SPUR Independent School District 2015-2016 District Improvement Plan
SPUR Independent School District 2015-2016 District Improvement Plan
“Excellence Today– Success Tomorrow”
Spur ISD Board of Trustees- 2015-2016 Barry Ferguson, President Roy Sanchez- Vice President Sue Maben, Secretary Betsy Arnold, Member Bedford Jones, Member Pat Ortiz, Member Robert Van Meter
Spur ISD- Site Based Committee Loretta Velez, Superintendent & Chair Dee Anne Bentancourt, Elementary Principal Brent Kirkland, Secondary Principal Lea Howell, Counselor Cassie Adams, Elementary Teacher………………………...14-15, 15-16 Marci Bateman, Elementary Teacher………….……...…..15-16, 16-17 Tee Hale, Elementary Teacher…………………………...…..15-16, 16-17 Debbi Ball, Secondary Teacher……………….……..……….14-15, 15-16 Julie Lewis, Secondary Teacher……………………..……….14-15, 15-16 Charles Fulmer, Secondary Teacher………………….…….15-16, 16-17 Amy Tanner, Business………………..………………………….15-16, 16-17 Lisa Barron, Business …………………………...……..……….14-15, 15-16 Laura Adams, Parent…………………….……………………...15-16, 16-17 Katie Weiser, Parent……………….…………..………………..15-16, 16-17 Kayla Bateman, Community………....……………………….15-16, 16-17 Penny Sanchez, Community ……………………….………….14-15, 15-16
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District Summary As of the start of the 2015-16 school year, Spur ISD had a total enrollment of 276 students - PK through 12th Grade. The ethnicity breakdown is: 3% African American, 38% Hispanic, 57% White, 2% Two or More. The student body is 48% male and 50% female with an Economically Disadvantaged status of 51%. The dropout rate for SISD for the Class of 2014 was 1.2% - making the graduation rate 94% (according to the 2013-14 TAPR Report; 2014-15 data not yet available). The average daily attendance rate for the District for the 2014-2015 School Year was 95.8%. Special Programs Counts - (based on TxEIS data as of 08/25/2015): * Gifted & Talented: 24 Students (9%) * Special Ed: 24 Students (9%) * 504: 49 Students (18%) * ESL/LEP: 1 Student (1%) * At-Risk: 37 Students (14%) * Dyslexic: 26 Students (10%) * Economically Disadvantaged: 137 Students (51%) * CTE: 105 Students (37%) Spur ISD is a Schoolwide Title I campus, with a district economically disadvantaged count of 66%. The district uses the following fund sources to improve our educational programs: Fund Source Allocation Amount Title I, Part A $88,214 Title II, Part A $20,468 SCE Funds $274,037 Perkins $3,361 (SSA - ESC 17) SPED $259,241
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State Accountability: District Met Standard in the 2015 State Accountability Rating Federal Accountability: District was 100% in Meeting System Safeguards Distinction Designation: Academic Achievement in Reading/ELA Academic Achievement in Mathematics Academic Achievement in Science Top 25% Closing Performance Gaps Board Goals: Spur ISD is committed to preparing its students for the future. Spur ISD will prepare teachers and students for testing transitions. Spur ISD is committed to being involved with the community. Spur ISD will support and retain an effective instructional staff.
The State of Texas Public Education Mission and Academic Goals The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now, and in the future, in the social, economic, and educational opportunities of our state and nation. That mission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for the welfare of this state and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens. It is further grounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong, dedicated, and supportive family;and that parental involvement in the school is essential for the maximum educational achievement of a child. The State of Texas Public Education Goals GOAL #1: The student in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language. GOAL #2: the students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics. GOAL #3: the students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science.
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GOAL #4: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social studies. The State of Texas Public Education Objectives Objective #1: parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children. Objective #2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. Objective #3: Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma. Objective #4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. Objective #5: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained. Objective #6: The state's students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Objective#7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning. Objective #8: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning. Objective #9: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development, and administration.
The District Education Goals GOAL #1: The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. GOAL #2: The District will provide to all students a well-balanced curriculum and high-quality instruction, resulting in a sound education for all students. GOAL #3: Students and school district personnel will utilize technology to enhance the educational experiences provided at Spur I.S.D. GOAL #4: Students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, and the administration of Spur I.S.D. will work together to ensure that all students in Spur I.S.D. receive a quality education. GOAL #5: Students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, and the administration of Spur I.S.D. will work together to ensure that all students in Spur I.S.D. receive a quality education.
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 1: Curriculum Alignment 11 ● 80% of all students and subpop's will pass the STAAR assessments in all tested areas. ● All teachers will teach all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for their assigned courses. ● All teachers will organize TEKSBased instruction according to the TEKS Resource System and implement this resource along with the Scope and Sequence. ● All teachers will utilize classroom assessments designed to measure the progress of each student toward mastery of the TEKS and determine appropriate interventions to ensure mastery of that objective. Summative Evaluation: Data analysis of State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
1.1.1 State and local assessment data will be provided to teachers for disaggregation and planning purposes during inservice each August
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell
1.1.2 8th Grade Students who do not pass the Reading and Math STAAR test (Spring 2015) will receive remedial and grade level instruction as required by TEC
Lea Howell Classroom Teachers (911)
1.1.3 All students will be given periodic Assessments/STAAR Benchmark tests with mandatory tutorials for those students not showing mastery on an assessment. 1.1.4 Parent conferences will be scheduled for all students failing any portion of STAAR. Personal Graduation Plans will be developed for all students 912. 1.1.5 All 3rd8th Grade students not mastering the STAAR Reading or Math will receive accelerated instruction and individualized tutoring. 1.1.6 Students not mastering any portion of the 311 Spring 2016 STAAR test will be referred for summer school or other remediation.
Resources SCE Funds: (FTE); Title I Funds Local Funds
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
August 2015
Teacher’s receipt of student profiles at planning meetings; Progress reports & student grades
August 2015
Student course selection
Local Funds
Title I Funds; and High School Allotment Funds Local Funds
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell Classroom Teachers(311) Lea Howell Classroom Teachers (311)
Local Funds
September through April Student performance on Classroom/ Based on Campus STAAR/EOC Assessments STAAR Plans
November 24, 2015
Log of conferences held; Progress Reports & Student Grades. PGP plans.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Classroom Teachers (38)
Beginning March, 2016
Title I Funds; SCE Funds High School Allotment
May, 2016
Tutorial logs; STAAR retest results
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell Classroom Teachers (411)
Local Funds High School Allotment
List of student referred to Summer STAAR EOC tutoring; STAAR EOC scores; Lesson plans for remediation
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 2: The performance gap between minority and other traditionally atrisk populations and the general population will be narrowed. Summative Evaluation: Data analysis of State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Special Education & 504 1.2.1 Special programs will provide assistance for identified special education and 504 students.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Dana Conrad Jody Cabler
Special Ed. Funds; Local Funds RPSSA Support; Staff Development
August 2015
Timely referral & intervention as evidenced by Special Education & 504 records.
1.2.2 Resource classes will be provided for identified special education students.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Dana Conrad
Special Ed. Funds; RPSSA Support;
August 2015
Special Education contact hours
1.2.3 Student Assistance Committee will review Special Ed Referrals and determine where best to place students on the intervention spectrum.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
September 2015
ARD Committee Members
Special Ed. Funds; Comp. Ed. Funds; Title I Fund
Academic improvement as indicated on case followups; Timely referral & intervention as evidenced by records
1.2.4 Accelerated instructional services will be provided to identified AtRisk students, via Study Island, Odyssey, Accelerated Math & Eduphoria and other related programs.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Title I Funds; Special Ed. Funds
September, 2015
List based on PEIMS criteria; Lesson Plans for intervention
1.2.5. The District will continue an AtRisk Intervention, focusing on 35 reading and math
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
1.2.6 The District will continue to implement the Accelerated Reader Program in Grades K5
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
SCE Funds Title I Funds;
September, 2015
Student Progress Reports State Assessments
Jody Cabler September, 2015
Cindy Baker Reading and ELA Teachers
Title I Funds; Staff Development; SCE Funds: Local Funds
1.2.7. The District will offer 3 & 4 yearold PreK programs.
D. Bentancourt
SCE Funds:
August, 2015
ESL Students 1.2.8. ESL students will be identified and receive appropriate testing and services.
Brent Kirkland D.Bentancourt Lea Howell
Local Funds; Title I Funds
Within 2 weeks of enrollment
AR Point totals each 6weeks and at End of School Year
Valaree Segura
Enrollment Report; Kindergarten Readiness Circle Testing Home Language Surveys; Records from previous school; LPAC minutes
Gina Zapata
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Dyslexic Students 1.2.9. Dyslexic students will be identified and receive appropriate testing and services.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Title I Funds
By the end of 2nd grade or when classroom progress indicates a need
Test and Evaluation Data
Staff Development Records
Jody Cabler Classroom Teachers
1.2.10. The District will provide dyslexia training and continuing ed for one teacher through the Scottish Rite Program.
Jody Cabler
Title I Funds
As offered each year by Scottish Rite
Migrant Students 1.2.11. The District will actively engage in activities for the identification and recruitment of eligible migrant students.
