SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 147
WHEREAS, Dr. Bobby Ott of the Temple Independent School
District has been named the 2022 Superintendent of the Year by
the Texas Association of School Boards; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ott earned his bachelor's and master's degrees
at Angelo State University and his doctorate at The University of
Texas at Austin, and he began his career as a coach, teacher, and
principal in Round Rock and Anson; after serving as director of
statewide initiatives for the Texas Education Agency and
director of literacy initiatives for the UT System, he was deputy
superintendent in Copperas Cove and Killeen before joining
Temple ISD in 2012 as assistant superintendent of curriculum and
instruction; during his nearly six-year tenure in this position,
he helped to greatly improve the district's ratings with the
state accountability system; and
WHEREAS, Since becoming Temple's superintendent in April
2018, Dr. Ott has demonstrated remarkable drive, energy, and
initiative; his excellent working relationship with the board of
trustees helped the board win recognition as 2019-2020 Region 12
School Board of the Year, and under his leadership, the district
has received national awards for two years in a row for fiscal
transparency and stewardship from the Government Finance
Officers Association and ASBO International; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ott also demonstrated remarkable leadership
during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he oversaw the successful
passage of a $164.8 million bond package for the district in
2022; he presents an annual overview of the district to civic
groups and other stakeholders across the community, and he sends
out a monthly digital newsletter, Ott's Outlook, to more than
5,000 subscribers; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional responsibilities,
Dr. Ott finds time to give back to his community as a board member
of Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, the Temple Economic
Development Corporation, the Temple Chamber of Commerce, McLane
Children's Medical Center, the Temple Education Foundation, and
the State Advisory Council of the Texas Music Educators
Association, among other groups; in all his endeavors, he
benefits from the love and support of his wife, Nicole, and his
two daughters, Jordan and Tatum; and
WHEREAS, Through his unwavering dedication to area
students and staff, Bobby Ott has led the way in fostering a
supportive and challenging educational environment, and he has
made valuable contributions to advancing public education in the
Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Bobby Ott on being
recognized as TASB's 2022 Superintendent of the Year and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Dr. Ott as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 15, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate