{"id":407616,"date":"2026-08-15T21:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T21:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/407616\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T21:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T21:32:09","slug":"former-southwest-isd-superintendent-jeanette-ball-named-ceo-of-girl-scouts-of-southwest-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/407616\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Southwest ISD superintendent Jeanette Ball named CEO of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Jeanette Ball, who recently resigned as superintendent of Southwest Independent School District<\/a>, was named the next CEO of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, according to a news release. <\/p>\n

Ball will begin her new role Monday, Aug. 24, and officially become CEO Wednesday, Sept. 2, the release states. Current Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas CEO Angie Salinas<\/a> will retire Tuesday, Sept. 1.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas,\u201d Ball said in the release. \u201cThroughout my career, I have been guided by the belief that every young person deserves opportunities to discover their strengths, build confidence, and realize their potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ball brings more than three decades of leadership experience in education, youth development and community engagement, according to the release. She served 13 years as a public school superintendent, leading Southwest ISD, Judson ISD and Uvalde CISD.<\/p>\n

During her tenure at Southwest ISD, the district said Ball\u2019s legacy includes $250 million in campus improvements, the opening of a new elementary school and a district academic rating that climbed from a \u201cC\u201d to a \u201cB\u201d in recent years.<\/p>\n

Southwest ISD named Deputy Superintendent Brandon Crisp as interim superintendent following Ball\u2019s departure. The school board is searching for a permanent superintendent, the district said. <\/p>\n

Classes at Southwest ISD begin Monday, Aug. 24.<\/p>\n

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