Awards presented to SAC members

Members of the San Benito CISD Superintendent’s Advisory Council (SAC) having completed their two-year terms received plaques of appreciation. Shown at the recent presentation are sitting from left, Ermelinda Silva, Ed Downs Elementary teacher; Edith Medrano, San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy teacher; Laura Noriega, Gateway to Graduation Academy teacher; Isabel Gomez, La Paloma Elementary teacher; standing, Theresa Servellon and Connie Cruz, district-level non-teaching professionals; Dr. Adrian Vega, Superintendent of Schools; Susana Mendieta, La Encantada Elementary teacher; Rudi Ann Fonseca, Rangerville Elementary teacher; and Mayra Rodriguez, Angela G. Leal Elementary teacher.

Not shown are outgoing council members Beverly Salinas, Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary teacher; Clarissa Ladner, Joe Callandret Positive Redirection Center teacher; Manuel Cruz, campus-level non-teaching professional; Elizabeth Maldonado and Rebecca Vega, parent representatives; Mary Lou Saldaña and Minnie Quintanilla, community representatives; and Jesse Sauceda and LeRoy Gomez, business representatives.

The Superintendent’s Advisory Council is a committee comprised of teachers, non-teaching professionals, parents, and community and business members. The forum allows members of the council to share a two-way dialogue of ideas and concerns with the Superintendent of Schools and members of his administrative staff.