Supt. Albritton's contract extended
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The Gilmer School Board on Tuesday night extended School Supt. Rick Albritton’s contract by one year, through June 30, 2016, at his current salary, said his secretary, Judy Moore.

The action came following a closed session. Albritton said last year that his base yearly salary is $150,000.

Before the closed session, the board called the annual school board election for May 14.

At-large seats held by board President Todd Tefteller, Gloria King and Mark Skinner are up for election.

The board also approved a resolution asking the Texas State Legislature to “make education a priority” in its current session.

Albritton said the resolution, begun by Aledo ISD, was “the most apolitical” movement asking legislators to prioritize education. He said he believed that all but 250 Texas school districts have approved the Aledo resolution.

GISD trustees were to send the resolution to State Sen. Kevin Eltife (R-Tyler) and State Rep. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola.)

The board also authorized the Gilmer Buckeye Band to make a trip to Washington D.C., scheduled for May 28 to June 4.

Also at Tuesday night’s meeting, trustees recognized two high school students for winning All-State musical honors: Shelbi Herndon, who was named first chair soprano in the Texas Music Educators Assn. All-State Women’s Choir; and Alyssa Abney, named to the all-state band in alto clarinet. (See front page of last Wednesday’s Mirror for further details.)

In addition, some school principals expressed their appreciation to trustees, who also received gifts in connection with School Board Appreciation Month.

“We do appreciate the work you all do,” Albritton told the board, noting trustees “put in a lot of time” without financial compensation.

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Terry1961
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January 26, 2011
I withdrew my child from Gilmer. I talked with Albritton about my child who was having trouble in some of his classes and so where many of my childs friends. His answer was to send him to summer school. Well guess what, in a short summer session my child learned everything they did not learn during the normal school year and passed. When I tested my child on my own with some basic math, english, science, etc. they were still back where they had stared and had not learned anything. Miraculously he was passed to the next grade. Well, I guess this is how Gilmer continues to get money from the government. They pass the kids until they can get rid of them. Albritton deserves 150K a year like my kid deserved getting passed up to the next grade. With extra tutoring the child has caught up in school. The tutors believe it is a lack of care by the Gilmer teachers as well as poor teaching methods.
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Tired of BS
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January 26, 2011
Wow, I'm impressed, just how many years has he been doing his job and the schools have been rated as unacceptable? Too many? I thought so. One accomplishment does not make up for a dozen failures. At 150K a year he needs to be doing alot more than he has. Most people, working for corporations, would get fired with his lack luster performance. Education cuts have begun through Rick Perry, so hopefully it hits Gilmer and it gives him something to work on.
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Ratings facts
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January 25, 2011
The most recent ratings actually were as follows: Gilmer ISD, Recognized; Gilmer High School, Recognized; Gilmer Bruce Junior High, Recognized; Gilmer Intermediate, Academically Acceptable; Elementary, Recognized.

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Unacceptable
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January 24, 2011
Wow, he's accomplished alot, Gilmer is still rated as Academically Unacceptable. $150K a year. I'm impressed, I wonder what someone would get if they really did their job instead of just blowing a bunch of BS in the press?
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