April 10, 2015: Nacogdoches County Booking Report

This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.

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April 6-April 10, 2015: County Court At Law

Record Of Criminal Actions taken by Nacogdoches County Court At Law

This is the report of the cases where a verdict was decided.



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Media Information- Shooting incident Warr Circle- Release #4

NACOGDOCHES POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA INFORMATION
Issued: April 9, 2015 4:10 PM CDT
Contact: Sergeant Greg Sowell, PIO- 936.559.2618

UPDATE: SHOOTING INCIDENT 4700 BLOCK OF WARR CIRCLE- RELEASE # 4

The Nacogdoches Police Department Professional Standards Unit has completed it’s internal investigation into the officer involved shooting of a Nacogdoches man on March 31st.

The investigation has determined that NPD Officer Corey Seymore did not violate any departmental rule, policy, directive or procedure in connection with this incident. Officer Seymore will return to full duty this weekend.

The Texas Rangers are conducting an independent criminal investigation and those results will be reported when completed.

This case will be presented to the grand jury this Friday.

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Education through theatre becomes Fredonia Players’ new focus

SFA theatre students and members of the Fredonia Players Angelica Banda and Eric Gibson involve Christ Episcopal School students Seth Jones, bottom, and Nicholas Bacarisse, far right, in an interactive history lesson.

The Fredonia Players, Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre’s outreach performance troupe, has changed its mission and is focused on education through theatre, according to Melissa McMillian-Cunningham, theatre teacher certification program coordinator at SFA.

Evolving over the years from The Original Cast to The (New) Original Cast to the Fredonia Players, the student ensemble has now created a show that brings Texas history to life in a way that conforms to TEKS curriculum requirements. They designed the program especially to be performed for students in fourth and seventh grades.

This latest educational outreach provides a win-win situation for both SFA and the schools and other audiences that will be seeing the work. This new focus of the Fredonia Players gives SFA theatre students who are preparing to be teachers an opportunity to work with children within a classroom environment.

“Whether they are going to be professional actors or technicians, theatre students will likely become involved with a professional company that will have a branch dedicated to theatre for young adults,” Cunningham said. “This gives our students an opportunity to work with theatre enrichment, which most will find themselves involved in their future professions.”

In addition to educational material that serves teachers’ needs, there is also the “pure enrichment” for younger students who get to see and participate in these productions, providing an idea of what SFA has to offer them in the future. This initiative also further enhances relationships between SFA, the community and area schools, Cunningham said.

“And, it’s great that our name is Fredonia because of the Texas history locally related to the Fredonia Rebellion,” Cunningham said.

Some of the sketches, monologues and songs in the show focus on individual Texas figures, such as Davy Crockett, Elisabet Ney, William Travis and Mollie Bailey.

“Some may be relatively unknown names in Texas history, but they are covered by the TEKS in history education, or they may be interesting characters that are relatable to students,” she said.

The presentations provide opportunity for students’ involvement, such as in square dancing, games and reading activities.

“When a teacher or administrator asks us to come to their class or school, we put together something that will work for that particular venue,” Cunningham said.

Sets are minimal, and performances can take place in small or large classrooms, gyms or auditoriums.

“It’s very flexible,” Cunningham said.

Dancing, singing, acting, reading and audience participation bring Texas history to life, she said, and the vision is to continue to add new components to the program over time, based on feedback from area schools.

The presentations can also be done for civic clubs and other community organizations, Cunningham said. The Fredonia Players recently performed for the Nacogdoches Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. An original readers’ theatre piece was written for the performance, which featured content specifically relating to DAR’s goals and American history.

“Given the opportunity and the time, we can devise a 15- to 20-minute piece specifically written for just about any organization,” she said.

The Fredonia Players performed this semester at the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site and at Christ Episcopal School, and the troupe is looking for other performance opportunities.

“Ideally, I’d like to see us not just work here locally, but eventually extend ourselves to larger areas and longer distances in the state of Texas,” she said. “Over time, I hope we will grow and improve in our work so that it becomes a larger outreach.”