Loretta Velez
Local Funds; Title I Funds
August, 2015; Upon enrollment in the District; Ongoing
Migrant contact log; MRTS paperwork
Local Funds
Spring Administration of STAAR
STAAR Results and AEIS Data
Brent Kirkland D.Bentancourt Gina Zapata
1.2.12. Increase alignment of special education to grade appropriate TEKS, STAAR & EOC Objectives
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
1.2.13.Train teachers in acceptable STAAR test accommodations for Special Ed Students taking the accommodated or modified test.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell
Local Funds
November 2015
Loretta Velez
Title I Funds; Local Funds
August, 2015; Ongoing, as needed
Identification of students needing services; Student progress reports
Title I Funds High School Allotment Funds
January, 2016 (Exit Students); March, 2016 (Other Levels)
Progress on STAAR Benchmark Tests and Assessments
Ongoing As needed
Identification of students needing services
Lea Howell Classroom Teachers
Section IX: Pregnancy Related Services (PRS) Compensation Education Home Instruction (CEHI)
Loretta Velez Brent Kirkland Lea Howell
State Comp Ed Funds HS Allotment Funds District Funds
Annual review of DropOut and Nonreturning Students
Dropout Data
Homeless Students 1.2.14. Special needs of students identified as Homeless on PEIMS will be identified and met.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Training Agendas and Logs Teacher Evaluation
Marcella Bilberry Lea Howell Classroom Teachers
1.2.15. Staff members will identify atrisk students, working with them one to one or in special settings.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Pregnancy Related Services 1.2.16. The district will employ pregnancy related services
Brent Kirkland D.Bentancourt
1.2.17. The District will employ strategies to decrease the dropout rate
All Staff
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 3: Students in grades PreK through 2 will be assessed to determine gains in student achievement. Summative Evaluation: Alternative Assessment Results; Future STAAR Results
Improvement Strategy 1.3.1 Students in KindergartenSecond Grades will be given the Texas Primary Reading Inventory and assess math with Study Island. 1.3.2 . The STAR reading program will be used to evaluate reading growth in students in grades K5. 1.3.3 Special Education students will receive appropriate alternative assessments as specified in their IEP. 1.3.4 Progress of PreK through First Grade students toward STAAR skills will be monitored through Classroom assessments. 1.3.5. PreK Students will be given the CIRCLE test to ensure they are learning age appropriate skills
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
D. Bentancourt Classroom Teachers
Title I Funds
K, 1, & 2 Reading Student performance on TPRI; September, December Interventions from Lesson Plans and May
Crystal Taylor Language Arts/English Teachers
SCE Funds: Title I Funds
Sept, 2015 and May, 2016
Student scores on STAR; Interventions from Lesson Plans
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Special Ed. Funds
As stated in IEP's; Before Spring ARD's
Annual ARD Committee meeting minutes
D.Bentancourt PK1st Grade Classroom Teachers
SCE Funds: (FTE); Title I Funds
Throughout the school year
D.Bentancourt Valaree Segura
Local funds
Three Times Each School Year
Dana Conrad Teacher Evaluation each 6weeks
CIRCLE and TPRI test data
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 4: The number of students taking, the average score received, and the percent of students exceeding the state criteria on the ACT/SAT and TSI exams will increase. Summative Evaluation: ACT/SAT and TSI Results
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
1.4.1. Students will be given the opportunity to enroll in an ACT/SAT preparation online course.
Lea Howell
Local Funds
August, 2015
Class enrollment list
1.4.2. Students will be provided access to ACT/SAT and TSI preparation software and lab time on an independent basis.
Lea Howell
Local Funds; Technology Funds
20152016 School Year
1.4.3. All 8th and 10th Graders will be given the Aspire test.
Lea Howell
Local Funds;
December, 2015
List of students tested
1.4.4 . All Juniors will be given the opportunity to take the PSAT.
Lea Howell
Local Funds High School Allotment
By November, 2015
List of students tested
1.4.5. Practice manuals for the TSI tests will be available in the counselor's office.
Lea Howell
Local Funds;
August, 2015
Log of Lab Use
Counselor's records
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 5: All students will read and perform math skills at the appropriate level by the end of 3rd grade and will continue to improve throughout their school careers. Summative Evaluation: Data analysis of TPRI results, State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
1.5.1. The Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI) will be used in K2 to diagnose reading difficulties and appropriate remediation will be prescribed.
D. Bentancourt Classroom Teachers (K2)
Title I Funds
1.5.2. Study Island Assessments will be
D. Bentancourt Classroom Teachers (K2)
Title I Funds
used in K-2 to diagnose difficulties in math and appropriate remediation will be prescribed
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
October 2015
K, 1, & 2, End of February 2016
Student performance on TPRI; Interventions from lesson plans
1.5.3. Improve the use of the Accelerated Reader Program K8.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Classroom Teachers (K2)
SCE Funds: Title I Funds
Sept, 2015
List of student point totals at the end of each 6weeks
1.5.4. Continue use of STAR reading program. Ensure addition of STAR reading program for Middle School computer labs.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Language Arts Teachers (112)
Title I Funds
Sept, 2015
Student scores on STAR
1.5.5. Continue an incentives program for the Accelerated Reader Program.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Title I Funds; Local Funds
October, 2015
AR point totals
1.5.6. Purchase additional library books
Cindy Baker Teaching staff
Title I Funds
October, 2015
Monthly book count
1.5.7. Organize teachers to ensure AR is successfully implemented K8
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Title I Funds
September, 2015
List of Committee members; AR incentives participation
1.5.8. Utilize Think Through Math as a
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Math Teachers
Rural Schools Technology Grant
November 2015
Computer Lab Usage
means to accelerate math skills for students
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 6: The District will provide advanced academic opportunities for all students. Summative Evaluation: Percent of Students graduating with foundation plus endorsements or Distinguished Achievement Plans
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
1.6.1. Selected high school level courses can be available for eighth graders.
Lea Howell
Local Funds
August 2015
Count of eighth graders enrolled in High School courses
1.6.2. The District will offer a variety of dual enrollment/ college credit classes
Lea Howell
Local Funds
List of course offerings
August 2015
1.6.3. Improve identification measures to ensure G/T students will receive appropriate instruction and extended opportunities in the 4 core curriculum areas.
D. Bentancourt Core Teachers
G/T Funds
August 2015
Class Schedules; List of Identified Students; Lesson Plan Documentation
1.6.4. All administrators will receive 6 hours training in "Nature, Needs, and Assessment of Gifted."
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
G/T Funds
August 2015
Staff Development Profile Forms; Certificates
1.6.5. All teaching staff members will receive 6 hours of G/T training in "Nature, Needs, and Assessment of Gifted."
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
G/T Funds
August 2015
Staff Development Profile Forms; Certificates
1.6.6. All elementary and secondary teachers in the core areas will receive a total of 30 hours of G/T training.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
G/T Funds
June 2016
Staff Development Profile Forms; Certificates
1.6.7. All identified G/T students will receive additional opportunities to interact with other G/T students through occasional pullout sessions or seminar programs. Improve identification measures.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
G/T Funds
Periodically throughout the year
G/T Funds
August 2015
1.6.8. The Texas Virtual schools Network
will be utilized to improve course offering available to high school students.
Lea Howell
List of students attending
Course receipts
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 7: Q uality work will be expected of all students. Summative Evaluation: D ata analysis of State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
1.7.1. Increase the number of students earning advanced performance on all STAAR and EOC test.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
1.7.2. Work to close the gap and increase the number of students that meet their progress measure from the previous year.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Local Funds
Throughout the school year
STAAR Results
Local Funds
Throughout the school year
STAAR Results
Core Teachers
Core Teachers
Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 8: The District will provide a highquality Career & Technology program that addresses the needs of all students. Summative Evaluation: AEIS Report
Improvement Strategy 1.8.1. The District will establish and offer coherent sequences of courses in the Career & Technology areas.
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
C & T Teachers Lea Howell
Career & Technology Funds
August, 2015
1.8.2. All 10th Graders will be given the Aspire test, and all 11th graders will be given the opportunity to take the PSAT test.
Lea Howell
Local Funds State Funds
May 2016
1.8.3. All Junior and Senior students will be provided the opportunity to participate a career fair and college days.
Debbi Ball Gina Zapata Shane Miller Lea Howell
Career & Technology Funds; Local Funds
March, 2016
List of students attending
1.8.4. All students in grades 11 and 12, will be given the opportunity to attend a college/career day and students PK12 will participate in class activities investigating career opportunities.
Lea Howell Brent Kirkland Debbi Ball Gina Zapata Shane Miller
Local Funds
Fall 2015 Spring 2016
Career Day Agenda/ Schedule of Events
List of Course Offerings
Annual Testing and Career Counseling with Students and Parents
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 9: C ollege readiness will be increased throughout the district based on improvement indicators Summative Evaluation: Standardized test Results and by improvements in SAT and ACT scores.
Improvement Strategy 1.9.1. SAT and ACT scores will be disaggregated and made available for all teachers. 1.9.2. Provide instruction on SAT and ACT testing strategies. 1.9.3. Utilize SAT and ACT preparatory material to enhance student readiness for exams.
