Region 4 ESC
Simeon Gates is a seasoned transportation professional with a focus on program development and operational efficiency. Currently serving as a Program Specialist at Region 4 ESC since October 2021, Simeon previously held the position of Assistant Director of Transportation and Personnel at Bryan ISD, where notable achievements included elevating driver recruitment and operation status from 69% to 98% and creating a driver training curriculum. Earlier roles include Supervisory Terminal Management Specialist at the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education and Operations Supervisor at Palm Tran. Simeon's career began as Transportation Coordinator at the Palm Beach County School District. Simeon holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Palm Beach Atlantic University.
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Region 4 ESC
Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4) is one of 20 regional education service centers established by the Texas Legislature in 1967 to assist school districts and charter schools in improving efficiencies and student performance. Regional education service centers are nonregulatory, intermediate education units. Texas Education Code, Chapter 8, gives each school district the opportunity to voluntarily be served by and participate with a regional education service center. Region 4 serves a seven-county area comprised of 48 public school districts and 37 open-enrollment charter schools, representing more than 1.2 million students, 97,000 educators, and 1,500 campuses. The purpose of regional education service centers as established by the Texas Legislature is to— - Assist school districts in improving student performance - Enable school districts to operate more efficiently and economically - Implement initiatives as assigned by the Texas Legislature or Commissioner of Education In fulfilling our mission set forth by the state, Region 4 commits to embodying a vision that guides us in our aim for excellence.