Sarah Elizabeth Stailey

The Bloomburg ISD's District Improvement Plan aims to provide every child with a free and appropriate public education, developing academic and interpersonal skills for productive citizenship. The plan is built upon three core goals: enhancing instructional programs to boost student achievement, access, and equity; ensuring the safety and security of all students and staff through promoting positive behavior; and strengthening community partnerships and parent engagement. It focuses on empowering students to meet future challenges by providing appropriate learning experiences and supporting the 'whole child'.

This Innovation District Plan leverages House Bill 1842 to provide Bloomburg Independent School District with increased local autonomy and flexibility. It outlines strategic adjustments in areas such as the academic calendar, elementary class size management, local teacher certification and contracts, and the development of tailored evaluation systems for educators. The plan also streamlines the School Health Advisory Council's operations and campus behavior coordination to optimize district resources and enhance responsiveness to student and community needs for the specified period.

The meetings focused on the Title I, Part A program participation, outlining that the school operates as a Title I Schoolwide campus due to its student demographics. Key discussion topics included the use of Title I funds to provide effective instructional personnel, parents' rights to be involved in school activities and inquire about teacher qualifications, and the curriculum and assessment practices aligned with TEKS. Participants were also invited to provide feedback and suggestions for the Title I and parent/family engagement programs.

The meeting addressed organizational details, including planning for the 2024-2025 school year vision, goals, and work plan, noting a previous request for information on Human Trafficking. The review of the current health education curriculum, including 'Worth the Wait' and 'Always Changing,' concluded with no proposed changes at this time, as condensed content from the nurse is currently in use. Discussions on District Action and Activities included plans to involve the Patient Care Technician class in teaching handwashing, updates on the Spinal Screen progress, scheduling the Mammo Bus, and reviewing sign-ups for upcoming blood drives and vaccinations. A decision on whether to issue recommendations to the board of trustees regarding the wellness plan/policy was deferred pending further review. The concluding segment focused on planning the next meeting agenda, including potential election/voting for Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary roles.

Key discussion topics included organizational details such as the vision, goals, work plan, and the purpose of the council; decisions regarding chair elections and vision/goals for the school year were deferred to the next meeting. The council reviewed the existing Wellness Policy and Wellness Plan and determined no revisions were necessary at this time. Discussions also covered district actions and activities, including subcommittee participation for physical activity and fitness. A guest speaker segment focused on special needs resources, including pamphlets for Personal Care Services and Community First Choice, and information regarding free immunization opportunities for families.