Cayla A. Mars

The District Improvement Plan meeting included discussion of school status alerts, the district's accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), updates on STAAR testing changes for the 2027-2028 school year, and UIL hosting schedules for elementary, middle, and high schools. Updates were provided on extracurricular activities, including athletics and band competitions, as well as the district's enrollment. The committee updated the District Improvement Plan (DIP) based on the Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA), focusing on goals related to academic achievement, creating a safe environment, recruitment and retention of teachers and staff, and increasing community involvement. Specific objectives included meeting or exceeding state averages on STAAR tests, showing growth on assessments, meeting college, career, and military readiness criteria, increasing the graduation rate, and reducing disparities between student groups. The committee also discussed transitioning from Raptor to Crisis Go for safety protocols and implementing the Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA).

The Ore City ISD SHAC meeting included a presentation on school programs and additional services by Julie York from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Reports covered staff training on Neffy and Naloxone, the availability of Neffy in schools, and various health events, including health fairs, blood drives, and flu clinics. Discussions focused on forming a Wellness Committee to update the wellness plan, drunk driving education, a fun germ presentation for elementary students, and a district-wide walk to raise money for the city park renovation or a specific school need.

The Ore City High School Campus Improvement Plan for 2024-2025 focuses on academic achievement, safety and security, staff quality, and community/parent engagement. Key goals include improving student performance on STAAR tests, increasing the graduation rate, providing a safe and orderly environment, maintaining a low employee turnover rate, and enhancing communication with parents and community members. The plan outlines various strategies and activities to achieve these objectives, such as implementing high-quality instructional materials, offering professional development for staff, utilizing technology for data-driven decisions, and fostering partnerships with local organizations.

The 2019-2020 Campus Improvement Plan for Ore City Elementary focuses on academic excellence, a positive and safe environment, technology integration, and strong school-home-community partnerships. Key goals include achieving maximum student potential through mastery of TEKS and STAAR, promoting emotional and social growth, enhancing learning and communication through technology, and retaining qualified staff. The plan outlines strategies for improving writing scores, identifying and assisting students with learning difficulties, fostering relationships, ensuring safety, and increasing parent involvement.

The Ore City ISD SHAC meeting included discussions and updates on various health-related initiatives and events. The council decided not to participate in Million Mile Month this year but will focus on recruiting parents and having a SHAC table at the back-to-school Health Fair. There were reports on the Meningitis Shot Clinic, Carter Blood Drive, Staff B12/Lipo, and 6th-grade clinic, as well as the School Safety and Security Meeting. Upcoming events include MADD Promprosal, Smile of Tomorrow, and CPR training for graduating seniors. The ESTEEM program was updated, and plans were made for the Back to School Health Fair and updating the Wellness Plan. Additionally, there were discussions on implementing Walk Across Texas, the Clear the Air nicotine presentation, and School Climate Surveys.