1.9.4. All Junior students will participate in a campus tour of Texas Tech University.
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Lea Howell
Local funds
Sept. 2015
Teacher's receipt of student profiles; faculty meeting discussions over data.
Shana Kirkland Janet Shelton
Local funds
Sept. 2015
Teacher Lesson Plans
Local Funds
Sept. 2015
Lea Howell
Shana Kirkland Janet Shelton
Title I Funds; and High School Allotment Funds
Lea Howell Pat Hightower Brent Kirkland
Local funds
January 2016
Tutorial logs
Discussion over the highlights of the tour.
Loretta Velez 1.9.5. Each student will have a personal graduation plan in place by the End of their Freshman year to define both high school and post HS plans.
Lea Howell Brent Kirkland
Local funds
May 2016
1.9.6. All fifth graders will participate in a campus tour of Texas Tech University.
Pat Hightower D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Local Funds
November 2015
1.9.7. Increased emphasis on HS students taking and completing Dual Credit College Classes.
Lea Howell Brent Kirkland
Title I Funds; SCE Funds High School Allotment
June 2016
Log of conferences held; PGP plans.
Discussion over the highlights of the tour. Student grade reports. Enrollment numbers.
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 2: : The District will provide to all students a wellbalanced curriculum and highquality instruction, resulting in a sound education for all students. Objective 1: Teachers will conduct a needs assessment of their students to identify strengths and weaknesses. Summative Evaluation: Data analysis of State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
2.1.1. All staff will participate in staff development designed to meet identified District needs: *Special Education Updates; *Conflict Mediation/Crisis Mgt.; *Sexual Harassment; *Technology; *Motivating underachievers; *G/T "Nature & Needs"; *Core Area G/T Training; *STAAR Preparation; *Vertical Alignment: TEKS Resource System *Cross Curricular Integration
Brent Kirkland D.Bentancourt
2.1.2. The District will offer training opportunities regarding Effective Teaching Practices: *Time on Task *Learning Modalities *Classroom Management *Use of the Lesson Cycle *Others, as needed
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Loretta Velez
Loretta Velez
Resources CATE Funds Title I Funds G/T Funds SDFS Funds Title VI, Innovative Programs Local Funds Grant Funds
Title I Funds
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
During Summer, 2015 Staff Development Profile and ongoing as available Staff Development Records
As indicated through PDAS process
Staff Development Profiles TSR PDAS Intervention Plans
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 2: : The District will provide to all students a wellbalanced curriculum and highquality instruction, resulting in a sound education for all students. Objective 2: Curriculum, instruction, and assessment will be aligned K12 both horizontally and vertically. Summative Evaluation: Data analysis of State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy 2.2.1. The Teks Resource System Curriculum Scope and Sequence will be Utilized District Wide in the 4 Core Areas
Staff Responsible
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Local Funds
August, 2015
TEKS Resource System Scope and Sequence
Scope & Sequence Documents
Completed Scope & Sequence Documents
2.2.2. . Spur ISD will continue to adopt the TEKS Resource System Curriculum as the Vertical and Horizontal Alignment Document to be used in the Core Curriculum
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Local Funds
June, 2015
2.2.3. Lesson Plans will be monitored to ensure that the TEKS Resource System Curriculum and Scope and Sequence are being utilized in the Core Curriculum
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Local Funds
Weekly
2.2.4. Teacher training will be provided in the TEKS Resource System Curriculum.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Local Funds
Title I Funds
On Going
Staff Development Profiles
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 2: : The District will provide to all students a wellbalanced curriculum and highquality instruction, resulting in a sound education for all students. Objective 3: The attendance rate for each subpopulation will increase to a minimum of 97% for the year. Summative Evaluation: PEIMS and TXEIS Data and AEIS Report
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation Contact Log
2.3.1. Parents or guardian will be contacted for all students absences.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Sandy Agee Louise Jones Loretta Velez
Local Funds
Throughout school year
2.3.2.Notices will be sent to parents regarding attendance after the 3rd, 6th, and 9th absence each semester.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Sandy Agee Louise Jones
Local Funds
Throughout School Year
Copies of notices sent home
2.3.3.The Attendance Committee will assign students to Saturday School in order to regain credit lost due to excessive absences.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Sandy Agee Louise Jones
Local Funds
After August, 2015, as absences occur
Student attendance records; Saturday School Attendance records
2.3.4. Students with perfect attendance for a sixweeks will be awarded through various motivational activities.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Local Funds
End of each six weeks and semester
Scheduling on School Calendar; List of eligible students
2.3.5. The principal will meet with all
D. Bentancourt Valaree Segura
Local Funds
August , 2015
TXEIS, PEIMS and AEIS report on attendance
parents of PreK 3 and 4 year old students to discuss with them the importance of attendance and that PreK attendance is mandatory once the child is enrolled.
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 3: Students and school district personnel will utilize technology to enhance the educational experiences provided at Spur I.S.D. Objective 1: Students and staff will have instructional opportunities to become skilled in the use of technology information systems. Summative Evaluation: Student, Parent, Staff, & Community Survey Results
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
3.1.1. Staff development opportunities will be available. For example: *Basic Computer Operations *Troubleshooting *Integrating Technology *MS Excel *MS PowerPoint *MS Word *MS Publisher *MS Access *Digital Portfolios *Inspiration *Technology TEKS * Quizdom * Smartboards *Google Docs and Apps *Tablet Training as needed
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
3.1.2. Elementary students in grades K2 will be scheduled in a technology/ keyboarding class and will have access to the use of iPad's in the classrooms lessons.
D. Bentancourt Crystal Taylor
3.1.3. Elementary students in grades 35 will have daily access to laptop computers in core area classes.
D. Bentancourt Crystal Taylor
Local Funds
3.1.4. A signed Internet user agreement will be on file before a student will be allowed access to the District's Internet.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland Crystal Taylor
Local Funds
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Local Funds
Aug, 2015 and ongoing
Staff Development Profile Forms Web Pages
Local Funds
August, 2015 and ongoing
List of Course Offerings
August, 2015 and ongoing
Teacher Lesson Plans, Computer check in/out logs
Joshua Watson
August, 2015
Agreements on File
Technology Funds
August, 2015
EMail Directory
Loretta Velez Joshua Watson 3.1.5. Access and use of email accounts for teachers and 312 grade students will be maintained.
Joshua Watson
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3.1.6. All staff members will sign an Acceptable User agreement and follow its guidelines when using District equipment and access. 3.1.7. A Technology class for all 6th8th grade students will be scheduled utilizing learning.com.
Loretta Velez Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Joshua Watson
Technology Funds
August, 2015
Agreements on File
Brent Kirkland
Technology Funds
August, 2015
Class Schedule EMAT order
Crystal Taylor Lea Howell Joshua Watson
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 3: Students and school district personnel will utilize technology to enhance the educational experiences provided at Spur I.S.D. Objective 2: A variety of technology equipment and software will be provided to deliver and enhance instruction. Summative Evaluation: SBDM Review
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
3.2.1. All classrooms will be equipped with a minimum of one computer with network capability and Internet access, a digital projector and smart technology
Loretta Velez Joshua Watson
Technology Funds Grants
August, 2015
Technology Inventory
3.2.2. The Distance Learning Center will be utilized for increasing course offerings.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Technology Funds Grants
August, 2015
List of Course Offerings; Course Enrollment
3.2.3. Accelerated Reader software will be maintained on the network.
D.Bentancourt Brent Kirkland Crystal Taylor Joshua watson
Title I Funds SCE Funds:
October, 2015
AR Inventory AR Point Totals each 6weeks
3.2.4. Replace technology/computers at a rate of 20% annually.
Loretta Velez Joshua Watson
Local Funds
August, 2015 Ongoing
Technology Inventory
3.2.5. Portable laptop computer will be
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland Joshua Watson
Local Funds
August 2015
Technology Inventory Lab Use Schedule
3.2.6. One-to-One Computer initiative-
Loretta Velez Joshua Watson Brent Kirkland Teaching Staff
Local Funds
August 2015
maintained and utilized for classroom instruction at the elementary and Jr. High campuses laptops will be provided for 9th -12th grade students to be utilized during classroom instruction, projects and homework.
Teacher Lesson Plans Administration Monitoring Technology logs Parent/Student signed Acceptable User Policy form
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 4: Students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, and the administration of Spur I.S.D. will work together to ensure that all students in Spur I.S.D. receive a quality education. Objective 1: All stakeholders will interact in a caring environment, characterized by positive interactions and a common belief in the value of education. Summative Evaluation: Student, Parent, Staff, & Community Survey Results
Improvement Strategy 4.1.1. A conference to discuss academic progress will conducted with the parent of each students by the end of the end of the 2nd 6weeks of school.
