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	IMPORTANT NOTE FROM YOUR RISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Attention teachers, parents, students, community members, business leaders and supporters of the Richardson ISD.

We want your input!

Please mark your calendars for the weeks of July 24 and July 30, and plan to participate in community forums hosted by the Board of Trustees to solicit your input. The board will be asking for your insights regarding the qualifications and characteristics of the future leader for the Richardson ISD. Community input in creating the profile is vital to a successful search.

The meetings will take place in each of our high school attendance zones, and specific times and locations will be announced soon via various communications. These meetings are open to anyone who wishes to come, so please feel free to forward this message. If you cannot attend, a short questionnaire will be available at www.risd.org later in July.

We hope to see you at one of the meetings.

	NEW LAKE HIGHLANDS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH/ATHLETIC COORDINATOR NAMED

Steven Smith has been named as Lake Highlands High School's new Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach. He comes to RISD from Plano Senior High School, where he most recently has served as the defensive coordinator. In 2004, he was selected Collin County's Assistant Coach of the Year. Mr. Smith has been teaching and coaching for 16 years, the last 11 with Plano ISD.

"We are pleased and excited to have Steven on board," said RISD Director of Athletics Bob Dubey. "He'll be an asset to the district, the student-athletes at Lake Highlands High School, and the Lake Highlands community."

Mr. Smith received a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and earned a master's from Texas A&M University - Commerce.

He replaces former athletic coordinator and coach Jerry Gayden, who served at LHHS for 11 years. >Top

	SUMMER SEND OFF

On Monday, members of the Board of Trustees prepared a delicious Summer Send Off treat for staff in the administration buildings of RISD. Delicious homemade cobbler and ice cream was enjoyed as staff finished out the year of work and achievement. Board vice president Karen Ellis said, "It is our pleasure to treat the staff each summer to let them know how much we appreciate their hard work."

Pictured are several staff members and board members (on aprons) enjoying the event. >Top

	NEW DISTRICT COMMUNITY LIAISON NAMED

RISD has named Ms. Celina Cárdenas as the District Community Liaison, effective June 26. In her position, Ms. Cárdenas will be primarily responsible for RISD’s Partners Program and serve as a liaison for the district with business, volunteer, community and citizen groups.

Ms. Cárdenas comes to the Communications Department from Berkner High School, where she served as a Spanish instructor and coach. She has been a mentor teacher, curriculum leader and founded Hispanic Roots, a popular Berkner student organization.

“We are thrilled to have Celina on board in this position,” said Interim Superintendent Patti Kieker. “Her energy and passion will be an asset to RISD as we continue to reach out to all segments of our community.”

Ms. Cárdenas has earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Trinity University in San Antonio.

She is replacing outgoing District Community Liaison Lani Caffey, who is pursuing a teaching opportunity. >Top

	SUMMER HOURS

This week the RISD Administration Building will be open Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Many offices will be closed on Friday as it is the start of the districtwide vacation. Districtwide vacation begins June 30 and will continue through July 16. However, Human Resources, Business Services, and Facility Services will remain open. >Top

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