Tricia Bledsoe

This strategic plan outlines Spring Independent School District's multi-year roadmap from 2025 to 2028 to achieve full compliance with HB 2 teacher certification requirements for foundational subjects (K-12 Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies). It provides tiered supports for aspiring teachers, including individualized advising, cohort-based interventions, and targeted TExES preparation, alongside a robust oversight and accountability framework encompassing metrics, roles, communication strategies, contingency planning, and integration with recruitment and professional development, all aimed at ensuring structured support and measurable progress toward 100% certified teachers.

This document outlines the Spring ISD Board's student outcome goals, focusing on three key areas: Early Childhood Literacy, Early Childhood Math, and College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR). The plan aims to significantly increase the percentage of 3rd-grade students meeting or exceeding grade level in STAAR Reading and Math, and to enhance the College, Career, and Military Readiness of graduates. It includes specific growth targets for various student groups and detailed goal progress measures across different grade levels and subjects.

The report provides a detailed overview of the district's debt, including approved bond authorizations, combined principal and interest requirements, bond status by series, and general obligation bonds. It includes information on total authorization, issued and unissued amounts, repayment sources, and credit ratings. The report also details outstanding debt, additions, reductions, and debt per capita, along with population estimates and sources.

The Spring ISD Board of Trustees convened a special session to address revisions to policies FM and FD local in response to Senate Bill 401. The board discussed opting out of allowing homeschool participation in UIL activities, with presentations from the athletic director and PVA representatives. Concerns were raised about potential issues, including the impact on student eligibility and the administrative burden of district executive committee hearings. Legal counsel clarified the implications of the proposed policy language and the process for opting out. The board approved the first reading of the TAZABY-recommended interim revisions to policies FD and FM local, effectively opting out of allowing homeschool participation in UIL activities.

This document outlines the strategic priorities and goals for Spring Independent School District, aiming for excellent and equitable outcomes for all students. Key objectives include increasing the percentage of students in A/B schools to 50% and decreasing D/F schools to 0% by 2027. The plan emphasizes fostering a positive learning environment through high-quality academics, innovative programs, and specialized services, while preparing students to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens. It also details the district's commitment to preventing discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under Title IX, outlining reporting requirements and prevention strategies.