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Title I Funds Local Funds
By November 9, 2015
Sandy Agee Louise Jones Teachers
Local Funds
At each 3 week grading period
4.1.3. . Parental involvement opportunities will be provided through the PTO program.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland PTO Officers
PTO Funds
Sept, 2015
4.1.4. The District motto, "Excellence Today…Success Tomorrow" shall be the focus of interactions with all stakeholders.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
August 2015
SBDM Review
4.1.5. The District will establish procedures for ensuring the equitable treatment of all students.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
August 2015
Policies; Student & Faculty Handbooks
All Administration, Faculty, & Staff
Local Funds
August 2015 and thereafter
SBDM Review
4.1.7. Open twoway communication will be practiced by all faculty, staff, and administration.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
August 2015 and thereafter
Copies of Notices, Articles, etc.
4.1.8. Notice of student honors and awards will be publicized.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
August 2015 and thereafter
Copies of Notices, Articles, etc.
4.1.2. Progress reports will be provided for all students every three weeks. Parent conference opportunities will be provided.
4.1.6. All faculty, staff, and students will work to establish a climate of mutual respect.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland Classroom Teachers
Parent Conference Schedules Parent Conference Attendance
Copies of Notices
Copies of PTO communications sent home
All Staff
Loretta Velez
Loretta Velez Campus Offices All Staff
Loretta Velez
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Campus Offices All Staff 4.1.9. The website, school way app and the
School automated calling system will be utilized to keep parents informed of vital information and changes.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
As Needed
Review of Notifications
Loretta Velez
Central Office Staff
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 4: Students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, and the administration of Spur I.S.D. will work together to ensure that all students in Spur I.S.D. receive a quality education. Objective 2: A variety of communication techniques will be utilized to keep parents and community members informed. Summative Evaluation: Student, Parent, Staff, & Community Survey Results
Improvement Strategy 4.2.1. The District activity calendar will be updated daily.
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Lisa Shobert Debbie Ball
Local Funds
Daily as needed
4.2.2. Upcoming activities messages will be sent home as needed with students.
Campus Secretaries Classroom Teachers
Local Funds Title I Funds
End of each SixWeeks
4.2.3. School activities will be posted on the school marquee.
Louise Jones Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
August 2015 and thereafter
Observation of posting; Student signout sheet
4.2.4.The District will use a variety of technology resources to disseminate information about the school (School Website, Cable TV, facebook, School Way, School messenger, etc.)
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Technology Funds Local Funds
SBDM Review
Joshua Watson Debbi Ball Loretta Velez
August 2015 and thereafter
4.2.5. Elementary parents will receive information on a regular basis through parent notes, facebook, and Parent portal.
D. Bentancourt Sandy Agee
Title I Funds Local Funds
August, 2015 weekly
D. Bentancourt
PTO Funds
Sept, 2015
Title I Funds Local Funds
August 2015
Title I Funds Local Funds
August 20, 2015
4.2.6. Parents will be informed about PTO activities.
PTO Officers Crystal Taylor
4.2.7. Personal congratulatory letters will be sent to parents of students who have excelled in some special way.
Loretta Velez
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
4.2.8. District Staff will host a parent night/open house in conjunction with the annual Title I parent/public meeting.
D.Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Loretta Velez
Copies of Calendars Log of messages
Copies of the Packets
Copies of Notices of PTO Meetings sent home
Log of letters sent
Signin sheets and agenda
Staff
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4.2.9. Spur campuses will host Pride rallies to honor students for excellent work and attendance each 6weeks.
D.Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
Each 6Weeks
agenda
Staff
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 4: Students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, and the administration of Spur I.S.D. will work together to ensure that all students in Spur I.S.D. receive a quality education. Objective 3: Increase parental involvement in their children's education. Summative Evaluation: Student, Parent, Staff, & Community Survey Results
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
4.3.1. Eighth grade parents and students will meet with school personnel to discuss high school graduation requirements and to develop a FourYear high school plan for their children.
Lea Howell
Local Funds
Completed by May 27, 2016
4.3.2. Parents will be informed about the state testing requirements and made aware of requirements to promote or graduate.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Title I Funds Local Funds
As results are published throughout the year.
Loretta Velez Lea Howell
4.3.3. Parents will be invited to attend the annual Kindergarten Roundup and PreK registration for the purpose of transition.
D.Bentancourt Kindergarten & PreK Teachers
Title I Funds Local Funds
Prior to Aug 15, 2015
4.3.4.Parents will be contacted regarding issues of concern, including attendance, academic progress, and behavior.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Title I Funds Local Funds
Beginning the end of 1st 6 Weeks
Formative Evaluation Completed FourYear Plans
mailing cost
Announcement; Scheduling on School Calendar; SignIn Sheet; Early Registrations Phone & Parent Conference Logs
Classroom Teachers
4.3.5. Title I and other parent meetings will be scheduled to maximize parental attendance.
D.Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Title I Funds Local Funds
August, 2015
Meeting Schedules; Agendas; SignIn Sheets
4.3.6. Technology training will be held for all secondary parents and students prior to handing out laptops to 912 grade students.
Brent Kirkland Joshua Watson
August, 2015
Meeting Schedules; Agendas; SignIn Sheets
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 5: The District will insure that a safe and orderly learning environment is maintained. Objective 1: A safe and drugfree environment will be maintained. Summative Evaluation: Annual SDFS Evaluation; Annual Principal's Report on School Violence
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
5.1.1. The District will contract for periodic visits by trained "drug dogs."
Loretta Velez
5.1.2. Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated with various activities.
Student Council Sponsor Lea Howell Marcella Bilberry
Resources
Timeline
Local Funds
August 2015
Title IV Funds; Local Funds; Region 17 ESC
October, 2015
Schedule of Activities; Newspaper Articles; Student Evaluation
Title IV Funds; Local Funds
August, 2015
Scheduling on School Calendar; Student Evaluation
By March, 2016
Scheduling on School Calendar Student Evaluation
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland 5.1.3. Safety awareness assemblies will be scheduled covering the following topics: internet safety, dating violence, STD, and sexting.
Marcella Bilberry Lea Howell
5.1.4. The District will schedule AntiDrug motivational assemblies and activities.
Lea Howell Marcella Bilberry
Title IV Funds; Local Funds;
D.Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Title IV Funds; Local Funds; Region 17 ESC
After August, 2015
5.1.5. Staff training in Safe and Drug Free Schools will be provided locally and through the Region 17 ESC.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Lea Howell
5.1.6. Students will have access to the school counselor.
Lea Howell
Local Funds; SCE Funds : (FTE)
August 24, 2015May 27,2016
5.1.7. The District Emergency Operations Plan will be updated and reviewed with staff.
Lisa Shobert Loretta Velez D. Bentancourt
Title IV Funds; Local Funds; Various Community Resources
August 2015 InService
Marcella Bilberry Jeff Shelton Brent Kirkland Loretta Velez
Local Funds
5.1.8. All secondary students in
extracurricular activities will be drug tested.
Formative Evaluation
Log of Visits
Staff Development Profiles
Counselor's Log
Updated Plan; Inservice Agenda and SignIn Sheet
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5.1.9. Spur ISD will include language in the
Student and Employee Handbooks pertaining to employee responsibility for reporting suspected child sexual abuse. Information and educational materials will be made available through the Spur ISD Counselors office regarding “warning signs” of child sexual abuse for parents or other concerned students and adults. The counselor will refer victims of sexual abuse and their families to the appropriate agencies for help and support. 5.1.10. Spur ISD will assure that In
accordance with Texas Education Code, (TEC) §38.0041, districts will provide, to all district employees, training concerning prevention techniques for and recognition of sexual abuse and all other maltreatment of children.
Lea Howell Marcella Bilberry
Local Funds
Brent Kirkland D.Bentancourt Marlana Alvarez Chris Barron Loretta Velez
Included in Handbook Annually
As evidenced in employee and student handbook
Local Funds if needed
We will follow the mandatory training adopted by Commissioner Rule in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §61.1051.
Certificates of completion.
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 5: The District will insure that a safe and orderly learning environment is maintained. Objective 2: The District will establish an environment in which students develop selfresponsibility and selfcontrol, through positive interactions between/among students and staff members. Summative Evaluation: Annual SDFS Evaluation; Annual Principal's Report on School Violence
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
5.2.1. Staff development will be provided in the areas of conflict resolution, and crisis management.
Loretta Velez Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell
5.2.2. . Students will have access to the school counselor for personal or social problems.
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Title IV Funds; Local Funds;
August, 2015
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell
Local Funds;
Throughout the school year
Counselor's Log
5.2.3. Students and school personnel will interact in a climate of mutual respect.
All School Personnel
Local Funds;
Throughout the school year
SBDM Review
5.2.4. A coherent discipline system will be implemented Districtwide, including the DAEP program.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Local Funds; SCE Funds:
5.2.5. Staff development will be provided for improving classroom management.
5.2.6. Pride Rallys to promote positive
behavior by recognizing high achievement and good attendance will be held.
