These two downspouts on the northwest corner of City Gym go underground and connect with two other downspouts on the northeast corner. All four dump into the alley between the two gyms and immediately enter 4th Street. Runoff from the new bus parking pad in the foreground also enters 4th Street. And, when that huge fire suppression water tank requires maintenance, all of the water drained from it will also enter 4th Street. This was designed by Jeff Potter Architects and approved by former Superintendent Ray DeSpain and the school board.
After about 5 and 1/2 hours in executive session, the ICISD board voted unanimously on June 26, 2023, to name Dr. Sara "Nikki" Moore as the lone finalist for Superintendent. Here is her public page on LinkedIn, and here is her current school, Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD. There is a 21 day waiting period, as required in the Government Code.
I don't know anything about Dr. Moore, other than my positive initial impression while passing her in the hall in the Administration Building during each of her interviews. She is comfortable and welcoming when greeting the public. That's a good start.
She's got to hit the ground running. The Summer is budget season for public schools...and the current budget outlook for next year is unpleasant, to say the least.