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Victorians are what make VISD great

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Robert Jaklich
  • Originally published August 18, 2012 at 4:30 p.m., updated August 18, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.

Editor, the Advocate:

As we prepare for another outstanding school year in the Victoria Independent School District, we are extremely excited about the many opportunities and endless possibilities that await our wonderful students and staff. The success of our school district is defined by our leadership and we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our Board of Trustees for their commitment to excellence throughout our 612 square miles. On August 16, at our regular scheduled board meeting, our Board of Trustees approved a pay scale that affords every employee a salary increase. Our teacher salary increases range from $1,050 to $1,300 depending upon their years of experience. Classified and paraprofessional employees will receive a 47 cent per hour increase while administrators will receive a $1,200 annual increase.

The Victoria ISD is extremely proud to be able to provide these pay raises at a time when the Legislature has cut school funding and there are still many questions challenging school districts in terms of school finance. We would like to thank our Victoria community for your support of our bond projects and for always serving as a "Champion for our Children." This dedication to achieving excellence for all students is another example that the "Power of Victoria" is the "Power of our People." Winston Churchill once stated; "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."

It has been said that people who have great hearts and minds never have to fear what lies ahead, for their hearts and minds determine the quality of their future. It is clearly evident that the future of Victoria is in great hands.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the entire Victoria ISD, thank you for all that you "give" to our amazing school district and for your continued focus on "Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day." YOU make us great. YOU make us special. YOU make us Victoria.

Robert Jaklich, VISD superintendent, Victoria