August, 2015
Loretta Velez
Title IV Funds; Local Funds
August, 2015 and as opportunities arise thereafter
Local Funds
Each 6 weeks
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Inservice Agenda and SignIn Sheet; Staff Development Profile Sheets
Copy of "Student Code of Conduct"; Discipline Referrals Staff Development Profiles; PDAS Records
Fewer discipline referrals Increase attendance
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“Excellence Today– Success Tomorrow”
Spur ISD Board of Trustees- 2015-2016 Barry Ferguson, President Roy Sanchez- Vice President Sue Maben, Secretary Betsy Arnold, Member Bedford Jones, Member Pat Ortiz, Member Robert Van Meter
Spur ISD- Site Based Committee Loretta Velez, Superintendent & Chair Dee Anne Bentancourt, Elementary Principal Brent Kirkland, Secondary Principal Lea Howell, Counselor Cassie Adams, Elementary Teacher………………………...14-15, 15-16 Marci Bateman, Elementary Teacher………….……...…..15-16, 16-17 Tee Hale, Elementary Teacher…………………………...…..15-16, 16-17 Debbi Ball, Secondary Teacher……………….……..……….14-15, 15-16 Julie Lewis, Secondary Teacher……………………..……….14-15, 15-16 Charles Fulmer, Secondary Teacher………………….…….15-16, 16-17 Amy Tanner, Business………………..………………………….15-16, 16-17 Lisa Barron, Business …………………………...……..……….14-15, 15-16 Laura Adams, Parent…………………….……………………...15-16, 16-17 Katie Weiser, Parent……………….…………..………………..15-16, 16-17 Kayla Bateman, Community………....……………………….15-16, 16-17 Penny Sanchez, Community ……………………….………….14-15, 15-16
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District Summary As of the start of the 2015-16 school year, Spur ISD had a total enrollment of 276 students - PK through 12th Grade. The ethnicity breakdown is: 3% African American, 38% Hispanic, 57% White, 2% Two or More. The student body is 48% male and 50% female with an Economically Disadvantaged status of 51%. The dropout rate for SISD for the Class of 2014 was 1.2% - making the graduation rate 94% (according to the 2013-14 TAPR Report; 2014-15 data not yet available). The average daily attendance rate for the District for the 2014-2015 School Year was 95.8%. Special Programs Counts - (based on TxEIS data as of 08/25/2015): * Gifted & Talented: 24 Students (9%) * Special Ed: 24 Students (9%) * 504: 49 Students (18%) * ESL/LEP: 1 Student (1%) * At-Risk: 37 Students (14%) * Dyslexic: 26 Students (10%) * Economically Disadvantaged: 137 Students (51%) * CTE: 105 Students (37%) Spur ISD is a Schoolwide Title I campus, with a district economically disadvantaged count of 66%. The district uses the following fund sources to improve our educational programs: Fund Source Allocation Amount Title I, Part A $88,214 Title II, Part A $20,468 SCE Funds $274,037 Perkins $3,361 (SSA - ESC 17) SPED $259,241
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State Accountability: District Met Standard in the 2015 State Accountability Rating Federal Accountability: District was 100% in Meeting System Safeguards Distinction Designation: Academic Achievement in Reading/ELA Academic Achievement in Mathematics Academic Achievement in Science Top 25% Closing Performance Gaps Board Goals: Spur ISD is committed to preparing its students for the future. Spur ISD will prepare teachers and students for testing transitions. Spur ISD is committed to being involved with the community. Spur ISD will support and retain an effective instructional staff.
The State of Texas Public Education Mission and Academic Goals The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now, and in the future, in the social, economic, and educational opportunities of our state and nation. That mission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for the welfare of this state and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens. It is further grounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong, dedicated, and supportive family;and that parental involvement in the school is essential for the maximum educational achievement of a child. The State of Texas Public Education Goals GOAL #1: The student in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language. GOAL #2: the students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics. GOAL #3: the students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science.
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GOAL #4: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social studies. The State of Texas Public Education Objectives Objective #1: parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children. Objective #2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. Objective #3: Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma. Objective #4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. Objective #5: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained. Objective #6: The state's students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Objective#7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning. Objective #8: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning. Objective #9: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development, and administration.
The District Education Goals GOAL #1: The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. GOAL #2: The District will provide to all students a well-balanced curriculum and high-quality instruction, resulting in a sound education for all students. GOAL #3: Students and school district personnel will utilize technology to enhance the educational experiences provided at Spur I.S.D. GOAL #4: Students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, and the administration of Spur I.S.D. will work together to ensure that all students in Spur I.S.D. receive a quality education. GOAL #5: Students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, and the administration of Spur I.S.D. will work together to ensure that all students in Spur I.S.D. receive a quality education.
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 1: Curriculum Alignment 11 ● 80% of all students and subpop's will pass the STAAR assessments in all tested areas. ● All teachers will teach all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for their assigned courses. ● All teachers will organize TEKSBased instruction according to the TEKS Resource System and implement this resource along with the Scope and Sequence. ● All teachers will utilize classroom assessments designed to measure the progress of each student toward mastery of the TEKS and determine appropriate interventions to ensure mastery of that objective. Summative Evaluation: Data analysis of State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
1.1.1 State and local assessment data will be provided to teachers for disaggregation and planning purposes during inservice each August
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell
1.1.2 8th Grade Students who do not pass the Reading and Math STAAR test (Spring 2015) will receive remedial and grade level instruction as required by TEC
Lea Howell Classroom Teachers (911)
1.1.3 All students will be given periodic Assessments/STAAR Benchmark tests with mandatory tutorials for those students not showing mastery on an assessment. 1.1.4 Parent conferences will be scheduled for all students failing any portion of STAAR. Personal Graduation Plans will be developed for all students 912. 1.1.5 All 3rd8th Grade students not mastering the STAAR Reading or Math will receive accelerated instruction and individualized tutoring. 1.1.6 Students not mastering any portion of the 311 Spring 2016 STAAR test will be referred for summer school or other remediation.
Resources SCE Funds: (FTE); Title I Funds Local Funds
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
August 2015
Teacher’s receipt of student profiles at planning meetings; Progress reports & student grades
August 2015
Student course selection
Local Funds
Title I Funds; and High School Allotment Funds Local Funds
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell Classroom Teachers(311) Lea Howell Classroom Teachers (311)
Local Funds
September through April Student performance on Classroom/ Based on Campus STAAR/EOC Assessments STAAR Plans
November 24, 2015
Log of conferences held; Progress Reports & Student Grades. PGP plans.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Classroom Teachers (38)
Beginning March, 2016
Title I Funds; SCE Funds High School Allotment
May, 2016
Tutorial logs; STAAR retest results
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell Classroom Teachers (411)
Local Funds High School Allotment
List of student referred to Summer STAAR EOC tutoring; STAAR EOC scores; Lesson plans for remediation
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 2: The performance gap between minority and other traditionally atrisk populations and the general population will be narrowed. Summative Evaluation: Data analysis of State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Special Education & 504 1.2.1 Special programs will provide assistance for identified special education and 504 students.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Dana Conrad Jody Cabler
Special Ed. Funds; Local Funds RPSSA Support; Staff Development
August 2015
Timely referral & intervention as evidenced by Special Education & 504 records.
1.2.2 Resource classes will be provided for identified special education students.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Dana Conrad
Special Ed. Funds; RPSSA Support;
August 2015
Special Education contact hours
1.2.3 Student Assistance Committee will review Special Ed Referrals and determine where best to place students on the intervention spectrum.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
September 2015
ARD Committee Members
Special Ed. Funds; Comp. Ed. Funds; Title I Fund
Academic improvement as indicated on case followups; Timely referral & intervention as evidenced by records
1.2.4 Accelerated instructional services will be provided to identified AtRisk students, via Study Island, Odyssey, Accelerated Math & Eduphoria and other related programs.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Title I Funds; Special Ed. Funds
September, 2015
List based on PEIMS criteria; Lesson Plans for intervention
1.2.5. The District will continue an AtRisk Intervention, focusing on 35 reading and math
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
1.2.6 The District will continue to implement the Accelerated Reader Program in Grades K5
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
SCE Funds Title I Funds;
September, 2015
Student Progress Reports State Assessments
Jody Cabler September, 2015
Cindy Baker Reading and ELA Teachers
Title I Funds; Staff Development; SCE Funds: Local Funds
1.2.7. The District will offer 3 & 4 yearold PreK programs.
D. Bentancourt
SCE Funds:
August, 2015
ESL Students 1.2.8. ESL students will be identified and receive appropriate testing and services.
Brent Kirkland D.Bentancourt Lea Howell
Local Funds; Title I Funds
Within 2 weeks of enrollment
AR Point totals each 6weeks and at End of School Year
Valaree Segura
Enrollment Report; Kindergarten Readiness Circle Testing Home Language Surveys; Records from previous school; LPAC minutes
Gina Zapata
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Dyslexic Students 1.2.9. Dyslexic students will be identified and receive appropriate testing and services.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Title I Funds
By the end of 2nd grade or when classroom progress indicates a need
Test and Evaluation Data
Staff Development Records
Jody Cabler Classroom Teachers
1.2.10. The District will provide dyslexia training and continuing ed for one teacher through the Scottish Rite Program.
Jody Cabler
Title I Funds
As offered each year by Scottish Rite
Migrant Students 1.2.11. The District will actively engage in activities for the identification and recruitment of eligible migrant students.
