Friona Independent School District

This plan outlines how Friona Independent School District will achieve statutory teacher certification requirements and attain full compliance by the 2029-2030 academic year. It includes a timeline with targeted annual goals, strategies to support uncertified teachers in completing certification, and recruitment pipelines to increase the number of certified teachers. Key initiatives involve the 'Road to Certification Program,' individual certification plans, partnerships with Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs), quarterly progress reports, and a 'grow your own' approach to encourage paraprofessionals to pursue certification.

The meeting commenced with recognition for Board Members and student/staff achievements. Key discussions involved a presentation on Aramark Limited Time Offers (LTO) and a Lone Star Governance Report, including the presentation of DMAC reports and outcome data. The Board took action to order a General Election for School Board Trustees scheduled for May 2, 2026, and approved the associated Notice and Order for Early Voting and Election Day. Resolutions and agreements were approved for a joint election with the City of Friona on the same date. The Board also approved the FISD Policies and Procedures Manual and the FISD District of Innovation Renewal Plan. The board reviewed the TAPR report, which indicated a 'C' accountability rating, and the RDA data noting necessary improvements in specific areas. Finally, the Board approved the contract, compensation, and related personnel actions (contracts, resignations, reassignments) for the Superintendent in a closed session, followed by board discussion regarding upcoming meetings and visits.

This document, the 2023 Federal Report Card for Friona Independent School District, presents long-term educational goals established under ESSA for the district and its campuses. These goals focus on academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English Learner proficiency, and graduation rates, with targets set for various student subgroups and interim objectives extending to 2038. The report further details the state's accountability framework, including indicators, weighting, and methodologies for school differentiation, and identification of consistently underperforming student groups and schools requiring comprehensive or targeted support.

This Federal Report Card outlines the Texas Education Agency's long-term goals and interim progress for academic performance in Reading/ELA, Mathematics, and English Learner (EL) proficiency, alongside federal graduation rates. It provides detailed data for Friona High School and its district, disaggregated by various student subgroups. The report also describes the state's accountability framework for school differentiation, and metrics related to school quality, teacher qualifications, and student outcomes in postsecondary education. The intended outcome is to monitor and improve student achievement across defined metrics.

This document outlines the Texas Education Agency's State and Campus ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) long-term and interim goals for Friona Primary School. It establishes specific targets for academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English Learner progress, and Graduation Rate. These goals are detailed for all students and various subgroups, providing a strategic roadmap for educational achievement and student support from the 2022-2023 school year through the 2037-2038 school year.