Italy Independent School District
School district in Texas, United States
Italy Independent School District is a public school district based in Italy, Texas (USA). In the 2017–2018 school year the district had 628 students.[1]
History
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
In 2011 Lee Joffre became the principal of Italy High School. In 2016 became the superintendent of Italy ISD. His wife worked as a librarian and in other capacities for Italy ISD for six years. Joffre resigned from Italy ISD in January 2019 and became the superintendent of Mabank Independent School District effective January 7, 2019. The district appointed John Spies as interim superintendent; he was a consultant for Education Service Center Region 10.[1]
By 2019 the district had spent about $14 million on renovations including a football stadium, an addition and equipment for Stafford Elementary, and a running track.[1]
Schools and facilities
- Italy High School (Grades 7–12)
- Stafford Elementary (Grades PK-6)
- By 2019 the school had a 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) expansion which includes a library. The money also funded objects for the playground.[1]
By 2019 the district established a livestock barn so students who do not have agricultural equipment at home can do agricultural-related activities.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Ford, Ashley (2019-01-04). "Italy ISD superintendent resigns after 8 years of service". Waxahachie Daily Light. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
He begins work as the superintendent of schools with Mabank ISD on Jan. 7.
- ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
External links
- Official website
- Italy Independent School District at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
- Italy Independent School District at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
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Education in Ellis County, Texas
Public high schools
- Ennis High
- Ferris High
- Italy High
- Midlothian HS
- Midlothian Heritage HS
- Milford High
- Palmer High
- Red Oak High
Tertiary
- Navarro College
- Waxahachie Campus
Portions of some school districts extend into other counties.
