South San ISD board members call for special meeting following - KSAT I had already mentioned that even though I won my election for another four years that I would not serve the remainder of my years, because my term is not up till 2024, Prado said. Puig has been on paid administrative leave since December. Marc received a bachelor's Degree degree from University of . of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond could end up coasting into reelection. In a separate 5-2 vote Wednesday, the board reprimanded Puig for violating district procurement policy by hiring a law firm. And a lack of interest in the race is not unique to this primary, she said. South San ISD still paying 2 superintendents - San Antonio Express-News Puig replaces Dolores Sendejo, the districts chief academic officer, who has been serving as interim superintendent since the board bought out Alexandro Flores superintendent contract last September. 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. Robstown ISD names superintendent finalist Marc Puig Puig started the job at SSAISD in June 2020. 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. Superintendent Marc Puigs resignation comes more than one month after the school board voted to terminate his contract. Puig issued a statement Friday night and said the decision to step. The board appointed Henry Yzaguirre, Southside ISDs executive director of operations and facilities, as interim superintendent. Puig became Superintendent 18 months ago and is the seventh South San ISD superintendent since 2011. By, captured during the pause before the board went into closed session Nov. 17, Arrellano later said that comment was a joke, 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. The working relationship between the board and the superintendent has always been a good working relationship, he said. 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. SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) The lone finalist in the running to become the next superintendent of South San Antonio ISD has been named. Puig noted that the TEA placed a monitor at the district in 1990. SAN ANTONIO - The South San ISD Board of trustees voted 3-2 to terminate Superintendent Marc Puig on Wednesday night. 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. The board hired Puig in June 2020. plan to reopen Athens Elementary, Kazen Middle School, and West Campus High School. You need to actually use it in order to keep the governor and the Legislature accountable, Amaral said. Soon after, he returned to his hometown of Dallas to teach in Dallas ISD. Im surprised no one else wanted to jump in, in a year where education was the top issue. What has historically occurred is that the state superintendent is a symbolic position that goes along to get along., Kevin Gordon, an education lobbyist in Sacramento who represents superintendents, said theres virtually zero chance that Thurmond loses, calling it a sleeper race., Frankly, theres a whole lot of people in the education community that have stuck by him, Gordon said of Thurmond. New superintendent Marc Puig joined South San Antonio ISD as its leader Monday after the board voted to hire him last week. South San Antonio ISD board reprimands superintendent and censures a trustee, Chicago mayor pleads with Gov. A month after moving to terminate Puigs contract, the South San board of trustees accepted Puigs resignation June 21 and agreed to give him $25,779 in back pay. Please support our reporting with a donation to help ensure all San Antonio voters are informed at the ballot box. The following is the list of superintendents that have served the district in about a decade before Puig: On Wednesday, board member Connie Prado announced her resignation after 25-year on the board, Her last day is June 30. Puig previously had asked the board to approve hiring a consultant to oversee construction projects. Puig described himself as the guy to go out and assess the problem and try to come up with solutions. He said he will take on an active role in resolving the open Texas Education Agency investigation into the board dysfunction and the districts contract process. Or get with a higher authority and then you can Puig said. She previously worked as a business reporter at the Albany Times Union and an education reporter at Chalkbeat. It followed a vote that was requested by Puig to extend a contract for a. South San ISD trustees terminate superintendent's contract; Connie 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. Through a district spokesman, Puig declined an interview request. Theres no legislative authority. Board of Directors - CORE Districts The board. 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. South San will always have a special place in my heart for all time, Prado told trustees. Trustee Homer Flores then moved to relieve Dr. Puig of all job duties effective immediately, suspend him without pay for good cause, and direct legal counsel to deliver written notice of proposed termination for good cause..