PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Pearland Independent School District
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 5:00 PM
Agenda of REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Trustees
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pearland Independent
School District will be held on October 13, 2015, beginning at 5:00 PM at 1928 North Main, Pearland,
Texas. The closed session will begin immediately after the opening of the meeting followed by the
public session at approximately 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
The subjects to be discussed, considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed
below. The items listed in this notice may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Board.
1. Call to Order
2. Establishment of a Quorum
3. Closed Meeting as Authorized by Section 551.001 et seq.of the Government Code A. 551.071 - Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney
1. Private Consultation with the Board's Attorney about any Item Listed on the
Agenda
B. 551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
C. 551.074 - Personnel Discussion
1. Employment of Professional and Instructional Personnel
2. Review Resignations
4. Reconvene in Open Session
5. Introductory Remarks/Pledges - Trustee Lance Botkin
A. Such remarks by an individual board member are entirely his or her own and do not
necessarily reflect the views or judgment of the Board of Trustees as a whole or the
school district. No other members of the board or employees of the school district,
or any other person in attendance at the meeting is expected or required to
participate in any introductory remarks that are presented.
6. Consider Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session as Listed Under Closed
Meeting in this Notice
7. Board Member Activities
8. Board Recognition [6:15 p.m.]
9. Public Comment [Length of time of each not to exceed five (5) minutes]
10. New Business - Consideration of and Possible Action on the Following
Consent Agenda: All items under the Consent Agenda are acted upon by one motion.
Upon a board member's request, any item on the Consent Agenda shall be moved to
the Regular Agenda.
A. Consent Agenda
1. Approve Amended Minutes of August 11, 2015 Regular Board
Meeting and Minutes of September 8, 2015 Regular Board Meeting.
2. Approve the Professional Development and Appraisal System [PDAS]
Administrator's Appraisal List for the 2015-2016 School Year
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3. Approve the Brazoria County JJAEP Memorandum of Understanding
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4. Approve the District Improvement Plan Objectives for 2015-2016
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5. Approve Communities in Schools Partnership Agreement
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6. Approve Advanced Placement Merit Pay
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B. Regular Agenda
1. Consider Approval of Naming HGAC Assembly Representative and Alternate for 49
2016
2. Consider Approval of Administration Recommendations for Strategic and
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Facilities Planning (including consultant arrangements, timeline, and procedures)
11. Administrative Reports
A. Quarterly Investment Report
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B. Report on Advanced Placement Comparative Government and Politics Trip
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C. Report on District Student Testing Results for 2014-2015
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12. Board Member Request for Future Agenda Items
13. Adjournment
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should
determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed
meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section
551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour and place given in this Notice or
as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may
conveniently meet in such closed meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by
the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
551.071
551.072
551.073
551.074
551.076
551.082
551.083
551.084
Private consultation with the Board's attorney
Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations
Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel
Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of,
security personnel or devices
Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against
personnel
Considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow,
or will instruct its representative to follow, in consultation with representative of
employee groups
Excluding witnesses from a hearing
Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School
Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed meeting or session, then the final action,
final decision, or final vote shall be either:
(a)
(b)
in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting;
or
at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School
Board shall determine
Certificate of Posting
On the 8th day of October, 2015, this notice was made available to the public on the district website
and an original copy of this notice was posted at the school district education support center at 2:00
p.m. on said date.
___________________________
Secretary to Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Agenda Item Information
Meeting Date October 13, 2015
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Special Meeting/Workshop
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Executive Session
☐ Recognition
☐
☒
☐
☐
Administrative Report
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Information/Discussion
Date Submitted: September 25, 2015
Subject:
Approve Amended Minutes of the August 11, 2015 Regular Board Meeting and
Minutes of the September 8, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
Executive Summary: Amended Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on August 11
2015 and minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on September 8, 2015 are submitted for
your review.
Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☐ Recurring
☐ One-Time
☒ No Fiscal Impact
Funding Source:
Fiscal Year:
☐ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
☐ Other Funds (Specify)
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the amended minutes for the Regular Board
Meeting held on August 11, 2015 and the minutes for Regular Board Meeting held on September
8, 2015 be approved as presented.
Department Submitting: Superintendent’s Office
Requested By: John P, Kelly, Ph.D.
Cabinet Member’s Approval: Dr. John Kelly
Board Approval Required:
☒Yes
☐No
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AMENDED
September 8, 2015
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
August 11, 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Pearland Independent School District met in regular session on
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Offices located
at 1928 North Main Street, Pearland, Texas in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Government
Code.
Please note the amendment/additional language added to Agenda Item
10.B.1
Opening
1.0 After noting that a quorum was present, President DeBorde
opened the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Establishment of a
Quorum
2.0
Trustee Rusty DeBorde , President
Trustee Pam Boegler, Vice-President
Trustee Rebecca Decker, Secretary
Trustee Virgil Gant
Members Absent
Trustee Lance Botkin arrived to the meeting at 5:18 p.m.
Trustee Charles Gooden, Jr. arrived to the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
Trustee Sean Murphy arrived to the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Closed Session
3.0 – President DeBorde convened the board in Closed Session at
5:00 p.m. in accordance with Section 551.001
A. Section 551.071 - Private Consultation with the Board's
Attorney Regarding any Item Listed on the Agenda
B. Section 551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or
value or real property
C. Section 551.074 - Personnel Discussion
1.
Employment of Professional and Instructional
Personnel
2.
Review Resignations
3.
Consider Action with Regard to Matthew Davis,
Teacher Dawson High School, for Abandonment of
Contract
Superintendent Dr. John Kelly participated in closed session with
board in regard to items 3.B, 3.C.1, 3.C.2. and 3.C.3
Executive Director of Human Resources David Moody participated
in closed session with the board in regard to items 3.C.1, 3.C.2.
August 11, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
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and 3.C.3
Open Session
4.0 - The board reconvened in open session at 6:04 p.m.
Executive Council
Present
Superintendent Dr. John Kelly
Chief Financial Officer Mr. Don Marshall
Senior Assistant Superintendent Mr. Cary Partin
Senior Assistant Superintendent Ms. Sonia Serrano
Senior Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brenda Waters
Senior Assistant Superintendent Dr. Nyla Watson
Ms. Bobbie Dawson
Recording Secretary
Introductory
Remarks Pledge to
American and Texas
Flags
5.0 – Trustee Pam Boegler led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American and Texas Flags and rendered a prayer.
Action on Closed
Session
5.0 – Personnel
A motion was made by Trustee Boegler and seconded by Trustee
Decker that the board issue a finding in accordance with TEC Section
21.210(c)(2) and 19 TAC 249.14(g), that good cause did not exist for
Matthew Davis, a one-year probationary contract teacher, to abandon
his employment contract, abandon his position, and attempt to resign
from Pearland ISD.
The motion carried 7-0
Decker that the Board authorize the Board President to send a letter to
the Texas Education Agency - Educator Certification Division seeking
sanction of a one-year term contract teacher, Matthew Davis, for
abandonment of his employment contract.
The motion carried 7-0.
Decker that the board accepts and approves the superintendent’s
recommendation for Employment of Personnel as presented.
The motion carried 7-0.
Board Member
Activities
7.0 – Board members shared with the audience and each other
activities they attended since the last board meeting.
Board Recognition
8.0 - The board of trustees recognized the following:
Future Problem Solvers:
 PJH West Students
 Sablatura Middle School Students
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Communications Department:
 National School Public Relations Association’s 2015
Publications and Electronic Media Contest
Board of Trustees:
 Trustee Rebecca Decker for completion of the Leadership
TASB course of study to become a Master Trustee
President DeBorde recognized Boy Scout Troop 446 in attendance.
Public Comment
9.0 –Ms. Susan Fowler, parent, addressed the board in regard to
Kindergarten Acceleration Testing.
Ms. Carol Harris, parent, spoke to the board in regard to the
district’s homework policy.
Consent Agenda
President DeBorde asked if members of the board would like to
remove an item from the consent agenda.
Trustee Gant requested to remove item:
 10.A.12
Trustee Gooden, Jr. requested to remove item:
 10.A.14
Decker that the board approve consent agenda items 10.A.1
through 10.A.11, 10.A.13, and 10.A.15 as presented.
Approval of Minutes
10.A.1 – That the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on
June 9, 2015 and Special Board Meetings June 23, 2015 and July
21, 2015 be approved as presented.
Change Board
Meeting Dates
10.A.2 - That the board of trustees approve the modification in the
2015-2016 school year calendar to move the scheduled Regular
Board Meeting from January 12, 2016 to January 19, 2016 and to
move the Regular Board Meeting from May 10, 2016 to May 17,
2016.
TASB Manual Update
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10.A.3 – That the board of trustees add, revise, or delete (LOCAL)
policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to
the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update
102.
Offer on Foreclosed
10.A.4 – That the board accepts the offer of $5,100.00 for property,
Property – 0237-0074- account number 0237-0074-111, which is currently held in trust by
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the Property Tax Resale Committee of Brazoria County on behalf of
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all taxing authorities.
Offer on Foreclosed
10.A.5 - That the board accepts the offer of $1,500.00 for property,
Property – 2210-0215- account number 2210-0215-000, which is currently held in trust by
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the Property Tax Resale Committee of Brazoria County on behalf of
all taxing authorities.
Extension Contract
for Fencing
10.A.6 - That a one year contract extension be approved with The
Fierro Group Ltd dba Fencemaster of Houston effective September
1, 2015 through August 31, 2016.
Proposals for
Printing Services
10.A.7 : That proposals submitted by Amsterdam Printing & Litho,
Inc., Birdsong Printing, CopyDR, Inc., Dreyfus Printing, Gateway
Printing & Office Supply, Inc., Houston ISD, In-House Printers,
Mirror Publishers, Inc. and Printing Communications be accepted
effective September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2016.
Interlocal Agreement
with CCISD for
General Foods
10.A.8 - That Pearland ISD Food Service Department utilize the
Clear Creek Independent School District’s Interlocal Agreement for
Cooperative Purchasing for General Foods & Full Service Food
Distribution’s contract with Borden, Kurz and Labatt for the
procurement of milk products, bread, groceries, produce, paper and
chemicals for the 2015/2016 school year.
Contracts for Frozen
Beverages
10.A.9 That the Food Service Department utilize the Choice
Partners’ frozen beverage contract with Trident Beverage, Sunny
Sky, and Tropical Flurry during the 2015-2016 school year for the
procurement of frozen beverages.
Fire Alarm System
Inspections
10.A.10 That the Maintenance and Operations Department utilize
the State of Texas TXMAS contract with SimplexGrinnell LP during
the 2015-2016 school year for the procurement of fire alarm system
inspections in the amount of $90,875.36.
Annual Software
Licensing
10.A.11 : That the board authorizes the renewal of the annual
software licenses for Skyward, Munis, Citrix VDI, and Microsoft
Education Enterprise Solution which are anticipated to be
$563,660.
Energy Management
System Maintenance
10.A.13 That the Maintenance and Operations Department utilize
the Region 5 Southeast Texas Purchasing Cooperative contract
with Automated Logic during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 20172018 school years for the procurement of energy management
system maintenance in the annual amount of $86,832 per year for
a 3 year total amount of $260,496.
SRO Contract with
City of Pearland
10.A.15 That the board approve the Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Pearland to provide a total of ten School Resource Officers
and one supervisor for the District’s junior highs, PACE, and high
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school campuses for a nine-month term that corresponds with the
District’s 2015-2016 adopted school calendar plus an additional ten
days for training.
Motion on the consent agenda as presented carried 7-0.
Procurement of
Buses
10.A.12
Trustee Gant stated he is surprised at the estimated
delivery date for the buses after the order has been placed.. He
asked if the district would be placed in a bind with the delivery date
of the buses. Transportation Director Raul Cruz stated the delivery
date would not affect the district and this is the standard delivery
time-line for new buses.
A motion was made by Trustee Gant and seconded by Trustee
Murphy that the BuyBoard Contract #385-11 with Longhorn Bus
Sales be utilized for the procurement of six 77-passenger buses in
the total amount of $619,452 and one 54-passenger bus in the total
amount of $107,455 per the attached quotes with a combined total
amount of $726,907.
Motion carried 7-0.
Student Code of
Conduct
10.A.14 Trustee Gooden, Jr. asked to pull this item to state his
concerns:
 Disciple guidelines for students in special education programs.
A special education student cannot be disciplined for bullying,
harassment, or making hit lists until an ARD committee has
been held to review the conduct. Concern of the board if a
process is in place for crisis removal when necessary.
 Truancy prevention measures implemented by the district. Dr.
Kelly stated the Student Code of Conduct is a mandate from the
State and the district is already doing most of what the law will
require.
 Campus Behavior Coordinator: What does this entail? SB 107
created the position to serve at each campus within the school
district. The campus behavior coordinator is responsible for
maintaining student discipline and completing duties assigned
by law. Each campus principal in PISD will be named as the
Campus Behavior Coordinator. This practice has been in place
in PISD for numerous years.
A brief discussion followed.
A motion was made by Trustee Gooden, Jr. and seconded by
Trustee Decker that the board approves the 2015-16 Student Code
of Conduct as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Regular Agenda
Guaranteed
Maximum Price
Carleston and
Lawhon
10.B.1 – The board of trustees awarded a construction manager-atrisk contract to Purcell Construction, Inc. during the January 20,
2015 school board meeting in regards to additions and renovations
at Carleston Elementary and Lawhon Elementary Schools. The
awarded contract provided $20,000 for pre-construction services in
order to determine the maximum guaranteed price (GMP) for the
cost of additions and renovations before proceeding with the actual
construction. Based on the attached letter from PBK Architects and
the attached worksheet from Purcell Construction, Inc., the final
GMP offered for this project is $18,588,393.
Phil Rutter representing PBK Architects presented an overview of
the scope/location of the renovation work at both campuses. Jud
Purcell and Doug Frank of Purcell Construction were also in
attendance.
Mr. Rutter and Mr. David Holland addressed questions/concerns
presented by members of the board.
Decker that the board of trustees accept and approve the
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $18,588,393 submitted by
Purcell Construction, Inc. for the additions and renovations to
Carleston and Lawhon Elementary Schools which includes the
base price and alternates number 2 and 2B and 5B.
Motion carried 7-0.
At the September 8, 2015, Trustee Gooden, Jr. suggested an
amendment to these minutes.
Thereafter, Trustee Gooden, Jr. make a motion to amend the
August 11, 2015 board meeting minutes to reflect that the
board had a preference to replace carpet at Carleston and
Lawhon Elementary. (August 11, 2015 Agenda Item 10.B.1
Guaranteed Maximum Price for renovations to Carleston and
Lawhon Elementary)
A second was made by Trustee Gant.
Motion carried 6-0 - Trustee Botkin absent
Budget Amendment
Number One
10.B.2 A motion was made by Trustee Gant and seconded by
Trustee Gooden, Jr. that the board approves Budget Amendment
Number One as presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Resolution for
Employment
Compensation for
June 16, 2015
10.B.3 – A motion was made by Trustee Decker and seconded by
Trustee Botkin that the board of trustees adopt the proposed
resolution to compensate district employees who were instructed
not to report to work during the emergency closing on June 16,
2015 at their regular rate of pay according to the duty schedule that
they would have otherwise worked.
Motion carried 7-0.
Board Operating
Procedures
10.B.4 President DeBorde suggested that the board discuss and
tweak the Board Operation Procedures during team building
session or a workshop.
A motion was made by Trustee Gooden, Jr. and seconded by
Trustee Decker that the board approve changes to the Board’s
Rules of Conduct and Standard Rules as contained in the Board
packet.
Motion carried 7-0
Quarterly Investment
Report
11.A. A copy of the Quarterly Investment Report was included in
the agenda in order to comply with Chapter 2256 of the Texas
Government Code, which is commonly referred to as the Public
Funds Investment Act.
Board Request for
Agenda Items
12.0 – No requests were made.
Adjournment
13. 0 -The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
We affirm that these minutes are official, complete and correct.
Rusty DeBorde
President
Rebecca Decker
Secretary
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Date Minutes Approved
Date Signed by Officers
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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
September 8, 2015
The Board of Trustees of the Pearland Independent School District met in regular session on
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Offices
located at 1928 North Main Street, Pearland, Texas in accordance with Chapter 551 of the
Government Code.
Opening
1.0 After noting that a quorum was present, Vice-President Boegler
opened the meeting at 4:04 p.m.
Establishment of a
Quorum
2.0
Trustee Pam Boegler, Vice-President
Trustee Virgil Gant
Trustee Charles Gooden, Jr.
Trustee Sean Murphy
Members Absent
Trustee Rebecca Decker, Secretary arrived to the meeting at 4:07
Trustee Rusty DeBorde , President arrived to the meeting at 4:11
p.m.
Trustee Lance Botkin arrived to the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
Closed Session
3.0 – Vice-President Boegler convened the board in Closed
Session at 4:05 p.m. in accordance with Section 551.001
A. Section 551.071 - Private Consultation with the Board's
Attorney Regarding any Item Listed on the Agenda
B. Section 551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or
value or real property
C. Section 551.074 - Personnel Discussion
1. Employment of Professional and Instructional
Personnel
2. Review Resignations
D. Section 551.076 - Considering the Deployment, Specific
Occasions for, or Implementation of, Security Personnel or
Devices
1. Review/Training of Safety/Security Procedures
/Plans/Facilities for Immediate and Long Range
Implementation
Superintendent Dr. John Kelly participated in closed session with
board in regard to items 3.C.1, 3.C.2. and 3.D.1
Executive Director of Human Resources David Moody participated
in closed session with the board in regard to items 3.C.1, and
3.C.2.
The board met for training purposes with Lt. Savage and Sgt.
September 8, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
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Beavers of the Pearland Police Department to receive security
related training and information related to Item 3.D.1
Open Session
4.0 - The board reconvened in open session at 5:51 p.m.
Executive Council
Present
Superintendent Dr. John Kelly
Chief Financial Officer Mr. Don Marshall
Deputy Superintendent Nan Weimer
Senior Assistant Superintendent Mr. Cary Partin
Senior Assistant Superintendent Ms. Sonia Serrano
Senior Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brenda Waters
Senior Assistant Superintendent Dr. Nyla Watson
Ms. Bobbie Dawson
Recording Secretary
Action on Closed
Session
6.0 – Personnel
Decker that the board accepts and approves the superintendent’s
recommendation for Employment of Personnel as presented.
The motion carried 6-0. Trustee Botkin absent
Introductory
Remarks Pledge to
American and Texas
Flags
5.0 – President DeBorde led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American and Texas Flags and rendered a prayer.
Board Member
Activities
8.0 – Board members shared with the audience and each other
activities they attended since the last board meeting.
FIRST Report
Public Hearing
7.0 - In accordance with the Texas Administrative Code, Title 19,
§129.1205, each school district and open-enrollment charter school
is required to report information and financial accountability ratings
to parents and taxpayers. Each school district and open-enrollment
charter school is required to prepare and distribute an annual
financial management report and the public must be provided an
opportunity to comment on the report at a public hearing.
Dr. Kelly announced that with a perfect score on seven indicators,
Pearland ISD received the rating of “Passed” under Schools FIRST
(Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas) for the 20142015 school year based on 2013-2014 data. After major changes
to School FIRST in accordance with the House Bill 5 of the 83 rd
Texas Legislature in 2013, “Passed” is the state’s highest rating
under the financial rating system for the 2014-2015 school year.
No one present in the audience requested to speak: the Public
Hearing then ended.
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Consent Agenda
President DeBorde asked if members of the board would like to
remove an item from the consent agenda.
Trustee Gant requested to remove item:
 11.A.6
Trustee Gooden, Jr. requested to remove item:
 11.A.1
Gooden, Jr. that the board approve consent agenda items 11.A.2
through 11.A.5 as presented.
Proposals Received
for Special Education
Testing Instruments
11.A.2 - That each of the proposals submitted be accepted
effective October 22, 2015 through October 21, 2016 for the
procurement of special education testing instruments, protocols,
software, supplies and resources by PISD on an as-needed basis.
Utilize Purchasing
Cooperative to
Purchase Laptops
and Computing Carts
11.A.3 – That the district utilize Region V Southeast Texas
Purchasing Cooperative’s contract with Logical Front to purchase
one hundred and eighty (180) Dell Latitude Model 3340 Laptops
and six (6) Dell Mobile Computing Carts in the total amount of
$144,181.
SHAC Members
11.A.4 – The board approve the SHAC representatives as
recommended.
Budget Amendment
Number Two
11.A.5 - That the board approves Budget Amendment Number Two
as presented.
Motion carried 6-0 Trustee Botkin absent
Approval of Minutes
11.A.1 – Trustee Gooden, Jr. made a motion to amend the August
11, 2015 board meeting minutes to reflect that the board had a
preference to replace carpet at Carleston and Lawhon Elementary
Schools. (August 11, 2015 Agenda Item 10.B.1 Guaranteed
Maximum Price for renovations to Carleston and Lawhon
Elementary)
A second was made by Trustee Gant.
Motion carried 6-0 - Trustee Botkin absent
Class Size Waivers
11.A.6 -. Trustee Gant requested to pull this item for administration
to state what the district is doing to reduce the number of class size
waivers and how the plan is being implemented. Dr. Kelly gave a
brief history of the number of waivers submitted in previous years
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compared to the current request. Since the posting of the agenda
administration has eliminated five of the class waivers requested
reducing the number to four class waivers to be submitted.
Gooden, Jr. that the board of trustees approve the 2015-2016 class
size waiver in order for the elementary schools to place up to 24
students in the 2nd – 4th grade classrooms.
Motion carried 6-0. Trustee Botkin absent.
Board Recognition
9.0 - The board of trustees recognized the following:
Community Member/Former PISD Employee:
 Mr. Preston Bullard, former superintendent of PISD, and
guests recognized Mr. W. H. “Jug” Backus, former PISD
teacher, coach and director of maintenance and
transportation who recently celebrated his 90th birthday.
State Representative Ed Thompson presented a Texas flag
to Mr. Backus.

District Birthday Card Artist:
 Sara Michael
Community Members:
 HOPE Church
 Pearland Library
 Coppinger Family YMCA
 Texas First Bank Pearland
 Mike Graves
President DeBorde left the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
Vice-President Boegler moved to the president’s chair and
presided over the remainder of the meeting
Trustee Botkin arrived to the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
Public Comment
10.0 – Vice-President Boegler read a summary of local policy BED
addressing patron comments and participation in this portion of the
board meeting.
Ms. Susan Fowler, parent, addressed the board and requested that
Kindergarten Acceleration Testing be placed on a future board
meeting agenda.
Regular Agenda
Additional Personnel
11.B.1 – Dr. Kelly stated an updated personnel packet was
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presented to members of the board at the board meeting increasing
the number of personnel recommendations from four to six
positions. He provided information on the additional staff needed
based on the student enrollment as of September 8, 2015. The
recommended budget impact stated in the agenda was
$192,460.00 and with the additional personnel being added to the
recommendation the budget impact would be $316, 916.00. A brief
discussion followed.
Decker that the board of trustees approves the six (6) additional
personnel positions for the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent
years as recommended by administration.
Motion carried 6-0. President DeBorde absent.
Nominating
Candidate for BCAD
11.B.2 A motion was made by Trustee Gant and seconded by
Trustee Botkin that the board adopts the attached resolution
nominating Ms. Rubye Jo Knight as a candidate to serve on the
Brazoria County Appraisal District Board of Directors as presented.
Resolution Setting
Ad Valorem Tax Rate
10.B.3 –Dr. Kelly stated the tax rate is being decreased by .0001
cents.
Trustee Gant made a motion stating: In using the appropriate
language as prescribed by the Property Tax Code to approve the
resolution levying an annual ad valorem tax, I move that the
property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of
$1.4156 per $100.00 valuation which is effectively a 2.51 percent
increase in the tax rate. Motion was seconded by Trustee Gooden,
Jr.
Report on
Demographic Study
Results
11.A. The Templeton Demographics firm completed the updated
report on projected demographics for Pearland ISD. The report
was included in the agenda. Mr. Bob Templeton, Templeton
Demographics and PISD Director of Facilities and Planning Don
Tillis, provided a verbal summary and a comparison to previous
studies.
The immediate picture also examined short term rezoning affecting
several schools over the next few years. This rezoning will be
required to better balance the enrollment levels at the schools
projected to go over capacity.
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A discussion followed:
Board Request for
Agenda Items
12.0 – No requests were made.
Adjournment
13. 0 -The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
We affirm that these minutes are official, complete and correct.
Rusty DeBorde
President
Rebecca Decker
Secretary
Date Minutes Approved
Date Signed by Officers
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Board of Trustees
Meeting Date: October 13, 2015
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Recognition
☐
☒
☐
☐
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Date Submitted: October 6, 2015
Subject: Approve the Professional Development and Appraisal System [PDAS] Administrator’s
Appraisal List for the 2015-2016 school year
Executive Summary: In accordance with Commissioner rules regarding the Professional
Development and Appraisal System (PDAS), the board of trustees shall approve the
administrator appraiser list for the district each year. The district has employed additional
administrators who have gained their PDAS appraiser certification. This list also includes
qualified administrative substitutes.
Note: The State is instituting a completely new Appraiser System in 2016-2017. Pearland ISD
is hosting training for area districts on this new system.
Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☐ Recurring
☐ One-Time
Funding Source:
Fiscal Year:
☐ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the list of qualified teacher appraisers for PDAS be
approved by the board of trustees for the 2015-2016 school year
Department Submitting: Human Resource Services
Cabinet Member’s Approval: David Moody
☒Yes
☐No
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Requested By: Roxana Rigdon
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT APPRAISAL SYSTEM [PDAS]
ADMINISTRATIVE APPRAISER LIST 2015-2016
October 13, 2015
Akin, Mike
Allen, Charles
Aleman, Christie
Barcelona, Tony
Beaman, Martha
Behrendsen, Kathy
Berger, Larry
Bernal, Brigitte
Beverly, Amy
Bill, Jennifer
Black, Shelly
Block, Heather
Bradley, Sharon
Brooks, Kim
Burge, Sherrill
Campbell, Lori
Cantu, Faviola
Caviness, Mendy
Chambliss, Annette
Cook, Kara
Jones, Retta
**Cruz, Patricia
Dahlkamp, Sundie
Davis, Amanda
**Denmon, Alvin
Dieter, Bernadette
Farrington, Ed
Felix, Crystal
Fernandez, Albert
Fitzgerald, Edith
Frerking, Jason
Foster, Teresa
Gabino, Jennifer
Gifford, Sharon
Gigee, Margaret
Gosnay, Lacrecia
Greenfield-Brown, Deborah
Grote, Melanie
Hagar, Doug
Hamann, Erin
Henley, Sheridan
Henson-Vaughn, LaKesha
Hicks, Michelle
Hinton, John
Hodgin, Karen
Holt, Kelly
Johnson, Audie
Keimig, Brenda
** Kemp, Laysha
Kiefer, Michelle
Kilgore, Marcette
Knight, Rhonda
**Lamell, Kristi
Lesco, Shelley
Mathis, Rebecca
Maxwell, Eric
McDonald, Kevin
McGlothlin, Christopher
McGrew, Shayla
Miles, Dana
Minter, Sheri
Mishlan, Lea
Moody, David
Morrow, Jennifer
Mueller, Stacy
Nelson, Lisa
Newell, Brooke
Nix, Toby
Nixon, Lisa
Nowell, Jimmy
O’Banion, Brenda
Pair, Christina
Palombo, John
Pardo, Ben
Partin, Cary
Pedroza, Bernadette
Pourchot, Michelle
Rayburn, Damon
Reeves, Laura
**Richter, Robert
Rigdon, Roxana
Roberts, Gerri
**Scott, Rosanne
Serrano, Sonia
Stoever, Mydah
Tate, Donna
Tipton, Verna
Thomas, Ajunta
VanLoenen, Stacie
Walker, Jennifer
Walker, Lynn
Waters, Brenda
Watson, Nyla
Weddington, Christy
Weimer, Nan
West, Beth
Williams, Tasha
Wilson, Pam
Yancy, Jacqueline
Bold names are new PDAS appraisers;
other appraisers were previously approved
October 14, 2014.
**Denotes Administrative Substitute
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Board of Trustees
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Recognition
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Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Subject: Approval of BCJJAEP Memorandum of Understanding for 2015-16
Executive Summary: In accordance with Section 37.011(m) of the Texas Education Code,
each school district in a county with a population greater than 125,000 and the county juvenile
board shall annually enter into a joint memorandum of understanding.
Attached is the Memorandum of Understanding and Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for PISD’s
participation in the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program for the
upcoming school year. This is the same basic memo of understanding under which the district
has been operating since the program’s inception in the 1995-1996 school year. This year’s
pricing is the same as last year’s and one the district can support.
Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☒ Recurring
☐ One-Time
☐ No Fiscal Impact
Funding Source:
Fiscal Year:
☒ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and
Memorandum of Understanding for Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education
Program for the 2015-16 school year be approved by the board of trustees.
Department Submitting: Assistant Superintendent
for Intermediate Education/Business Office
Requested By: Dr. John Kelly
Cabinet Member’s Approval: Sonia Serrano/Don
Marshall
☒Yes
☐No
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INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
and MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING for
BRAZORIA COUNTY
JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
2015 - 2016
This Agreement is entered into by, between and among the COUNTY OF BRAZORIA, the
BRAZORIA COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD, and each of the undersigned INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICTS whose students are subject to placement in the Brazoria County Juvenile
Justice Alternative Education Program, namely, Alvin ISD, Angleton ISD, Brazosport ISD,
Columbia-Brazoria ISD, Damon ISD, Danbury ISD, Pearland ISD, and Sweeny ISD:
WHEREAS, the County of Brazoria, and each of the school districts are “local
governments” and public education in the context contemplated herein is a “governmental
function and service” as those terms are defined in the Interlocal Cooperation Act, hereinafter “the
Act” codified as Chapter 791 of the Government Code of Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the Act authorizes any local government to contract or agree with another
local government in accordance with the Act to perform governmental functions and services that
each party to the contract is authorized to perform individually; and,
WHEREAS, Section 37.011 of the Texas Education Code, as amended, requires the
development of a “juvenile justice alternative education program” by the juvenile board of a county
with a population greater than 125,000 and the Brazoria County Juvenile Board and the eight
Independent School Districts have heretofore established such a program; and
WHEREAS, the parties concur that the educational component of the Brazoria County
Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program can be administered most efficiently at a
centralized location within County-owned premises utilized by the County’s Juvenile Justice
Department, and the parties desire to engage an independent contractor to provide the services
necessary and desirable for the education of students assigned to the Brazoria County Juvenile
Justice Alternative Education Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act and the Texas Education
Code, it is mutually agreed by, between and among the parties as follows:
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I.
The Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program [BCJJAEP] shall be
subject to a written operating policies and procedures approved by the Brazoria County Juvenile
Board in cooperation with the participating independent school districts and submitted to the
Texas Juvenile Justice Department for review and comment, the operational terms and conditions
of which are set forth as the portion of the “Memorandum of Understanding” comprising Article IX
of this Agreement. No additions, deletions, changes or variations to this agreement as to fiscal
matters or educational responsibilities shall be effective unless such amendment be in written
form and formally agreed to by the appropriate officers of the participating parties.
II.
Education Provider
2.01.
The Angleton Independent School District shall provide administration, staff,
curriculum and services of the educational aspects of the Program, thereby serving as a
contractor of Brazoria County Juvenile Board, as “Education Provider.” (Texas Administrative
Code 348.3)
2.02.
As such Education Provider shall implement and carry out the educational
program in accordance with law, including without limitation the academic and required elements
set forth in Texas Education Code 37.011(d) and (h), and with policies promulgated and/or
adopted by the Brazoria County Juvenile Board (which shall meet Texas Juvenile Justice
Department [TJJD] guidelines) in cooperation with the Superintendents (or their designees) of the
participating school districts which shall serve as the BCJJAEP Advisory Board. Where such
policies are silent, the educational program shall be administered according to policies and
procedures otherwise in effect within the Angleton Independent School District and/or required by
TJJD.
2.03.
As Education Provider, Angleton Independent School District shall prepare its
educational program budget; which shall be timely reviewed and approved by representatives of
all parties prior to commencement of the school year; shall employ and be responsible for
educational personnel serving the campus and the Program; shall maintain all educational
records applicable to the Program and correspond with assigned students’ home districts with
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regard to status and ultimate disposition of each assigned student; and shall provide necessary
curriculum and other such responsibilities normally associated with administration and provision of
education services in a disciplinary alternative education program pursuant to the Texas
Education Code and regulations of the Texas Education Agency.
2.04. The parties concur that as many as four (4) full time classroom teachers, including
one certified in special education, and one paraprofessional may be necessary and advisable for
the Program to accommodate the anticipated number of students to be served during the subject
school year.
Teacher, administrative and paraprofessional payrolls, AISD employee benefits,
specialized training, and educational supplies may be included in the educational services budget.
Any medical needs shall be the responsibility of Brazoria County, not the Education Provider. The
educational services budget may be amended if needs change during the year, with written
concurrence of the participating districts, however, nothing herein shall require the Education
Provider to amend its budget, staffing or structure involuntarily, nor to incur added expenses
without means of reimbursement.
2.05.
In consideration or its contract services, the Education Provider shall be paid a base price
of $303,391.00 for the 2015 - 2016 school year, for an educational program with capacity to
accommodate 48 students per day throughout the school year. Upon receipt of monthly statement
for such services, Brazoria County on behalf of the Juvenile Board shall remit payment of no less
th
than $30,339.10 for ten months, due and payable no later than the 15 of each month, with first
payment due October 15 of this year, and all amounts remaining unpaid upon conclusion of the
school year shall be paid in full by final payment due by the following July 15. This base price
amount ($303,391.00) is to be drawn from the $783,104.00 detailed in 4.01 as the “overall cost of
the Program, including educational and non-educational services.”
2.06.
In the event of maximization or over-utilization of the Program necessitating an
increase in teaching staff or other unforeseen costs, Education Provider may revise its budget to
cover such additional expenditures; and upon approval by the Juvenile Board (TEC 37.0081 [g1])
on behalf of the County, such additional expenditures shall be authorized and the cost thereof be
added to the contract price being paid to Education Provider. Conversely, should under-utilization
of the Program or other unforeseen conditions present an opportunity for reduction of teaching
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staff without diminishing necessary educational service, Education Provider may reduce its
teaching staff assigned to the Program, whereupon the contract price to be paid to Education
Provider, as well as the per-diem charges to the parties, will be reduced by the net amount of any
costs thereby saved.
III.
Non-Educational Services
3.01. The Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Board (TAC 348.3), and the County
of Brazoria shall provide staffing of juvenile probation officers, and such non-educational
personnel as deemed by the parties to be necessary and desirable for the Program, which may
include a school nurse or medic, counselors (if any), motivational facilitators (if any), security
personnel and other non-educational staff, and training thereof, and the physical plant, food
service and supplies necessary for personal comfort, safety and security of all participants and
personnel, and all other matters reasonably related to the BCJJAEP other than education. The
County and/or Chief Juvenile Probation Officer shall prepare a budget of operational and
maintenance costs for non-educational services anticipated for full usage of the Program during
the 2015 - 2016 school year, which shall be timely reviewed and approved by representatives of
all parties prior to commencement of the school year.
Financial accounting of income and
expenses incurred by the County, including the bookkeeping and monthly invoicing for the entire
Program, shall be provided by the County Auditor and regularly shared with the school districts,
and may be subjected to audit by the County’s annual independent auditor upon request of any
party hereto.
3.02.
Throughout the Program, physical maintenance, utility expenses, and facility
standards in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as nondiscriminatory
accommodations necessary to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, shall all
be the responsibility of Brazoria County, not the Education Provider nor any other participating
school district.
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IV.
Costs and Charges
4.01.
For the year 2015 - 2016 school year covered by the Agreement, it is anticipated
that the overall cost of the Program, including educational and non-educational services, will be
$783,104.00 of which at least $25,000.00 expected to be funded by food-service grants, and
outside subsidies other than state reimbursements for mandatory placements; therefore, for a
180-day per school year with capacity to serve 48 students at any given time, in anticipation of an
average 31 students/day (180 days of instruction/year), the average total local cost per student
should be no more than $100.00 per day.
4.02.
a. It is therefore agreed that participating school districts shall pay to Brazoria
County a per diem charge of $100.00 per operational school day of assignment for each of its
students placed in the Program due to discretionary expulsion under sole authority of Texas
Education code Section 37.007(b),(c),(f), or (i), so long as the student is not the subject of juvenile
court assignment or adjudication of a manditorily expellable offense. Discretionary placements for
expulsions for “serious misbehavior” committed while placed in the home district’s DAEP, per
TEC 37.007(c), but only for children under the age of 17 or otherwise within the jurisdiction of
juvenile authorities. The student’s home district at the initial time of any discretionary placement
shall be responsible for payment of all such charges, regardless of any attempt by or on behalf of
the student to withdraw or transfer from that district during the assignment, unless and until
another participating district actually enrolls the student and expressly accepts responsibility for
payment to continue the placement.
b. A school district may elect to place a student in the Program who is required
by its board of trustees or designee to attend an alternative education program under Subchapter
I of the Education Code; however, this MOU does not provide for mandatory placement of all
students to whom said Subchapter I would apply, i.e. registered sex offenders as contemplated by
TEC 37.309(b). It is understood, desired, acknowledged and agreed by the parties that each
school district shall maintain the discretion to place such a student in an appropriate disciplinary
alternative education program (DAEP) of that district’s choosing, the choice of which DAEP may
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include but shall not be limited to the Program of the BCJJAEP. In the event a district elects to
place such a student into the Program, the district shall pay to Brazoria County a per-diem charge
of $100.00 per operational school day pursuant to Subparagraph 4.02(a) hereinabove in which to
place the student as if due to a discretionary expulsion, in accordance with TEC 37.310.
4.03 Brazoria County and/or the Juvenile Justice Department shall assume all costs of
student placements assigned by court order, but may recover appropriate reimbursements from
the State for serving those students whose criminal conduct subjects them to the mandatory
provisions of Texas Education Code as provided in paragraph 4.04.
4.04
a. No costs will be charged to the school districts for students placed in the
Program due to mandatory expulsion for criminal conduct per TEC 37.007(a), (d), or (e). State
funds available through the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to support and defray the costs of
educating the mandatory population of expelled students shall be solicited by the Juvenile Justice
Department for the County and applied toward expenses of such assignments, including but not
limited to any costs of special education services as contemplated at Article V hereinbelow.
In the event of protracted absence or disappearance of an assigned student, per-diem
charges will continue to accrue for up to ten consecutive school days, until Brazoria County
authorities deem the student an absconder or acknowledge loss of jurisdiction; however, as
charges are assessed for each day of assignment, the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education
Program staff and juvenile authorities will use their best efforts to enforce the actual attendance of
students assigned. If a student is detained in Juvenile Detention, the Brazoria County Juvenile
Justice Alternative Education Program will no longer bill for service once the child is temporarily
enrolled in Angleton Independent School District as a resident of Juvenile Detention.
b. If after a student is placed in the Program due solely to a district’s mandatory
expulsion, the TJJD denies payment of state funds for such placement, the home district shall be
notified and the parties shall continue to work together to utilize their best efforts to regain the
state funding for the placement, so long as it appears in good faith to result from a bone fide and
documentable mandatory expulsion pursuant to TEC 37.007(a), (d), or (e), regardless of
disposition of criminal charges or juvenile justice. When written notice is received from the TJJD
denying funding for a particular placement, the home school district shall assume responsibility for
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payment
for the entirety of the placement as if the expulsion were discretionary, subject to
reimbursement should state funds eventually be forthcoming; and upon receiving such notice of
denial of funding by TJJD, or at any time in the event that: (1) the expelled student is not arrested
nor referred to juvenile authorities for any offense listed in TEC 37.007(a), (d), or (e), and/or a
determination is made that no deferred prosecution or formal court proceedings will be initiated
against the student; (2) criminal charges and/or juvenile proceedings against the student result in
acquittal or dismissal with prejudice; or (3) regardless of adjudication, no disposition is ordered by
the court; the home district shall have the opportunity to review and reconsider the placement and
the characterization and term of expulsion in light of such development, and may withdraw the
student from the Program without incurring further expense.
4.05. Should additional outside funds (other than County and School District tax dollars)
become available to help subsidize the Program, significantly reducing or reimbursing the actual
County expenditures and thus lowering the local cost per student below the estimates
hereinabove set forth at paragraph 4.01, the per-diem charges under paragraph 4.02 will be
reduced and/or reimbursed accordingly.
4.06. “In the event a participating school district sustains an emergency closure and
elects to apply for a waiver it shall advise the Program of such application, its progress and of any
decision made thereon by the Texas Education Agency. Upon receipt of waiver funding, the
district shall pay the per diem charge for any of its students who attended the program during the
closure. Each participating district shall appoint and maintain a contact person with whom the
Program can communicate during emergency closures.”
V.
Special Ed
Beyond maintaining one special-ed teacher on staff, to serve the regular BCJJAEP
program, nothing herein shall burden the Education Provider, the County, or any school district
with the further expense necessary to address or accommodate any particular needs of special
education services required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or other law,
which extraordinary costs shall remain the responsibility of the responsible school district
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recommending the placement, or in which the student is or was last regularly reenrolled prior to
juvenile court order, as the case may be. The Education Provider and the responsible school
district will work together to provide necessary and appropriate special education services on a
case-by-case basis as the need arises, but all additional expense and liability shall borne and/or
reimbursed by the responsible school district, which shall hold Education Provider harmless for
such costs and services.
All parties shall endeavor to comply with each special education
student’s current Individual Education Plan (“IEP”) and facilitate the timely convening of federallymandated IEP meetings of the appropriate Admission, Review, & Dismissal (“ARD”) committee.
The responsible school district shall provide the Education Provider or designee of the Brazoria
County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program with reasonable notice of a scheduled
ARD meeting and permit a representative of the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative
Education Program to participate in the meeting to the extent that the meeting relates to the
potential placement of a student with disabilities who would be entitled to special education
services in the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program. Should such
compliance be deemed by ARD to be impossible or incompatible with the educational mission of
Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program, the student shall return to the
student’s home school district for necessary special education services to the extent legally
permissible and practicable, unless otherwise agreed by and between the juvenile authorities and
that district. The parties shall cooperate reasonably in seeking, obtaining and utilizing state funds
(per par.4.04 hereinabove) and/or other subsidies that may be available to defray costs of such
special education services. If after placement in the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative
Education Program, the Education Provider and/or BCJJAEP Program coordinator has concerns
that the student’s educational or behavioral needs cannot be met in the BCJJAEP, the Education
Provider or designee shall immediately provide written notice of those concerns to the district from
which the student was expelled. The student’s ARD committee shall meet to review the placement
of the student in the BCJJAEP within five (5) business days or as soon thereafter as possible.
The responsible district shall, in accordance with applicable federal law, provide the Education
Provider or designee with reasonable notice of the meeting, and a representative of the BCJJAEP
may participate in the meeting, during which the BCJJAEP may seek a new psychological
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evaluation from an independent provider at the direction and expense of Chief Juvenile Probation
Officer and obtain parental consent as legally required, to determine the appropriateness of the
student’s placement in the Program prior to a follow-up ARD that will be promptly called to
consider the results of such evaluation.
VI.
Educational Accountabilities
For purposes of accountability under Chapter 39 of the Texas Education Code, a student
enrolled in the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program shall be reported
as if the student were enrolled in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program of the student’s
home district. The participating home district of each such student shall cooperate fully in making
such reports and accepting such accountability.
All PEIMS reporting requirements for the
students placed in the program shall remain the responsibility of the home district, and all ADA
funding entitlements generated from such data shall also remain with the home district, unless
otherwise provided by law or regulation of the Texas Education Agency. Students who are not
attending shall be withdrawn from Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education
Program for non-attendance according to the policy of the district to which the student’s
attendance is attributed, subject to applicable Court Order, if any.
VII.
Annual Scope
Nothing herein shall burden the Education Provider or any other participating school
district with responsibility for underwriting or providing services or accommodating student
placements beyond the scope of the school year term of this cooperative agreement.
The
BCJJAEP Program may be submitted to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department for approval
pursuant to Section 37.011 of the Education Code, but should additional obligations be deemed
required of the County and/or Juvenile Board for this Program to fully qualify under that statue, or
regulations thereunder, the parties to this Agreement are under no contractual duty to share such
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additional obligations or expand the Program as it relates to non-educational components without
mutual consent of all concerned.
The JJAEP Student Code of Conduct shall be adopted by the juvenile board and shall
describe and define in writing the JJAEP behavior management system. (TAC 348.18)
VIII.
Indemnification
Only to the extent permitted by the Texas Constitution and other applicable Texas law, but
without waiver or expansion of any immunity from liability or limits to exposure established by the
Texas Tort Claims Act, each party to this Agreement will indemnify and hold harmless the other
parties and their officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims proximately
caused by negligence, breach, or other act or omission by the indemnifying party or its officers,
employees, or agents.
IX.
Memorandum of Understanding
9.01.
The Brazoria County Juvenile Board and each of the participating school districts
adopt this Agreement as their Memorandum of Understanding in compliance with the Texas
Education Code (TEC Sections 37.010 and 37.011), whereby it is agreed and understood that no
Court may order an expelled student to attend school as a condition of probation except by and
through assignment to the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program as described and
allowed under this Memorandum of Understanding and the parties hereby initiate the following
operating policy guidelines:
9.02. The daily administration of all aspects of the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education
Program other than educational services will be conducted by the Brazoria County Juvenile
Justice Department under the direction of Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. The general hours of
operation of the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program shall be 7:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extra duties and special programs (e.g. study hall, counseling, discipline
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class) provided after 3:30 p.m. as needed throughout the year. No one will be allowed to drop off
students prior to 7:30 a.m., as supervision will not be available.
9.03.
Students assigned to the Program due to expulsion under the mandatory
provisions of TEC 37.007 and/or court order shall generally remain until completing a minimum of
65 successful days, and students who are placed a second or subsequent time into the Program
shall generally be required to remain until completing 90 successful days. Students placed by a
school district under sole authority of TEC 37.0081 (e.g. expulsion for nonschool Title 5 offenses,
delinquent conduct, etc) or TEC 37.309 (removal of registered sex offenders) are eligible for
conditional assignments of up to 90 days, subject to capacity, but may be withdrawn at any time
by the responsible district. The Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
will conduct regularly scheduled progress reviews and communicate the progress with the
sending district.
9.04.
If a student admitted into the public school of a school district under Section
25.001(b) is expelled from a school for conduct for which expulsion is required under Section
37.007(a), (d), or (e), the juvenile court, the juvenile board, or the juvenile board’s designee, as
appropriate, shall:
(1)
determine if the student is placed on probation under Section 54.04,
Family Code, order the student to attend the Juvenile Justice Alternative
Education Program in the county in which the student resides from the
date of disposition as a condition of probation, unless the child is placed
in a post-adjudication treatment facility;
(2)
determine if the student is placed on deferred prosecution under Section
53.03, Family Code, by the court, prosecutor, or probation department,
require the student to immediately attend the Juvenile Justice Alternative
Education Program in the county in which the student resides for a period
not to exceed six months as a condition of the deferred prosecution; and
(3)
determine the conditions of the deferred prosecution or court-ordered
probation, consider the length of the school district’s expulsion order for
the student; and
(4)
provide timely educational services to the student in the juvenile justice
alternative education program in the county in which the student resides,
regardless of the student’s age or whether the juvenile court has
jurisdiction over the student (subject to exclusion of overage students
expelled solely for serious misbehavior, as distinguished per
Subparagraph 4.02[a]).
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9.05. Subject to exception arising under the foregoing provisions and the procedures set
forth herein below, generally a student expelled by a school district and referred to juvenile court
will be timely and automatically assigned to the Program for the duration of the term of expulsion,
whether or not the provisions of Family Code Section 52.041(d) apply.
9.06.
A student under juvenile court jurisdiction may be assigned and shall be admitted
to the Program without necessity of expulsion, by appropriate court order.
9.07. The parties agree to comply with the following admission and discharge
procedures:
1.
If placement is initiated by school district expulsion.
(a) The school district in which the student is or was last enrolled
shall deliver to the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice
Department a copy of the order of expulsion and requesting
admission into the Program. Such delivery shall be made no
later than the second business day after the date a hearing is
held pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 37.009,
together with any other notice and information required under
Texas Education Code Section 37.010 and Family Code
Sections 52.04 and 52.041.
(b) If the student’s offense did not result in an arrest or referral,
the probation officer assigned shall obtain a report from the
appropriate law enforcement agency, if applicable, and
secure a directive to apprehend for the student’s immediate
detention.
2.
If the student is already under court supervision.
(a) The probation officer will decide whether to amend the
conditions of probation or incorporate the Program as a
condition of release from detention.
(b) If the conditions of probation are to be amended, the
probation officer will prepare an amendment to the original
order, including an order to participate in the Program and
the code of conduct. The probation officer will request a
court date as soon as practicable and a Juvenile Court Judge
will consider the amendment.
(c) Otherwise, the probation officer will prepare conditions of
release and include an order to participate in the Program
and the code of conduct.
3.
If the student is not under prior court supervision.
(a) The probation officer will determine if a petition should be
filed alleging the student is in need of supervision or has
engaged in delinquent conduct.
(b) If a petition is not filed, the probation officer shall include in
the child’s conditions of release an order to participate in the
Program and the code of conduct.
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(c) If a petition is filed, the probation officer shall include with
the disposition order an order to participate in the Program
and the code of conduct.
4.
Admission requirements.
(a) Upon referral of a student to the JJAEP by a school district,
the sending district shall forward to the JJAEP administrator
or designee the same records generally required to forward
to another school when a student moves from one district to
another. No student shall be admitted into the Program
until all of the student’s records have been received.
Records that should be provided included without limitation
the following:
> Order of Expulsion
> Complete Police / Offense Report
> Immunization records
> Copy of Birth Certificate
> Copy of Social Security Card
> Withdrawal grades, current class schedule
> Scholastic Achievement Record/Transcript incl.
grade classification (imperative for high school)
> STARR scores
> Attendance records
> Discipline records
> Special Education Records, incl. Manifestation
Determination and most recent IEP and
placement ARD
> Graduation Plan
> Copy of Free or reduce meal application
(b) The probation officer will conduct an admission conference
with the student and a parent or guardian to review all the
Program requirements and answer any questions.
(c) Brazoria County juvenile personnel will schedule a physical
examination for the student through the Brazoria County
Juvenile Justice Department.
The student may be
admitted to the Program prior to completion of the exam,
but will not participate in the physical training aspect of the
Program until exam results are received. Students with
reduced activity ability will be placed on a modified physical
training regimen.
(d) A school district shall not make a discretionary assignment of
a severely emotionally-disturbed student for whom one-onone in-school supervision has been necessary within the past
year, unless the school district provides (at the school
district’s expense) a staff member to supervise that student
one-one-one while in the Juvenile Justice Alternative
Education Program. Severely emotionally-disturbed students
assigned through Court placement or as a result of
mandatory expulsion shall be served through the Juvenile
Justice Alternative Education Program without such
additional obligation of the school district.
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(e) A mentally-retarded student who is found by judicial
determination or ARD committee to lack responsibility for the
pertinent misconduct, due to a substantial incapacity either to
appreciate the wrongfulness of his conduct or to conform his
conduct to the requirements of law (per Texas Family Code
Section 55.51 or 20 USC 1415), shall not be assigned to the
Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program for such
misconduct, but may be subject to proceedings under Family
Code Sections 55.52.
5.
Discharge requirements.
(a) At least three working school days prior to the completion of
the student’s placement in the Program, and no later than
five working school days prior to any consideration of
recommendation for early release, administrators for both the
educational and non-educational services of the Program
shall confer and coordinate between themselves and
communicate with the student’s school district regarding the
impending or contemplated return of the student and any
services necessary or advisable for successful transition.
9.08. The parent/guardian shall be responsible for ensuring their child arrives on time to
the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program each morning and for getting their child in the
evening at the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program. For purposes of the transportation
plan required under TEC 37.011(k)(6), an expelled student’s school district will coordinate
provision of transportation services to the Program site in event of extreme hardship, as
determined by the district, that hinders the parent/guardian’s involvement. Brazoria County
Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program staff will be available to receive student arrivals at
7:30 a.m. The student shall be picked up at the end of the regular school day or in any event no
later than 5:00 p.m. Court assignment to the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative
Education Program for any student may result in a concurrent assignment of a minimum of 5
hours in a parenting class for the assigned student’s parent(s) or guardian(s). Such class shall be
held at the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program site in a manner that
will not intermingle any adults with minors nor otherwise violate TJJD or FERPA regulations.
Classes will include assistance in dealing with the assigned student’s behavior and parent support
structures. Parents/Guardians who fail or refuse to comply with parenting class assignment and
attendance may be subject to a contempt of court order.
9.09. The parties agree to meet at least once every semester to discuss the progress of
the Program and revise applicable Program guidelines to address any additional needs.
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X.
Review and Renewal
10.01. This interlocal cooperation agreement and memorandum of understanding for the
Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program shall come under automatic
reviews among representatives of all parties during January and March of each year. The review
shall include, but not be limited to, any funding formulas or obligations by the school districts or
Brazoria County.
10.02.
The term of this Agreement and MOU shall be for the 2015 – 2016 school year only,
renewable thereafter on a year-to-year basis by written consent of all parties on or before August
1 of the following year.
This agreement hereby executed as authorized by action of Brazoria County
Commissioner’s Court, the Juvenile Board, and the Board of Trustees of each of the undersigned
Independent School Districts, by and through their respective officials as subscribed below.
The Honorable Matt Sebesta, Jr.
County Judge
Date Signed
The Honorable Marc Holder
County Court at Law No. 2
Juvenile Board
Date Signed
__________________________________
Dr. James Gilcrease, Superintendent
Alvin Independent School District
________________________________
Date Signed
__________________________________
Dr. Pat Montgomery, Superintendent
Angleton Independent School District
________________________________
Date Signed
__________________________________
Danny Massey, Superintendent
Brazosport Independent School District
________________________________
Date Signed
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__________________________________
Steven Galloway, Superintendent
Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District
________________________________
Date Signed
_________________________________
Donald Rhodes, Superintendent
Damon Independent School District
________________________________
Date Signed
_________________________________
Greg Anderson, Superintendent
Danbury Independent School District
________________________________
Date Signed
__________________________________
Dr. John P. Kelly, Superintendent
________________________________
Date Signed
__________________________________
Randy Miksch, Superintendent
Sweeny Independent School District
________________________________
Date Signed
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Board of Trustees
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Recognition
☐
☒
☐
☐
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Subject: Approve District Improvement Plan Objectives for 2015-2016
Executive Summary: The Pearland ISD District Improvement Plan (DIP) is prepared in
accordance with requirements of Chapter 11, Subchapter F, of the Texas Education Code,
specifically §11.251 and §11.252 as contained in Pearland ISD policies BQ(Legal) and
BQA(Legal).
The board shall ensure that a district improvement plan is developed, reviewed, and revised
annually for the purpose of improving the performance of all students.
The District Improvement Plan also serves as a budget outline for federal funding expenditures
as required by NCLB. The district’s financial responsibility includes Title I, II and III program
funds as well as State Compensatory Education allotments. The DIP includes how the funds are
budgeted along with the number of Full Time Employees (FTE) in each of the federal programs.
The 2015-2016 District Improvement Plan was developed by PISD assistant superintendents,
directors, coordinators and specialists to meet the Board of Trustees’ goals and objectives. It
was reviewed by the District Educational Improvement Committee and recommended for
approval September 25, 2015.
http://www.pearlandisd.org/files/filesystem/1516_DIP_Final.pdf
Major future initiatives for our district will begin with fall and spring strategic planning which is
outlined in a separate board agenda item.
Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☐ Recurring
☐ One-Time
Funding Source:
☐ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
Fiscal Year:
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the board of trustees approves the proposed 20152016 District Improvement Plan Objectives.
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Department Submitting: Curriculum & Instruction
Requested By:
Tori Landis
Cabinet Member’s Approval: Dr. Nyla Watson
☒Yes
☐No
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Board of Trustees
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Recognition
☐
☒
☐
☐
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Subject: Approve Communities In Schools Partnership Agreement
Executive Summary: Pearland I.S.D. Board Policy Local CH states, “any single, budgeted
purchase of goods or services that cost $75,000 or more, regardless of whether the goods or
services are competitively purchased, shall require Board approval before a transaction may take
place.”
Communities In Schools, which is administered by the Texas Education Agency, has offered a
Partnership Agreement for six PISD campuses at a cost of $15,000 per campus for a total annual
cost of $90,000 for the 2015-2016 school year. The contractual agreement adds two schools to
the list of those receiving services in 2015-2016.
Please see the attached partnership agreement for the 2015-2016 school year.
Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☒ Recurring
☐ One-Time
Funding Source:
Fiscal Year:
☒ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
☐ Other Funds
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the board authorizes administration to enter into the
Partnership Agreement with Communities In Schools for six PISD campuses for a total annual
cost of $90,000 for the 2015-2016 school year.
Department Submitting: Purchasing/Connie Hill
Requested By: Don Marshall
Cabinet Member’s Approval: Don Marshall
☒Yes
☐No
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Partnership Agreement
Communities In Schools
And
Pearland ISD
2015- 2016
Communities In Schools is administered by the Texas Education Agency and is governed by its Rules and
Regulations and the Personal Operations Manual.
This Partnership Support Agreement for Services between Pearland Independent School District (PISD) and
Communities in Schools (CIS), a non-profit 501 (C)(3) corporation, organized under the laws of the State of
Texas, sets out to establish the relationships and responsibilities of both parties in the implementation of CIS
Program Sites at Carlston Elementary, Cockrell Elementary, Jamison Middle, Lawhon Elementary, Pearland
Jr. High South, and Sablatura Middle Schools within the Pearland Independent School District.
It is the intent of both parties to bring the resources of CIS into PISD to attempt to facilitate the academic and
personal success of students experiencing the effects of at-risk environments by providing the full range of
CIS services to those students.
It is the intent of both parties to maintain a cooperative, interactive, and supportive relationship among and
between both PISD and CIS for the benefit of the students served.
All CIS personnel, including CIS Campus Coordinators at PISD, are employees of CIS and Pearland
ISD is not responsible for the payment of salaries, benefits, unemployment, worker’s compensations,
etc. for these individuals. The CIS Executive Director is responsible and accountable for oversight of
all CIS Project Sites within PISD.
All CIS Full Time staff, Part Time staff and Interns will have TEA required background checks
including fingerprinting prior to reporting for work at PISD schools. CIS will inform PISD Human
Resources Department via email upon completion of the required background checks and Executive
Director Approval.
I. Scope of Services
CIS will provide the following services to PISD:
1. Professional staffs to assist students to successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.
2. Services include educational enhancement promoting a positive self image, pre-employment
skills, encouraging parental involvement, and substance abuse awareness and refusal skills.
3. Coordinating the efforts of social services to provide needed support for students and parents.
This includes assessments and referrals of PISD students to CIS partner agencies in an as-needed
basis.
4. Coordination of Student Assistance Programs (SAP) and/or after-school programs as assigned by
the appropriate school principal and agreed to by CIS.
5. Other programs or services as deemed necessary and jointly agreed to by CIS and appropriate
PISD personnel.
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6. Provide management, administrative, logistical and technical support to the Project, as warranted,
to ensure the success of the Project Site service delivery initiatives. The costs to CIS to provide
these services at PISD for this school year are approximately $330,000. The CIS Executive
Director is responsible and accountable for oversight of all CIS Project Sites within PISD.
II. Time of Performance
The terms of this Partnership Support Agreement for Services will be from September 1, 2015
through August 31, 2016. One or both parties may request modification of this Agreement at
anytime. If the parties agree to the modification, an addendum incorporating the modifications will be
executed by both parties. Until an addendum is executed, the terms of this agreement govern the
partnership support agreement between Pearland ISD and CIS.
III. Contribution of Support
For consideration of CIS services, PISD:
1. Agrees to provide confidential office/classroom spaces with telephone and internet access for the
exclusive use of CIS staff, access to copy and fax machines, necessary office furniture, office
telephone, school supplies, and other equipment sufficient to facilitate the efficient delivery of
CIS services at PISD.
2.
Schools will provide CIS, Read Only access to the district’s student data system and data such as,
but not limited, student attendance, student grades, conduct, student personal data, STAAR
scores, Free/Reduced lunch eligibility, LEP designation and any other data from school records
that will ensure the eligibility and effectiveness of service delivery to students and which may be
pertinent and TEA reporting requirements.
3. Per CIS By-laws, Dr. John Kelly, the Superintendent of Pearland ISD, agrees to serve on the CIS
Board of Directors or will designate a school official to represent himself and PISD on the board.
If the superintendent designates another school official to represent him on the CIS board, then he
will serve on the CIS Board of Advisors.
3. Agrees to include CIS in PISD and Campus Improvement Plans per Texas Education Agency’s
requirements for the appropriate use of Compensatory Education funds.
4. Agrees to allow CIS to conduct Two (2) fundraisers at each CIS campus during the school year to
defray the cost of unallowable items given to students. All campuses will retain 90% of all
revenues to provide supplies and services to students.
5.
Agrees to support CIS by paying a sum of Ninety Thousand dollars ($90,000) for the delivery of
services to Carlston Elementary, Cockrell Elementary, Jamison Middle, Lawhon Elementary,
Pearland Jr. High South, and Sablatura Middle Schools for the 2015 – 2016 school year in
accordance with the terms of this agreement.
Communities in Schools
_______________________________________
Dr. John Kelly
Date
Superintendent, Pearland ISD
__________________________________
Robert C. Garcia
Date
Executive Director, CIS
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Board of Trustees
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Recognition
☐
☒
☐
☐
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Subject: Approve Advanced Placement Merit Pay
Executive Summary: On December 8, 2009, the Pearland Board of Trustees approved the
Advanced Placement Merit Pay Plan to increase AP enrollment, exam participation, and to raise
scores. The approved plan was initially for three years with graduated incentives, continued in
2013 and contingent upon sufficient funds within fiscal means. In school year 2013-2014, the
Pearland ISD Board of Trustees modified the plan in an attempt to increase high scores. The
revised plan allows $50.00 per passing score of 3, $100 for each score of 4, and $150 for each
score of 5 for teachers who had 90% or better exam participation. The maximum amount earned
for 2015 AP scores totals $153,000.00.
A six year summary of the AP Merit Pay incentive plan shows a 303% increase in the number of
exams taken.
A continuation of the AP Merit Pay incentive plan is recommended as incentive pay for Advanced
Placement teachers in order to sustain growth and to improve AP exam scores.
Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☐ Recurring
☐ One-Time
Funding Source:
Fiscal Year:
☐ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the board approve the full payment and
continuation of the AP Merit Pay for teachers as presented.
Department Submitting: Advanced Academics
Requested By: Margo Gigee
Cabinet Member’s Approval: Cary Partin
☒Yes
☐No
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AP Merit Pay Analysis
Fall 2013 to Fall 2015
Initial Information
In the fall of 2013, Dr. Kelly and the PISD School Board changed the dollar amounts that were
awarded to AP teachers for AP Merit Pay. To encourage higher student scores, the following AP
Merit Pay amounts were approved if the teacher met the 90% student exam participation
threshold:



$150.00 for every student score of a 5
$100.00 for every student score of a 4
$ 50.00 for every student score of a 3
The fall of 2014 for the 2013-2014 school was the first year these new dollar amounts were paid
to AP teachers. It was a success for AP Merit Pay:





29 teachers qualified for AP Merit Pay
$105,600.00 was paid out for the AP Merit Pay program
There was an increase of 13.2% of AP exams taken
The number of students receiving a score of 5 increased 21.4%
The number of students receiving a score of 4 increased 24.9%
Current Analysis
To compare “apples to apples” when analyzing the 2015 data, two pieces of current data will be
excluded. The first is Turner student data. Turner College and Career High School was not in
session in the spring of 2013 to administer AP exams and currently has a very limited number of
AP classes. It is known that implementing an AP class takes time (up to 3 years) for student
scores to reflect success. The second piece of excluded data is AP Physics 1. It is a new AP
course that College Board implemented for school year 2014-2015. The global student passing
rates have been extremely low for AP Physics 1. Again, an AP class takes time for student
success. So, to understand if the current AP Merit Pay program has been successful, these two
pieces of data will be excluded for comparison purposes only.
Analysis When Excluding Turner and AP Physics 1 Student Data
This is the second year of AP Merit Pay implementation using the $150, $100, and $50 amounts
for student passing data. In these two years:
 There was an increase of 16.6% of AP exams taken
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 The number of students receiving each of the exam scores increased as follows:
Student Exam Score
Percentage Increase from
2013 to 2015
5
4
3
2
1
27.9%
18.0%
26.2%
10.2%
7.6%
 This shows that students are moving from not passing (a score of a 1 or 2) into passing
scores (3, 4, or 5). But what the data also indicates is the scores are moving upward to the
higher scores. And the highest increase (a whopping 27.9% increase) was in the highest
exam score of a 5.
 The passing scores of 3, 4, 5 are increasing while the failing scores of 1, 2 are decreasing.
Another way to look at this would be to recognize that from 2013 to 2015, there was an increase
of AP exams taken by 16.6%. If everything stayed the same, one would then expect the individual
exam scores to each also increase by 16.6%. This was not the case, as you can see from the table
above.
2015 Merit Pay
For the 2014-2015 School Year,
 43 teachers qualify for AP Merit Pay
 $153,000 is to be paid out for the AP Merit Pay program
Analysis When Including Turner and AP Physics 1 Student Data
Adding in the Turner and AP Physics 1 student data doesn’t allow an apples to apples
comparison with 2013, but it will be included to give a total current picture of AP student
performance. When adding this data back in, 569 student exams are added back in to the AP
totals. These 569 student exams are low performing as anticipated and expected. The bulk of
these exams reflect a score of a 1 or 2. Therefore, one expects to see an increase in the
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percentage of non-passing scores. But, PISD students overall performed well and this
compensated for the new course and new campus.
4009 student AP exams were administered versus 2950 student exams in 2013.

This represents a 35.9% increase in total exams taken in this 2-year timeframe.
Given that large of an increase in the number of AP student exams, one would expect the scores
to drop even further than they did. The following table compares the two years (before AP Merit
Pay changes in 2013 to today):
Student Exam Score
Percentage of Total
Exams in 2015
Percentage of Total
Exams in 2013
5
4
3
2
1
10.1
16.6
25.0
25.2
22.9
10.4
18.3
25.0
24.9
21.4
Conclusion
The current AP Merit Pay program has shown to be very successful in moving student scores
from low performance to high performance when comparing “apples to apples”. By 2017, one
would also expect to see the new programs (Turner College and Career High School and AP
Physics 1) become successful.
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PISD AP Teacher Merit Pay
2014‐2015 School Year
Final Report
School
Merit Pay Amounts
DHS
PHS
TCCHS
2014‐2015 School Year PISD Total Pay Out
$98,200.00
$53,000.00
$1,800.00
$153,000.00
Prepared: 7/16/15
Updated: 8/3/15, 8/31/15, 9/1/15, 9/2/15, 9/21/15
Note: The dollar amounts on this report are final totals. The dollar amounts have been verified by the District, the Campus, and the AP Teacher.
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Total Rostered AP Students District Wide
4220
Total Number of AP Exams Taken by Rostered Students
3912
Board of Trustees
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Recognition
☐
☐
☒
☐
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Subject: Consider Approval of Naming HGAC Assembly Representative and Alternate for 2016
Executive Summary: The board needs to name a representative and alternate to the Houston
Galveston Area Council 2016 General Assembly and Board of Directors. In November a
conference call between all ISD representatives will take place to select a representative and an
alternative to serve on the HGAC Board of Directors. The 2016 PISD board representative and
alternate will begin their terms of office January, 2016.
The following chart has been prepared for a historical perspective.
Year
Representative
Alternate
2012-13
Trustee Adele Brennan
Trustee Gant
2013-14
Trustee Adele Brennan
Trustee Gant
2014-15
Trustee Lance Botkin
Trustee Decker
Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☐ Recurring
☐ One-Time
Funding Source:
Fiscal Year:
☐ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the board selects a representative and alternate to
HGAC for 2016.
Department Submitting: Superintendent
Requested By: Dr. John Kelly
Cabinet Member’s Approval: Dr. John Kelly
☒Yes
☐No
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Board of Trustees
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Recognition
☐
☐
☒
☐
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Subject: Consider Approval of Administration Recommendations for Strategic and Facilities
Planning (including consultant arrangements, timeline, procedures)
Executive Summary: There are two critical planning steps immediately ahead for Pearland
ISD:
1. Strategic Planning: There is a pronounced need to review and translate our “world
class goals” (specified in 2011-2014) into workable strategies and specific action plans for
the next 3 to 5 years. In turn, our strategic plan will inform facilities planning and many
other activities within the district.
2. Facilities Planning: As you already know, we’ve been putting together a community
group to guide our facilities planning. We have notified all those nominated and will hold
our first meeting in November 2015.
We believe that the result of these two plans may lead to a bond election in November 2016 or
later.
In order to ensure high quality strategic and facilities planning, the superintendent/administration
have interviewed several firms and individuals to determine who can best help us facilitate each
plan. As a result, we recommend the following:
1. That we hire Engage, a firm specializing in strategic planning, to guide us through that
process this fall. We estimate a final bill of approximately $27,000.00 for these services.
The planning phases will begin no later than November 2015. (See attached.)
2. That we hire Scott Milder, who serves as both an independent contractor and in
connection with Stantec (another large architectural firm) to facilitate the community
facilities committee work. The cost for his services will be $20,000.00 plus travel
expenses. We will hold our first large group committee meeting in November.
We would like to finish the strategic plan in early Spring – and the process will involve board
training/orientation, focus groups, a two day retreat for board/administration/others, and the
development of action plans.
We will do most of the facilities planning work in the Spring – before, during and after receiving
the results of the strategic plan.
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Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☐ Recurring
☒ One-Time
Funding Source:
Fiscal Year:
☒ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Bond funds
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board approves the consulting arrangements as
stipulated by the superintendent for strategic and facilities planning.
Department Submitting: Facilities and Planning,
Superintendent
Requested By: John P. Kelly, PhD.
Cabinet Member’s Approval: N/A
☒Yes
☐No
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design.facilitate.coach.lead.transform
A Proposal for e2L Strategic
Design
for Pearland ISD
September 24, 2015
Engage! Learning, Inc.
Shannon K. Buerk, CEO
307 Inverness Pt
Portland, TX 78374
[email protected]
214.226.3159
Shannon KCEO
e2L Strategic Design Proposal for Pearland ISD
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design.facilitate.coach.lead.transform
1 Introduction
This proposal is submitted upon request of Pearland ISD (“District”) and details
the e2L Strategic Design process that can be further customized in collaboration
between district leadership and Engage Learning (“Engage”). This process is
designed to build a shared vision, mission, and goals utilizing input from a
variety of constituents throughout the district. Besides these products, the
process will result in the following outcomes:

Clarity of the priorities for the district for focusing resources

Engagement of the district and community in collaborative dialogue

Simultaneous capacity building for all stakeholders for implementation of
the results of the e2L Strategic Design process
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2 Description
Phase 1: Engage
Engage coaches will work with the superintendent, Board of Trustees, and the
leadership of the district to further customize the design. We will also engage
key members of the leadership staff in identifying the best tools for
communication, to brand the process, and to determine logistics for meetings.
Finally, throughout the process, Engage will work with district communications
staff to fully and transparently communicate and celebrate the stakeholder
involvement and direction for the district. The plan will include strategy for
how to inform parents, students and staff about upcoming meetings and invite
them to participate in Focus Groups and additional steps in the e2L Strategic
Design process.
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The district leadership will then invite groups of parents, students, staff, and
community members to participate in focus groups that will be facilitated by
Engage.
The focus groups will be asked a series of questions to begin to
identify the strategic priorities for the district and to begin to form important
concepts for community forums. Engage will meet with up to four focus groups
in up to four different regions of the district for up to 1.5 hours each. The
information gathered from these groups will inform the next steps of the e2L
Strategic Design process.
It is critical to the fidelity and sustainability of public education that educators
engage stakeholders in reflective dialogue about the purpose of education in a
local context. This is the necessary first step in the Engage! Transformation
Model for moving from the teaching platform of the industrial model school to
the learning platform model to ensure students are competitive and have the
appropriate skills needed for the demands in our current society. It is essential
to engage all stakeholders and gather input about the goals for the educational
system that can inform the decision-making process in the e2L Strategic Design.
Engaging students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members
in this dialogue leads to the creation of systems to support the shift from
teaching to learning and the strategic abandonment of systems that no longer
serve learners well in the current environment. Broadening the base of input
beyond a representative design team to include these additional opportunities
for stakeholders to participate in the process ensures a more stable base of
support and clearly established and vetted patterns of input for decisionmaking.
Phase 2: Collaborate
Following the input phase, an e2L Strategic Design team will be formed of 3040 people representing all aspects of the community including all stakeholder
groups
(students,
parents,
employees,
community
members)
and
all
demographics of the community (ethnic, racial, religious, economic, gender,
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age). Engage will guide the district in selecting this team to ensure that all
aspects of the community are represented and will provide templates for
invitations and communications.
The systems of communication that create meaningful partnerships and local
accountability are critical for shared understanding of the e2L Strategic Design
Model. Because of the skills students need, identified by national and state
standards, to be successful in college and/or career pathways, our community
members, parents, business leaders and others can have an authentic role in
the education of students. Input from various entities provides a diversity of
viewpoints which will benefit the desired outcome of goals which will propel
students to be competitive in the pathway that best fits their aspirations for the
future. As important, the diversity of various stakeholders provides a real-world
context for the skills needed in higher education and the current workforce. As
a result of engaging the community in determining desired outcomes for
students and communicating that data back to stakeholders, schools can be
held accountable for the things that truly matter to student success in this
century and to the local community. The diverse perspectives represented on
the Design Team and the Create Teams will lead to more actionable decisions.
Phase 3: Design
Moving from a system designed to support the students during the Industrial
Revolution to a system designed to provide the necessary skills for students in
the Information/Conceptual Age requires thinking in different ways about how
to educate students and teachers for learning, designing and collaborating.
Being intentional about creating virtual or physical systems which allow districts
and their community the ability to work collaboratively yet autonomously and
still align with the current systems required in state accountability and
assessment regulations in a timely, efficient, and unobtrusive manner is a key
to accelerating smoother implementation and decreasing frustration while in
the e2L Strategic Design process. Systems thinking focused on process and not
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product on the part of the district and campus leaders will make transformation
possible and successful. Engage will facilitate the e2L Strategic Design team to
create the shared beliefs, call to action, profile of the learner, learner outcomes,
goals for systems, and specific results for the district.
Phase 4: Create
Following the e2L Strategic Design session, additional participants will be asked
to work to create specific results in line with the goals established by the e2L
Strategic Design team. The Create step is where the members of the community
and district work together to create and then sequence the specific results for
each goal to move forward for implementation in year one. Once the Design
Team has developed the framework for action with the beliefs, call to action,
learner profile, learner outcomes and goals, the team breaks into action teams
and conducts research to create the action ideas for each goal. Through the
process, action plans will establish clear college and career pathways essential
for establishing skills needed in our current global workforce. State
endorsements will be established which prepare students to be future-ready.
Digital learning, multiple forms of assessment, accountability based on student
growth and academic and career college readiness standards are important
aspects in creating a clear call to action for districts. Clear, concise action steps
provide pathways to accomplish district goals while also meeting criterion
established by the state and the Create phase will transition smoothly into the
Lead phase to align to state expectations for annual improvement planning.
The e2L Strategic Design team will be reconvened at the end of the action
planning phase to make decisions about the specific results submitted by the
action teams. Once the goals and the priorities for action have been defined by
the e2L Strategic Design team, district leadership will convene staff in work
sessions to develop metrics, align department plans and priorities, and district
and campus improvement planning processes.
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Estimated Project Timeline
Phase
Timeline
Engage
October 2015
Collaborate
October/November 2015
Design
November 2015
Create
November/December 2015
Lead
December/January 2015
3 Fees and Expenses (Customized Plan)
Cost Schedule
Phase 1, 2: Engage/Collaborate
Focus Group Facilitation (2 days)
$6,000.00
Data Disaggregation
$2,250.00
Phase 3: Design
Design Team (2 days )
$7,000.00
Phase 4: Create
Create-timeline, action plans, etc… (2 days)
$6,000.00
Phase 5: Lead
Board – Team of 8 Training (1/2 day)
$1,750.00
Up to 3 virtual training and coaching days
$3,600.00
Total -
$26,600.00 + expenses
Costs for travel and expenses are not included in the total fee and will be billed
as costs are incurred. Any increase in the scope of services will be addressed
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in a separate contract agreement. Travel time will not be billed under this
agreement. Fees and expenses will be invoiced at the completion of the services.
4 Additional Terms
A. This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties and
supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements between
the parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement. Any change in the
scope of services and/or fees will be addressed in an addendum to this
Agreement effective only when executed by both parties hereto.
B.
Responsibilities of Engage Learning include performing all research,
planning, facilitation, presentation, and additional duties necessary for the
successful completion of the project described in this proposal within the
reasonable timeframe allotted in this proposal. Responsibilities of the district
include providing and arranging for all meetings including expenses associated
with those meetings and communications to participating parties.
C. Either party may terminate this Agreement with or without cause upon thirty
(30) days written notice to the other party. Engage shall be entitled to
compensation for all services provided up to the effective date of termination.
D. Other than as expressly set out in this Agreement and the exhibits attached
hereto, all warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, any
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.
E. District agrees that its exclusive remedy, and Engages entire liability with
respect to this training, shall be termination of this Agreement as set forth
herein. District further agrees that Engage shall not be liable to District for any
damages, including any lost time, expenses, or other incidental or consequential
damages arising out of its use or inability to use this training or the breach of
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any express or implied warranty, even if Engage has been advised of the
possibility of those damages.
F. District acknowledges and agrees to the binding terms that this training is
being provided for the benefit of the district only, and it is not permissible for
the district or any district personnel to perform this training in whole or in any
part thereof to others that are not a part of the district.
G.
This contract is subject to force majeure, and is contingent on strikes,
accidents, acts of God, weather conditions, inability to secure labor, fire
regulations or restrictions imposed by any government or governmental
agency, or other delays beyond the control of the parties. If delivery of any
training provided for herein as scheduled is prevented by force majeure, then
the parties shall cooperate in rescheduling without penalty to either party.
H.
Engage Learning, Inc. maintains all copyright privileges on this unique
proprietary, custom-designed process that no other company provides in terms
of a process to engage the local community in dialogue and e2L Strategic
Design aligned to the Articles in the Texas Visioning Institute document and
the supplemental resources including the Visioning Implementation Matrix.
There are no other agents, dealers, or educational consulting firms of any kind
authorized to sell, promote, or facilitate in any way Engage Learning products
or services. Use of this material without express written authorization is strictly
prohibited.
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_____________________________________________
Signature of District Representative
Shannon K. Buerk, CEO
_____________________________________________
September 24, 2015
Printed Name
Date
_____________________________________________
Title
EIN#- 45-4211320
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Date
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September 18, 2015
Don Tillis
Director of Facilities and Planning
1928 North Main
Pearland, Texas 77581
Reference: Proposal for Professional Services for the Pearland ISD Long Range Plan
Dear Mr. Tillis,
We are pleased to submit the following proposal for professional services related to the Pearland ISD Long
Range Plan. I have developed the following scope outline and estimated cost for our professional services
based on our conversations during our initial meeting on July 28, 2015, and follow-up meeting on
September 10, 2015 and present it for your review and approval.
It is our understanding that portions of the long range planning services, such as the facility assessment, are
being executed by another architect. The following is a scope outline and summary description of the
activities that will be included as part of the Long Range Planning Process in conjunction with scope being
completed by others:
Long Range Plan Facilitation
1.
Long Range Planning Committee Organization: A committee of approximately 25-40 people that
represent PISD will be organized to serve as the Long Range Planning Committee that will help
shape the long range facility plan scope of work. (to be organized by PISD)

A clear directive/charge should be provided to the Long Range Planning Committee from
the PISD Board to outline the task and the expected outcome of the LRFP Committee.

The LFRP committee should include a broad cross-section of the community to help build
consensus around whatever recommendation is developed during the Long Range Plan
activities. The committee should have representatives from each campus + district staff +
community members + student representation to participate in the discussions regarding
potential future scope, prioritization of the needs and creation of the proposed
recommendation to the PISD Board for consideration/approval.

The LRFP committee should identify a “committee chair” to serve as the leader/facilitator
of the committee. This person(s) will work closely with the PISD staff and Stantec between
meetings to organize the information and lead the committee in the discussions at the
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Reference: Proposal for Facilitation Services for the Pearland ISD Long Range Plan
LRFP Committee Meetings. The process is more successful if a PISD staff person, or a
community member, assumes the Committee Chair role. The Long Range Plan needs to
have the “voice of the community” associated with the resulting recommended plan.
Stantec will provide assistance in the area of meeting organization + facilitation.
2. Long Range Facility Steering Committee Meetings: Stantec will support and participate in the
Steering Committee meetings, which will be held prior to each of the Long Range Facility Plan
Meetings. The steering committee will be a small group, which will ensure the larger committee
meetings are progressing appropriately and that all necessary information is being shared and
provided to the LRFP Committee members.
3. Long Range Facility Plan Committee Meetings: Stantec will work with PISD to facilitate
approximately nine (9) Long Range Facility Planning Committee Meetings. Each meeting will last
approximately two-three hours in the evening, spaced apart across the overall project timeline to
accomplish milestone objectives moving toward the recommended plan.
Anticipated activities
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Meeting 1 – Informational / Demographics / 21st Century Learning Introduction
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Meeting 2 – FCA Findings Part 1 / Visioning Part 1 – Explore Possibilities
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Meeting 3 –FCA Findings Part 2 / Visioning Part 2 – Define Priorities
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Meeting 4 – Project Presentation / Financial Capacity
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Meeting 5 – Evaluate Projects / Develop Options

Meeting 6 – Prioritize Projects
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Meeting 7 – Financial Update / Tax Impact / Prioritize Projects
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Meeting 8 – Define Voter Opinion Survey
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Meeting 9 – Review Survey Results / Finalize Projects
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Meeting 10 – If necessary
4. Recommendation / Presentation to PISD Board: The LRFP Committee leader (or Stantec) will
present the resulting recommendation of the committee to the PISD Board summarizing the process
+ final recommendation for consideration.
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Reference: Proposal for Facilitation Services for the Pearland ISD Long Range Plan
Estimated Cost of Professional Services and Reimbursable Costs
1.
Long Range Facility Planning Facilitation: Total Professional Service Fee = $20,000
a.
This cost includes labor cost for Stantec personnel that will be required to facilitate the
Long Range Facility Planning Process.
b. This cost includes travel costs for Stantec personnel to attend fifteen (15) meetings
associated with the Long Range Facility Planning Process. Should Stantec personnel attend
less than 15 meetings in-person, and agreed to amount of $400 shall be deducted from the
fee for every meeting under 15 that is not attended in-person.
c. The cost represents the work outlined to occur in the Long Range Facility Plan Phase which
includes the LRFP Committee Organization + Steering Committee Meetings + LRFP
Committee Meetings + LRFP Recommendation Presentation to PISD Board Meeting +
appropriate coordination with PISD Financial Advisor and the architectural firm that
completed the facility assessment work.
d. Compensation for portions of the above outlined services shall be applied toward services
for projects awarded to Stantec as a result of a successful passage of an anticipated Bond
Election.
e. The cost of a survey associated with the bond is not included in the amount above.
Pearland ISD should expect an additional cost of around $20,000 for a survey.
2. Reimbursable Cost = $5,000 Estimated Top Set
a.
This cost is for the printing of final documents (pamphlets and/or presentations) that are
generated from the long range facility plan. Before any reimbursable cost is incurred, or
invoiced, the scope and the estimated cost will be reviewed and approved by PISD.
We would like to thank Pearland ISD for the opportunity to assist you with your Long Range Facility
Planning Process. We are truly honored to be able to assist Pearland ISD in planning your future and
believe we can bring value to the process and the outcome. Please feel free to call me with any questions
you might have regarding this proposal.
Regards,
Stantec Architecture
Laura Flannery Sachtleben, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Project Director
Phone: 713.548.5700
[email protected]
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Board of Trustees
Meeting Date: October 13, 2015
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Recognition
☒
☐
☐
☐
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Subject: Quarterly Investment Report
Executive Summary: The attached Report of Investments is presented in order to comply with
Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code which is commonly referred to as the Public Funds
Investment Act.
Administration is pleased to report that all investments were in compliance with the district’s
investment policy and pledged securities were sufficient to protect the district’s funds at all times
during the quarter ended September 30, 2015
No action is required on behalf of the school board.
Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☐ Recurring
☐ One-Time
Funding Source:
Fiscal Year:
☐ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Superintendent’s Recommendation: N/A
Department Submitting: Business Office
Requested By: Don Marshall and Leslie
Skweres
Cabinet Member’s Approval: Don Marshall
☐Yes
☒No
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Board of Trustees
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Recognition
☒
☐
☐
☐
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Subject: Report on Advanced Placement Comparative Government and Politics Trip
Executive Summary:
trip.
Students and adult leaders will be present to give the board a report on
Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☐ Recurring
☐ One-Time
Funding Source:
Fiscal Year:
☐ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Department Submitting: Advanced Academics
Requested By: Margo Gigee
Cabinet Member’s Approval: Cary Partin
☐Yes
☒No
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Board of Trustees
Meeting Type
☒ Regular Meeting
☐ Hearing
Agenda Placement
☐ Public Hearing
☒ Open Session
☐ Recognition
☒
☐
☐
☐
Consent Agenda
Regular Agenda
Subject: Report on District Student Testing/Accountability Results for 2014 - 2015
Executive Summary: The 2014 - 2015 student assessment results once again represent the
strong collaboration among teachers, administrators and instructional personnel to provide
classroom learning environments that meet the depth and complexity required to meet the more
rigorous STAAR standards. Some especially high-performing results include:
• For STAAR Grades 3 – 8, Pearland ISD scores are 2nd highest in Region 4 (out of 50
districts) in Reading, Writing, and Science.
