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Waco ISD recognizes student qualifiers for national Educators Rising events and honors McLennan County Health Department

Waco Independent School District Board of Trustees · August 22, 2024
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Summary

The board honored 40 high school students who qualified for TAFE competition (21 advancing to nationals), recognized Crestview librarian Amy Taylor and presented the Community Partner Award to McLennan County Health Department; Superintendent reported enrollment increases to 13,398.

Board President Stephanie Korteweg opened the meeting and the board recognized students and staff. Lian Sanchez-Leo, a G.W. Carver Middle School student, led the Pledge. The board recognized 40 Waco ISD high school students who qualified for the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) conference; 21 of those students advanced to the National Educators Rising Conference in Washington, D.C. Crestview Elementary Librarian Amy Taylor was honored for being selected as a coordinator for the National Children's Book Council Favorites Program.

The board presented the August Community Partner Award to the McLennan County Health Department for its role in maintaining student immunizations. Superintendent Dr. Kincannon also reported early enrollment growth from 12,369 to 13,398 students since the first day of school.