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Bushland Independent School District

District Improvement Plan

2019-2020

Board Approval Date: October 15, 2015Public Presentation Date: October 8, 2015

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Mission StatementTogether, we guide every student to reach their greatest potential.

VisionBUSHLAND STUDENTS TODAY...LEADERS TOMORROW!

Core BeliefsFaith, Unity, Integrity, Scholarship, Leadership, Work Ethic



Table of Contents

Comprehensive Needs Assessment 4Demographics 4Student Academic Achievement 5District Processes & Programs 9Perceptions 10

Priority Problem Statements 11Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation 12Goals 15

Goal 1: Bushland ISD will provide a safe environment for all stakeholders. 15Goal 2: Bushland ISD will continually raise the bar to meet the needs of our students. 21Goal 3: Bushland ISD will continue to strengthen relationships based on our core values of faith, unity, integrity, scholarship, leadership, and workethics. 28

State Compensatory 32Budget for District Improvement Plan: 32Personnel for District Improvement Plan: 35

District Site-Based Team 36Campus Funding Summary 37Addendums 40



Comprehensive Needs AssessmentRevised/Approved: July 02, 2019

Demographics

Demographics Summary

The most recent Texas Academic Performance Report available is the 2017-2018 report. According to the 2017-2018 Texas Academic Performance Report,the total number of students was 1,451. Bushland ISD's ethnic distribution is the following: 0.8% African-American, 15.3% Hispanic, 80.7% White, 0.5%American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, and 2.3% Two or More Races. 15.5% of students in the district are Economically Disadvantaged, 0.7%are English Language Learners (ELL), and 27.2% are At-Risk. 0.6% of students are served through the ESL program, 43.3% are served through CTE, 8.1%are served through GT, and 11.4% are served through Special Education. The number of students per teacher average is 11.8. The reported attendance rateis 96.1%.

Demographics Strengths

District administration is committed to focusing on understanding the needs of all sub-populations and providing necessary training to meet thechallenges.Community involvement and support

Problem Statements Identifying Demographics Needs

Problem Statement 1: There are significant gaps in achievement and growth between sub populations. Root Cause: Our staff needs training on how tomeet the instructional needs of the district's growing population of diverse students.



Student Academic Achievement

Student Academic Achievement Summary

Many data sources are used to understand student performance. For 2017-2018, Bushland ISD had a TAPR rating of Met Standard. For 2019, Bushland ISDreceived an A overall Accountability Rating with an A rating in Student Achievement, a B in School Progress, and a B in Closing the Gaps.

2017 RDG Approaches 2018 RDG Approaches 2019 RDG ApproachesBushland State Bushland State Bushland State

3rd 85 723rd 90 763rd 85 764th 83 704th 91 724th 91 745th 96/96 715th 89/95 785th 90/95 77/866th 80 676th 87 666th 82 667th 82 727th 78 727th 96 748th 88/94 768th 84/89 768th 87/92 77/84Eng I 76 60Eng I 81 60Eng I 90 63Eng II 86 62Eng II 87 66Eng II 87 67

2017 RDG Met 2018 RDG Met 2019 RDG MetBushland State Bushland State Bushland State

3rd 70 453rd 57 423rd 53 444th 57 434th 58 454th 58 435th 73 455th 63 515th 69 516th 50 366th 59 366th 50 357th 48 407th 57 457th 68 478th 54 478th 54 468th 62 53Eng I 58 44Eng I 63 44Eng I 74 49Eng II 68 47Eng II 76 50Eng II 71 51

2017 RDG Mastered 2018 RDG Mastered 2019 RDG MasteredBushland State Bushland State Bushland State

3rd 53 293rd 35 243rd 37 284th 34 244th 39 244th 28 225th 39 255th 32 255th 36 296th 23 176th 25 186th 26 177th 28 227th 34 277th 42 288th 30 228th 32 258th 37 27Eng I 8 8Eng I 6 7Eng I 16 12



2017 RDG Approaches 2018 RDG Approaches 2019 RDG ApproachesEng II 6 6Eng II 14 8Eng II 13 8

2017 MTH Approaches 2018 MTH Approaches 2019 MTH ApproachesBushland State Bushland State Bushland State

3rd 90 763rd 9177 3rd 80 784th 88 754th 8878 4th 88 745th 96/99 815th 96/9784 5th 96/97 83/896th 88 756th 9276 6th 90 797th 90 687th 7171 7th 94 738th 83/91 748th 87/9078 8th 83/91 81/87Alg I(8th) 100 82Alg I

(8th) 10083 Alg I(8th) 100 84

Alg I 93 82Alg I 9683 Alg I 94 842017 MTH Met 2018 MTH Met 2019 MTH Met

Bushland State Bushland State Bushland State3rd 57 483rd 62 463rd 44 474th 60 464th 60 474th 43 465th 84 485th 79 575th 71 566th 58 416th 74 436th 50 457th 64 387th 29 387th 74 418th 47 438th 60 498th 51 55Alg I(8th) 97 50Alg I

