John Reese Briggs

The Splendora ISD Strategic Plan acts as a roadmap to its mission of 'Cultivating Exceptional People,' structured around three components: Strategic Direction, a Community-Based Accountability System, and a Balanced Scorecard with measurable five-year performance goals. Key focus areas include student learning and progress, student readiness, engaged and well-rounded students, community engagement, professional learning and quality staff, fiscal and operational systems, and safety and well-being. The plan aims for continuous improvement, supported by infrastructure development and preparedness for future student growth.

This document outlines a multi-year plan designed to establish a structured, data-driven framework for reducing the number of uncertified teachers within Splendora Independent School District, in compliance with House Bill 2. The plan focuses on providing targeted support for current uncertified teachers to obtain full certification, strengthening recruitment pipelines, and fostering a sustainable workforce of highly qualified educators. The overarching goal is to ensure all foundation instructional staff meet state certification requirements by the 2029-2030 academic year, detailing specific certification plans (A-E) and annual reduction targets.

The meeting included a closed session covering personnel matters (resignations, retirements, new hires), real estate, consultation with the attorney, and safety topics. The open session included recognizing the Board during Board Recognition Month, a Campus Spotlight on Greenleaf Elementary, and updates on the 2022 Bond Program. The Superintendent provided reports on enrollment and a Child Nutrition update via the Balance Scorecard. Administrative presentations covered District and Campus Improvement Plans, and the 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar. The consent agenda covered financial reports, approval of improvement plans, an MOU with Cenikor, a donation from the Splendora Athletic Booster Club, and signature authority changes. Action items included the approval of two resolutions authorizing the District to apply for and operate the Active Response Equipment Grant Program and the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program, approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, approval for the purchase of the Skyward Qmlativ Business Suite, approval of Budget Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and approval for Splendora High School Band Out-of-State Travel.

This document outlines strategic outcome goals focused on improving early childhood math proficiency. Key objectives include increasing the percentage of 3rd-grade students scoring at or above grade level on STAAR Math to 44% by June 2025, and enhancing NWEA MAP Growth scores for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders to 39%, 50%, and 45% respectively by June 2025. The plan also establishes yearly targets for closing achievement gaps across various student demographics and details district supports such as professional development, curriculum alignment, instructional feedback, and targeted interventions through the RtI process.

This document outlines Timber Lakes Elementary's HB 3 Math Board Goals, aiming to increase math proficiency across various grade levels. Key objectives include raising the percentage of 3rd-grade students achieving 'meets grade level or above' on STAAR Math to 44% by June 2025, and improving NWEA MAP Growth scores for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students to 39%, 50%, and 45% respectively, also by June 2025. The plan includes yearly target goals, 'closing the gaps' targets for specific student groups, and details targeted professional development and action steps for implementation.