September 8, 2010

“Funding of Public Education”

Richard A. Middleton, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools

North East Independent School District

Richard A. Middleton was appointed Superintendent of the North East Independent School District in 1990. Dr. Middleton is a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in NEISD. He received his bachelor’s degree from Trinity University, his master’s degree from UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio), and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin where he participated in the Cooperative Superintendency Program. He began his education career as a teacher of history and government at North East’ ISD’s Roosevelt High School in 1972. Since that time, he has moved up the education ranks with positions in the San Antonio, Austin, and Houston areas. Recent achievements include being the recipient of the UT Texas Health Champion Award, and the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award. Currently, Dr. Middleton serves on the Select Committee on Public School Finance Weights, Allotments, and Adjustments, as well as the Communities Putting Prevention to Work Leadership Team.

Highlights of Accomplishments from the past three years:

Dr. Middleton led development of the comprehensive North East Wellness program and the Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools.  These initiatives have received national recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency and the American Association of School Administrators and resulted in numerous requests for presentations about these Wellness programs at many state and national conferences. 

Directed and led a team to develop the North East COMPASS, a data warehouse and management system for teachers’ and principals’ use to support student achievement.

Supported the development of the RAM S.T.E.M. Academy, a magnet program for middle and high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  S.T.E.M. was created as a model program of innovative mathematics and science instruction, and the curriculum immerses students in hands-on, problem-based learning with applications to the real world.

Welcome, Joyce!

Chia-Jung "Joyce" Tsao

Taipei, Taiwan

Our club sponsored Joyce to spend an academic year in San Antonio.  She is attending Alamo Heights High School and staying with a local family from that area.  Joyce will be attending the weekly luncheons and socials so be sure to welcome her to San Antonio.

Joyce is here to learn about our culture.  Think about inviting her on a family outing or to dinner at your house.  It will be an amazing experience for her and your family.

Rotary Shirts for Sale

Show your Rotary colors at volunteer opportunities, socials or anytime you want to promote Rotary.  Shirts are Nike dri-fit golf shirts in Rotary blue with the Rotary emblem on sleeve. 

Men’s and women’s sizes are available.  Shirts are $35 each.

Help build Rotary awareness by wearing your Rotary shirt!

Order by September 20 to be ready for upcoming socials and service projects in the fall.

Contact the Rotary office at 222-8242, x101 or assistant@rotarysa.org

Stop by the office to see a sample of the shirt.

Parking Restrictions

Just a reminder that parking is not allowed in the small lot next to the building on the corner of Augusta and McCullough.  The two rows of parking, accessed from Augusta, are permit parking only for residents of the building.  Signs are posted on either side of the driveway into the lot.  You will be towed!

Parking is allowed in the lot of the funeral home.  There is also parking available in the gravel lot by the Rotary office facing McCullough. If you have any questions, please contact the Rotary office.

Don't forget to sign up for the

Don Strange Ranch Party!

Wednesday, Sept 22

6 - 9 PM

Don Strange Ranch, Welfare