Shelly Bivens

The meeting addressed the results from a recent Symposium, noting that the survey yielded eight responses, with suggestions made for improving future submission rates. Discussion also occurred regarding the organization of smaller working groups, noting challenges with group size affecting attendee attention. A proposal to potentially reschedule the symposium from the first week of December to another week in the fall, possibly the start of the second nine weeks, was considered to reduce teacher pressure. Furthermore, the committee discussed the Lamar County Health District's Mother Friendly Texas Application, which aims to designate private nursing spaces on North Lamar campuses, and the chair agreed to follow up on the necessary procedures.

The North Lamar Independent School District's Improvement Plan aims to empower students for the future by fostering a community where they learn, grow, and belong. Key focus areas include providing opportunities for academic success and building student confidence, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving through advanced curriculum and technology, cultivating a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment, and preparing students for college and career readiness through comprehensive career education.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Frank Stone Middle School aims to develop well-rounded, productive citizens by fostering a safe, caring, and premier educational experience. The plan is structured around four main goals: providing students with a quality education that promotes academic success and individual growth; equipping teachers with the necessary curriculum, technology, instructional programs, and training for student development; cultivating a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment; and preparing students for college and career readiness by facilitating self-interest exploration and career aspirations.

The Everett Elementary Campus Improvement Plan for 2025-2026 aims to enhance student academic success and confidence by providing opportunities for skill acquisition. It focuses on developing critical thinking and problem-solving through curriculum, technology, and professional training. The plan also prioritizes fostering a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment to inspire and empower students, and promoting college and career readiness. This is supported by comprehensive needs assessments and effective utilization of State Compensatory Education and Title I funds.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Aaron Parker Elementary aims to empower minds and ensure all students read at grade level. The plan focuses on four key goals: providing opportunities for skill acquisition and academic success, enhancing curriculum and technology for critical thinking, fostering a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment, and developing college and career readiness. It addresses identified challenges such as supporting economically disadvantaged and at-risk students, improving early literacy, and closing achievement gaps through strategic interventions, professional development, and community partnerships.