The Ellis County Press: Interim Hired, Lewis appeals Termination

Interim Hired, Lewis appeals Termination
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Editor on 12/30/2008 16:00:00


LANCASTER- The board of trustees for the Lancaster Independent School District
hired Dana Marables  as the new interim superintendent  during  a called meeting
Thursday, Dec. 18.
"I'm just very excited, I want to make a difference." Said  Marable.
The 5-1 vote, (Marie Elliot opposed) ruled in the Texas A&M graduates favor.
District 2 representative, Edward Kirkland , wasn't present.
Earlier that day, the board had interviewed 4 candidates during a closed
executive session.
1 of those being acting superintendent Eugene Young since Dr. Larry Lewis was
terminated by the board.
Young, has been questioned by some as well for his involvement in the findings
from the boards investigation into the district that was instructed by Carolyn
Morris.
Lewis, who has been on paid leave since Oct. appealed their decision the day
before Marables was hired.
"No hearing of any kind has been set for Dr.Lewis yet ." said Teri Wilson,
public relations director for the LISD.
When asked about the district's financial crisis, Marables said, "We just have
to tighten the belt. It's going to be tough, but, everyone's gotta pay their
bills.
"I think with the people back there [the school board] we can make that happen
and get things done."