Waxahachie Independent School District

The board meeting focused on recognizing various student and staff achievements across the district. Highlights included honoring Special Olympics participants, celebrating teachers and campuses for earning national certifications in STEM teaching, and recognizing school marshals for their security contributions. Additionally, the meeting acknowledged participants of the aspiring principal academy, dedicated substitute teachers, future school leaders, student teams participating in the Destination Imagination regional tournament, and the Jimmy Ray Elementary drama club. A project by Clifton Elementary students to create a music video to encourage their peers during the testing season was also showcased.

This document outlines the Statewide Program of Study for Engineering Foundations, designed to prepare students for careers in engineering. It details a comprehensive curriculum across four levels of high school credit courses, covering principles, design, computer-aided design (CAD), robotics, and advanced engineering topics. The program emphasizes work-based learning, expanded educational opportunities, and alignment with various industry-based certifications. It also provides clear pathways for postsecondary education, including apprenticeships, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees, and identifies aligned occupations in civil and mechanical engineering fields.

This Balanced Scorecard Report for Waxahachie ISD details progress and strategic actions related to two primary objectives: ensuring every student achieves academic growth across English Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies, and ensuring every graduate is prepared for college, career, or military. The report outlines key strategies for curriculum alignment, instructional practices, data-driven decision-making, and fostering college and career readiness through advanced academics, community partnerships, and military exposure. It also addresses accountability and timeline implications for the 2023-2024 academic year, with specific goals extending to 2025.

The Board of Trustees held an informal meet and greet with the campus staff at the Wilemon STEAM Academy. No formal action was taken during the meeting.

This Balanced Scorecard Report focuses on Priority 3: Community & Stakeholder Relationships, outlining objectives to annually increase the satisfaction and engagement of students, families, and the broader community. Key strategic actions involve the creation and distribution of surveys, as well as the implementation of connection and collaboration rounding initiatives. The plan aims to achieve long-term outcomes such as increasing student and family satisfaction and engagement by 2% annually by 2026, increasing volunteer hours by 5% year over year, and achieving a 10% increase in voter participation in district elections.