Note: The Region XX Educational Service Center website is

http://portal.esc20.net/portal/page/portal/esc20public/about_us

Their description of what they do is this:

"Education Service Center, Region 20 is one of 20 regional education service agencies within Texas which assist school districts in improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations. We are a non-regulatory agency; our relationship with school districts is collaborative and supportive."

The Service Center concentrates on 15 school districts clustered West of San Antonio and includes San Antonio.

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Monday, July 26

Dr. Beard released a statement through CISD's PR department saying that he is a finalist for the position, but if he isn't selected for the position he is "very happy in my job as superintendent here..."