Pape, a certified public accountant, has 21 years of experience in school finances, according to an LISD release. He most recently worked as the Mesquite ISD assistant superintendent for finance and operations.
“My personal goals are to meet every [LISD] employee, be involved in the community, be transparent and ensure decisions are student-centered and data-informed,” Pape said in the release.
Former LISD CFO of three years Elaine Cogburn was hired as Dripping Springs ISD’s deputy superintendent for finance and operations.
COVID-19 leave
The board of trustees approved five days of COVID-19 extended leave for all employees and Texas Teacher Fellows for the 2022-23 school year at its Sept. 8 meeting. The days apply retroactively from July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023. If an employee tests positive for COVID-19, they are encouraged to isolate for five days and be symptom-free before returning to school.
Vandegrift High School marching band
The Vandegrift High School marching band will be one of five featured bands performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, according to the district. The band was originally selected for the 2021 parade; however, that performance was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
