Dr. Ronny Beard Named Lone Finalist for Superintendent Slot

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Lone Finalist for Superintendent Named
CISD Board Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent April 25, 2008 – The Cleburne School Board named Dr. Ronnie Beard of Sweetwater as the lone finalist for the superintendent slot in a called meeting April 24. Brad Mead made the motion and Jennifer Dugger seconded. Donna Boles was absent. Board President Stu Madison said that at the May 12 regular meeting they will vote on whether to hire Mr. Beard. The Board will also provide copies of their response to the TEA investigation, which is due May 12. Dr. Beard was highly recommended by Stu Madison. “He is a candidate that the board identified early in the process, and was asked to apply for the position,” Madison said in a written statement. He continued “I’ve spoken to his former employer, his board members, his current administration, his principals, leaders in his community, and even four of his teachers. They all agree that if there is a rising star in Texas school administration, it’s Dr. Ronny Beard.” Dr. Beard has a Doctorate of Education from Baylor University (2003), a Masters of Education from Tarleton in 1990, a BS from Tarleton in 1973. He received Elementary Education Certification from Howard Payne University in 1987, Composite Science Certification from Tarleton in 1987, and Superintendent Certification from Texas Tech in 1995. He has been Superintendent at Sweetwater ISD from 2004 to present, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at White Settlement ISD, Principal at Sudan High School, Principal at Bangs High School, Superintendent at Star ISD, and Principal at Mullin ISD, among other positions. While at Sweetwater, his resume states that he added $2.2 million othe fund balance while enrollment declined, saw large jumps in student achievement, improved Board/Superintendent relations and passed a $10 million bond. He initiated the "Real Deal" planning process for all campuses which focus effort on student achievement and eliminates non-essential programs and effort.

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CISD Board Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent

April 25, 2008 – The Cleburne School Board named Dr. Ronnie Beard of Sweetwater as the lone finalist for the superintendent slot in a called meeting April 24. Brad Mead made the motion and Jennifer Dugger seconded. Donna Boles was absent.

Board President Stu Madison said that at the May 12 regular meeting they will vote on whether to hire Mr. Beard. The Board will also provide copies of their response to the TEA investigation, which is due May 12.

Dr. Beard was highly recommended by Stu Madison. “He is a candidate that the board identified early in the process, and was asked to apply for the position,” Madison said in a written statement. He continued “I’ve spoken to his former employer, his board members, his current administration, his principals, leaders in his community, and even four of his teachers. They all agree that if there is a rising star in Texas school administration, it’s Dr. Ronny Beard.”

Dr. Beard has a Doctorate of Education from Baylor University (2003), a Masters of Education from Tarleton in 1990, a BS from Tarleton in 1973. He received Elementary Education Certification from Howard Payne University in 1987, Composite Science Certification from Tarleton in 1987, and Superintendent Certification from Texas Tech in 1995.

He has been Superintendent at Sweetwater ISD from 2004 to present, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at White Settlement ISD, Principal at Sudan High School, Principal at Bangs High School, Superintendent at Star ISD, and Principal at Mullin ISD, among other positions.

While at Sweetwater, his resume states that he added $2.2 million othe fund balance while enrollment declined, saw large jumps in student achievement, improved Board/Superintendent relations and passed a $10 million bond. He initiated the "Real Deal" planning process for all campuses which focus effort on student achievement and eliminates non-essential programs and effort.