Lufkin ISD

The decision has been made.

After Dr. LaTonya Goffney existed for a time as the sole finalist for the Lufkin ISD Superintendent position, the Board of Trustees decided Monday to officially hire her for the job.

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Leaders at the Lufkin Independent School District are forming thoughts now about what characteristics the new Superintendent should have, and they're taking input from the public.

An online survey is up where you can give the school district your thoughts about what qualities you'd like to see in the next superintendent.  The survey also gives you a chance to share your thoughts on current strengths of the district and what challenges might lie ahead.

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Lufkin School Board President Trent Ashby and school district officials are blasting a political flyer that accused Ashby of raising taxes to give the superintendent a big pay raise.

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After more than 70 years, Lufkin's oldest radio station KRBA has lost the contract to carry Lufkin Panther sports.  Lufkin school superintendent Roy Knight says he has decided to move the games to stations owned by Townsquare Media.

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The Junior League of Lufkin's annual Back to School Bonanza program will be expanded this year, to include a variety of free health related services, in addition to school supplies.

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The American Civil Liberties Union has put the Lufkin School District on notice that it's unconstitutional to hold school functions in local churches.

In a letter to the LISD Board, the ACLU says the school district is violating the First Amendment by hosting events such as the National Honor Society induction, senior breakfast, special education graduation and a handful of teacher workshops at First United Methodist Church, and a teacher development workshop at Southside Baptist Church.

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Dozens of Lufkin High School seniors have been awarded a total of $3.6 million in college scholarships.  2011 has been the biggest year for scholarships ever in Lufkin.

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