Two public performances are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the Music Recital Hall in the Wright Music Building. Admission is $7.50, with tickets available through the SFA Fine Arts Box Office.

The Fredonia Players’ fee for performing before groups is dependent, in part, on length of travel, Cunningham said. For additional information, contact Cunningham at (936) 468-1227 or at mmcmillian@sfasu.edu.

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SFA’s Trombone Choir to present varied program

The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present a concert of the Trombone Choir at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, in Cole Concert Hall in the Wright Music Building on the SFA campus.

The choir will perform a varied concert of traditional trombone choir pieces, according to Dr. Deb Scott, professor of trombone at SFA and the choir’s director.

Among the works to be performed are Anton Bruckner’s Adagio from Symphony No. 7 arranged by the principal trombonist of the Chicago Symphony, Jay Friedman. Also on the program is “Marienlieder,” Op. 22 by Johannes Brahms, arranged by Ralph Sauer, the retired principal trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

A performance of “Excruciare,” composed by a former SFA composition student, Nathaniel Gardner, will feature the choir’s bass trombonists.

Among the other concert highlights will be Fort Worth senior Daniel Ramos, Kaufman senior Jordynn Conner, Dr. Deb Scott and Mesquite senior Samantha Williams performing excerpts from Hector Berlioz’ “Damnation of Faust” and “Suite” by Flor Peeters. The program also features Carthage freshman Jonah Stewart, Katy freshman Lizzie Pineiro, Palestine sophomore Gaven Hollingsworth and Kirbyville junior Nathan Wise performing “76 Trombones Minus 2” by Leonard Smith; and a trio with Kilgore senior John Wells, Kingwood freshman Ben Kelly and Houston senior Megan Massarello performing “Little Suite in F” by Walter Skolnik.

The group will end the concert with jazz pieces, including “T-Bone Party” by Don Haddad and “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin, arranged by Lennie Niehaus.

Tickets for the concert, which is part of the Cole Performing Arts Series, are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu.

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SFA Friends of Music to present Extravaganza 28

The SFA Friends of Music will accept reservations through noon Friday, April 17, for Extravaganza 28, Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music’s annual gala banquet. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in the Grand Ballroom of SFA’s Baker Pattillo Student Center.

This year’s Extravaganza, “An Evening with the Stars of SFA,” celebrates the 28th anniversary of the gala and fundraiser, which features gourmet dining, performances by student soloists and ensembles, and the presentation of student awards in an exciting evening of music, according to Dr. Manny Brand, director of the SFA School of Music.

“Extravaganza is the culminating musical event of the year,” Brand said. “No other concert has the musical variety and generates as much community and university excitement as Extravaganza.”

Part music student awards ceremony, part formal dinner, and part musical potpourri, Extravaganza will feature jazz, harp, wind ensemble, choir, opera, string quartet and orchestra. Additional highlights include awarding the Outstanding Music Alumnus of the year and Outstanding Recitalists of the year.

This year’s Outstanding Music Alumna is Dr. Diana Allan, associate professor of music (voice) at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Allan received undergraduate degrees in performance and education from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kan., her Master of Arts degree from SFA, and her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She has appeared with the San Antonio Symphony, Texas Bach Choir, San Antonio Choral Society, San Antonio Festival, Mid-Texas Symphony and Laredo Philharmonic. Most recently, Allan made her Brazilian debut in concert with the Banda Sinfonica of São Paolo, Brazil.

Voice professor Dr. Tod Fish will serve as this year’s master of ceremonies assisted by Dr. A.C. “Buddy” Himes, dean of the College of Fine Arts, Dr. Richard Berry, SFA provost and vice president of academic affairs, and Brand. Live dance music will follow for everyone to enjoy.

The Extravaganza 28 committee includes John and Melinda Rohrer, co-chairs, Habiba Awan, Caryl Hall, Ying Brand, Carolyn King, Nancy Niehaus, Gloria Settle, Lynn Teague, Shirley Watterston and Gloria Williams.

“We are looking forward to the Extravaganza,” said Melinda Rohrer. “ We love SFA students and support their activities – from music to basketball.”

