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Volume 54, Number 250
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Seguin ISD super could be on the move Dr. Matthew Gutierrez named one of the finalists for top job in Wisconsin's second largest school district By Darren Dunn (Madison, Wisconsin) -- Seguin ISD Superintendent Matthew Gutierrez has been named one of three finalists for the superintendent's job in Madison, Wisconsin. The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) on Thursday made the announcement. Dr. Gutierrez was contacted by the search firm BWP Associates, which is conducting the nationwide search on behalf of the MMSD Board of Education. After the announcement was made on Thursday, Dr. Gutierrez spoke with KWED Radio and the Seguin Daily News about this opportunity. He says being named a finalist in Madison, Wisconsin will not change how he'll do his job here in Seguin, Texas right now. "What I want to convey is that I remain committed to the work that we are doing here in the district. It's my hope that if I am named (sole) finalist, I have the opportunity to stay here in Seguin this spring to ensure a smooth transition. My plan is to continue to do the work that's outlined in that strategic plan. For as long as I'm here in Seguin, I'm going to continue to focus on my role as superintendent
of Seguin ISD," said Dr. Gutierrez. Bittersweet is probably the best word to describe Dr. Gutierrez's feelings following the announcement. He says he's excited about the opportunity, but also wants people to know that he remains fully committed to doing the work necessary in the Seguin ISD. "I'm really torn about this, and have really been sick to my stomach, because I certainly love the work that I do. But there are times that there are opportunities that are placed in front of you, that I believe you have to consider to learn and grow -- whether (or not) it does turn out to be anything. I'm certainly a strong believer, and believe that God has set forth a plan, just as he did for me here in Seguin ISD, and it has been an absolutely amazing experience. I'm not sure what His plan is, but I certainly trust His plan," said Dr. Gutierrez. Dr. Gutierrez says if he's chosen for the job, he hopes to be able to finish out the school year in Seguin. He says it's important that they continue the work they started here in Seguin. See GUTIERREZ, page 2