May 14, 2020
New Bandera ISD Chief Financial Officer named
Michael Neuman has been named Chief Financial Officer for Bandera ISD. Neuman will replace Scott Tipton who is moving to a similar role in Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD. Neuman will officially begin his duties in Bandera ISD on June 1.
Neuman has served as the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and School Operations for Sabinal ISD since 2008. Prior to working in Sabinal, Neuman was an Assistant Superintendent in Hondo ISD. Before transitioning to district administration, Mr. Neuman served as the principal of McDowell Middle School in Hondo ISD and as vice principal of Bandera Middle School. He has also taught in Hondo ISD, Jourdanton ISD, Southwest ISD, and Bandera ISD.
Neuman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from Texas Lutheran University in 1992 and a Master of Education from Sul Ross University in 2001. He also holds a superintendent’s certification and a principal’s certification, as well as certifications in physical education, secondary speech communications and special education. Neuman and his wife, Tammy, have five children. Mrs. Neuman is an administrator in Hondo ISD, and their oldest daughter is an educator in Hondo ISD.
“I am looking forward to returning to Bandera ISD,” Neuman said.
"We are very pleased to have Michael Neuman join the Bandera ISD family as our Chief Financial Officer. Not only does Mr. Neuman bring a strong set of experiences, he is also familiar with our community. Additionally, he understands the very complex Texas school finance system. As a former teacher and principal, Mr. Neuman understands what it's like to work in the trenches of public education. He will be a tremendous addition to our team,” Bandera ISD superintendent Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth said.
Neuman has served as the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and School Operations for Sabinal ISD since 2008. Prior to working in Sabinal, Neuman was an Assistant Superintendent in Hondo ISD. Before transitioning to district administration, Mr. Neuman served as the principal of McDowell Middle School in Hondo ISD and as vice principal of Bandera Middle School. He has also taught in Hondo ISD, Jourdanton ISD, Southwest ISD, and Bandera ISD.
Neuman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from Texas Lutheran University in 1992 and a Master of Education from Sul Ross University in 2001. He also holds a superintendent’s certification and a principal’s certification, as well as certifications in physical education, secondary speech communications and special education. Neuman and his wife, Tammy, have five children. Mrs. Neuman is an administrator in Hondo ISD, and their oldest daughter is an educator in Hondo ISD.
“I am looking forward to returning to Bandera ISD,” Neuman said.
"We are very pleased to have Michael Neuman join the Bandera ISD family as our Chief Financial Officer. Not only does Mr. Neuman bring a strong set of experiences, he is also familiar with our community. Additionally, he understands the very complex Texas school finance system. As a former teacher and principal, Mr. Neuman understands what it's like to work in the trenches of public education. He will be a tremendous addition to our team,” Bandera ISD superintendent Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth said.