Loretta Velez
Local Funds; Title I Funds
August, 2015; Upon enrollment in the District; Ongoing
Migrant contact log; MRTS paperwork
Local Funds
Spring Administration of STAAR
STAAR Results and AEIS Data
Brent Kirkland D.Bentancourt Gina Zapata
1.2.12. Increase alignment of special education to grade appropriate TEKS, STAAR & EOC Objectives
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
1.2.13.Train teachers in acceptable STAAR test accommodations for Special Ed Students taking the accommodated or modified test.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell
Local Funds
November 2015
Loretta Velez
Title I Funds; Local Funds
August, 2015; Ongoing, as needed
Identification of students needing services; Student progress reports
Title I Funds High School Allotment Funds
January, 2016 (Exit Students); March, 2016 (Other Levels)
Progress on STAAR Benchmark Tests and Assessments
Ongoing As needed
Identification of students needing services
Lea Howell Classroom Teachers
Section IX: Pregnancy Related Services (PRS) Compensation Education Home Instruction (CEHI)
Loretta Velez Brent Kirkland Lea Howell
State Comp Ed Funds HS Allotment Funds District Funds
Annual review of DropOut and Nonreturning Students
Dropout Data
Homeless Students 1.2.14. Special needs of students identified as Homeless on PEIMS will be identified and met.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Training Agendas and Logs Teacher Evaluation
Marcella Bilberry Lea Howell Classroom Teachers
1.2.15. Staff members will identify atrisk students, working with them one to one or in special settings.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Pregnancy Related Services 1.2.16. The district will employ pregnancy related services
Brent Kirkland D.Bentancourt
1.2.17. The District will employ strategies to decrease the dropout rate
All Staff
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 3: Students in grades PreK through 2 will be assessed to determine gains in student achievement. Summative Evaluation: Alternative Assessment Results; Future STAAR Results
Improvement Strategy 1.3.1 Students in KindergartenSecond Grades will be given the Texas Primary Reading Inventory and assess math with Study Island. 1.3.2 . The STAR reading program will be used to evaluate reading growth in students in grades K5. 1.3.3 Special Education students will receive appropriate alternative assessments as specified in their IEP. 1.3.4 Progress of PreK through First Grade students toward STAAR skills will be monitored through Classroom assessments. 1.3.5. PreK Students will be given the CIRCLE test to ensure they are learning age appropriate skills
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
D. Bentancourt Classroom Teachers
Title I Funds
K, 1, & 2 Reading Student performance on TPRI; September, December Interventions from Lesson Plans and May
Crystal Taylor Language Arts/English Teachers
SCE Funds: Title I Funds
Sept, 2015 and May, 2016
Student scores on STAR; Interventions from Lesson Plans
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Special Ed. Funds
As stated in IEP's; Before Spring ARD's
Annual ARD Committee meeting minutes
D.Bentancourt PK1st Grade Classroom Teachers
SCE Funds: (FTE); Title I Funds
Throughout the school year
D.Bentancourt Valaree Segura
Local funds
Three Times Each School Year
Dana Conrad Teacher Evaluation each 6weeks
CIRCLE and TPRI test data
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 4: The number of students taking, the average score received, and the percent of students exceeding the state criteria on the ACT/SAT and TSI exams will increase. Summative Evaluation: ACT/SAT and TSI Results
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
1.4.1. Students will be given the opportunity to enroll in an ACT/SAT preparation online course.
Lea Howell
Local Funds
August, 2015
Class enrollment list
1.4.2. Students will be provided access to ACT/SAT and TSI preparation software and lab time on an independent basis.
Lea Howell
Local Funds; Technology Funds
20152016 School Year
1.4.3. All 8th and 10th Graders will be given the Aspire test.
Lea Howell
Local Funds;
December, 2015
List of students tested
1.4.4 . All Juniors will be given the opportunity to take the PSAT.
Lea Howell
Local Funds High School Allotment
By November, 2015
List of students tested
1.4.5. Practice manuals for the TSI tests will be available in the counselor's office.
Lea Howell
Local Funds;
August, 2015
Log of Lab Use
Counselor's records
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 5: All students will read and perform math skills at the appropriate level by the end of 3rd grade and will continue to improve throughout their school careers. Summative Evaluation: Data analysis of TPRI results, State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
1.5.1. The Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI) will be used in K2 to diagnose reading difficulties and appropriate remediation will be prescribed.
D. Bentancourt Classroom Teachers (K2)
Title I Funds
1.5.2. Study Island Assessments will be
D. Bentancourt Classroom Teachers (K2)
Title I Funds
used in K-2 to diagnose difficulties in math and appropriate remediation will be prescribed
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
October 2015
K, 1, & 2, End of February 2016
Student performance on TPRI; Interventions from lesson plans
1.5.3. Improve the use of the Accelerated Reader Program K8.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Classroom Teachers (K2)
SCE Funds: Title I Funds
Sept, 2015
List of student point totals at the end of each 6weeks
1.5.4. Continue use of STAR reading program. Ensure addition of STAR reading program for Middle School computer labs.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Language Arts Teachers (112)
Title I Funds
Sept, 2015
Student scores on STAR
1.5.5. Continue an incentives program for the Accelerated Reader Program.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Title I Funds; Local Funds
October, 2015
AR point totals
1.5.6. Purchase additional library books
Cindy Baker Teaching staff
Title I Funds
October, 2015
Monthly book count
1.5.7. Organize teachers to ensure AR is successfully implemented K8
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Title I Funds
September, 2015
List of Committee members; AR incentives participation
1.5.8. Utilize Think Through Math as a
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Math Teachers
Rural Schools Technology Grant
November 2015
Computer Lab Usage
means to accelerate math skills for students
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 6: The District will provide advanced academic opportunities for all students. Summative Evaluation: Percent of Students graduating with foundation plus endorsements or Distinguished Achievement Plans
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
1.6.1. Selected high school level courses can be available for eighth graders.
Lea Howell
Local Funds
August 2015
Count of eighth graders enrolled in High School courses
1.6.2. The District will offer a variety of dual enrollment/ college credit classes
Lea Howell
Local Funds
List of course offerings
August 2015
1.6.3. Improve identification measures to ensure G/T students will receive appropriate instruction and extended opportunities in the 4 core curriculum areas.
D. Bentancourt Core Teachers
G/T Funds
August 2015
Class Schedules; List of Identified Students; Lesson Plan Documentation
1.6.4. All administrators will receive 6 hours training in "Nature, Needs, and Assessment of Gifted."
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
G/T Funds
August 2015
Staff Development Profile Forms; Certificates
1.6.5. All teaching staff members will receive 6 hours of G/T training in "Nature, Needs, and Assessment of Gifted."
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
G/T Funds
August 2015
Staff Development Profile Forms; Certificates
1.6.6. All elementary and secondary teachers in the core areas will receive a total of 30 hours of G/T training.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
G/T Funds
June 2016
Staff Development Profile Forms; Certificates
1.6.7. All identified G/T students will receive additional opportunities to interact with other G/T students through occasional pullout sessions or seminar programs. Improve identification measures.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
G/T Funds
Periodically throughout the year
G/T Funds
August 2015
1.6.8. The Texas Virtual schools Network
will be utilized to improve course offering available to high school students.
Lea Howell
List of students attending
Course receipts
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 7: Q uality work will be expected of all students. Summative Evaluation: D ata analysis of State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
1.7.1. Increase the number of students earning advanced performance on all STAAR and EOC test.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
1.7.2. Work to close the gap and increase the number of students that meet their progress measure from the previous year.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Local Funds
Throughout the school year
STAAR Results
Local Funds
Throughout the school year
STAAR Results
Core Teachers
Core Teachers
Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 8: The District will provide a highquality Career & Technology program that addresses the needs of all students. Summative Evaluation: AEIS Report
Improvement Strategy 1.8.1. The District will establish and offer coherent sequences of courses in the Career & Technology areas.
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
C & T Teachers Lea Howell
Career & Technology Funds
August, 2015
1.8.2. All 10th Graders will be given the Aspire test, and all 11th graders will be given the opportunity to take the PSAT test.
Lea Howell
Local Funds State Funds
May 2016
1.8.3. All Junior and Senior students will be provided the opportunity to participate a career fair and college days.
Debbi Ball Gina Zapata Shane Miller Lea Howell
Career & Technology Funds; Local Funds
March, 2016
List of students attending
1.8.4. All students in grades 11 and 12, will be given the opportunity to attend a college/career day and students PK12 will participate in class activities investigating career opportunities.
Lea Howell Brent Kirkland Debbi Ball Gina Zapata Shane Miller
Local Funds
Fall 2015 Spring 2016
Career Day Agenda/ Schedule of Events
List of Course Offerings
Annual Testing and Career Counseling with Students and Parents
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 1: : The District will provide quality instructional programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Objective 9: C ollege readiness will be increased throughout the district based on improvement indicators Summative Evaluation: Standardized test Results and by improvements in SAT and ACT scores.
Improvement Strategy 1.9.1. SAT and ACT scores will be disaggregated and made available for all teachers. 1.9.2. Provide instruction on SAT and ACT testing strategies. 1.9.3. Utilize SAT and ACT preparatory material to enhance student readiness for exams.
1.9.4. All Junior students will participate in a campus tour of Texas Tech University.
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Lea Howell
Local funds
Sept. 2015
Teacher's receipt of student profiles; faculty meeting discussions over data.