(8th) 100 56Alg I(8th) 100 62

Alg I 70 50Alg I 73 56Alg I 84 622017 MTH Mastered 2018 MTH Mastered 2019 MTH Mastered

Bushland State Bushland State Bushland State3rd 29 253rd 30 233rd 19 244th 29 274th 34 264th 17 285th 45 245th 45 305th 54 366th 18 176th 28 176th 14 207th 28 167th 3 177th 20 168th 11 128th 17 158th 11 16Alg I(8th) 72 27Alg I

(8th) 91 34Alg I(8th) 83 39

Alg I 36 27Alg I 43 34Alg I 56 392017 WRT Approaches 2018 WRT Approaches 2019 WRT Approaches

Bushland State Bushland State Bushland State



2017 WRT Approaches 2018 WRT Approaches 2019 WRT Approaches4th 78 634th 80 614th 80 657th 76 687th 88 677th 94 69

2017 WRT Met 2018 WRT Met 2019 WRT MetBushland State Bushland State Bushland State

4th 58 324th 69 384th 56 337th 47 377th 55 417th 60 40

2017 WRT Mastered 2018 WRT Mastered 2019 WRT MasteredBushland State Bushland State Bushland State

4th 27 104th 26 104th 15 107th 13 117th 20 147th 30 17

2017 SCI Approaches 2018 SCI Approaches 2019 SCI ApproachesBushland State Bushland State Bushland State

5th 89 735th 93 755th 81 748th 79 748th 81 648th 78 79Bio 93 85Bio 97 87Bio 96 88

2017 SCI Met 2018 SCI Met 2019 SCI MetBushland State Bushland State Bushland State


2017 SCI Mastered 2018 SCI Mastered 2019 SCI MasteredBushland State Bushland State Bushland State


2017 SST Approaches 2018 SST Approaches 2019 SST ApproachesBushland State Bushland State Bushland State

8th 74 628th 66 648th 74 67US Hist 96 92US Hist 99 92US Hist 96 93

2017 SST Met 2018 SST Met 2019 SST MetBushland State Bushland State Bushland State

8th 46 318th 26 348th 30 35US Hist 76 67US Hist 80 72US Hist 81 75

2017 SST Mastered 2018 SST Mastered 2019 SST MasteredBushland State Bushland State Bushland State

8th 28 188th 13 208th 16 20



2017 SST Approaches 2018 SST Approaches 2019 SST ApproachesUS Hist 46 37US Hist 44 42US Hist 49 47

Student Academic Achievement Strengths

STAAR Approaches Grade Level at or above 90%: 4th Reading, 5th Reading,7th Reading, English I, 5th Math, 6th Math, 7th Math, Algebra I, 7thWriting, Biology, US HistorySTAAR Meets Grade Level at or above 60%: 5th Reading, 7th Reading, 8th Reading, English I, English II, 5th Math, 7th Math, Algebra I, 7thWriting, Biology, US HistorySTAAR Masters Grade Level at or above 30%: 3rd Reading, 5th Reading, 8th Reading, 5th Math, Algebra I, 7th Writing, Biology, US History

Problem Statements Identifying Student Academic Achievement Needs

Problem Statement 1: 3rd Reading, 4th Reading, 6th Reading, 3rd Math, 4th Math, 6th Math, 8th Math, 4th Writing, 5th Science, 8th Science, and 8thSocial Studies are below 60% Meeting Grade Level. Root Cause: Staff has been unaware of the state recommendation for being 60% or above meetinggrade level and its impact on accountability.



District Processes & Programs

District Processes & Programs Summary

Bushland ISD designs processes and implements programs with our students as the main focus. It is the district's goal for every student to reach theirgreatest potential. Focused on continuous improvement that results in excellence for each child, Bushland ISD serves students through specialized programsrelated to individualized learner need and growth. The district offers a variety of programs including, but not limited to: STEM, Career and TechnicalEducation, and Advanced Academic programs. The community is focused on providing a premier education that prepares students for the next level,whether it is college, career, or military. Dedicated to program effectiveness and achievement, Bushland ISD continually works to design, develop andevaluate each program annually as required by state and federal requirements. Program evaluations ensure local, state, and national guidelines are metincluding staffing, certifications, professional learning, resources, and budgeting are delivered with efficiency and equity. The programs produce theintended outcomes demonstrating resultsthat are equal to or exceed state or national performance as it pertains to learner participation, achievement, certifications, and endorsements. As a TexasEducation Agency designated District of Innovation district, Bushland ISD is afforded more local control over district operations in order to supportinnovation and local initiatives to improve educational outcomes for the benefit of all students.

District Processes & Programs Strengths

District, Regional, and State Winning Academic, Fine Arts, and Athletic ProgramsRobotics ProgramSpecial Education and Dyslexia Programs1 to 1 Technology InitiativeHigher Education Partnerships

Problem Statements Identifying District Processes & Programs Needs

Problem Statement 1: There is a lack of consistency among processes and procedures throughout the district. Root Cause: Our student population hasgrown quickly and updates to processes and procedures were not made during the growth.



