Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! In today’s episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Travis Fanning, Superintendent of Beeville ISD, and Art Gamez, Beeville ISD Board of Trustees. They discuss the great things that are happening in Beeville ISD and the steps they are taking to connect with the community in exciting and engaging ways. Hear Travis and Art’s outlook on the grading system here in Texas and watch as Art and Rick show Travis what Dallas is all about. You won’t want to miss this interesting discussion!

To learn more about Beeville ISD click on https://www.beevilleisd.net/! 

Hosts: Dr. Rick Fernandez

Guest: Travis Fanning, Superintendent of Beeville ISD

Art Gamez, Beeville ISD Board of Trustees

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 01:31) Introduction 

(01:32 - 04:24) Creative Ways to Engage with the Community

(04:25 - 06:30) Starting Off the School Year with Excitement

(06:31 - 8:41) The Opportunities in Beeville, TX (Learn to Weld!) 

(8:42 - 10:30) Role Models of Beeville ISD

(10:31 - 11:38) Agreeing on the Vision

(11:39 - 14:44) A Complex and Confusing Grading System

(14:45 - 16:51) Missing the Holistic View of a Student

(16:52 - 19:57) The Future of Beeville ISD

(19:58 - 20:59) Great Things Happening in Beeville

(21:00 - 22:11) Closing