Region 18 Education Service Center

House Bill 3 (HB3) represents a comprehensive legislative reform for public education in Texas. This reform serves as a strategic roadmap to transform the state's school finance system and improve student outcomes. Key objectives include supporting teachers and rewarding excellence, prioritizing early literacy, enhancing college, career, and military readiness, and expanding learning opportunities. It also focuses on increasing special education support, improving funding equity, and reforming property tax collections to positively impact the trajectory of the education system.

This document outlines the Continuous Improvement Cycle (CIC) designed for the education of migratory children. The cycle comprises four key phases: Assess, Plan, Implement, and Evaluate. It details how to conduct local needs assessments to identify specific needs, develop and align program activities with statewide service delivery plans, continuously monitor implementation, and evaluate program effectiveness using various data sources and stakeholder feedback to ensure continuous improvement in serving migratory students.

The meeting agenda includes the presentation and consideration of the 2024-2025 Audit Report, director reports from the Executive Director, CFO, and other department heads covering financial statements and program updates. Consent agenda items cover budget amendments and acceptance of multiple donations from various foundations and entities. Action items involve the formal approval of the 2024-2025 Audit Report, selection of the Independent Auditor for 2025-2026, approval to participate in TRS-ActiveCare, and the call for elections for Board of Directors places 1, 4, and 6. The agenda also allocates time for executive sessions concerning personnel matters, consultation with legal counsel regarding pending litigation, and evaluation and employment discussions for the Executive Director, followed by final approval of the Executive Director's agreement in open session.

This document outlines the Effective School Framework (ESF) developed in partnership by Region 18 ESC and TEA. It details five prioritized levers for school improvement: Strong School Leadership and Planning, Strategic Staffing, Positive School Culture, High-Quality Instructional Materials and Assessments, and Effective Instruction. The framework aims to guide districts and campuses in developing comprehensive plans, improving student performance through systemic change, and fostering continuous improvement by diagnosing areas of need and matching them with Vetted Improvement Programs.

The meeting included swearing in board members, director reports, and a consent agenda covering approval of minutes, budget amendments, intergovernmental contracts, interlocal agreements, and approval of RFQs for project management and web application development, and furniture auction results. Action items included consideration of the initial budget, designation of funds, employee benefits, salaries, and revised board policy updates. The board also convened in an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal advice regarding pending legal matters and potential litigation.