AISD’s Board of Education Named Finalist for H-E-B’s Excellence in Education Award

Aldine ISD’s Board of Education has been named a finalist for H-E-B’s Excellence in Education Award.

The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards celebrate public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.

This is the first year H-E-B will honor school boards. By being named a finalist, Aldine ISD will receive a $5,000 grant to fund programs in the district. If AISD’s Board is named the overall winner, it will receive a $25,000 grant to fund programs in Aldine ISD.

Joining Aldine’s Board as finalists are Temple ISD, Edinburg ISD, Northside ISD and North East ISD.

In March, a panel of Excellence in Education judges will interview school board members and Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg.

The overall winner will be announced in May.

Aldine ISD’s Board of Education consists of President Steve Mead, Vice-President Dr. Viola M. Garcia, Secretary Dr. Alton Smith, Assistant Secretary Rose Avalos, and Members Rick Ogden, Patricia Ann Bourgeois and Merlin Griggs.