Kim Welch

The council provided the new Superintendent with an update regarding previous SHAC committee information. The committee conducted a year-end review of student presentations and determined they will offer incentives to improve student participation. Additionally, the committee discussed upcoming presentations by the PRCAC and reviewed the status of the outdoor learning space, noting that the project is currently on hold pending the resolution of local drainage issues.

This document outlines the Bluff Dale ISD Prekindergarten Family Engagement Plan, designed to foster a robust partnership between the school and the parent community to enhance student success. The plan encompasses strategies such as facilitating family-to-family support, establishing a comprehensive network of community resources, and increasing family participation in decision-making processes. It also focuses on equipping families with tools to extend learning at home, developing staff skills in evidence-based practices for family support, and continuously evaluating engagement efforts to ensure ongoing improvement.

The Bluff Dale ISD District of Innovation Plan for 2024-2029 is a roadmap designed to enhance educational outcomes and benefit the community by increasing local decision-making flexibility. The plan prioritizes student preparedness for post-secondary education and careers, exemplary academic performance, and securing highly qualified professionals. Key focus areas include maintaining quality learning environments and facilities, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring fiscal accountability. To achieve these goals, the plan utilizes exemptions from specific Texas Education Code provisions regarding uniform school start dates, class size ratios, inter-district student transfers, teacher certification, probationary contracts, and retire/rehire minimum salary, enabling personalized and enhanced learning experiences for students.

The board meeting agenda includes the consideration and approval of the HB 3 Board Goal Monitoring report, various TASB policy updates, board election local policies, safety program and emergency plans, and student conduct policies. Additionally, the board will consider action on a wastewater treatment plant project, recommendations from the School Health Advisory Council regarding instruction and personal body protection, a budget amendment, a missed school day waiver, the district calendar, the district improvement plan, and teacher and administrative staff contracts. Further agenda items include a discussion on the superintendent search, a safety update, and the Region 11 Board of Directors election, followed by administrative reports from the superintendent, business manager, and principal.

The board meeting agenda includes interviewing and selecting a new board member, a mid-year evaluation of the superintendent, and an update regarding the activity bus for transportation. The board plans to convene in an executive session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters.