Tag: Board President Yliana Gonzalez

CONSIDER THIS: In the Interest of Professionalism

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Apparently, a smile and a handshake can cost you dearly in San Benito. While wishing all the candidates well at the San Benito CISD John F. Barron Administration Building on Election Day, I encountered familiar behavior from individuals whose shenanigans are often exposed: immaturity. In the interest of professionalism, …

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CONSIDER THIS: Chuy Aguilera and the Art of Lying

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com I was out of the office Tuesday due to a bad case of food poisoning. Simply put, I thought I was going to vomit a lung. So there I was, lying in bed trying not to breathe because relentless puking had made me so sore that even so much …

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Trustees to hold another special meeting on interim appointment

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com No action was taken Thursday at the special meeting of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees, who were expected to vote on whether suspended Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón would be reinstated or if an interim superintendent would be appointed to replace Alfonso Obregón. …

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MUM ON LIMON: González tightlipped on superintendent probe

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Yliana González, president of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees, was mum Friday about what progress has been made in the investigation into allegations made against suspended Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón. “If there is anything, then I need to share it first …

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UNDER SCRUTINY: Limón responds to ‘unethical’ claims

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In response to criticisms of decisions he’s made as San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools, Antonio G. Limón denied on Thursday ever acting unethically or unprofessionally. “My decisions have always been made within the scope of my authority as superintendent,” said Limón. “The fact that my decision was …

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Obregon plans to continue as interim past Aug.

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Alfonso Obregón may have to stick around for a little while longer; the question is how long. Facing a potentially lengthy investigation into San Benito CISD’s suspended superintendent, Antonio G. Limón, Obregón confirmed Friday his intentions to continue serving as the interim superintendent. Obregón said his contract ends Aug. …

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Board proposes hiring law firm to probe Limon

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday to possibly acquire the services of outside counsel to investigate suspended Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón. Trustees were updated on the outcome of mediation held Tuesday between Limón and his attorney, Gus Acevedo, and school …

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Limon seeks reinstatement after mediation

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Antonio G. Limón exited mediation on Tuesday with only one thing to say: “The only offer I will accept is reinstatement” as the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent of Schools. Limón said on Tuesday that although the mediation was conducted “in a professional manner,” he continued to …

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SUPER SITDOWN: Limón to enter mediation with SBCISD Tuesday

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Mediation will be held on Tuesday, July 30 between the attorneys representing the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District and its suspended Superintendent of Schools, Antonio G. Limón. “It is a mediation that has been agreed upon by both parties,” said Board President Yliana González. “They are going …

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Trustees question interim super’s salary

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Alfonso Obregon’s pay as interim superintendent for San Benito CISD will be addressed behind closed doors at Friday’s regular board meeting following concerns that his salary had not been previously agreed upon in open session. Scheduled for 7 p.m. on June 21, the Board of Trustees is expected to …

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