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THE FINAL COSTS: Superintendent’s suspension, probe exceeds $335k

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD incurred more than a quarter of a million dollars in costs associated with the year-long suspension and investigation into Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón, district records have shown. Of the approximately $335,983.43 spent by the district as a result of the superintendent’s suspension and investigation, …

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UPDATE: Probe clears reinstated superintendent; firm sought to hire Limón’s successor

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In the course of a few days, much of what remained in question for more than a year’s time regarding the suspension and investigation into San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón reached closure. SBCISD Board President Arnold Padilla confirmed Tuesday that Limón’s investigation is officially …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Board reinstates Limón; search for new superintendent to begin

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees approved the reinstatement of Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón after two hours of closed session talks on Monday, May 26. The Board also voted to enlist a firm to search for a new superintendent, at which point Limón will leave …

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Board to decide on Limón suspension at special meeting Monday

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito CISD Board of Trustees will meet early Monday morning to decide the employment of Antonio G. Limón, who has been on paid suspension as Superintendent of Schools for more than a year. Scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26 inside the SBCISD John F. Barron Administration …

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New-look School Board plans special meeting to further mull superintendent’s year-long suspension

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ & MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ San Benito News Antonio G. Limón remains suspended as the San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools after the Board of Trustees discussed his investigation, among other items, for approximately four hours in closed session on Tuesday and into the wee hours of the morning Wednesday. “We anticipate that probably …

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THE END IS NIGH? Board to mull conclusion of lengthy, costly Limón probe

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com The year-long paid suspension of San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón, one of the more controversial and polarizing occurrences in recent school district history, may come to an end on Tuesday when the Board of Trustees is expected to take action on two possible outcomes: reinstatement …

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Incoming trustees to tackle district concerns

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD School Board members-elect and incumbents victorious in the May 10 general election spoke candidly this week on their first orders of business upon taking office. Board members Oscar Medrano and Hector Leal found themselves earning re-election bids while newcomers Angel Mendez and Arnold Padilla unseated …

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Board OKs extension, raise for Dr. Cantu

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito CISD Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ismael Cantu received a three-month contract extension at Tuesday’s regular meeting. Cantu also received a $50 raise, bringing his total pay per day to $550. The contract was approved by a 4-0 vote. Voting in favor of the extension were …

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Board to mull interim super contract Tuesday

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Time is nearly up on San Benito CISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Ismael Cantu’s contract as the Board of Trustees must decide whether to keep his services while an investigation into the district’s suspended superintendent, Antonio G. Limón, remains ongoing. A regular meeting of the San Benito CISD Board …

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CONSIDER THIS: Leaving 2013 Behind

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com As we wrap up another eventful year at the San Benito News, it’s important that we look back on the stories that helped shape the community as we know it today, and I can think of no better place to start than the obvious. Dominating the headlines in 2013 …

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