Perceptions

Perceptions Summary

In 2018, the Superintendent led the process of developing a new vision and mission for the district along with core beliefs that come from the foundation ofour community values. Three community expectations of Bushland ISD for their children were identified as safety, superior standards, and trust. Now,Bushland ISD administration is in the phase of building our strategic direction with instructional and operation goals that are based on the priorities of theBoard of Trustees.

Perceptions Strengths

The goals of the district have been aligned with the values of the community.

SafetySuperior StandardsTrust

Problem Statements Identifying Perceptions Needs

Problem Statement 1: Lack of transparency has been identified as an issue the district should work on. Root Cause: Information about the district has notbeen easily accessible in the past.



Priority Problem Statements

Problem Statement 1: There are significant gaps in achievement and growth between sub populations.Root Cause 1: Our staff needs training on how to meet the instructional needs of the district's growing population of diverse students.Problem Statement 1 Areas: Demographics

Problem Statement 2: 3rd Reading, 4th Reading, 6th Reading, 3rd Math, 4th Math, 6th Math, 8th Math, 4th Writing, 5th Science, 8th Science, and 8thSocial Studies are below 60% Meeting Grade Level.Root Cause 2: Staff has been unaware of the state recommendation for being 60% or above meeting grade level and its impact on accountability.Problem Statement 2 Areas: Student Academic Achievement

Problem Statement 3: There is a lack of consistency among processes and procedures throughout the district.Root Cause 3: Our student population has grown quickly and updates to processes and procedures were not made during the growth.Problem Statement 3 Areas: School Processes & Programs

Problem Statement 4: Lack of transparency has been identified as an issue the district should work on.Root Cause 4: Information about the district has not been easily accessible in the past.Problem Statement 4 Areas: Perceptions



Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data DocumentationThe following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:

Improvement Planning Data

District goalsCampus Performance Objectives Summative Review from previous yearCurrent and/or prior year(s) campus and/or district improvement plansCampus and/or district planning and decision making committee(s) meeting dataState and federal planning requirements

Accountability Data

Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) dataStudent Achievement DomainStudent Progress DomainClosing the Gaps DomainAccountability Distinction DesignationsFederal Report Card DataPBMAS dataLocal Accountability Systems (LAS) data

Student Data: Assessments

State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR End-of-Course current and longitudinal results, including all versionsPostsecondary college, career or military-ready graduates including enlisting in U. S. armed services, earning an industry based certification, earningan associate degree, graduating with completed IEP and workforce readinessAdvanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) assessment dataSAT and/or ACT assessment dataPSAT and/or ASPIREStudent Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8Local diagnostic reading assessment dataLocal diagnostic math assessment dataStudent failure and/or retention ratesLocal diagnostic reading assessment data



Local diagnostic math assessment dataLocal benchmark or common assessments dataObservation Survey resultsState-developed online interim assessmentsGrades that measure student performance based on the TEKS

Student Data: Student Groups

STEM/STEAM dataDyslexia Data

Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators

Completion rates and/or graduation rates dataAnnual dropout rate dataAttendance dataDiscipline recordsViolence and/or violence prevention recordsTobacco, alcohol, and other drug-use data

Employee Data

Professional learning communities (PLC) dataStaff surveys and/or other feedbackCampus leadership dataCampus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and dataProfessional development needs assessment dataEvaluation(s) of professional development implementation and impact

Parent/Community Data

Parent surveys and/or other feedbackParent engagement rate

Support Systems and Other Data

Organizational structure dataProcesses and procedures for teaching and learning, including program implementationCommunications dataCapacity and resources dataBudgets/entitlements and expenditures dataStudy of best practices



Other additional data



Goals

Goal 1: Bushland ISD will provide a safe environment for all stakeholders.

Performance Objective 1: Implement Conscious Discipline in PreK-4th grades and Capturing Kids Hearts in 5th-12th grades with fidelity.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: discipline referrals, walk-through data

Summative Evaluation 1:

Strategy Description Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/ImpactFormative Reviews

Jan Mar June1) Train teachers in year 2 implementation forConscious Discipline and Capturing KidsHearts.

campusprincipals

Strategies will be implemented into lessons andclassroom management.

Funding Sources: Title IV - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.002) Integrate Conscious Discipline and CapturingKids Hearts into lessons and disciplinemanagement procedures.

campusprincipals

Strong relationships among students and staffresult in a safe learning environment and fewerdiscipline issues.

= Accomplished = No Progress = Discontinue




Performance Objective 2: Ensure all facilities are operationally safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: School Dude reports, facility/grounds maintenance schedules, facility use schedules



Jan Mar June1) Enter all maintenance requests throughSchool Dude.

maintenancedirector

Facilities will be kept maintained in a timelymanner.

Problem Statements: School Processes & Programs 1Funding Sources: Local Funds - 0.00

2) Organize building activities and building useon a master schedule.

maintenancedirector, campusprincipals

All staff will be aware of building activities anduse, Maintenance Director will ensure buildingsare maintained for activities.

