Creighton Holub creighton@robconews.com Robertson County News CALVERT — Calvert ISD is moving into the interview stage of its search for a new superintendent, with the application window already closed and is expected to hire a new superintendent in December. The opening was posted Sept. 25 on the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Superintendent Super Search, and applications were due Oct. 23. According to the posted timeline, the board is scheduled to interview candidates from Nov. 2 through Nov. 10, make its hire on Dec. 11, and the new superintendent is expected to take over on Jan. 4, 2027. A lone finalist has not yet been named. The search is being facilitated by Leon, Alcala, Morse & Reynolds, PLLC, and it comes as the district prepares for a change at the top. Dr. Latisha Crockett-Tennell is Calvert’s current superintendent and is planning to leave in December. What the district says it wants in her successor is spelled out in the posting: a leader who can improve student outcomes, assess the district’s needs and put plans in place to meet them, lead with an understanding of small-district challenges and culture, and communicate and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders. In its description of the opportunity, the district says it is looking for a leader who can propel Calvert forward academically and financially, and in the areas of college and career readiness. Candidates are required to hold a Texas Superintendent Certification and to have experience as a superintendent or a principal. Central office experience is preferred. The salary is listed as competitive and negotiable. Whoever takes the job will lead the smallest district in Robertson County. Calvert ISD is a 1A district of 135 students across Pre-K through 12, located on Highway 6 halfway between College Station and Waco, in what the posting describes as a rural farming and ranching community — a small town with deep roots and community pride. The search flyer lists the district’s overall rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a D, 69 out of 100, an adopted budget of $3,082,719 for 2026–2027, and a current fund balance of $1,539,008.