Photo gallery: KISD Swearing-in ceremony, recognition of student and staff excellence

The Kerrville Independent School District board of trustees reorganized Monday night, swearing in a newly elected member and selecting its leadership team for the coming year.

Danielle Jenschke was administered the oath of office as a newly elected trustee, and Rolinda Schmidt was sworn in for another term. Greg Peschel was nominated and approved to continue serving as board president. Schmidt was selected as vice president, and Pete Calderon was named board secretary.

The board also spent a significant portion of the meeting honoring student achievement across a range of programs.

Trustees recognized Tivy High School’s All-District and All-State athletes from boys and girls golf, softball, baseball and track, along with their coaches. State qualifiers from Tivy’s art, Golden Girls, band, color guard, orchestra and choir programs were also recognized.

On the UIL academic side, the board honored the FFA Plant Identification Team, FFA Entomology Team and Accounting Team — the last of which was competing at state the day of the meeting.

Two community members received the KISD Inspire Award. Tally Music Teacher Carol Gelsone, nominated by Julie Mangold, and Tom Daniels Elementary School Resource Officer Mark Rodriguez, nominated by Katie Miller, were recognized for their contributions to the district.