodriguez said he hoped the investigation would give him more information about the conversation. Furthermore, the agreement states that Puig will not sue the district, board, current and former trustees, Yzaguirre, Saavedra, employees or contractors related to a number of claims ranging from wrongful discharge to employment discrimination. The 5-2 vote, coming just past midnight after the board spent hours in closed session, exposed serious rancor on the board and a rift between Puig and a majority of trustees after 14 months on the job. SAN ANTONIO The South San ISD Board of trustees voted 3-2 to terminate Superintendent Marc Puig on Wednesday night. A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? We have not denied anything he has requested., No one is attacking Dr. Puig, Arrellano said. The district has a long history of board dysfunction and is currently under investigation by the Texas Education Agency for board overreach. Copyright 2022 by KSAT - All rights reserved. His battles with the church arent over, How Palm Springs ran out Black and Latino families to build a fantasy for rich, white people, 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! The transcript says the rest of the sentence is inaudible. 2023 Nonprofit journalism for an informed community. "We are not aware of anything that happened. The vast majority of the interactions with the superintendent have been positive. The board tabled the item, and Puig later confided in Arrellano about his frustration, saying he would like to hire someone like Arrellanos brother, who works in construction. California voters have not elected a Republican to a statewide office since 2006. His termination before the end of his contract follows a long list of previous superintendents who have departed from the position. In an interview, he said he didnt think his behavior was as bad as the resolution described. The board also will rescind the written reprimands it issued Puig in September and the notice of suspension without pay and proposed termination of Puigs contract it issued May 24. The board voted to . Prado has played a prominent role on the board throughout her tenure, often serving as president. Flores and the boards relationship soured after the superintendent opposed a board-majority plan to reopen Athens Elementary, Kazen Middle School, and West Campus High School. California held an election for superintendent of public instruction on November 8, 2022. Marc Puig has announced his voluntary resignation as Superintendent of Schools for the South San Antonio Independent School District, which the Board of Trustees accepted. When it reached a point where he felt threatened and not in place, he stepped out of the executive session, Rodriguez said of Puigs departure from the Aug. 18 meeting. You see this unity of purpose, this willingness to put the entire system, and teachers first.. Heres how theyre paying for it. 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South San ISD board suspends superintendent, launches investigation, Chicago mayor pleads with Gov. In May, the board voted to fire Puig. The board has not been opposed to any of the items Dr. Puig has recommended to the board for approval. Camille Phillips can be reached at camille@tpr.org, on Instagram at camille.m.phillips and on Twitter at @cmpcamille. New superintendent Marc Puig joined South San Antonio ISD as its leader Monday after the board voted to hire him last week. Critics said the members had misplaced priorities and put progressive politics over the needs of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. By, South San ISD trustees terminate superintendents contract; Connie Prado announces exit, Northside ISDs Brian Woods on politics, education, and his next steps, Freedom From Religion Foundation plans to file lawsuit if Ten Commandments bill passes, Fiesta enters final weekend; police probe Market Square shooting, Weather still holding for Fiesta parades as celebration takes a German twist. Under the agreement, Puig will never again seek or accept employment with the district. After meeting in a closed session for two hours Wednesday, all five trustees in attendance voted to approve a summative evaluation of Puigs performance as superintendent. Prado did not say why she was resigning during the meeting, but in an interview with Texas Public Radio Thursday she said her decision had nothing to do with Puigs termination or the Texas Education Agencys latest investigation into the district. He could not be reached for comment on Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) The lone finalist in the running to become the next superintendent of South San Antonio ISD has been named. He described a strong relationship with TEA officials and his own understanding of the state agencys mission and values. That, to me, is a real personal accomplishment, because that's why I'm there. Claire Bryan joined the Express-News education team in August 2021. Longtime board trustee Connie Prado also announced Wednesday that she would be resigning from the board June 30. Thurmonds challengers are George Yang, a former Republican candidate for lieutenant governor; Lance Christensen, an education and government affairs director for the conservative California Policy Center; Marco Amaral, a special education teacher; Joseph Campbell, a Montessori schools advocate; Jim Gibson, a former Vista Unified school board member; and Ainye Long, a math teacher. They didn't follow their own policy. Dr. Marc Puig, Superintendent of Schools NOTE: The Student Code of Conduct will be applicable to all students whether they are enrolled for in-person or virtual learning. I just had not decided when I was going to retire, Prado said. He did note that the board members are employers of the superintendent, and if there is a workplace-performance issue the employer, just like any other employer, the board must address those issues.. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. The board said his return would be pending an investigation. Adams also said hes represented superintendents in employment disputes for 35 years, and this is the first time hes seen a board propose termination without pay. He began his teaching career in Rio Bravo, near Laredo, educating his students primarily in Spanish. Texas has spent millions of dollars sending busloads of migrants to Democratic-led cities. Puig started the job at SSAISD in June 2020. They can take positions on bills and publicize issues, provide guidance, but its really the governor, the Legislature, and the [state] school board.. Puig was the districts seventh superintendent in recent years. The board voted Wednesday to censure Rodriguez for his behavior at a recent meeting. In return, the district, board and trustees agree to do the same regarding Puigs employment as superintendent. While Amaral voted in 2018 for Thurmond, who he called the sweetheart of the Democratic party, he says that for too long, the position has not lived up to its potential. On ExpressNews.com: South San Antonio ISD board reprimands superintendent and censures a trustee. Six candidates have filed to run against California Supt. She previously worked as a business reporter at the Albany Times Union and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. Neither said who the personnel matter involved. She previously worked as a business reporter at the Albany Times Union and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. Patty Santos joined the KSAT 12 News team in July 2017. The recording of Puig and board president Ernesto Arrellano sounded to vice president Homer Flores like they were making a deal to hire Arellanos brother as a consultant. Most Texas billionaires did OK in 2022. On ExpressNews.com: Departing South San ISD super to get $187K in separation agreement. Former South San Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Marc Puig began working part-time for the Texas Education Agency less than two months after the school board placed him on paid administrative leave and four months before he resigned from the district. He submitted his resignation roughly six months after starting his role there, according to local news reports. Through a district spokesman, Puig declined an interview request. The superintendent oversees the California Department of Education and chairs the State Board of Education, which adopts school guidance, though locals control much of what happens in the 1,000-plus school districts. The school district hired him after buying out the contract of his predecessor, who lasted less than a year. South San Antonio ISD board reprimands superintendent and censures a trustee, Chicago mayor pleads with Gov. Puigs resignation fits into a pattern of South San superintendents not staying for long and the TEA repeatedly investigating the boards interference with superintendents duties. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond could end up coasting into reelection. In response, Puig filed a grievance objecting to the boards vote and submitted a written request to the state education commissioner for a hearing before a state-appointed hearing examiner. The district has also repeatedly been investigated by the Texas Education Agency. During the pandemic, many parents made the ultimate sacrifice of having to support their kids education, and in some cases give up their jobs, and they feel like theyve never gotten so much as a thank you, Thurmond said. Rodriguez acknowledged being angry and said he has apologized for previous outbursts. On ExpressNews.com: TEA investigators urge a state monitor for South San Antonio ISD board. Assessing the district for its academics, finances, and board dynamics, Puig said he felt South San was on the right path. Puig served as superintendent of South San for less than two years, according to MySA. Please support our reporting with a donation to help ensure all San Antonio voters are informed at the ballot box. He described what he saw in South Sans board as a deep desire to empower children to give them the permission and skills to flourish in school. Thats what attracted him to apply for the job opening in South San ISD. While the job is identified as nonpartisan, the odds are against anyone who doesnt have the backing of leading Democrats. Texas has spent millions of dollars sending busloads of migrants to Democratic-led cities. And they didn't follow Dr. Puig's contract and some language in Dr. Puig's contract.. SAN ANTONIO - The South San ISD Board of trustees voted 3-2 to terminate Superintendent Marc Puig on Wednesday night. It absolutely does. Among the criticisms he has faced since being elected as superintendent in 2018 after four years as a Bay Area Assembly member is a lack of influence and action during one of the most stressful times in education history. Numerous inquiries to the board president and district about the status of that investigation went unanswered. In 2019, she received the National Press Club Press Freedom Award for her political watchdog reporting. A TEA-appointed monitor regularly criticized the South San board last year for an inability to focus on student outcomes. According to Board President Gilbert Rodriguez, South San ISD has a genuine, sincere, and committed leader in . SAN ANTONIO South San ISD Superintendent Marc Puig has been relieved "of all job duties" and suspended without pay following a late-2021 suspension stemming from a hot-mic conversation . an improvement from a D and five failing campuses the previous year, add a P-TECH campus, or career-focused high school, at West Campus High School, open Texas Education Agency investigation. Id like to reach out to TEA and really put to rest immediately some of these things that are happening and get some answers, Puig said. Puig was hired in June 2020. If you have the bully pulpit, you need to be the bully. This didnt start last week, it started more than 30 years ago, Puig said, a reference to the boards long history of infighting, brushes with state oversight and rapid leadership turnover. During her more than two decades as a trustee, South San gained a reputation for board dysfunction and micromanagement. Prior to the termination of his contract, Puig had been on paid administrative leave after a microphone caught an exchange between himself and Board President Ernest Arrellano Jr. Puig and Arrellano discussed hiring decisions, with some interpreting the exchange as a quid pro quo negotiation. It followed a vote that was requested by Puig to extend a contract for a. Alternate (Category: K-12, ADA of 1-15,000), 16550 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 | Copyright 2022 | All Rights Reserved, ASCIP. 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Financially, there is still room to improve, Puig said, adding that he felt South San was in a good spot for the challenges faced in the past five years. The influential California Teachers Assn., which praised Thurmond as a fierce advocate for public education in a statement, has put more than $1 million into an independent expenditure committee to reelect him. The superintendent of the South San Antonio Independent School District has officially resigned. On Tuesday, the board formally voted on a separation agreement between the district and Puig, and he agreed to resign. Rodriguez and Stacey Alderete, the other trustee who voted against the reprimand, accused the majority of undercutting the superintendent. Does our behavior up here matter? Arrellano said he was joking. South San Antonio Independent School District trustees voted Wednesday to reprimand Superintendent Marc Puig for dereliction of his employment duties to the board stemming from a dispute two weeks earlier, officials said. The board also hasn't discussed how to proceed with suspended Superintendent Marc Puig, so South San has continued to pay two superintendents since December. On Tuesday, prior to the board meeting, the Texas Education Agency released a report recommending a monitor be appointed to South San ISD and raising the possibility of additional investigations and escalations of state sanctions. Alexandro Flores: 2018-2019/severance pay of $187,577.50, Abelardo Saavedra: 2015-2018/ severance pay of $139,013.03. 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