2017 Legislative Priorities
2017 Legislative Priorities Interim Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Stone Board of Trustees
Direct the state to use all funds collected from local school
districts M&O property taxes solely for the purpose of funding
public education for PreK-12 public schools without reducing the
State’s contribution to public education funding.
Kim Caston President
Increase the funding formulas and weights (Cost of Education
Index [CEI], transportation, bilingual, etc.) to accurately reflect
Kris Oliver
the actual costs of educating all students so that they can meet
Vice President
the state standards of college and career readiness.
Justin Bono Treasurer Dr. Kristin Kuhne
Fully fund any mandate imposed on schools by the legislature,
and require the Legislative Budget Board to provide school
districts with a dollar estimate of the increase or decrease in
revenues expected by the possible passage of proposed legislation.
Secretary Allow for a variety of measures/tests to assess academic growth Jean Bono Eron Linn
and achievement (including TSI, ACT, SAT, advanced placement
exams, and technical certifications) to be used for accountability
rating measurements. (Replace STAAR tests or end-of-course
exams (EOCs) where viable.)
Katie Patterson Oppose any legislation/program* that diverts public tax dollars
away from public schools. (*vouchers, education savings plans,
tax credits, tuition reimbursements, etc.)
Provide flexibility in required seat time to allow for non-traditional
Contact Liz Morse Government Affairs [email protected] 214.718.8380
instruction toward high school graduation. (Example: Dual credit
classes that meet on M-W-F, internships, alternative education where
coursework is accelerated for credit attainment (flexible diploma
plans), instructional delivery via technology, etc.).
Allow for greater local control in school districts. Provide funding for high-quality, full-day Pre-kindergarten.
Richardson ISD 400 S. Greenville Ave.
RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Richardson, TX 75081
Where all students learn, grow and succeed 11/16
41
ISD Richardson
13
Elementary Campuses
39,221
Secondary Campuses
Students
100% MET STANDARD
AWARD-WINNING
STELLAR
2016 STAAR Test
K-12 Fine Arts and Visual Arts Programs
Programs Designed to Achieve Highest Standards
STUDENT
40.1%
28.8%
21.0%
Hispanic/Latino
White
Black/African American
7.0%
2.7%
0.3%
0.1%
Asian
More than one
American Indian/Alaskan
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
ETHNICITY
(2015-16)
Projected Operating Fund Expenditures
$7,719.86 (2016-17)
PER ENROLLED STUDENT
Growth for ALL Students
Direct the state to use all funds collected from local school
districts M&O property taxes solely for the purpose of funding
public education for PreK-12 public schools without reducing the
State’s contribution to public education funding.
Kim Caston President
Increase the funding formulas and weights (Cost of Education
Index [CEI], transportation, bilingual, etc.) to accurately reflect
Kris Oliver
the actual costs of educating all students so that they can meet
Vice President
the state standards of college and career readiness.
Justin Bono Treasurer Dr. Kristin Kuhne
Fully fund any mandate imposed on schools by the legislature,
and require the Legislative Budget Board to provide school
districts with a dollar estimate of the increase or decrease in
revenues expected by the possible passage of proposed legislation.
Secretary Allow for a variety of measures/tests to assess academic growth Jean Bono Eron Linn
and achievement (including TSI, ACT, SAT, advanced placement
exams, and technical certifications) to be used for accountability
rating measurements. (Replace STAAR tests or end-of-course
exams (EOCs) where viable.)
Katie Patterson Oppose any legislation/program* that diverts public tax dollars
away from public schools. (*vouchers, education savings plans,
tax credits, tuition reimbursements, etc.)
Provide flexibility in required seat time to allow for non-traditional
Contact Liz Morse Government Affairs [email protected] 214.718.8380
instruction toward high school graduation. (Example: Dual credit
classes that meet on M-W-F, internships, alternative education where
coursework is accelerated for credit attainment (flexible diploma
plans), instructional delivery via technology, etc.).
Allow for greater local control in school districts. Provide funding for high-quality, full-day Pre-kindergarten.
Richardson ISD 400 S. Greenville Ave.
RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Richardson, TX 75081
Where all students learn, grow and succeed 11/16
41
ISD Richardson
13
Elementary Campuses
39,221
Secondary Campuses
Students
100% MET STANDARD
AWARD-WINNING
STELLAR
2016 STAAR Test
K-12 Fine Arts and Visual Arts Programs
Programs Designed to Achieve Highest Standards
STUDENT
40.1%
28.8%
21.0%
Hispanic/Latino
White
Black/African American
7.0%
2.7%
0.3%
0.1%
Asian
More than one
American Indian/Alaskan
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
ETHNICITY
(2015-16)
Projected Operating Fund Expenditures
$7,719.86 (2016-17)
PER ENROLLED STUDENT
Growth for ALL Students
