Saturday, December 14, 2024
Lipan Independent School District named Jimmie Dobbs as the lone finalist in the search for a superintendent Oct. 29. After the 21-day required waiting period, Dobbs will officially assume the role of Lipan ISD Superintendent Nov. 20.
Formerly of Poolville, Dobbs brings extensive experience to the superintendent role. Dobbs took on the role of interim superintendent after he was named in the July 22 meeting of the Lipan ISD board of trustees. The superintendent position was opened after Ralph Carter resigned to move to Hereford ISD.
Dobbs looks forward to taking the post as superintendent after spending months as the interim superintendent as he shared with the Hood County News.
“It has been an honor to serve Lipan ISD as their interim superintendent for these past few months and even a greater honor to have been named the lone finalist in the board’s search for the next superintendent of Lipan ISD. “
The community has received Dobbs warmly, and all reports are that Dobbs is well-liked and seems a great fit.
“It has been exciting to learn about the school and community. The people of Lipan, both at the school and throughout the community, have been amazing and it is for that reason that I decided to apply for the open superintendent position. From day one, I have felt very welcomed here and have felt like part of a great team,” said Dobbs. “As we move forward, I intend to keep learning about the district and the rich traditions that are part of the school and community. I intend to serve in a manner that honors and respects the community’s expectations for their school. It’s clear that those expectations are high and that is a great thing.”
The Lipan community is very involved with the school district, a highlight to the role for Dobbs.
“I’ve been very impressed with how engaged the community is with Lipan schools. I hope to build upon those relationships as well as nurture the growth of new ones in the coming days. The school is often the focal point of small communities like Lipan and my message to the community is that we are here to serve you and your children. We want and expect nothing but the best for them.”
Looking forward, Dobbs has a vision for every student of Lipan regardless of their plans after high school.
“When students graduate from Lipan, we want them to be well rounded and able to be successful at whatever they want to accomplish when they embark on the next chapter in their lives. I intend to emphasize the importance of hard work because no matter what they decide to do, if they work hard, they can be successful at it,” Dobbs explained.
As teamwork is especially important in smaller communities in order to meet the needs of each student, Dobbs looks forward to emphasizing a team approach to student success.
“I look forward to working with the board, staff, students and community to set a pathway for Lipan’s future. Lipan ISD has demonstrated success in many areas and the community has good reason to be proud. My goal is for us to continue to excel and to be competitive in everything we do.”
