WISD Board calls Trustee Election for May 10

WISD Board calls Trustee Election for May 10

During the regular meeting of the Waller ISD Board of Trustees Monday Feb. 11, the Board recognized outstanding students Shawn Avery Robertson from Jones Elementary School for receiving an “Award of Excellence” in an HEB photography contest; Waller Junior High student Kayla White for being selected to the All-Region Treble Choir; Waller High School (WHS) choir students Chelsea Contravis, Gloria Holloway, and Charlie Terrell for qualifying to compete at the state level; WHS student James Faber for completing his Eagle Scout project for WHS; and the WHS machine shop for their participation in HUNCH, a pilot project for NASA.
     In the regular agenda, the board voted unanimously to call for a May 10, 2008 school board trustee election for Position 1 and Position 2. Those positions are currently held by Dr. David Kirkpatrick and Shaun Nelson.
     Early voting by personal appearance will be held April 28-May 4 and May 5-6 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Waller ISD Administration Building located at 2214 Waller Street, Waller, Texas 77484. Early voting will also be held April 29 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Waller County Community Center located at 21274 FM 1098 Loop West, Prairie View, Texas 77446; April 30 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Roberts Road Elementary located at 24920 Zube Road, Hockley, Texas 77447; and May 1 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fields Store Elementary located at 31670 Giboney Road, Waller, Texas, 77484.
     Applications for ballot by mail should be mailed to Jennifer Schroeder, Early Voting Clerk, Waller ISD, 2214 Waller Street, Waller, Texas 77484. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business May 2. Mail ballots can be secured from Jennifer Schroeder.
     May 10 polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at Waller Junior High located at 2402 Waller Street, Waller, Texas 77484; the Waller County Community Center (location listed above); Roberts Road Elementary (location listed above), and Fields Store Elementary (location listed above).
     The Board also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Waller where the City of Waller will close Farr Street between Waller and Daugherty Streets for 50 years or until the property on either side of the roadway is not used for public school purposes to protect students who cross the street between the east and west campuses of Waller Junior High. In return, Waller ISD will dedicate an easement on Daugherty Street between Fields Store Road and Locust Street, to the City of Waller for public use.
     In information items, Curriculum Director Joy Kanyo presented details on 2008 summer school.
     Important dates noted were: March 10 – Regular Board Meeting and March 21-28 – Spring Break.