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Scott Davis

Scott Davis

Superintendent
Livingston,Texas

Summary

I enjoy challenges with people, systems, and organizations tied to public education. Various experiences in over 30 years of education now provide me lenses through which I can teach and coach other professionals and school districts. Student success is the main goal...first and foremost. Leadership matters. Good governance matters.

Work History

Superintendent

Colmesneil ISD
Colmesneil, United States
07.2022 - Current
  • Began as interim and transitioned to the part-time superintendent role in February of 2023. Our agreement limits my service to 20 hours per week.
  • Led school safety and security improvement efforts and additions.
  • Discovered academic "not rated" (NR) rating and have led the district through the school improvement process for this first year of a two-year cycle partnered with Region 5 and TEA.
  • Started and continue work with the board of trustees to respect and maintain appropriate board/superintendent roles and responsibilities.
  • Initiated staff retention programs: district day care and farm-to-table program.

Superintendent

Crosby ISD
Crosby, TX
07.2017 - 06.2021
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Uncovered financial distress and negative fund balance that led to mid-year reduction-in-force proceedings in October of 2018 (130 staff members).
  • Protected staff to avoid a mass exodus of staff following the RIF.
  • Daily interacted with Houston area press during the financial distress in a way to salvage the district's reputation and demonstrate transparency to the local stakeholders.
  • Balanced budget and restored fund balance to near TEA recommended levels in three years.
  • Reorganized departments for operational efficiency.
  • Worked with the United States Deparment of Education's Office of Inspector General, FBI, Texas Rangers, and TEA to rectify initial financial and securities findings.
  • Discovered trustee living outside district and worked with board to rectify the error upon my arrival.

Superintendent

Rusk ISD
Rusk, TX
07.2012 - 06.2018
  • Led academic initiatives transitioning to increased STAAR rigor for instruction and state testing.
  • Led successful school bond initiative and construction projects for CTE programs.
  • Worked with the Perkins Family Foundation to establish Texas's first Promise Program with Tyler Junior College for graduating seniors from Rusk ISD.
  • Worked with the board president to replace retiring trustees.

Superintendent

Lamesa ISD
Lamesa, TX
06.2008 - 06.2012
  • Started an Alternative High School to support and prevent potential high school drop-outs.
  • Led initiative to pass a TRE in first semester as superintendent.
  • Started tuition-based pre-kindergarten program for staff.
  • Initiated academic improvement efforts as student academic success was trending downward.
  • Worked with the Legislative Budget Board for a local review.
  • Facility master planning undertaken and failed a bond attempt.
  • Personally designed Central Office renovation plans.

Assistant Superintendent

Lamesa ISD
Lamesa, TX
01.2005 - 06.2008
  • Responsible for the Human Resources Department.
  • Responsible for Title Programs and Special Programs.
  • Supervised campus principals and athletic director.

High School Administrator

Lamesa ISD
Lamesa, TX
06.2002 - 12.2004
  • Served two years as high school assistant principal.
  • Served six months solely as the high school principal.
  • Served the spring of my principalship as assistant superintendent of both human resources and federal/special programs.

Teacher

Lockhart ISD
Lockhart, TX
07.2000 - 05.2002
  • Taught Speech for HS credit.
  • Taught Spanish I for HS credit.
  • Taught Theater Arts.
  • Student Council Sponsor.

Teacher/Coach

Lockhart ISD
Lockhart, TX
07.1995 - 06.2000
  • Taught English I, Regular and Honors
  • Initiated and taught English I Pre-AP Program
  • Initiated and taught Leadership Lab Course at Lockhart HS
  • Football assistant and track coaching duties

Teacher/Coach

Lockhart ISD
Lockhart, TX
08.1994 - 07.1995
  • Taught 7th Grade ELAR
  • Coached 7th Grade Football, Basketball, and Track
  • Coaches high school pole vaulters

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX
08.1987 - 05.1991

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
06.2002 - 08.2004

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.2008 - 12.2012

Skills

    Google User

Microsoft Office Suite User

Zoom User

Microsoft Teams User

School administration

Timeline

Superintendent

Colmesneil ISD
07.2022 - Current

Superintendent

Crosby ISD
07.2017 - 06.2021

Superintendent

Rusk ISD
07.2012 - 06.2018

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Texas Tech University
08.2008 - 12.2012

Superintendent

Lamesa ISD
06.2008 - 06.2012

Assistant Superintendent

Lamesa ISD
01.2005 - 06.2008

High School Administrator

Lamesa ISD
06.2002 - 12.2004

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Texas Tech University
06.2002 - 08.2004

Teacher

Lockhart ISD
07.2000 - 05.2002

Teacher/Coach

Lockhart ISD
07.1995 - 06.2000

Teacher/Coach

Lockhart ISD
08.1994 - 07.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

Howard Payne University
08.1987 - 05.1991

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