Riesel Independent School District

This document is an application from Riesel ISD requesting approval to delay the full implementation of teacher certification requirements until the 2029-2030 school year. The strategic plan outlines a phased transition to compliance focusing on reducing uncertified teachers, establishing partnerships with Educator Preparation Programs for training and mentorship, and strengthening the pipeline from paraprofessionals to certified teachers. The intended outcome is to achieve full compliance with 0% uncertified teachers by the 2029-2030 school year.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Foster Elementary outlines key strategic goals to enhance educational outcomes. The plan focuses on four main pillars: Teaching and Learning, aiming to establish a culture of high expectations and academic excellence for all students; Community Engagement/Parent Involvement, fostering active partnerships among parents, community members, and staff; Perceptions and Environment, ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment; and Human Capital, dedicated to attracting, recruiting, and retaining highly qualified staff and teachers. The overarching goal is to enable students to reach their full potential and improve overall school performance.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Riesel High School outlines its direction for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan focuses on enabling students to lead productive lives by developing essential academic skills, citizenship, critical thinking, and preparing them socially and academically for a competitive environment. Key goals include increasing academic growth, improving student achievement to the 'Masters Grade Level' standard through an emphasis on higher-order thinking, and enhancing student attendance rates by reducing chronic absenteeism and implementing interventions. The plan emphasizes continuous improvement in instruction, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a supportive school culture.

The 2025 Federal Report Card for Riesel School provides comprehensive data on accountability and performance. It outlines long-term and interim goals for academic performance (Reading/ELA, Mathematics), English Learner (EL) Progress, and Graduation Rate, covering the period from 2022-23 through 2037-38. The report also includes detailed information on student achievement, academic growth, English language proficiency, school quality/student success indicators (CCMR), teacher quality, per-pupil expenditures, STAAR Alternate 2 participation, NAEP results, postsecondary enrollment, and chronic absenteeism. It further describes the state's methodologies for differentiating schools and identifying them for support under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

This Campus Improvement Plan for Riesel Independent School District Riesel High School outlines a strategic direction to prepare students for productive lives and competitive futures. Key priorities include enhancing academic growth and achievement, specifically by increasing 'Masters Grade Level' proficiency and improving Domain II 'Academic Growth' scores. The plan also focuses on improving student attendance rates, fostering a positive school culture and climate, ensuring high-quality staff and effective recruitment, optimizing curriculum and instruction, strengthening family and community engagement, and leveraging technology and organizational efficiency. The overarching vision is to provide quality instruction, ensure equity, and promote continuous improvement to meet the challenges of the future.