This year’s Friends of Music officers include Carrie Ventura, president; Jackie Warthan, president-elect; Missy DeVine, secretary/treasurer; and Nancy Collins, past president.

Tickets are $40 for adults and $10 for students. Patron level tickets range in prices from $65 to $140, and donations will be accepted for the Friends of Music scholarship fund. For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu.

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SFA Board of Regents to meet

O P E N M E E T I N G N O T I C E

Stephen F. Austin State University
Board of Regents Board Meeting and Committee Meetings
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 13 and 14, 2015
Meeting 296
Austin Building 307

The Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University will convene a two-day Board Meeting and Committee Meetings according to the following agenda:

MONDAY, APRIL 13

8:00 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION

MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

(scheduled for 8 a.m.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 14 – 16:

14. Outdoor Pool Renovation Budget Increase

15. William R. Johnson Coliseum Floor Replacement

16. Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions
Rental of University Vehicles (16.23)
Security Systems (14.10)
Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (13.21)
Solicitation on Campus (16.25)

Report: Current Construction

MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 9:00 a.m. or following previous committee adjournment.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 17 – 28:

17. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

18. Designated Tuition and Student Service Fee Increases for 2015-16

19. Course and Lab Fees GY 2015-16

20. Designated Tuition Fixed Rate for 2015-16 Entering Students

21. Approval of Fiscal Year 2014-15 Summer Budget

22. Grant Awards

23. FY2016 Room and Board Rates

24. Additional Services Under the Education Advisory Board Student Success
Collaborative Agreement

25. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions

Cellular Telephones and Wireless Communication Devices (3.6)

Establishing a New Department Account FOP (3.12)

Expenditure Authority for Financial Transactions (3.13)

Financial Exigency (3.15)

Gramm Leach Bliley Act Required Information Security (14.4)

Identity Theft Prevention (14.5)

Post Bond Issuance Federal Tax Compliance (3.5)

Restrictions on Contracting with and Paying Certain Vendors ( 17.23)

Risk Management (13.19)

Student Accounts Receivable (3.28)

26. Authority to Refinance Bonds with a Private Placement/Direct Purchase Agreement

27. Authority to Spend Balance of Tuition Revenue Bond Proceeds

Report: Texas A&M University System Investments

Report: Richards Carlberg Update

28. Approval of the 2015-2016 Marketing Campaign Concept

MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 11:00 a.m. or following previous committee adjournment.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 11 – 13:

11. Curriculum Changes

12. Purple Pride Licensing

13. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (6.1)

At Will Employment (11.2)

Commencement (6.8)

Digital Millennium Copyright (9.3)

Employee Scholarship Program (12.5)

Extra-institutional Learning Experiences in the BAAS Degree (5.11)

Financial Aid Code of Conduct (4.7)

Leave of Absence/Faculty and Staff (12.11)

Leave of Absence/Nonacademic (12.12)

Mobile Device Applications (15.2)

Overload Assignments (7.20)

Parking and Traffic Regulations (13.14)

Probationary Period of Employment (11.21)

Salary Supplements, Stipends and Additional Compensation (12.16)

Staff Development (11.27)

Student Employment (10.6)

Terminal Degrees (7.3)

USA Patriot Act (11.31)

Report: School of Honors

Report: Annual Racial Profiling Report

Report: Update on Strategic Plan

RECESS BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION (Approximately 12 noon)

Board members will recess for lunch at approximately 12 noon and reconvene at approximately 1:30 p.m.)

RECONVENE BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

(Approximately 1:30 p.m.)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At approximately 1:30 p.m. or immediately following the prior meeting, the board will move to executive session for consideration of the following items:

Deliberations Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Sale or Value of Real Property. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.072)

Deliberations Regarding Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations (Texas Government Code, Section 551.073)

Consideration of Individual Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Officer or Employee, including but not limited to basketball coaches, vice presidents and the president (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to reported complaints; EEOC complaints; Samantha Sackos v. NCAA, et al.; In re: Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Watkins Scholarship Trust; and JoAnn Fields and Rose Trotty v. Stephen F. Austin State University (Texas Government Code, Section 551.071)

Estimated adjournment: 4:00 p.m. The board will reconvene in open session and recess for the evening with no further action expected.

THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A TWO-DAY BOARD MEETING AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDA:

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

9:00 a.m.

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Call to Order and Pledge to the Flags

Invocation

Special Recognitions

Board Action on Agenda Item 1:

1. Approval of Board Minutes of January 26 and 27, 2015, and March 9, 2015, Board of Regents Meetings

Presentation and Board Action on Personnel Items 2 – 10:

1.Approval of Faculty Appointments

1.Approval of Staff Appointments

1.Approval of Changes of Status

1.Promotions

1.Tenure

1.Faculty Development Leave

1.Regents Professorship for 2015-2016

1.Faculty Leave of Absence without Pay

1.Retirements

Committee Reports and Board Action:

Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 11 – 13):

11. Curriculum Changes

12. Purple Pride Licensing

13. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (6.1)

At Will Employment (11.2)

Commencement (6.8)

Digital Millennium Copyright (9.3)

Employee Scholarship Program (12.5)

Extra-institutional Learning Experiences in the BAAS Degree (5.11)

Financial Aid Code of Conduct (4.7)

Leave of Absence/Faculty and Staff (12.11)

Leave of Absence/Nonacademic (12.12)

Mobile Device Applications (15.2)

Overload Assignments (7.20)

Parking and Traffic Regulations (13.14)

Probationary Period of Employment (11.21)

Salary Supplements, Stipends and Additional Compensation (12.16)

Staff Development (11.27)

Student Employment (10.6)

Terminal Degrees (7.3)

USA Patriot Act (11.31)

Building and Grounds Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Item 14 – 16):

14. Outdoor Pool Renovation Budget Increase

15. William R. Johnson Coliseum Floor Replacement

16. Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions
Rental of University Vehicles (16.23)
Security Systems (14.10)
Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (13.21)
Solicitation on Campus (16.25)

Finance and Audit Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 17 – 28):

17. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

18. Designated Tuition and Student Service Fee Increases for 2015-16

19. Course and Lab Fees GY 2015-16

20. Designated Tuition Fixed Rate for 2015-16 Entering Students

21. Approval of Fiscal Year 2014-15 Summer Budget

22. Grant Awards

23. FY2016 Room and Board Rates

24. Additional Services Under the Education Advisory Board Student Success
Collaborative Agreement

25. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions

Cellular Telephones and Wireless Communication Devices (3.6)

Establishing a New Department Account FOP (3.12)

Expenditure Authority for Financial Transactions (3.13)

Financial Exigency (3.15)

Gramm Leach Bliley Act Required Information Security (14.4)

Identity Theft Prevention (14.5)

Post Bond Issuance Federal Tax Compliance (3.5)

Restrictions on Contracting with and Paying Certain Vendors ( 17.23)

Risk Management (13.19)

Student Accounts Receivable (3.28)

26. Authority to Refinance Bonds with a Private Placement/Direct Purchase Agreement

27. Authority to Spend Balance of Tuition Revenue Bond Proceeds

28. Approval of the 2015-2016 Marketing Campaign Concept

Reports:

President

· Upcoming Dates

· Legislative Update

· Big Dips

· Student Regent

Faculty Senate

· Introductions

· SFA Faculty Senate Resolutions

· Senate Activity Update

· Faculty Accomplishments

Student Government Association

· SGA Election Results

· Student Center Director’s Advisory Board

· Archie McDonald Speaker’s Series

· SFA/Nacogdoches Days at the Capital

ESTIMATED ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING (approximately 11:00 am)

Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects (Section 551.071). Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session. Further details regarding the posted agenda are available for public review in the Office of the Board of Regents, Austin Building 308, Telephone (936) 468-4048.

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April 9, 2015: NPD Crime Report

This is a complete list of reports responded to by the Nacogdoches Police Department

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April 9, 2015: Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Crime Log

This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.

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April 9, 2015: Nacogdoches County Booking Report

This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.

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