By Chris ArdisSpecial to the AdvanceThink back to your elementary, middle/high school, and/or college days. Or maybe you have children or grandchildren in school now; think about the employees in their school(s). Who comes to mind for being kind, creative, dedicated, supportive, and loving and for having high expectations?Early Voting for the November 7 Election begins Monday, October 23. When Texas voters go to the polls, you will have 14 constitutional amendments to consider, in the form of propositions. Proposition 9 provides the opportunity for most retired public-education employees in Texas to receive their first cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 19 ...