Problem Statements: School Processes & Programs 1Funding Sources: Local Funds - 0.00


Performance Objective 2 Problem Statements:

School Processes & ProgramsProblem Statement 1: There is a lack of consistency among processes and procedures throughout the district. Root Cause 1: Our student population has grown quickly and updates toprocesses and procedures were not made during the growth.




Performance Objective 3: Create a plan to secure district cyberinfrastructure against cyber-attacks and other cybersecurity incidents.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: cybersecurity plan, cybersecurity incident reports



Jan Mar June1) Upgrade content filter and firewall as well asperform information security services such asinternal scanning, external scanning, andsecurity event logging.

TechnologyDirector

Prevent cybersecurity incidents.

Funding Sources: Local Funds - 0.00

2) Provide cybersecurity awareness onlinetraining for all staff.

TechnologyDirector

Staff is trained in cybersecurity and how to helpprevent incidents.






Performance Objective 4: Implement a digital citizenship curriculum that addresses internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, online relationships,and media literacy.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4: Stop-it reports, discipline referrals, lesson plans



Jan Mar June1) Introduce staff to the curriculum and create aplan for implementing digital citizenship.

InstructionalTechnologyCoordinator

Faculty and students will have an understandingof digital citizenship.

Funding Sources: Local Funds - 0.002) Communicate with parents about digitalcitizenship topics that are addressed and provideresources for them on our website.

InstructionTechnologyCoordinator

School district will collaborate with parents toaddress digital citizenship topics.






Performance Objective 5: Provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 5: Stop-it reports, office referrals, counselor referrals



Jan Mar June1) Counseling opportunities will be provided tostudents related to mental health, suicideprevention,violence prevention/intervention, positiveconflict resolution,bullying, dealing with death, child abuse,harassmenttraining, and dating violence as appropriate.

Campusprincipals,counselors

All students will have a safe and healthy learningenvironment.

Funding Sources: Local Funds - 0.00, SCE - 0.00, High School Alltoment - 0.00

2) Increase staff, student, and parent awarenessof sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and othermaltreatment of children by providing resourcesand training.

Assistantsuperintendent

Staff, students, and parents have resources to helpidentify any maltreatment of children and how toreport it.





Performance Objective 6: Evaluate and update the District Emergency Operations Plan.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 6: EOP, school drill schedule, tabletop situations



Jan Mar June1) Create a drill schedule, perform all drills oneach campus, and reflect on feedback from thedrills.

School resourceofficers, campusprincipals.

All drills will be seamless, and each campus willbe prepared for emergency situations.





Goal 2: Bushland ISD will continually raise the bar to meet the needs of our students.

Performance Objective 1: Increase the percentage on STAAR for all subjects and grade levels to at least 30% Masters, 60% Meets, and 90% Approaches.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: STAAR scores, TAPR



Jan Mar June1) Provide professional development for staff ondata disaggregation in DMAC and NWEA.

Assistantsuperintendent,campusprincipals

Teachers and principals will identify learninglevels of students and create plans forintervention.

Funding Sources: Title II-A - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.002) Identify student learning levels and provideinstructional intervention for students to meetthe next level on STAAR, including studentswho receive Dyslexia, 504, Special Education,ESL, and Gifted Services.

Campusprincipals

30% at Master's, 60% at Meets, and 90% atApproaches grade level on STAAR.

Funding Sources: Title I Part A - 0.00, SCE - 0.00





Performance Objective 2: Actively recruit and retain highly effective personnel in all staff positions.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Talent Ed, T-TESS



Jan Mar JuneTEA Priorities

Recruit, support, retain teachers and principals1) Research and pursue the best candidates foreach open staff position to be filled.

Superintendent,Directors,Campusprincipals

All staff positions will be filled with highlyeffective personnel that build strong academicand extra-curricular programs.

Funding Sources: Title II-A - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.002) Ensure all teachers meet certificationrequirements and all paraprofessionals meethighly qualified requirements.

Superintendent,AssistantSuperintendent,CampusPrincipals

All instructional staff are highly effective.

Funding Sources: Title II-A - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.00





Performance Objective 3: Implement Professional Learning Communities with fidelity that focus on increasing student achievement.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: PLC agendas, PLC notes, Data rooms



Jan Mar June1) Use data rooms to disaggregate achievementdata and adjust instruction for increased studentachievement.

Campusprincipals

Instructional needs of each student are met andachievement will increase.






Performance Objective 4: Create a 3-year staff development plan based on state requirements and instructional needs of the district.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4: Staff development plan, needs assessment data



Jan Mar June1) Perform a comprehensive needs assessmentwith staff to identify areas for staffdevelopment.

Assistantsuperintendent,campusprincipals

Staff development will be scheduled based onneeds identified.

Funding Sources: Title I Part A - 0.00, Title II-A - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.002) Align scheduled staff development toidentified instructional needs as determined bydata.


Staff will have knowledge to address theidentified needs of the district.

