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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Mar 07 2014
SBCISD payroll snafu blamed on human error
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD officials cited human error in the bi-weekly payroll checks being issued without signatures on Friday. Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ismael Cantu confirmed that a number of school district employees were affected by the mishap, many of whom contacted the San Benito News on Friday with …
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Feb 28 2014
Superintendent investigation nears $8,000
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The law firm hired to investigate up to 64 allegations levied against suspended San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón resumed work in the probe during the month of January—this after no reported activity occurred in December 2013. The school district was charged $1,162.50 for investigative work …
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Dec 20 2013
Cantu cites fairness in decision to take less pay
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Dr. Ismael Cantu cited fairness on Wednesday when asked why he opted to take substantially less money than his predecessors as the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District interim superintendent. “This is an interim position, and because it’s an interim position it’s not longterm,” Cantu said. “I just didn’t …
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Dec 13 2013
Over $6K spent on Limón probe thus far
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District spent nearly $4,000 in legal fees for work conducted in November in the investigation into suspended Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón. Guerra and Farah PLLC, the Houston-based law firm the SBCISD Board of Trustees hired to conduct the probe at a …
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Dec 10 2013
SBCISD’s interim superintendent cites unity, safeguarding tax dollars high on list of goals
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Dr. Ismael Cantu shared a vision on Monday of a more unified and accountable San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. Although acknowledging the likelihood of serving a relatively short tenure as the SBCISD interim superintendent, Cantu said that he’s set high expectations during his stint that include fostering unity …
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Dec 03 2013
Board to decide on interim’s salary, contract
NEWS Staff Report The salary and contract of interim superintendent Dr. Ismael Cantu will be decided by the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees at a special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5. Scheduled for 6 p.m., trustees are expected to discuss Cantu’s contract and salary in a closed meeting before reconvening in …
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Dec 03 2013
Stock show awaits SBCISD approval for complex use
By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The future of the South Texas Youth Stock Show remains in question as organizers of the event await an official response from the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District on the use of the Sonny Brazil Agricultural Complex at the San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy. According to Kathy …
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Nov 29 2013
PROBE PROGRESS: District releases second bill in Limón investigation
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Work completed in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees investigation into suspended Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón appeared minimal during the month of October, at least according to an invoice submitted by the law firm hired to conduct the probe. In the service summary …
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Nov 29 2013
Cantu to start Monday as interim superintendent
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District will enter the month of December on Monday officially under new leadership. Dr. Ismael Cantu has been appointed the interim superintendent, replacing Alfonso Obregón whose contract expired Wednesday, Nov. 27, following a 4-1 vote of the SBCISD Board of Trustees at a …
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