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Leadership REGION 8 ESC LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. David Fitts Executive Director, Region 8 ESC 903-575-2607 dfitts@reg8.net Tina Penny District Liaison and Executive Director Assistant 903-575-2607 tpenny@reg8.net Heather McGregor Deputy Executive Director 903-575-2731 hmcgregor@reg8.net Michele Leach, RTSBA Chief Finance & Operations Officer 903-575-2665 mleach@reg8.net Jana Andrews Chief Academic Officer 903-575-2733 jandrews@reg8.net Denise Davis Director, Leadership, Accountability & Innovation 903-575-2621 ddavis@reg8.net Stacie Whitaker Director, Special Services 903-575-2617 swhitaker@reg8.net Wayne Snyder Director, Information Services 903-575-2649 wsnyder@reg8.net

Public Records Requests Open Government Region 8 ESC belongs to you – the taxpayers, parents, students, teachers, staff, and the community. Transparency and accountability are important ingredients in the success of our Service Center. If you need help with information or want to learn more about Region 8, we are always glad to help. The Texas Public Information Act – Open Records Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information. Governmental bodies shall promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law, either constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision, or information for which an exception to disclosure has not been sought. Request records by emailing: PIR@reg8.net Related Files and Links Your Rights As A Records Requestor : This PDF is prepared by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. It outlines your rights as a records requestor and what you can expect from a governmental entity. Your Rights As A Records Requestor (Spanish) : This PDF is prepared by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. It outlines your rights as a records requestor and what you can expect from a governmental entity. The Texas Public Information Act : This link directs you to the full text of the Texas Public Information Act on the Texas Constitution and Statues homepage operated by the State of Texas. Office of the Attorney General – Open Government Page : This link directs you to the Open Government webpage at the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. Here you can find additional information and resources related to open government.

REGION 8 ESC EMPLOYMENT PAGE Thank you for visiting the Region 8 ESC Employment page. If you are searching for a position at Region 8 or one of our districts, please carefully read the following information: Our job postings fall under two categories: EASY Consortium Employment System and non-consortium postings. The EASY system is a complete job listing, application, and hiring system. We link to the EASY jobs posted by the Region 8 schools that choose to join the EASY consortium. The non-consortium postings are for Region 8 schools that do not use they EASY system, as well as educational and non-profit entities outside our region. The non-consortium page is for listings only. You must contact the district or entity directly to apply for non-consortium postings. EASY Consortium Employment System The EASY (Electronic Application System + You) system is the preferred employment application system that allows applicants to submit their employment application to all participating districts at one time. Learn more about current openings posted on the EASY system. The following Region 8 districts are currently members of the EASY consortium: Region 8 ESC, Atlanta ISD, Bloomburg ISD, Chapel Hill ISD, Chisum ISD, Clarksville ISD, Como-Pickton CISD, DeKalb ISD, Detroit ISD, Harts Bluff ISD, Hooks ISD, Jefferson ISD, Linden-Kildare CISD, Maud ISD, Mount Pleasant ISD, Mount Vernon ISD, Miller Grove ISD, New Boston ISD, Pewitt CISD, Pittsburg ISD, Pleasant Grove ISD, Prairiland ISD, Queen City ISD, Red Lick ISD, Redwater ISD, Saltillo ISD, Simms ISD, and Sulphur Bluff ISD. Any questions regarding the EASY system may be directed to Cathy Blue (cblue@reg8.net ) 903-575-2784 Non-Consortium Job Postings The non-consortium job postings page is available to districts and organizations who do not participate in the EASY consortium. Prospective employees must contact districts directly to inquire about any jobs listed on the non-consortium postings page. Learn more about non-consortium job posting listed by ISD. For districts wishing to post to the non-consortium page, please use this link to log on to the non-consortium database. Contact Brent Baker (bbaker@reg8.net ) if your district needs log on credentials to post to the non-consortium site. TITLE IX, 34 C.F.R. Part 106.8 LEGAL COMPLIANCE In accordance with Title IX, the Region 8 Education Service Center does not, and is required not to, discriminate on the basis of sex. The requirement of non-discrimination extends to employment and includes sexual harassment. To view an electronic copy of Title IX policy DHA (LEGAL),(LOCAL), (EXHIBIT), please go to: https://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1137 To obtain a copy of Title IX policies, including the grievance process that complies with 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b) of the Title IX Regulations, please contact: Michele Leach at mleach@reg8.net TITLE IX COORDINATOR The Region 8 Education Service Center has designated and authorized the following employee as the Title IX Coordinator to address concerns or inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and gender-based harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Michele Leach Office Address: 4845 U.S. Hwy 271 N. Email Address: mleach@reg8.net Telephone Number: (903) 575-2665 Any individual may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, at any time, including during non-business hours, by mail, telephone, or email. During business hours, reports may also be made in person. Title IX Training Materials: In compliance with Title IX, 34 CFR § 106.45 (b)(10), all materials used to train Title IX personnel are available here: Link to Title IX employment nondiscrimination training material and are also available for inspection upon request by contacting Michele Leach at mleach@reg8.net .