Funding Sources: Title I Part A - 0.00, Title II-A - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.00





Performance Objective 5: Exceed the state accountability rating target in the domains of student achievement, school progress, and closing the gaps.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 5: Accountability ratings, STAAR scores, CCMR indicators, CTE coherent sequence graduates, industry-basedcertifications, graduation rate, performance of different student groups on STAAR



Jan Mar June1) Administer quick checks and MAP Growthassessments to identify student mastery ofTEKS.

Campusprincipals

Adjust instruction based on data to ensuremastery of TEKS.

Funding Sources: Local Funds - 0.002) Provide intervention for students based onprogress monitoring data to achieveApproaches, Meets, and Masters grade level onSTAAR.

Campusprincipals

30% Masters, 60% Meets, 90% Approaches; Arating for state accountability

Funding Sources: Title I Part A - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.00





Performance Objective 6: Implement drop-out prevention strategies for at-risk students.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 6: Drop-out prevention plan, attendance rate, graduation rate



Jan Mar June1) Provide attendance incentives, increaseattendance awareness, and communicate withparents about attendance.

Superintendent,campusprincipals

97% or higher attendance rate

Funding Sources: SCE - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.002) Ensure that all seniors receive the requirednumber of credits for graduation.

Campusprincipals,campuscounselors

100% graduation rate

Funding Sources: SCE - 0.003) Provide intensive instructional support to at-risk students through credit recovery andacceleration for students who did not meetstandards on any STAAR assessment.

Campusprincipals,campuscounselors

Improved performance for at-risk students, 100%graduation rate

Funding Sources: SCE - 0.00





Performance Objective 7: Provide opportunities and avenues to increase the number of students meeting college, career, and military readinessrequirements.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 7: CCMR results



Jan Mar June1) Support career exploration for students byworkingwith counselors to provide career guidancematerialsand to schedule a Career Day using parents andcommunity partners.

Campusprincipals, CTEcoordinator,counselors

Students have an understanding of careers theyare interested in pursuing.

Funding Sources: High School Alltoment - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.00

2) Provide information to students and parentsabout the need to make informed curriculumchoices in order to be prepared for successbeyond high school as well as information onhigher education admissions, financial aid, theTEXAS grant, and the Teach for Texas Grant.

Middle and HighSchool principalsand counselors

Students and parents are informed about collegereadiness.

Funding Sources: High School Alltoment - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.00




Goal 3: Bushland ISD will continue to strengthen relationships based on our core values of faith, unity,integrity, scholarship, leadership, and work ethics.

Performance Objective 1: Provide multiple platforms of communication for our community.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: Webpages, Parent Portal, school calendar, emails, call logs, parent conferences, social media posts



Jan Mar June1) Provide frequent communication with parentsvia updated web pages, parent portal, emails,calls home, conferences, and social media.

Superintendent,assistantsuperintendent,campusprincipals,TechnologyDirector

Parents are well informed of school events andinformation.





Goal 3: Bushland ISD will continue to strengthen relationships based on our core values of faith, unity, integrity, scholarship, leadership, and work ethics.

Performance Objective 2: Create a user-friendly website with updated calendars of events and staff webpages.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: Website survey results, calendar of events, staff webpages



Jan Mar June1) Campus staff will update webpagesfrequently.

Campusprincipals,TechnologyDirector

Parents can find up-to-date information abouttheir student's classes and school events.






Performance Objective 3: Provide transparency to the community on academics, finances, and school happenings.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3: Academic reports, financial reports, website, social media



Jan Mar June1) Hold meetings and post information on thewebsite about STAAR scores, the TexasAcademic Performance Report, Federal ReportCards, State Accountability Ratings, etc.


Parents are informed about how each campus isperforming academically.


2) Post a monthly budget report on the website. Chief financialofficer

Parents and community are informed about thebudget, revenue, and expenditures of the district.

Funding Sources: Local Funds - 0.003) Highlight events, results, and studentperformances on social media accounts.

Technologyteam, Campusprincipals

Parents and community are informed aboutcampus happenings.






Performance Objective 4: Increase opportunities for involvement with the community.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 4: Committee rosters, service projects, community involvement events



Jan Mar June1) Increase opportunities for students and staffto be involved in the community.

Campusprincipals

The community and campuses build strongrelationships.

Problem Statements: Perceptions 1Funding Sources: Title I Part A - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.00

2) Increase opportunities for parents and thecommunity to be involved on the campuses.

Campusprincipals

The community and campuses build strongrelationships.

Problem Statements: Perceptions 1Funding Sources: Title I Part A - 0.00, Local Funds - 0.00


Performance Objective 4 Problem Statements:

PerceptionsProblem Statement 1: Lack of transparency has been identified as an issue the district should work on. Root Cause 1: Information about the district has not been easily accessible in thepast.



