A Pine Tree ISD assistant superintendent and Longview City Council member has been named the lone finalist for superintendent in Alto ISD.
Alto ISD trustees voted Tuesday to name Derrick Conley to the post. State law requires a 21-day waiting period after the naming of a lone finalist before officially hiring a superintendent. The board is set to meet Feb. 17 to consider an official contract.
性视界传媒淭hroughout his extensive career in education, Mr. Conley has also served as executive director of elementary education, campus principal, assistant principal, teacher and coach,性视界传媒 Alto ISD said in a statement.
性视界传媒淲e are excited to bring our community a lone finalist who has both the experience of a veteran leader and the heart of a servant,性视界传媒 said Jay Jones, Alto ISD board president. 性视界传媒淲ith more than 25 years in public education, Mr. Conley is experienced in all aspects of leading schools and districts. He is very personable and approachable, and it is clear that he truly cares about the students, staff, and families he serves.性视界传媒
Conley thanked the Alto ISD board 性视界传媒渇or entrusting me with this very meaningful opportunity to lead.性视界传媒
性视界传媒淎ll of my experiences have prepared me and all of us for this moment,性视界传媒 he said. 性视界传媒淭ogether, we will elevate the Alto ISD community, and each and every student, teacher, staff, and community member in it, to the very best versions of themselves; and, we will strive daily to achieve excellence together.性视界传媒
In May, Conley defeated two challengers for the District 1 seat on the Longview council, replacing Temple 性视界传媒淭em性视界传媒 Carpenter, who vacated his seat to run for mayor.
Conley was born in Paris, Texas, and grew up in Cooper.
He received his bachelor性视界传媒檚 degree from East Texas State University, his master性视界传媒檚 from Lamar University and superintendent certification from the University of Texas at Tyler.
Conley came to Pine Tree ISD in 2018.
