Maria Ofelia Alvarez

This document outlines the Donna ISD Board of Trustees' proposal for a school bond election scheduled for May 6, 2023. The proposed $120 million bond aims to finance multiple facility upgrades, repairs, and additions across 19 campuses, identified through a TASB study and district needs assessment. Specific attention is given to preserving and enhancing facilities such as Lenore Elementary, including the potential addition of an outdoor learning center if the bond is approved.

The meeting included formal proceedings such as the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence, alongside acknowledgments and thanks to military veterans and veteran canines. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the reorganization of the board of officers, resulting in the election of new President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board received a detailed Lone Star Governance presentation focusing on Goal Two regarding beginning-of-year reading data for Kindergarten through Third Grade, noting overall progress but also identifying a dip in Kindergarten English assessment scores requiring close monitoring. Additionally, the board discussed future assessment protocols as the district transitions away from STAR testing. An action item involved authorizing a resolution and distributing 44 votes regarding nominations for the Hidalgo Appraisal District Board of Directors. The session concluded with the Local School Governance (LSG) board self-evaluation, focusing on continuous improvement beyond their current recognized performance level.

This Campus Improvement Plan for W. A. Todd Middle School outlines strategic goals for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan focuses on five key areas: ensuring student success through engaging learning, academic support, and college/career readiness; fostering family and community engagement via effective communication and staff development; achieving operational excellence by maintaining safe and modern facilities; promoting employee and organizational excellence through professional development and social-emotional capacity building; and practicing sound financial stewardship for equitable resource allocation. The overall aim is to improve academic achievement, enhance student and staff well-being, and optimize campus operations.

The Campus Improvement Plan for J.P. Lenoir Elementary aims to provide high-quality education in a structured, safe, positive, and challenging environment, fostering high expectations for academic success. It is built upon five strategic goals: focusing on student success, family and community engagement, operational excellence, employees and organizational excellence, and financial stewardship. The plan's vision is to graduate all students ready for college, career, or military.

This 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plan for Donna North High School outlines strategic goals across student success, family and community engagement, operational excellence, employee and organizational excellence, and financial stewardship. It aims to create a rigorous, safe, and supportive learning environment that fosters creativity, character development, and critical thinking. Key objectives include enhancing student academic proficiency and college/career/military readiness, improving communication and support for families, maintaining safe and efficient facilities, providing professional development for staff, and ensuring responsible resource allocation.