Karnes City Independent School District

This document outlines the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) plan for the district, covering the 2025-2026 academic year. It establishes teacher eligibility criteria based on student growth metrics (NWEA MAP, STAAR, and a District Created Student Growth Model) and teacher observation standards using the T-TESS framework. The plan details minimum student growth percentages and T-TESS average scores required for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master designations. It also specifies general spending plan guidelines, allocating 90% of TIA funds to designated teachers to attract, develop, retain, and sustain high-quality talent, and to align financial incentives with teacher performance. Furthermore, the document describes district support mechanisms from various departments (HR, Finance, Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Assessment, Professional Development, and Legal) and outlines the program evaluation processes, including data tracking and leadership team decision-making.

This document outlines the Early Childhood and College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) goals and outcomes for Karnes City ISD. The plan aims to significantly increase 3rd-grade student performance in STAAR Reading and STAAR Math, targeting 60% at or above 'meets grade level' by June 2025. Concurrently, it seeks to raise the percentage of graduates meeting CCMR criteria to 100% by August 2025, tracking progress from 2021 baselines.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Karnes City Junior High outlines strategic objectives for the 2025-2026 school year. The plan focuses on maximizing student opportunities through proficiency in reading and mathematics, nurturing empathetic and productive citizens via character education and social-emotional learning, and delivering intentional, data-driven instruction tailored to multi-dimensional student needs. Key priorities include enhancing academic growth, supporting special programs, fostering positive school culture and climate, improving staff quality and retention, strengthening family and community engagement, optimizing school organization, and integrating technology for learning and career readiness.

The Campus Improvement Plan for Karnes City High School aims to inspire, impact, and improve lives by developing productive, morally, and ethically guided members of society. The plan focuses on three primary goals: maximizing student proficiency in literacy and fostering a love for reading; nurturing students to become empathetic, productive citizens through initiatives to increase attendance and graduation rates while decreasing dropout rates; and delivering purpose-driven instruction that addresses the multi-dimensional needs of students. Supporting these goals are strategic efforts across key areas including demographics, student achievement, school culture and climate, staff quality, recruitment, retention, curriculum, instruction, assessment, family and community engagement, school organization, and technology.

This document outlines Karnes City ISD's comprehensive strategies for school violence prevention and intervention. Key initiatives include enhanced physical security with vestibules, locking systems, and perimeter fencing; robust visitor management through the Raptor system; a dedicated law enforcement presence with School Resource Officers; thorough background checks for all personnel; and extensive emergency preparedness via a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan and district safety committee. Additionally, the district employs advanced surveillance technology, detection canines, behavioral threat assessment protocols, anonymous reporting systems (STOPit), Halo Smart Sensors for threat detection, and the Guardian Program, supplemented by the Centegix silent panic alert system, to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff.