Keith Colby Moore

The board meeting discussion focused on fiscal responsibility, specifically concerning bond money allocation for planning and construction projects, aided by new project fact sheets. The board also finalized board operating procedures, which serve as a living document to guide governance. Additionally, the meeting included a presentation by Boy Scout Troop 889 and the formal appointment of new principals for Rice and McCollum campuses.

The board meeting included a closed session to discuss personnel, potential litigation, safety audit reports, and property acquisitions. Following the return to open session, the board approved a settlement agreement for a contract dispute and authorized a right-of-way property acquisition. Citizen participation segments featured comments regarding recess policies, support for international families, special education parent advisory initiatives, and grievances concerning book removal policies and the criteria for challenging library materials.

The committee reviewed and adopted the 2026-27 proposed internal audit plan. Significant focus was placed on changing the activity funds audit process to a risk-based model using existing software to achieve 100% coverage. Additionally, the committee received a report on an IT general controls audit performed by Weaver, which examined security administration, change management, and backup processes for eight primary district systems.

This strategic plan for Birnham Woods Elementary outlines key goals for the 2021-2022 school year. It focuses on five primary areas: ensuring student achievement and post-secondary success through high-quality curriculum, fostering strong school leadership and fiscal responsibility, recruiting and retaining highly-qualified staff, cultivating a safe and collaborative school culture, and delivering effective, data-driven instruction. The plan aims to enhance student outcomes, develop leadership, ensure efficient resource management, promote a positive learning environment, and improve instructional practices.

This Campus Improvement Plan outlines the strategic direction for Wilkerson Intermediate School from 2020 to 2021. The plan focuses on enhancing student achievement and post-secondary success, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and prioritizing the recruitment, development, and retention of highly qualified staff. Key objectives include fostering collaborative partnerships with parents and the community, maintaining a safe and orderly school environment, leveraging technology for enhanced learning, and promoting effective two-way communication among all stakeholders. A significant emphasis is placed on addressing academic growth gaps, particularly for sub-population groups, based on STAAR data.