State Compensatory

Budget for District Improvement Plan:

Account Code Account Title Budget

6100 Payroll Costs199-11-6119-00-001-024 6119 Salaries or Wages - Teachers and Other Professional Personnel $24,890.00199-11-6119-00-041-024 6119 Salaries or Wages - Teachers and Other Professional Personnel $85,844.00199-11-6119-00-101-024 6119 Salaries or Wages - Teachers and Other Professional Personnel $205,681.00206-00-6119-00-101-024 6119 Salaries or Wages - Teachers and Other Professional Personnel $6,600.00211-11-6119-00-101-024 6119 Salaries or Wages - Teachers and Other Professional Personnel $66,525.00255-11-6119-00-999-024 6119 Salaries or Wages - Teachers and Other Professional Personnel $4,000.00199-11-6129-00-041-024 6129 Salaries or Wages for Support Personnel $25,655.00199-11-6141-00-001-024 6141 Social Security/Medicare $337.00199-11-6141-00-041-024 6141 Social Security/Medicare $1,513.00199-11-6141-00-101-024 6141 Social Security/Medicare $2,776.00206-11-6141-00-101-024 6141 Social Security/Medicare $68.00211-11-6141-00-101-024 6141 Social Security/Medicare $919.00211-11-6142-00-101-024 6142 Group Health and Life Insurance $4,206.00199-11-6142-00-001-024 6142 Group Health and Life Insurance $2,103.00199-11-6142-00-041-024 6142 Group Health and Life Insurance $4,740.00199-11-6142-00-101-024 6142 Group Health and Life Insurance $8,420.00199-11-6143-00-001-024 6143 Workers' Compensation $120.00




199-11-6143-00-041-024 6143 Workers' Compensation $536.00199-11-6143-00-101-024 6143 Workers' Compensation $988.00206-11-6143-00-101-024 6143 Workers' Compensation $24.00211-11-6143-00-101-024 6143 Workers' Compensation $320.00199-11-6144-00-101-024 6144 Teacher Retirement/TRS Care - On Behalf Payment $16,480.00199-11-6144-00-001-024 6144 Teacher Retirement/TRS Care - On Behalf Payment $1,674.00199-11-6144-00-041-024 6144 Teacher Retirement/TRS Care - On Behalf Payment $8,932.00199-11-6146-00-001-024 6146 Teacher Retirement/TRS Care $1,054.00199-11-6146-00-041-024 6146 Teacher Retirement/TRS Care $3,261.00199-11-6146-00-101-024 6146 Teacher Retirement/TRS Care $5,852.00206-11-6146-00-101-024 6146 Teacher Retirement/TRS Care $539.00211-11-6146-00-101-024 6146 Teacher Retirement/TRS Care $7,318.00

6100 Subtotal: $491,375.00

6200 Professional and Contracted Services211-11-6219-01-101-024 6219 Professional Services $1,500.00255-11-6219-00-999-024 6219 Professional Services $4,076.00199-11-6239-00-001-024 6239 ESC Services $1,750.00199-11-6239-00-041-024 6239 ESC Services $1,750.00199-11-6239-00-101-024 6239 ESC Services $1,750.00211-11-6239-00-101-024 6239 ESC Services $5,585.00255-11-6239-00-101-024 6239 ESC Services $11,300.00199-11-6299-00-999-024 6299 Miscellaneous Contracted Services $2,000.00289-11-6299-00-999-024 6299 Miscellaneous Contracted Services $10,000.00

6200 Subtotal: $39,711.00

6300 Supplies and Services199-11-6399-00-001-024 6399 General Supplies $10,000.00Bushland Independent School DistrictGenerated by Plan4Learning.com 33 of 40



199-11-6399-00-041-024 6399 General Supplies $2,000.00199-11-6399-44-101-024 6399 General Supplies $300.00206-11-6399-00-101-024 6399 General Supplies $4,150.00211-11-6399-00-101-024 6399 General Supplies $2,122.00211-11-6399-01-101-024 6399 General Supplies $100.00255-11-6399-00-999-024 6399 General Supplies $790.00

6300 Subtotal: $19,462.00

6400 Other Operating Costs206-11-6411-00-101-024 6411 Employee Travel $1,200.00211-11-6411-00-101-024 6411 Employee Travel $7,183.00255-11-6411-00-999-024 6411 Employee Travel $500.00206-11-6412-00-101-024 6412 Student Travel $440.00

6400 Subtotal: $9,323.00



Personnel for District Improvement Plan:

Name Position Program FTE

Bonnie Joslin Teacher Middle/High School 1Charity Andrews Teacher Elementary/Middle School 1Kelly Corder Instructional Aide Middle School 1Kelly Massey Teacher Elementary/Middle School 1Kim Carry Teacher Elementary 1Shanna Shultz Teacher Middle School .625Shawn Thrash Teacher Elementary 1



