Katherine Williams

This Campus Improvement Plan for Windermere Elementary School outlines strategies to enhance academic achievement in reading, mathematics, and science across all grade levels, with specific targets for STAAR performance and early childhood literacy and math. Key priorities include recruiting and retaining high-quality staff, fostering a positive and supportive school culture, improving student attendance and behavior, and increasing college and career awareness. The plan also emphasizes strong family and community engagement to support student success and overall school improvement.

The document outlines the Pflugerville School District's approved Optimization Priorities, which serve as criteria for evaluating schools and guiding future optimization scenarios. These priorities encompass four key areas: enhancing student achievement, fostering student persistence, investing in human capital (staff), and ensuring efficient finance and operations. Each priority is defined with specific metrics and benchmarks, many utilizing data points and accountability assessments through the 2025-2026 school year.

The committee held a meeting to discuss organizational and academic topics. Key discussions included the approval of proposed bylaw language regarding the renaming of the Executive Committee and the establishment of term lengths, as well as a decision to handle future presenter material requests through standard operating procedures. The committee also identified several focus topics for the upcoming academic year, including enhancing mental health and emotional support, improving communication between parents, teachers, and counselors, streamlining the 504/IEP/ARD process, and exploring student counseling and career planning initiatives. Future agenda planning included scheduling presentations from district advisors regarding existing district programs.

The committee approved the final version of the SHAC Bylaws. A presentation was provided regarding the district's mental health and academic support framework, detailing the operational differences between school counseling and social work, as well as data on student wellness screeners conducted throughout the year. The session addressed systemic challenges such as staffing ratios, non-counseling duties, lack of McKinney-Vento support, and infrastructure limitations, along with concerns regarding a siloed response to a community incident. Additionally, the committee scheduled meeting dates for the upcoming academic year, reviewed the annual progress report to the Board of Trustees, and established priority agenda items for the next meeting, including curriculum, mandated training, and legislative impacts.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Wieland Elementary School outlines a strategic roadmap to foster a supportive and caring learning community, promoting academic growth and socio-emotional development for all students. Key priorities include recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff, strengthening foundational skills in mathematics and reading, enhancing parent and community engagement, and improving overall campus performance, student well-being, and equitable disciplinary practices.