New Caney Independent School District

This document outlines New Caney ISD's request to delay the implementation of certification requirements for teachers until the 2029-2030 school year. The plan details strategies to ensure all teachers obtain full certification, including the use of Certification Growth Plans, regular meetings between campus administrators and teachers, monthly communication with EPP partners, and various 'Grow Your Own' programs. Key focus areas involve collaborative efforts, consistent monitoring of progress, and providing support through student teacher programs and employee scholarships. The ultimate goal is for all teachers to achieve full certification by the 2029-2030 school year.

The meeting featured a significant segment dedicated to celebrating achievements within the Fine Arts department. This included recognizing winners of the NCIC holiday art contest across elementary, middle, and high school divisions, some of whom received significant recognition, such as one piece being auctioned for $75,000 and another selected as a congressional winner. The presentation detailed the structure and successes of various fine arts programs, including elementary art and music, secondary visual arts (noting a district distinction award), dance and drill team (mentioning participation in a new pilot assessment), theater arts (noting advancement in one-act play competitions and upcoming musicals), orchestra, and band/color guard (highlighting national recognition for the Keeper Crossing Middle School ensemble and marching band accomplishments). There was also mention of a student being a finalist for a TVA scholarship. The meeting also included a segment to introduce and inform the board about the 110 staff members in the Fine Arts department.

This document outlines the New Caney ISD's Annual Sequence for World Geography for the 2025-2026 academic year. It organizes the curriculum into thematic and regional bundles, specifying Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for topics such as physical and human geography, economic systems, government, and culture, covering regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, Southwest Asia & North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia & Oceania.

The meeting commenced with roll call, invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an Open Forum session. The Superintendent Report included recognitions for several elementary schools and The Learning Center, acknowledgement of Highlands Elementary School receiving the National Certificate of Stem Excellence, an update on middle school schedules, and a video presentation for Board Appreciation. The Board Members' Reports featured an update from the Finance Committee. The Consent Calendar, which was approved unanimously, covered minutes, policy updates, finance reports (including accounts payable, tax office, budget to actual, quarterly investment, and budget amendments), purchasing reports, public relations items such as adopting revised non-business dates for Public Information Act responses, instruction items regarding library acquisitions and advanced course designations, and administrative service items concerning job descriptions. The Board then moved into a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, land development/real estate issues, attorney consultation, and matters under Government Code Section 551.082. Upon reconvening, the Board approved the Personnel Report.

This document outlines the 6th Grade Math curriculum for the 2025-2026 academic year, organized into thematic bundles. Key instructional areas include rational numbers, integer operations, algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, ratios, rates, unit rates, coordinate geometry, and data analysis.