Editorial: In Longview ISD secret process, board must get its job done

2014-06-23T14:42:58-05:00

By Longview News-Journal Originally published June 22, 2014 So let’s get this straight: Longview ISD School Board President Troy Simmons says the ongoing string of closed-door meetings about lone superintendent finalist Horace Williams is not because of difficulty agreeing on a contract or because the board is reconsidering whether Williams is appropriate for the job. We wonder what trustees could be talking about — the color of carpet for Williams’ office? Which parking space he will get? Actually, if the board is discussing something other than the contract or Williams’ employment, then it is probably meeting in violation of the Texas [...]