Simms Independent School District

This Campus Improvement Plan for James Bowie Elementary outlines a strategic direction for the 2025-2026 academic year. Its core objectives include increasing student achievement through growth and mastery, with a focus on academic performance, support for special needs populations, and consistent attendance. The plan also prioritizes fostering effective parent and family engagement through enhanced communication and community partnerships. A critical component is providing a safe, positive, and secure environment for all students and staff, emphasizing positive behavior interventions and comprehensive campus safety measures. Furthermore, it addresses staff development in technological skills and teacher retention.

This District of Innovation Plan for Simms Independent School District outlines a strategy to enhance local control and flexibility to better meet student needs. Key focus areas include modifying state requirements related to the school calendar, teacher contracts (probationary periods and certification), inter-district transfer commitments, the structure and meeting frequency of the Local School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), and the renewal process for bank depository contracts. The plan aims to personalize learning experiences, improve operational efficiency, and optimize resource allocation to prepare students for success.

This document is an application for a delay in teacher certification requirements for Simms Independent School District. It outlines a strategic plan to reduce the number of uncertified teachers, with a goal of achieving full compliance by the 2029-2030 school year. Key strategies include prioritizing certified teachers, strengthening recruitment efforts, improving certification pathways, and implementing robust support and monitoring systems for current staff. The district aims for at least a 2% annual reduction in uncertified teachers through the 2028-2029 school year.

This Campus Improvement Plan for James Bowie High School outlines three primary goals: enhancing student achievement, fostering parent and family engagement, and cultivating a positive school climate. Key objectives under achievement include increasing student mastery in state assessments, maintaining a high attendance rate, and providing comprehensive support for college, career, and military readiness, alongside ensuring a fully certified and trained staff. The plan also focuses on involving parents as educational stakeholders and building community partnerships, while prioritizing a safe and secure environment through initiatives to reduce discipline issues and improve overall school safety.

This Campus Improvement Plan outlines the strategic direction for James Bowie Middle School. It focuses on three primary goals: increasing student achievement through growth and mastery, fostering effective parent, family, and community engagement, and providing a safe, positive, and secure environment for all students and staff. Key areas include improving STAAR performance, maintaining high attendance rates, ensuring certified and trained staff, promoting higher-level thinking, enhancing parental involvement in educational decisions and school events, building community partnerships, reducing disciplinary referrals, and implementing comprehensive safety and wellness programs.