Kristen Ascencao

The meeting included several key business and planning items. Discussions focused on updates regarding the district's new website migration plan and feedback collection via survey. An update on district communications covered the use of ParentSquare and the conversion to Skyward as the student information and finance data system. A Quarter Two State of the District presentation addressed enrollment, attendance, discipline, grades, and academic proficiency data, followed by feedback from the council members. The council also discussed the review and potential adoption of new high-quality instructional materials for mathematics. Furthermore, Dr. Alfaro reminded members to sign up for spring strategic planning focus groups, sessions for which begin on March 18, 2026.

This document details the College Career Military Readiness (CCMR) outcome goal for AHISD, aiming to increase the percentage of graduates meeting CCMR standards to 90% by 2024. It includes yearly target goals and specific targets for closing achievement gaps among various student groups, such as Hispanic, White, Asian, African American, Economically Disadvantaged, English Learners, and Special Education students.

The meeting included a significant recognition segment honoring staff and students for excellence. Specifically, the Alamo Heights High School sports media team received recognition for their high-quality production work, including running the video scoreboard and live streaming, which was partially funded by a $35,000 grant from the charity ball. Additionally, two teachers from Cambridge Elementary and the junior school received the prestigious National Board certification. Student council representatives also provided updates on recent activities, such as the winter First Friday event, and future plans including a safe driving initiative and Valentine's week activities. During the public comment section, a parent addressed the board regarding the challenges facing school districts, administrators, and teachers due to state legislation perceived as under-resourcing and over-mandating public schools, specifically mentioning SB12 and its vague language regarding instruction on topics such as race and gender identity.

The Howard Early Childhood Center's 2025 Parent Engagement Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to foster robust family involvement within the Alamo Heights ISD. It focuses on six key components: facilitating family-to-family support, establishing a network of community resources, increasing family participation in decision-making, equipping families with tools for home learning, developing staff skills in evidence-based practices that support families, and continuously evaluating and revising engagement strategies. The plan aims to enhance parent-school collaboration and support student success through a structured approach to family engagement.

This document outlines yearly target goals for early childhood literacy and math for 3rd graders, focusing on achieving specific percentage increases in grade level proficiency on STAAR Reading and Math. It includes detailed yearly targets for various student groups to close achievement gaps and aligns with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) goal of 60% of 3rd graders meeting grade level standards by 2024, with specific AHISD objectives extending to 2025.