Tag: Mercedes ISD (MISD)
Mercedes school board to interview superintendent candidates
The Mercedes school board on Thursday will interview candidates for superintendent and discuss naming a lone finalist for the post.
Mercedes student arrested for making threat on social media
Former Mercedes middle school coach pleads not guilty to inappropriate relationship charge
A former Mercedes ISD coach pleaded not guilty last week to having an inappropriate relationship with a student, a charge stemming from a 2021 arrest that caused significant uproar in the school district.
Mercedes ISD anticipates litigation related to now-former superintendent’s complaints
Former Mercedes ISD Superintendent Carolyn Mendiola is no longer employed by the district, which is anticipating litigation related to complaints she made about her time as superintendent.
Mercedes ISD taps security firm 2 months after security guard allegedly made bomb threat
With just a week to spare before the first day of school, the Mercedes ISD board narrowly approved hiring a security services provider Tuesday, with three trustees voting against the company and some expressing concern over continuing the district’s trend of security woes.
Mercedes school board OKs minor dress code changes
The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a slightly laxer dress code Tuesday.
Mercedes ISD suspends superintendent search, signs two-year contract with interim
The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to suspend its search for a superintendent and signaled its plans to keep current interim superintendent Richard Rivera around for a while.
Mercedes ISD terminates contract for teacher accused of injuring child with disability
The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to terminate the contract of Maria Luisa Espino, a teacher who was arrested in June for allegedly injuring a child with a disability.
Mercedes school board again delays picking security provider
Trustees on the Mercedes school board again delayed awarding a security guard services contract last week, voting to reject recommendations and restart the selection process.
New interim Mercedes superintendent outlines financial plan for district
Leading his first meeting as Mercedes Independent School District’s interim superintendent, veteran Rio Grande Valley educator Richard Rivera detailed financial troubles the district is facing and his plans to address them.