John Pyle

This Campus Improvement Plan for HHS, spanning 2025-2026, is designed to enhance student performance and readiness for life and career, aligning with the district's mission and vision. The plan focuses on three primary goals: ensuring students achieve grade-level proficiency in reading/ELAR and mathematics, and ensuring students graduate prepared for future endeavors. Specific objectives aim to reduce achievement gaps, increase proficiency rates in core subjects, improve campus attendance, and boost state-approved IBC pass rates, supported by strategic interventions and continuous monitoring.

This Campus Improvement Plan focuses on three primary goals: ensuring students are on grade level in reading/ELAR, on grade level in math, and graduate life and career ready. The plan details specific objectives and strategies for implementation by May 2026, including reducing performance gaps for African American and Special Education students in English and Math, increasing overall student attendance, improving the passing rate for state-approved IBCs, and enhancing college readiness through TSIA 2.0 pass rates. The plan aligns with the District's mission to educate and prepare students to become lifelong learners who value excellence and integrity, and its vision to empower all students to achieve their dreams.

The board reviewed the district's financial report, approved new CTE courses for Henderson High School for the 2025-2026 school year, designated non-business days for 2025 in compliance with the Texas Public Information Act, and approved a legal services retainer agreement. The meeting also included an update on enrollment and attendance figures, a report on a recent school reunification drill, an executive session regarding security devices and a training contract, and the formal approval of a list of School Guardians.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items, including a reconciled financial report and approval of multiple budget amendments to support district departments. Key actions included the renewal of a supplemental student insurance policy, authorization for an application for a Staff Development Minutes Waiver, and the approval of updates to local policies. The board also approved the procurement of computer equipment, renewal of wireless management software, and hardware for internal network connections. Additionally, the meeting included a review of personnel recommendations, including resignations and new hires, and concluded with the approval of a contract separation agreement with an assistant superintendent.

The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational topics. Key agenda items included a review of financial reports, quarterly investment transactions, and an annual training report for board members. The board received updates on an intruder detection audit conducted at an elementary school and a bilingual/ESL program update. Action items approved by the board included the purchase of FFA fundraiser goods, annual renewals for technology software applications, and the payment for a past cost report overpayment. Additionally, the superintendent provided updates on enrollment, attendance, and cell phone policies. The board also convened in executive session to discuss personnel recommendations and security matters.