District Site-Based Team

Committee Role Name PositionBusiness Representative Curt Cornett Business RepresentativeBusiness Representative Kim Richard Business RepresentativeNon-classroom Professional Jennifer Askins Middle SchoolCommunity Representative Courtney Milleson Community RepresentativeClassroom Teacher Sarah Martin Middle SchoolClassroom Teacher Janet Randolph ElementaryDistrict-level Professional Kiersten Diamond Instructional TechnologyClassroom Teacher Jill Elliott ElementaryParent Marla Golladay ParentParent Tiffany Graves ParentParent Mandy Griffin ParentCommunity Representative Nicki Junell Community RepresentativeBusiness Representative Steven Liles Business RepresentativeClassroom Teacher Kyla McAnally High SchoolCommunity Representative Becky Clarke Community Representative



Campus Funding Summary

SCEGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

1 5 1 $0.002 1 2 Intervention $0.002 6 1 $0.002 6 2 $0.002 6 3 $0.00

Sub-Total $0.00

Title I Part AGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

2 1 2 Intervention $0.002 4 1 $0.002 4 2 $0.002 5 2 $0.003 4 1 $0.003 4 2 $0.00

Sub-Total $0.00

High School AlltomentGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

1 5 1 $0.002 7 1 $0.002 7 2 $0.00

Sub-Total $0.00



Title IVGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

1 1 1 Professional Development Capturing Kids Hearts $0.00Sub-Total $0.00

Title II-AGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

2 1 1 Staff Development $0.002 2 1 Recruitment $0.002 2 2 $0.002 4 1 $0.002 4 2 $0.00

Sub-Total $0.00

Local FundsGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

1 1 1 Professional Development Conscious Discipline $0.001 2 1 School Dude Subscription $0.001 2 2 $0.001 3 1 $0.001 3 2 $0.001 4 1 $0.001 4 2 $0.001 5 1 $0.001 6 1 $0.002 1 1 DMAC applications $0.002 1 1 NWEA MAP Growth $0.002 2 1 Salaries $0.002 2 2 $0.00



Local FundsGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

2 3 1 $0.002 4 1 $0.002 4 2 $0.002 5 1 $0.002 5 2 $0.002 6 1 $0.002 7 1 $0.002 7 2 $0.003 1 1 $0.003 2 1 $0.003 3 1 $0.003 3 2 $0.003 3 3 $0.003 4 1 $0.003 4 2 $0.00

Sub-Total $0.00Grand Total $0.00



Addendums



Bushland ISD 188904 STUDENT WELFARE FFI FREEDOM FROM BULLYING (LEGAL)

DATE ISSUED: 2/29/2012 1 of 2 UPDATE 93 FFI(LEGAL)-P

“Bullying" means engaging in written or verbal expression, expres-sion through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored or school-related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the District and that:

1. Has the effect or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or of dam-age to the student’s property; or

2. Is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.

This conduct is considered bullying if it:

1. Exploits an imbalance of power between the student perpetra-tor and the student victim through written or verbal expression or physical conduct; and

2. Interferes with a student’s education or substantially disrupts the operation of a school.

The Board shall adopt a policy, including any necessary proce-dures, concerning bullying that:

1. Prohibits the bullying of a student;

2. Prohibits retaliation against any person, including a victim, a witness, or another person, who in good faith provides infor-mation concerning an incident of bullying;

3. Establishes a procedure for providing notice of an incident of bullying to a parent or guardian of the victim and a parent or guardian of the bully within a reasonable amount of time after the incident;

4. Establishes the actions a student should take to obtain assis-tance and intervention in response to bullying;

5. Sets out the available counseling options for a student who is a victim of or a witness to bullying or who engages in bullying;

6. Establishes procedures for reporting an incident of bullying, investigating a reported incident of bullying, and determining whether the reported incident of bullying occurred;

7. Prohibits the imposition of a disciplinary measure on a student who, after an investigation, is found to be a victim of bullying, on the basis of that student’s use of reasonable self-defense in response to the bullying; and

DEFINITION

POLICY

Bushland ISD 188904 STUDENT WELFARE FFI FREEDOM FROM BULLYING (LEGAL)

DATE ISSUED: 2/29/2012 2 of 2 UPDATE 93 FFI(LEGAL)-P

8. Requires that discipline for bullying of a student with disabili-ties comply with applicable requirements under federal law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.).

The policy and any necessary procedures must be included an-nually in the student and employee handbooks and in the District improvement plan under Education Code 11.252. [See BQ]

The procedure for reporting bullying must be posted on the Dis-trict’s Internet Web site to the extent practicable.

Education Code 37.0832(a)–(e)

INTERNET POSTING

Bushland ISD 188904 STUDENT WELFARE FFI FREEDOM FROM BULLYING (LOCAL)

DATE ISSUED: 2/29/2012 1 of 3 UPDATE 93 FFI(LOCAL)-A

Note: This policy addresses bullying of District students. For provisions regarding discrimination and harassment in-volving District students, see FFH. Note that FFI shall be used in conjunction with FFH for certain prohibited conduct. For reporting requirements related to child abuse and neglect, see FFG.

The District prohibits bullying as defined by this policy. Retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of District policy and is prohibited.

