Mumford Independent School District

This plan establishes the district as a 'District of Innovation' under House Bill 1842, allowing for exemptions from certain provisions of the Texas Education Code to gain greater local control and tailor educational plans to community and student needs. Key areas of innovation and flexibility include teacher certification requirements, uniform school calendar scheduling, class size ratios, teacher contract terms, and inter-district student transfers, with the overarching goal of providing additional student opportunities.

This District of Innovation Plan for Mumford Independent School District seeks to gain local control by exempting from certain Texas Education Code provisions, allowing the district to tailor plans to its students' and community's needs. Key innovation areas include establishing local teacher certification requirements for specialized courses, modifying the uniform school calendar for greater flexibility, setting local class size ratios, adjusting teacher probationary contracts for new hires, and revising inter-district student transfer policies. The plan's objective is to provide additional student opportunities and enhance educational delivery.

The Mumford ISD Wellness Plan aims to support the general wellness of all students by implementing measurable goals to promote sound nutrition, student health, and reduce childhood obesity. The plan outlines the development, implementation, and review of guidelines and goals by the local school health advisory council (SHAC). Key strategic areas include establishing nutrition guidelines for foods and beverages, and setting wellness goals for nutrition promotion, nutrition education, physical activity, and school-based activities. The intended outcomes are to foster healthy eating behaviors, increase physical activity, and create an environment conducive to overall student health and well-being.