Shana Kirkland Janet Shelton
Local funds
Sept. 2015
Teacher Lesson Plans
Local Funds
Sept. 2015
Lea Howell
Shana Kirkland Janet Shelton
Title I Funds; and High School Allotment Funds
Lea Howell Pat Hightower Brent Kirkland
Local funds
January 2016
Tutorial logs
Discussion over the highlights of the tour.
Loretta Velez 1.9.5. Each student will have a personal graduation plan in place by the End of their Freshman year to define both high school and post HS plans.
Lea Howell Brent Kirkland
Local funds
May 2016
1.9.6. All fifth graders will participate in a campus tour of Texas Tech University.
Pat Hightower D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Local Funds
November 2015
1.9.7. Increased emphasis on HS students taking and completing Dual Credit College Classes.
Lea Howell Brent Kirkland
Title I Funds; SCE Funds High School Allotment
June 2016
Log of conferences held; PGP plans.
Discussion over the highlights of the tour. Student grade reports. Enrollment numbers.
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 2: : The District will provide to all students a wellbalanced curriculum and highquality instruction, resulting in a sound education for all students. Objective 1: Teachers will conduct a needs assessment of their students to identify strengths and weaknesses. Summative Evaluation: Data analysis of State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
2.1.1. All staff will participate in staff development designed to meet identified District needs: *Special Education Updates; *Conflict Mediation/Crisis Mgt.; *Sexual Harassment; *Technology; *Motivating underachievers; *G/T "Nature & Needs"; *Core Area G/T Training; *STAAR Preparation; *Vertical Alignment: TEKS Resource System *Cross Curricular Integration
Brent Kirkland D.Bentancourt
2.1.2. The District will offer training opportunities regarding Effective Teaching Practices: *Time on Task *Learning Modalities *Classroom Management *Use of the Lesson Cycle *Others, as needed
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Loretta Velez
Loretta Velez
Resources CATE Funds Title I Funds G/T Funds SDFS Funds Title VI, Innovative Programs Local Funds Grant Funds
Title I Funds
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
During Summer, 2015 Staff Development Profile and ongoing as available Staff Development Records
As indicated through PDAS process
Staff Development Profiles TSR PDAS Intervention Plans
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 2: : The District will provide to all students a wellbalanced curriculum and highquality instruction, resulting in a sound education for all students. Objective 2: Curriculum, instruction, and assessment will be aligned K12 both horizontally and vertically. Summative Evaluation: Data analysis of State Assessments and data from all local tests.
Improvement Strategy 2.2.1. The Teks Resource System Curriculum Scope and Sequence will be Utilized District Wide in the 4 Core Areas
Staff Responsible
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Local Funds
August, 2015
TEKS Resource System Scope and Sequence
Scope & Sequence Documents
Completed Scope & Sequence Documents
2.2.2. . Spur ISD will continue to adopt the TEKS Resource System Curriculum as the Vertical and Horizontal Alignment Document to be used in the Core Curriculum
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Local Funds
June, 2015
2.2.3. Lesson Plans will be monitored to ensure that the TEKS Resource System Curriculum and Scope and Sequence are being utilized in the Core Curriculum
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Local Funds
Weekly
2.2.4. Teacher training will be provided in the TEKS Resource System Curriculum.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Local Funds
Title I Funds
On Going
Staff Development Profiles
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 2: : The District will provide to all students a wellbalanced curriculum and highquality instruction, resulting in a sound education for all students. Objective 3: The attendance rate for each subpopulation will increase to a minimum of 97% for the year. Summative Evaluation: PEIMS and TXEIS Data and AEIS Report
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation Contact Log
2.3.1. Parents or guardian will be contacted for all students absences.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Sandy Agee Louise Jones Loretta Velez
Local Funds
Throughout school year
2.3.2.Notices will be sent to parents regarding attendance after the 3rd, 6th, and 9th absence each semester.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Sandy Agee Louise Jones
Local Funds
Throughout School Year
Copies of notices sent home
2.3.3.The Attendance Committee will assign students to Saturday School in order to regain credit lost due to excessive absences.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Sandy Agee Louise Jones
Local Funds
After August, 2015, as absences occur
Student attendance records; Saturday School Attendance records
2.3.4. Students with perfect attendance for a sixweeks will be awarded through various motivational activities.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
Local Funds
End of each six weeks and semester
Scheduling on School Calendar; List of eligible students
2.3.5. The principal will meet with all
D. Bentancourt Valaree Segura
Local Funds
August , 2015
TXEIS, PEIMS and AEIS report on attendance
parents of PreK 3 and 4 year old students to discuss with them the importance of attendance and that PreK attendance is mandatory once the child is enrolled.
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 3: Students and school district personnel will utilize technology to enhance the educational experiences provided at Spur I.S.D. Objective 1: Students and staff will have instructional opportunities to become skilled in the use of technology information systems. Summative Evaluation: Student, Parent, Staff, & Community Survey Results
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
3.1.1. Staff development opportunities will be available. For example: *Basic Computer Operations *Troubleshooting *Integrating Technology *MS Excel *MS PowerPoint *MS Word *MS Publisher *MS Access *Digital Portfolios *Inspiration *Technology TEKS * Quizdom * Smartboards *Google Docs and Apps *Tablet Training as needed
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Loretta Velez
3.1.2. Elementary students in grades K2 will be scheduled in a technology/ keyboarding class and will have access to the use of iPad's in the classrooms lessons.
D. Bentancourt Crystal Taylor
3.1.3. Elementary students in grades 35 will have daily access to laptop computers in core area classes.
D. Bentancourt Crystal Taylor
Local Funds
3.1.4. A signed Internet user agreement will be on file before a student will be allowed access to the District's Internet.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland Crystal Taylor
Local Funds
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Local Funds
Aug, 2015 and ongoing
Staff Development Profile Forms Web Pages
Local Funds
August, 2015 and ongoing
List of Course Offerings
August, 2015 and ongoing
Teacher Lesson Plans, Computer check in/out logs
Joshua Watson
August, 2015
Agreements on File
Technology Funds
August, 2015
EMail Directory
Loretta Velez Joshua Watson 3.1.5. Access and use of email accounts for teachers and 312 grade students will be maintained.
Joshua Watson
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3.1.6. All staff members will sign an Acceptable User agreement and follow its guidelines when using District equipment and access. 3.1.7. A Technology class for all 6th8th grade students will be scheduled utilizing learning.com.
Loretta Velez Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Joshua Watson
Technology Funds
August, 2015
Agreements on File
Brent Kirkland
Technology Funds
August, 2015
Class Schedule EMAT order
Crystal Taylor Lea Howell Joshua Watson
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 3: Students and school district personnel will utilize technology to enhance the educational experiences provided at Spur I.S.D. Objective 2: A variety of technology equipment and software will be provided to deliver and enhance instruction. Summative Evaluation: SBDM Review
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
3.2.1. All classrooms will be equipped with a minimum of one computer with network capability and Internet access, a digital projector and smart technology
Loretta Velez Joshua Watson
Technology Funds Grants
August, 2015
Technology Inventory
3.2.2. The Distance Learning Center will be utilized for increasing course offerings.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Technology Funds Grants
August, 2015
List of Course Offerings; Course Enrollment
3.2.3. Accelerated Reader software will be maintained on the network.
D.Bentancourt Brent Kirkland Crystal Taylor Joshua watson
Title I Funds SCE Funds:
October, 2015
AR Inventory AR Point Totals each 6weeks
3.2.4. Replace technology/computers at a rate of 20% annually.
Loretta Velez Joshua Watson
Local Funds
August, 2015 Ongoing
Technology Inventory
3.2.5. Portable laptop computer will be
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland Joshua Watson
Local Funds
August 2015
Technology Inventory Lab Use Schedule
3.2.6. One-to-One Computer initiative-
Loretta Velez Joshua Watson Brent Kirkland Teaching Staff
Local Funds
August 2015
maintained and utilized for classroom instruction at the elementary and Jr. High campuses laptops will be provided for 9th -12th grade students to be utilized during classroom instruction, projects and homework.
Teacher Lesson Plans Administration Monitoring Technology logs Parent/Student signed Acceptable User Policy form
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 4: Students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, and the administration of Spur I.S.D. will work together to ensure that all students in Spur I.S.D. receive a quality education. Objective 1: All stakeholders will interact in a caring environment, characterized by positive interactions and a common belief in the value of education. Summative Evaluation: Student, Parent, Staff, & Community Survey Results
Improvement Strategy 4.1.1. A conference to discuss academic progress will conducted with the parent of each students by the end of the end of the 2nd 6weeks of school.
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Title I Funds Local Funds
By November 9, 2015
Sandy Agee Louise Jones Teachers
Local Funds
At each 3 week grading period
4.1.3. . Parental involvement opportunities will be provided through the PTO program.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland PTO Officers
PTO Funds
Sept, 2015
4.1.4. The District motto, "Excellence Today…Success Tomorrow" shall be the focus of interactions with all stakeholders.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
August 2015
SBDM Review
4.1.5. The District will establish procedures for ensuring the equitable treatment of all students.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
August 2015
Policies; Student & Faculty Handbooks
All Administration, Faculty, & Staff
Local Funds
August 2015 and thereafter
SBDM Review
4.1.7. Open twoway communication will be practiced by all faculty, staff, and administration.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
August 2015 and thereafter
Copies of Notices, Articles, etc.
4.1.8. Notice of student honors and awards will be publicized.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
August 2015 and thereafter
Copies of Notices, Articles, etc.
4.1.2. Progress reports will be provided for all students every three weeks. Parent conference opportunities will be provided.
4.1.6. All faculty, staff, and students will work to establish a climate of mutual respect.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland Classroom Teachers
Parent Conference Schedules Parent Conference Attendance
Copies of Notices
Copies of PTO communications sent home
All Staff
Loretta Velez
Loretta Velez Campus Offices All Staff
Loretta Velez
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Campus Offices All Staff 4.1.9. The website, school way app and the
School automated calling system will be utilized to keep parents informed of vital information and changes.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
As Needed
Review of Notifications
Loretta Velez
Central Office Staff
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 4: Students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, and the administration of Spur I.S.D. will work together to ensure that all students in Spur I.S.D. receive a quality education. Objective 2: A variety of communication techniques will be utilized to keep parents and community members informed. Summative Evaluation: Student, Parent, Staff, & Community Survey Results
Improvement Strategy 4.2.1. The District activity calendar will be updated daily.
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Lisa Shobert Debbie Ball
Local Funds
Daily as needed
4.2.2. Upcoming activities messages will be sent home as needed with students.
Campus Secretaries Classroom Teachers
Local Funds Title I Funds
End of each SixWeeks
4.2.3. School activities will be posted on the school marquee.
Louise Jones Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
August 2015 and thereafter
Observation of posting; Student signout sheet
4.2.4.The District will use a variety of technology resources to disseminate information about the school (School Website, Cable TV, facebook, School Way, School messenger, etc.)
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Technology Funds Local Funds
SBDM Review
Joshua Watson Debbi Ball Loretta Velez
August 2015 and thereafter
4.2.5. Elementary parents will receive information on a regular basis through parent notes, facebook, and Parent portal.
D. Bentancourt Sandy Agee
Title I Funds Local Funds
August, 2015 weekly
D. Bentancourt
PTO Funds
Sept, 2015
Title I Funds Local Funds
August 2015
Title I Funds Local Funds
August 20, 2015
4.2.6. Parents will be informed about PTO activities.
PTO Officers Crystal Taylor
4.2.7. Personal congratulatory letters will be sent to parents of students who have excelled in some special way.
Loretta Velez
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
4.2.8. District Staff will host a parent night/open house in conjunction with the annual Title I parent/public meeting.
D.Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Loretta Velez
Copies of Calendars Log of messages
Copies of the Packets
Copies of Notices of PTO Meetings sent home
Log of letters sent
Signin sheets and agenda
Staff
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4.2.9. Spur campuses will host Pride rallies to honor students for excellent work and attendance each 6weeks.
D.Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Local Funds
Each 6Weeks
agenda
Staff
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 4: Students, parents, community members, faculty, staff, and the administration of Spur I.S.D. will work together to ensure that all students in Spur I.S.D. receive a quality education. Objective 3: Increase parental involvement in their children's education. Summative Evaluation: Student, Parent, Staff, & Community Survey Results
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
Resources
Timeline
4.3.1. Eighth grade parents and students will meet with school personnel to discuss high school graduation requirements and to develop a FourYear high school plan for their children.
Lea Howell
Local Funds
Completed by May 27, 2016
4.3.2. Parents will be informed about the state testing requirements and made aware of requirements to promote or graduate.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Title I Funds Local Funds
As results are published throughout the year.
Loretta Velez Lea Howell
4.3.3. Parents will be invited to attend the annual Kindergarten Roundup and PreK registration for the purpose of transition.
D.Bentancourt Kindergarten & PreK Teachers
Title I Funds Local Funds
Prior to Aug 15, 2015
4.3.4.Parents will be contacted regarding issues of concern, including attendance, academic progress, and behavior.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Title I Funds Local Funds
Beginning the end of 1st 6 Weeks
Formative Evaluation Completed FourYear Plans
mailing cost
Announcement; Scheduling on School Calendar; SignIn Sheet; Early Registrations Phone & Parent Conference Logs
Classroom Teachers
4.3.5. Title I and other parent meetings will be scheduled to maximize parental attendance.
D.Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Title I Funds Local Funds
August, 2015
Meeting Schedules; Agendas; SignIn Sheets
4.3.6. Technology training will be held for all secondary parents and students prior to handing out laptops to 912 grade students.
Brent Kirkland Joshua Watson
August, 2015
Meeting Schedules; Agendas; SignIn Sheets
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 5: The District will insure that a safe and orderly learning environment is maintained. Objective 1: A safe and drugfree environment will be maintained. Summative Evaluation: Annual SDFS Evaluation; Annual Principal's Report on School Violence
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
5.1.1. The District will contract for periodic visits by trained "drug dogs."
Loretta Velez
5.1.2. Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated with various activities.
Student Council Sponsor Lea Howell Marcella Bilberry
Resources
Timeline
Local Funds
August 2015
Title IV Funds; Local Funds; Region 17 ESC
October, 2015
Schedule of Activities; Newspaper Articles; Student Evaluation
Title IV Funds; Local Funds
August, 2015
Scheduling on School Calendar; Student Evaluation
By March, 2016
Scheduling on School Calendar Student Evaluation
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland 5.1.3. Safety awareness assemblies will be scheduled covering the following topics: internet safety, dating violence, STD, and sexting.
Marcella Bilberry Lea Howell
5.1.4. The District will schedule AntiDrug motivational assemblies and activities.
Lea Howell Marcella Bilberry
Title IV Funds; Local Funds;
D.Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Title IV Funds; Local Funds; Region 17 ESC
After August, 2015
5.1.5. Staff training in Safe and Drug Free Schools will be provided locally and through the Region 17 ESC.
D. Bentancourt Brent Kirkland
Lea Howell
5.1.6. Students will have access to the school counselor.
Lea Howell
Local Funds; SCE Funds : (FTE)
August 24, 2015May 27,2016
5.1.7. The District Emergency Operations Plan will be updated and reviewed with staff.
Lisa Shobert Loretta Velez D. Bentancourt
Title IV Funds; Local Funds; Various Community Resources
August 2015 InService
Marcella Bilberry Jeff Shelton Brent Kirkland Loretta Velez
Local Funds
5.1.8. All secondary students in
extracurricular activities will be drug tested.
Formative Evaluation
Log of Visits
Staff Development Profiles
Counselor's Log
Updated Plan; Inservice Agenda and SignIn Sheet
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5.1.9. Spur ISD will include language in the
Student and Employee Handbooks pertaining to employee responsibility for reporting suspected child sexual abuse. Information and educational materials will be made available through the Spur ISD Counselors office regarding “warning signs” of child sexual abuse for parents or other concerned students and adults. The counselor will refer victims of sexual abuse and their families to the appropriate agencies for help and support. 5.1.10. Spur ISD will assure that In
accordance with Texas Education Code, (TEC) §38.0041, districts will provide, to all district employees, training concerning prevention techniques for and recognition of sexual abuse and all other maltreatment of children.
Lea Howell Marcella Bilberry
Local Funds
Brent Kirkland D.Bentancourt Marlana Alvarez Chris Barron Loretta Velez
Included in Handbook Annually
As evidenced in employee and student handbook
Local Funds if needed
We will follow the mandatory training adopted by Commissioner Rule in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §61.1051.
Certificates of completion.
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Spur I.S.D. DistrictWide Improvement Plan Long Range Goal 5: The District will insure that a safe and orderly learning environment is maintained. Objective 2: The District will establish an environment in which students develop selfresponsibility and selfcontrol, through positive interactions between/among students and staff members. Summative Evaluation: Annual SDFS Evaluation; Annual Principal's Report on School Violence
Improvement Strategy
Staff Responsible
5.2.1. Staff development will be provided in the areas of conflict resolution, and crisis management.
Loretta Velez Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell
5.2.2. . Students will have access to the school counselor for personal or social problems.
Resources
Timeline
Formative Evaluation
Title IV Funds; Local Funds;
August, 2015
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell
Local Funds;
Throughout the school year
Counselor's Log
5.2.3. Students and school personnel will interact in a climate of mutual respect.
All School Personnel
Local Funds;
Throughout the school year
SBDM Review
5.2.4. A coherent discipline system will be implemented Districtwide, including the DAEP program.
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Local Funds; SCE Funds:
5.2.5. Staff development will be provided for improving classroom management.
5.2.6. Pride Rallys to promote positive
behavior by recognizing high achievement and good attendance will be held.
August, 2015
Loretta Velez
Title IV Funds; Local Funds
August, 2015 and as opportunities arise thereafter
Local Funds
Each 6 weeks
Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt Lea Howell Brent Kirkland D. Bentancourt
Inservice Agenda and SignIn Sheet; Staff Development Profile Sheets
Copy of "Student Code of Conduct"; Discipline Referrals Staff Development Profiles; PDAS Records
Fewer discipline referrals Increase attendance
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