Patricia Ephlin

The budget meeting addressed the district's financial goals, which include minimizing classroom impacts, providing competitive staff compensation, and balancing the budget. Discussion topics included the school finance formula, the impact of average daily attendance on funding, the challenges of state-mandated pay increases and pay compression, the legal limitations on bond funds, the role of the fund balance, and current budget deficits. Management strategies to mitigate deficits were presented, such as hiring freezes, department budget reductions, the launch of an employee health clinic, and the consolidation of campus positions in response to enrollment declines.

This Campus Marketing Action Plan outlines strategies for the 2021-2022 academic year to enhance enrollment, particularly focusing on first-generation, at-risk, and minority students. Key objectives include establishing a waiting list, developing effective messaging and ambassador programs, equipping all stakeholders with talking points, and implementing robust marketing via an improved website and social media. The plan also emphasizes highlighting school achievements and building strong relationships with the school district, local businesses, and volunteer organizations to ensure sustained marketing success and community engagement for the next decade.

This strategic planning initiative aims to foster an optimal educational experience for all students by engaging parents and students in defining the future of education. It emphasizes a collective commitment to creating positive outcomes for students and the community, ensuring every student receives necessary support. The plan is designed to make the district focused and strategic in its endeavors, ultimately propelling it to achieve excellence and become a leading educational institution.

This document outlines a series of bond projects divided into four propositions (A, B, C, and D) across 22 campuses. Proposition A focuses on general purpose improvements such as infrastructure upgrades (HVAC, roofing, wireless/network), new facilities (CTE center, buses), safety and security enhancements, ADA upgrades, and various campus modernizations. Proposition B details technology investments including classroom devices, staff and student device refreshes, and network upgrades. Proposition C is dedicated to fine arts facility improvements, specifically for the Raymond Hartfield, Cedar Ridge High School, and Stony Point High School Performing Arts Centers. Proposition D addresses athletics and stadium enhancements, including improvements to Kelly Reeves Stadium and Dragon Stadium, and the construction of a new facility.

This document outlines three strategic opportunities for Round Rock ISD for the 2016-2017 school year. These opportunities include celebrating diversity to foster reputable systems and global showcasing, influencing innovation to enhance teaching and learning for lifelong student success, and embracing growth by providing additional resources, staff, and educational choices to attract and retain students and community partners. The overarching aim is to establish Round Rock ISD as an innovative, world-class district delivering exceptional public education.