Justin Bedford

The Board of Trustees held a meeting that included student and staff recognitions, a presentation on delinquent tax collection, an overview of the secondary schedule initiative, updates on the Texas Reads, Texas Leads literacy program, and a presentation on House Bill 3 Board goals. Additionally, the Board approved various items including a financial audit engagement letter, budget amendments, property insurance coverage, special education contracted services, a resolution to compensate employees for weather-related missed workdays, and action regarding Senate Bill 11.

The meeting featured a presentation on youth opioid misuse prevention education, detailing the Texas Opioid Prevention for Students program, the Think Smart curriculum, and the use of the Split Second graphic novel. Additionally, the council discussed the success of the recent Wellness Fair, noting its new location and the introduction of faculty-led sessions on topics such as stress management and nutrition. Members were also advised to review the current wellness plan and policy.

The Educational Planning Guide for La Porte High School aims to equip students and families with information to make informed decisions about their academic and graduation paths. Its mission is to ensure post-secondary success for all students through a positive culture and high-level learning. The guide details comprehensive course offerings, various endorsement options, and requirements for college, career, and military readiness, emphasizing a professional learning community and research-based teaching strategies.

This Educational Planning Guide for La Porte High School serves as a comprehensive resource for students and families to make informed decisions about academic paths and graduation options. It outlines the school's mission to ensure post-secondary success by fostering a positive culture and high levels of learning. The guide details various academic and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including five endorsement options (STEM, Business and Industry, Public Services, Arts and Humanities, and Multi-Disciplinary). It also covers graduation requirements, college, career, and military readiness standards, grading policies, and GPA calculations for cohorts including the 2027 graduating class, with course offerings detailed up to the 2026-2027 school year.

El Plan de Mejora del Campus para la Escuela Primaria Bayshore del Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Porte, busca promover el crecimiento académico, social y emocional de los estudiantes en un ambiente seguro. Sus objetivos principales incluyen: incrementar el logro académico y el éxito de todos los estudiantes; proporcionar un entorno seguro, protegido y disciplinado; atraer, desarrollar y retener a personal excelente; y garantizar el uso eficaz de los recursos del Distrito. La visión es crear una escuela que no conozca límites para el éxito académico de cada estudiante.