Bullying occurs when a student or group of students engages in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored or school-related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the District and that:

1. Has the effect or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or of dam-age to the student’s property; or

2. Is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.

This conduct is considered bullying if it:

1. Exploits an imbalance of power between the student perpetra-tor and the student victim through written or verbal expression or physical conduct; and

2. Interferes with a student’s education or substantially disrupts the operation of a school.

Bullying of a student may include hazing, threats, taunting, teasing, confinement, assault, demands for money, destruction of property, theft of valued possessions, name calling, rumor spreading, or os-tracism.

The District prohibits retaliation by a student or District employee against any person who in good faith makes a report of bullying, serves as a witness, or participates in an investigation.

Examples of retaliation may include threats, rumor spreading, os-tracism, assault, destruction of property, unjustified punishments, or unwarranted grade reductions. Unlawful retaliation does not in-clude petty slights or annoyances.

BULLYING PROHIBITED

DEFINITION

EXAMPLES

RETALIATION

EXAMPLES


DATE ISSUED: 2/29/2012 2 of 3 UPDATE 93 FFI(LOCAL)-A

A student who intentionally makes a false claim, offers false state-ments, or refuses to cooperate with a District investigation regard-ing bullying shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

Reports of bullying shall be made as soon as possible after the al-leged act or knowledge of the alleged act. A failure to immediately report may impair the District’s ability to investigate and address the prohibited conduct.

To obtain assistance and intervention, any student who believes that he or she has experienced bullying or believes that another student has experienced bullying should immediately report the alleged acts to a teacher, counselor, principal, or other District em-ployee.

Any District employee who suspects or receives notice that a stu-dent or group of students has or may have experienced bullying shall immediately notify the principal or designee.

A report may be made orally or in writing. The principal or desig-nee shall reduce any oral reports to written form.

The principal or designee shall determine whether the allegations in the report, if proven, would constitute prohibited conduct as de-fined by policy FFH, including dating violence and harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. If so, the District shall proceed under policy FFH. If the allegations could constitute both prohibited conduct and bullying, the investigation under FFH shall include a determi-nation on each type of conduct.

The principal or designee shall conduct an appropriate investiga-tion based on the allegations in the report. The principal or desig-nee shall promptly take interim action calculated to prevent bullying during the course of an investigation, if appropriate.

Absent extenuating circumstances, the investigation should be completed within ten District business days from the date of the initial report alleging bullying; however, the principal or designee shall take additional time if necessary to complete a thorough in-vestigation.

The principal or designee shall prepare a final, written report of the investigation. The report shall include a determination of whether bullying occurred, and if so, whether the victim used reasonable self-defense. A copy of the report shall be sent to the Superinten-dent or designee.

If an incident of bullying is confirmed, the principal or designee shall promptly notify the parents of the victim and of the student who engaged in bullying.

FALSE CLAIM

TIMELY REPORTING

REPORTING

PROCEDURES

STUDENT REPORT

EMPLOYEE REPORT

REPORT FORMAT

PROHIBITED CONDUCT

INVESTIGATION OF REPORT

CONCLUDING THE

INVESTIGATION

NOTICE TO PARENTS


DATE ISSUED: 2/29/2012 ADOPTED: 3 of 3 UPDATE 93 FFI(LOCAL)-A

If the results of an investigation indicate that bullying occurred, the District shall promptly respond by taking appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the District’s Student Code of Conduct and may take corrective action reasonably calculated to address the conduct.

A student who is a victim of bullying and who used reasonable self-defense in response to the bullying shall not be subject to discipli-nary action.

The discipline of a student with a disability is subject to applicable state and federal law in addition to the Student Code of Conduct.

Examples of corrective action may include a training program for the individuals involved in the complaint, a comprehensive educa-tion program for the school community, follow-up inquiries to de-termine if any new incidents or any instances of retaliation have occurred, involving parents and students in efforts to identify prob-lems and improve the school climate, increasing staff monitoring of areas where bullying has occurred, and reaffirming the District’s policy against bullying.

The principal or designee shall refer to FDB for transfer provisions.

The principal or designee shall notify the victim, the student who engaged in bullying, and any students who witnessed the bullying of available counseling options.

If the investigation reveals improper conduct that did not rise to the level of prohibited conduct or bullying, the District may take action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct or any other ap-propriate corrective action.

To the greatest extent possible, the District shall respect the priva-cy of the complainant, persons against whom a report is filed, and witnesses. Limited disclosures may be necessary in order to con-duct a thorough investigation.

A student who is dissatisfied with the outcome of the investigation may appeal through FNG(LOCAL), beginning at the appropriate level.

Retention of records shall be in accordance with CPC(LOCAL).

This policy and any accompanying procedures shall be distributed annually in the employee and student handbooks. Copies of the policy and procedures shall be posted on the District’s Web site, to the extent practicable, and shall be readily available at each cam-pus and the District’s administrative offices.

DISTRICT ACTION

BULLYING

DISCIPLINE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

TRANSFERS

COUNSELING

IMPROPER CONDUCT

CONFIDENTIALITY

APPEAL

RECORDS RETENTION

ACCESS TO POLICY

AND PROCEDURES

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