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ABOUT US Who We Are Region 8 Education Service Center is one of 20 Regional Education Service Centers within Texas, which assists school districts in improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations. As a non-regulatory agency, our relationship with our clients is collaborative and supportive. Region 8 ESC is governed by: • A seven-member Board of Directors, elected by local school board members; and • An Executive Director, appointed by the Board of Directors, with the approval of the Commissioner of Education. In addition, a Regional Advisory Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Center and its Board of Directors to assist in evaluating the Center’s programs and services. This committee consists of one representative from each school district and one representative from each college or university with a teacher education program. Our Location The Region 8 Education Service Center is located at 4845 US Highway 271 North , Pittsburg, Texas. The Service Center's original location was in the old Mt. Pleasant High School Building on Riddle Street. In May of 1986, staff moved into a new building at 2230 North Edwards Street in Mt. Pleasant. An attached conference center was added in 2003 to allow the service center to accommodate the growing number of school district personnel they service. In August of 2012, the ESC relocated to the former Pilgrim's Pride World Headquarters building just north of Pittsburg. The move to this larger facility provided for additional square footage for office space, storage space and classrooms. Historical Information ESCs have a long history of providing assistance to districts of all sizes. ESCs are intermediate educational units that provide training, technical assistance, administrative support, and an array of other services as determined by the legislature, the Commissioner of Education, and the needs of local school districts, charter, and private schools. ESCs are reviewed annually, and their quality and effectiveness are reflected in an analysis of both student achievement and client satisfaction measures. In recent years, the ESCs have taken the lead in preparing staff to meet the ever-increasing accountability demands for student performance. Additionally, the ESCs have been sharply focused on assisting the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in promoting the financial health and viability of Texas school districts during rapidly changing and more complicated financial times. ESCs will continue to play an active role in helping clients understand compliance requirements, develop strategies to successfully implement accountability systems, and ultimately ensure the success of all students. 1965 – The 59th Texas Legislature authorized the State Board of Education (SBOE) to establish media centers throughout the state. 1967 – The 60th Texas Legislature expanded the Regional Education Service Centers’ (RESCs) services and designated the roles of each service center in coordinating educational planning for respective regions. The SBOE divided the state into 20 regions, assigning each media center to begin operations and serve in each region. 1984 – The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 72, which directed the RESCs to work closer with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and school districts to raise the quality of district programs and enhance uniformity and consistency in district operations. 1992 – The SBOE adopted revised rules for the operation of RESCs. Under these rules, the commissioner of education would participate in the selection and approval of the hiring of executive directors, annually evaluate each executive director’s performance, and approve each center’s operating budget. 1997 – The 75th Legislature reauthorized the existence of the RESCs by passing Senate Bill 1158. Section 8.002 of the Texas Education Code (TEC) defines the RESCs mandate as: • Assist school districts in improving student performance in each region of the system; • Enable school districts to operate more efficiently and economically; and •Implement initiatives as assigned by the Texas Legislature of the Commissioner of Education. RESCs have been working diligently to fulfill this critical mandate for more than 50 years by providing Texas educators the tools needed to improve student performance. As public agencies which cannot levy taxes, the programs and services provided are financially supported by federal, state and school district funds. Today, 20 Regional Education Service Centers make up the RESC system. These centers, located throughout the state, serve more than 4.1 million students, over 550,000 administrative and campus staff and play an integral part in ensuring the success of Texas’ education system.

CONFERENCE ROOMS & RENTALS Thank you for your interest in holding your meeting or event at our facilities. For all inquiries regarding rooms and facilities rentals, please contact: Cathy Blue cblue@reg8.net (903) 575-2784 Click here for the ESC 8 Room Rental Agreement Bowie (Classroom) 1st Floor North, N-117 Capacity:45 participants, classroom style Unique Features Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station Camp (Classroom) 1st Floor North, N-118 Capacity:56 participants, classroom style Unique Features In-room vocal amplification, lapel microphone Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station Delta (Classroom) 1st Floor North, N-124 Capacity:15 participants, classroom style Unique Features Multiple dry-erase surfaces Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station Fannin (Classroom) 1st Floor North, N-125 Capacity:40 participants, classroom style Unique Features Multiple dry-erase surfaces Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station Hopkins (Classroom) 1st Floor North, N-126 Capacity:32 participants, classroom style Unique Features Multiple dry-erase surfaces Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station Lamar (Classroom) 1st Floor North, N-128 Capacity:48 participants, classroom style Unique Features Suited for larger meetings and training sessions Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station Cass (Classroom) 1st Floor North Capacity:32 participants, classroom style Unique Features Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station Marion (Computer Lab) 1st Floor Tower, T-106 Capacity:24 participants, computer lab-style Unique Features 24 computer workstations Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station Red River 2nd Floor Tower, T-201 Capacity:40 participants, classroom style Unique Features Multiple dry-erase surfaces Intimate setting for small workgroups or training sessions Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station 2 South Conference Center Capacity:275-450 (Call for info about various configurations) Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Presenter Station Large Format Rear Projection Screens (3) Podium Microphone Handheld Wireless Microphone Wireless Lapel Microphone Wireless Headset Contact for More Information Morris (Computer Lab) 2nd Floor Tower, T-209 Capacity: 24 participants, computer lab-style Unique Features 24 computer workstations Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station 3rd Floor Conference Center Capacity: 250+ (Call for info about various configurations) Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display (6) Presenter Station Handheld Microphone Lapel Microphone Wireless Headset Contact for More Information Lone Star 3rd Floor Tower, T-306 Capacity: 45 participants, classroom style Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station Lake Cypress 3rd Floor Tower, T-307 Capacity: 30 participants, classroom style Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station Bob Sandlin 3rd Floor Tower, T-308 Capacity: 30 participants, classroom style Dry Erase Board Laptop and HDMI Plug-In Flat Panel Display Presenter Station

ESC 8 Email Subscription Service Region 8 Education Service Center is proud to announce the implementation of a new email subscription service, GovDelivery. In an ongoing effort to effectively communicate with regional districts and stakeholders, this service will support a central repository with up-to-date contact information. The use of GovDelivery will allow ESC 8 staff to tailor communication by topic and relevance, ensuring information is delivered to the correct audience efficiently. Sign up today! Subscribers will be asked to provide contact information before selecting the content they choose to follow. Click Here to Get Started

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