Yoakum ISD

YISD calls for May election

By Clayton Kelley

  • Many YHS Senior Band members were on hand to accept the recognition from the Yoakum ISD School Board for the State Marching Contest held on Nov. 8, 2023 at the Alamodome for the second consecutive year. Pictured at left are President Glen Kusak and YHS Band Director Dr. Jennifer Voges and at far right YHS Band Director Aaron Villarreal with band students.
    Many YHS Senior Band members were on hand to accept the recognition from the Yoakum ISD School Board for the State Marching Contest held on Nov. 8, 2023 at the Alamodome for the second consecutive year. Pictured at left are President Glen Kusak and YHS Band Director Dr. Jennifer Voges and at far right YHS Band Director Aaron Villarreal with band students.
  • Pictured in the center is Andrea Reyes-Martinez. She was recognized at the state level for Spanish speaking at the 2023 FFA Texas Leadership event. Pitcured at left is President Glen Kusak. Pictured at right is Advisor Adrianna Bridges.
    Pictured in the center is Andrea Reyes-Martinez. She was recognized at the state level for Spanish speaking at the 2023 FFA Texas Leadership event. Pitcured at left is President Glen Kusak. Pictured at right is Advisor Adrianna Bridges.
  • Pictured in the center is YHS Cross Country student athlete Aiden Alvarez. He ran in the State Cross Country Meet in Austin. Pitcured at left is President Glen Kusak. Pictured at right is Coach Dennis Muehlstein.
    Pictured in the center is YHS Cross Country student athlete Aiden Alvarez. He ran in the State Cross Country Meet in Austin. Pitcured at left is President Glen Kusak. Pictured at right is Coach Dennis Muehlstein.
  • Pictured in the front row from left to right are President Glen Kusak, Terry Boening, and Darlene Renken. Pictured in the back row from left to right are Rodney Svec, Gary Colman, Amanda Fling, and Donnetta Sherrer.
    Pictured in the front row from left to right are President Glen Kusak, Terry Boening, and Darlene Renken. Pictured in the back row from left to right are Rodney Svec, Gary Colman, Amanda Fling, and Donnetta Sherrer.
  • City of Yoakum Mayor Carl O’Neill presented Yoakum ISD with a proclamation recognizing January as School Board Recognition Month at the regularly scheduled School Board meeting on Jan. 8. Pictured from left to right are Mayor Carl O’Neill and President Glen Kusak.
    City of Yoakum Mayor Carl O’Neill presented Yoakum ISD with a proclamation recognizing January as School Board Recognition Month at the regularly scheduled School Board meeting on Jan. 8. Pictured from left to right are Mayor Carl O’Neill and President Glen Kusak.

    The Yoakum Independent School District has officially called for a May 4 election at the Jan. 8 school board meeting.

    As of now, those that are up for re-election for their respective roles are President Glen Kusak, Vice President Terry Boening, and trustee Donnetta Sherrer.

    YISD also board members took action in appointing Superintendent Tom Kelley as the Chief Election Officer of YISD. They also authorized to continue the Joint Election Agreement with the City of Yoakum and the Yoakum Hospital District.

    Proclamations were also given out to several groups.

    Andrea Reyes-Martinez was recognized for participating at the state level of the Spanish speaking event at the 2023 FFA Texas State Leadership Development Event Contest.

    Bulldog band members were recognized for advancing to the 2023 state UIL competition. Also, Yoakum Bulldog Cross Country was recognized as well.

    Yoakum Mayor Carl O’Neil commended the YISD school board members for their continued service and hard work.

    Other items on the agenda included:

     Maintenance and operations tax assessor collections came out to $8.9 million and interest and sinking came out to $4.5 million.

    • Current enrollment numbers show 1,466 students. Last year at this time, enrollment numbers were at 1,504 students.

    • Yoakum FFA/4-H Show is set for this weekend, Jan. 12 and Jan. 13.

    • YISD is hosting Elementary and Jr. High School UIL meets. There will be an early release for this on Jan. 23.