Tag: resignation

Padilla to resign as SBHA executive director

By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Arnold Padilla confirmed Friday that, after nearly 10 years with the San Benito Public Housing Authority, he will resign from his executive director position effective Oct. 31. Citing a new opportunity, Padilla said, “I submitted my 30-day notice of resignation from the Housing Authority.” For now, Padilla said it’s most …

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WHAT NOW? Dowling drops out as school district’s consultant in AD search

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Just like that, Rusty Dowling will not be consulting the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District in its search for a new athletic director and head football coach. According to SBCISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Ismael Cantu, the Board of Trustees will meet in executive session during a special …

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District pays $40k to buy out Gantt’s contract

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The separation agreement between San Benito CISD and now-former Greyhounds athletic director and head football coach Spencer Gantt confirms a $40,000 contract buyout and a reassignment that took place prior to his departure. The agreement was released to the San Benito News on Tuesday in response to a request …

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‘HELP WANTED’: Board opts not to split head coach, AD posts; consultant to launch search

NEWS Staff Report Now that the particulars are out of the way, let the search for the new Greyhound athletic leader really begin. The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees decided late Wednesday to not split the vacant athletic director/head football coach job into two, and also got the process rolling to find a replacement. …

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Board may split AD, head coach posts; officials mull hiring consultant

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Proposals to hire a consultant tasked with aiding in the search for a new athletic director and head football coach as well as the possibility of separating the two positions, which have long been consolidated, may be decided at a special meeting of the San Benito CISD Board of …

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MOVING ON: Gantt’s out; search begins for new head coach in SB

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The search has begun for a new athletic director and head football coach for the San Benito Greyhounds following the resignation of Spencer Gantt, but questions remain as to the circumstances of the departure. Gantt, who for five years led San Benito High School athletics and the Greyhounds varsity …

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UPDATE: Board approves Gantt’s resignation

NEWS Staff Report The San Benito Greyhounds are officially looking for a new leader. At the regular meeting of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday night, board members approved a resignation agreement with athletic director/head football coach Spencer Gantt, thus agreeing to end Gantt’s tenure–effective Jan. 27–with the Greyhounds …

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COACH TO RESIGN? Gantt separation agreement on agenda

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com It appears as though the Spencer Gantt era in San Benito may be coming to an end. According to an agenda posted Friday for the regular meeting of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees, a “discussion and possible action on approval of athletic director resignation …

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SBCISD hirings made; changes to come

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Administrators with the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District are working to keep up with the comings and goings of principals and teachers. At a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, members unanimously approved Interim Superintendent Alfonso Obregón’s recommendation to employ 12 professionals at multiple campuses—some of whom …

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PRINCIPAL CHANGES: Weaver, Moon vacate posts at SBHS, Ed Downs

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com There may be a few new faces at San Benito CISD campuses following the retirement, resignation and possible reassignments of principals. Citing her desire to step down since the 2011-2012 school year, San Benito High School Principal Delia Weaver said Wednesday that she plans to retire on June 30. …

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