Thursday, February 4, 2021
San Marcos Consolidated ISD Trustee John McGlothlin will step away from the board after his second term comes to an end in May.
McGlothlin, who was first elected in 2015 to an at-large position and reelected to a second term in 2018, said serving six years is long enough for him.
“Six years ago, I was new energy, new ideas and fresh eyes to a system and after six years I don’t feel like I’m any of those things,” McGlothlin told the
Daily Record. “I think after six years a trustee, any trustee, becomes more a part of the institution or an institutional defender instead of a disrupter. So, I think six years is long enough.”
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Friday, January 8, 2021
Citing increased COVID-19 cases in the community, San Marcos Consolidated ISD announced it will continue with its current academic plan through Jan. 22.
The school district’s current plan, which has all students participating in remote learning with the exception of students that received a cancellation of remote learning letter and students with extenuating circumstances, was set to end on Tuesday, Jan. 12 before the announced extension.
“We understand family situations may change, so our SMCISD campuses will remain open to any student that may need to attend school in person,” the school district said in a letter to families. “We do ask that if your situation has changed, please reach out to your student’s campus so they are prepared for your student. Understanding who is returning to campus assists with meals, transportation, academic planning, etc.”
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Two Hays County residents have died of COVID-19, marking the 121st and 122nd coronavirus-related fatalities recorded in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department stated that the county residents who died were a San Marcos woman in her 80s and a Kyle man in his 60s.
The county also reported an additional 166 recoveries, 165 new lab-confirmed coronavirus cases, eight hospitalizations and six hospital discharges on Tuesday.
Epidemiologist Ian Harris said Hays County residents should take all steps to avoid exposure from COVID-19, including washing hands and wearing masks.
“We strongly recommend staying home when possible, avoiding crowds and large gatherings and holding small holiday get togethers or celebrating virtually,” Harris said, adding that limited contact with others is important. “It’s up to each of us to do our part to protect the community and our loved ones.”
Monday, December 21, 2020
A San Marcos woman in her 80s died from COVID-19, marking the 120th coronavirus-related fatality in Hays County.
An additional 251 lab-confirmed cases, 81 recoveries, 12 hospitalizations and six hospital discharges were also reported by the Hays County Local Health Department on Monday, which included information from over the weekend.
Epidemiologist Eric Schneider warns Hays County residents of the rise of COVID-19 cases with the upcoming holidays quickly arriving.
“With our overall case numbers and hospitalizations on the rise, it is imperative that we all take the virus seriously and work to slow the spread,” Schneider said. “By reimagining holiday celebrations and by staying away from large gatherings of people, we can work on reversing the current upward trend.”