Lindale ISD submits Surratt for superintendent of the year

Daisy Escatel
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LINDALE, Texas (KETK) — Lindale’s Superintendent has been nominated for the 2024 Region VII Superintendent of the Year award.

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According to a release, Stan Surratt, who has led the school district for the past 17 years, was nominated by Lindale ISD Board of Trustees for his commitment to the district and students that has fostered “remarkable success in academic achievement, student engagement, and community involvement.”

<em>Lindale ISD Superintendent Stan Surratt. Courtesy of Lindale ISD</em>.
Lindale ISD Superintendent Stan Surratt. Courtesy of Lindale ISD.

The school said under Surratt’s leadership, the school district has passed two bond elections, three tax ratification elections and received A ratings.

“First, I want to thank the Board of Trustees for wanting to nominate me for the honor of Region VII Superintendent of the Year,” said Surratt. “Superintendents get nominated when things go very well in a school system. Because of our wonderful students and families, plus our fantastic staff, things have gone extremely well for Lindale ISD for many, many years. I am so blessed to be a part of this great school district and excited about the future of Lindale ISD.”

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