• For STAAR End-of-Course, Pearland ISD is among the top 5 school districts in Region 4
in Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, and US History. Pearland ISD is 6 th highest in Region 4 in
English 2.
Analyzing the 2015 STAAR/STAAR EOC released tests, instructional personnel, administrators,
and teachers will continue to address STAAR performance of our at risk student populations and
develop more effective interventions to increase student performance. In order to address
student needs on the STAAR EOC English I and English II assessments, one additional English
teacher has been added at Pearland High School and Dawson High School for the 2015 – 2016
school year.
2015 State Accountability
The public school accountability system in Texas allows for a comprehensive evaluation of
district and campus effectiveness by using a framework of four indices that measure the quality
of learning from different perspectives.
 Index 1 provides a snapshot of student performance across all subjects
 Index 2 measures year-to-year student improvement
 Index 3 emphasizes the academic achievement of certain student groups
 Index 4 emphasizes the importance of a high school diploma for success in
postsecondary life.
Additionally, distinction designations highlight achievement in specific areas by those districts
and campuses that earn a Met Standard rating. In 2015, the results of STAAR A and STAAR
Alternate 2 for all subjects and grade levels and all STAAR assessments in mathematics, grades
3 – 8, were excluded from state accountability.
Pearland ISD received the Met Standard district accountability rating and all campuses received
the Met Standard rating. In addition, 14 of the 22 Pearland ISD campuses received one or more
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distinctions. Pace is identified as an Alternative campus and therefore not eligible for the
distinctions. Statewide 51% of campuses earned one or more distinctions and 5% of campuses
earned every distinction for which they were eligible. In Pearland ISD 64% of campuses earned
one or more distinctions and 23% of campuses earned every distinction for which they were
eligible.
Independent of the state’s accountability system, House Bill 5 requires all school districts to
evaluate the district’s performance and the performance of each campus in regard to community
and student engagement. The community engagement requirement is an opportunity for districts
to showcase areas of excellence and success as well as recognize areas in need of
improvement and set future goals valued in the community. The statute requires each district to
evaluate and designate a performance rating for the district and each of its campuses in the
district based on criteria set by a local committee. Pearland ISD and all campuses received an
overall performance rating of Exemplary for the 2014 - 2015 school year.
2015 STAAR EOC Performance
Overall, Pearland ISD students outperformed the state and Region 4 averages in STAAR EOC
performance in all subject areas. In addition, STAAR Satisfactory Performance increased from
the 2014 administration in all subject areas and Advanced performance increased in Algebra 1,
Biology, English I, and US History.
2015 STAAR Performance
Overall, Pearland ISD students again scored higher than the state and Region 4 averages for all
grade levels and subject areas meeting the Satisfactory Performance standard. In addition,
STAAR Satisfactory Performance increased from the 2015 administration in the following grades
and subjects: 3rd grade reading and math, 4th grade reading, math and writing, 5th grade reading,
math and science, 6th grade reading and math, 7th grade reading, math, and writing, and 8th
grade science and social studies.
Please note: An accountability summary is included following this Executive Summary.
Advanced Placement
Enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) and Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses has
increased again for the 2015 - 2016 school year with a 17% increase in AP enrollment and a 9%
increase in Pre-AP enrollment. In addition, the AP test results indicate a significant increase in
the number of AP Scholars from 187 in 2014 to 242 in 2015 (a 29% increase).
ACT and SAT Participation and Performance
The number of graduating seniors participating in ACT and SAT testing decreased from 67.7% of
students tested in 2013 to 58.5% in 2014. The average ACT score increased in 2015 to 22.8 as
compared to 22.5 in 2014. There was an increase in the average SAT score from 1045 in 2014
to 1054 in 2015. This increase is in contrast to the 15 point decrease for Texas and 4 point
decrease globally in average SAT scores for 2015. To increase student performance on ACT
and SAT, an advanced SAT/ACT preparation courses is offered at the high school level,
SAT/ACT vocabulary training is being provided to teachers in grades 5 and above, and targeted
preparation activities have been embedded in English and math courses.
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Dual Credit Courses
Pearland ISD Dual Credit courses provide qualified students the opportunity to earn college
credits while attending high school. Students maximize their high school years by selecting
courses which will count as credit for both their high school diploma and college degree. Highly
motivated students may pursue an Associate in Arts Degree in General Studies and a high
school diploma at the same time. During the 2014 - 2015 school year, 674 Pearland ISD
students earned credit in 39 different dual credit courses. In addition, there was a 37% increase
in dual credit course enrollment for the 2015 – 2016 school year.
At the Board meeting, Trustees will be presented with a Power Point presentation
detailing student assessment results, 2015 accountability results, and a summary of Dual
Credit student participation and performance. A copy of the Power Point presentation is
attached.
Fiscal Impact:
Cost:
☐ Recurring
☐ One-Time
Funding Source:
Fiscal Year:
☐ General Fund
☐ Grant Funds
Amendment Required?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Department Submitting: Curriculum & Instruction –
Testing and Program Evaluation
Requested By: Dr. Lisa Nixon
Cabinet Member’s Approval: Dr. John Kelly and
Dr. Nyla Watson
☐Yes
☒No
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PearlandISD’s2015AccountabilityRatings
August2015
Four outcomes are released in August annually for districts and schools: TypeofRating
2015DistrictResult
Overall District‐Issued Community And Student Engagement (CaSE) Exemplary State‐issued academic accountability rating Met Standard State‐issued distinction designation None State‐issued financial (FIRST) rating Passed (Preliminary Rating) AdditionalHighlightsinPearlandISD’sRatings
CaSE: Out of 8 specific areas, the district was rated as Exemplary in all areas. Distinction designations: 14 of 22 eligible campuses earned a total of 55 distinctions. AdditionalFindingsfromthe2015StateAccountabilityRatingsSystem
Indexresults show that: 
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The highest index score was in Index 1 at 91 (with an Index Target of 60) The lowest index score was in Index 2 at 43 (with an Index Target of 43) The district’s index scores were higher for each index than those seen at regional or state levels The districts scores on Indexes in 2015 cannot be compared to results from 2014 because STAAR A, STAAR Alternate 2, and Grades 3 – 8 math results were not included in state accountability in 2015 The district satisfied 99% (72 of 73) of all applicable “System Safeguards” Graduationrates for the Class of 2014 are similar to last year’s rates. Please keep in mind that graduates in the Class of 2014 were still subject to passing the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) as a graduation requirement. Students in the Class of 2015 represent the first cohort subject to the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams as graduation requirements. Among student groups: 
The greatest graduation rate was 98.1% for African American and White students Pearland ISD – Testing & Program Evaluation 76
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The lowest observed graduation rate was 96.7% for Asian students On a percentage basis, slightly more students (82.7% in 2015 compared to 81.6% in 2014) graduated on Recommended or Advanced plans in 2014 compared to 2013; and, very few students graduated on the new FHSP, although their records were not included in this calculation. PostsecondaryReadiness was demonstrated by 90% of the district‘s graduates, marking an increase of 27% percentage points since last year. However, the Postsecondary Indicator includes additional measures in 2015 making it difficult to make a direct comparison to 2014 results. 2015AccountabilitySubsetPerformanceonSTAAR
Overall, the district’s highest performance 92% was in Mathematics (Algebra 1 only) and Science at the phase‐in passing standard, and our lowest performance 88% was in Writing. At the recommended final passing standard, the district’s best performance 66% was in Science and the weakest 55% was in Writing. At the Level III: Advanced standard, the district’s best performance 24% was in Mathematics (Algebra 1 only) and the weakest 15% was in Writing. DisaggregatedStudentGroupPerformanceonIndex1,%MetStandard
Subject
All
Afr.
Amer.
Hisp.
White
Amer.
Ind.
Asian
Two/
More
SPED
Eco.
Dis.
ELL
Reading/
ELA
90 87 85 94 91 97 93 76 81 66 Math
(Alg.I)
92 90 87 95 100 98 95 74 81 60 Writing
88 85 81 91 100 97 93 77 75 63 Science
92 88 87 96 100 98 97 81 85 60 Social
Studies
90 87 84 94 100 99 93 82 81 43 NOTE: Percentages reflect the accountability subset in Index 1 and therefore exclude STAAR A, STAAR Alt 2, and STAAR Grades 3‐8 mathematics data, and are based on the Phase‐in 1, Level II standard. Pearland ISD – Testing & Program Evaluation 77
2 | P a g e Based on Index 1 disaggregated data at the phase‐in passing standard, gaps in performance among student groups were greatest in Social Studies at 47 percentage points between All Students and ELL and least in Reading at 24 percentage points between All Students and ELL. Overall, the African American and Hispanic student groups are the two lowest performing groups and will be used to calculate Index 3 for the district again in 2016 accountability. Patterns at the higher Final Level II and Level III standards were largely consistent with those seen at the Phase‐in 1, Level II standard. Index 2 results indicate the greatest percentage of students demonstrating progress beyond what would have been expected from prior year was among the Asian student group with 37% identified as Exceeded Progress; and the least was among the Special Education student group with 16% identified as Exceeded Progress. What’sDifferentabouttheRatingsSystemThisYear?
The Index 1 target increased by 5 points up to a cut score of 60. Districts and campuses had to meet at least three applicable targets this year: Index 3, Index 4, and either Index 1 or Index 2 (or both) to be rated “Met Standard.” Last year, the target on all four indexes had to be met for the district to receive a “Met Standard” rating. Significant changes in the state testing program and in the technicalities of the state accountability system make the 2015 ratings different from those generated by the 2014 and 2013 ratings systems (e.g., no STAAR A, STAAR Alt 2, or STAAR Grades 3‐8 mathematics results are included in 2015). There will be two different system safeguards reports, one for the state accountability system and another for federal purposes; the report for federal purposes will not become available until late fall. CampusInformation
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All of Pearland ISD’s campuses were rated as “Met Standard.” Out of the campuses rated as “Met Standard,” 14 of the 22 eligible campuses earned at least one distinction designation from TEA. Of the campuses that received a distinction, 5 campuses earned every distinction for which they were eligible. Pearland ISD – Testing & Program Evaluation 78
3 | P a g e Pearland ISD Assessment Results
10/13/2015
Student Assessment Results
2014 ‐ 2015
STAAR RESULTS
Presented by Dr. Lisa Nixon, Director of Testing & Program Evaluation
October 13, 2015
STAAR Results
Changes for STAAR Year 4
Elementary – Percent Meeting Satisfactory Standard
100%
• New Math TEKS for grades 3 ‐ 8
93%
• Graphing Calculators in Grade 8 Math
80%
93%
90%
90%
77%
77%
88%
73%
85%
74%
70%
• STAAR Modified no longer available
70%
60%
50%
• New STAAR Accommodated & STAAR Alternate
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Math - Grade 3
Reading - Grade 3
Math - Grade 4
Pearland
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Reading - Grade 4
Writing - Grade 4
Texas
1
Pearland ISD Assessment Results
10/13/2015
How do we compare?
STAAR Results
Middle School – Percent Satisfactory Standard
STAAR Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance (Phase‐In Standard) 100%
3rd Grade Reading
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Reading
4th Grade
Math
4th Grade Writing
90%
Pearland 90%
93%
88%
93%
85%
70%
Clear Creek
87%
86%
86%
82%
80%
60%
Fort Bend
83%
82%
81%
82%
78%
Friendswood
89%
89%
94%
96%
93%
30%
Katy
90%
90%
89%
88%
84%
20%
Tomball
92%
NA
92%
NA
86%
93%
91%
79%
80%
90%
78%
93%
88%
76%
75%
72%
50%
40%
10%
0%
Math - Grade 5
Reading - Grade 5
Science - Grade 5
Pearland
How do we compare?
Math - Grade 6
Reading - Grade 6
Texas
STAAR Results
Junior High – Percent Meeting Satisfactory Standard
STAAR Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance (Phase‐In Standard) 100%
5th Grade Reading
5th Grade Math
5th Grade Science
6th Grade Reading
6th Grade Math
Pearland 91%
93%
90%
93%
88%
Clear Creek
88%
88%
83%
87%
83%
Fort Bend
83%
83%
74%
83%
84%
Friendswood
93%
97%
91%
95%
95%
Katy
NA
91%
87%
89%
88%
Tomball
93%
NA
91%
94%
NA
90%
80%
93%
90%
72%
75%
93%
92%
90%
72%
88%
83%
78%
75%
70%
70%
64%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Math - Grade 7
Reading - Grade 7 Writing - Grade 7
Math - Grade 8
Pearland
80
Reading - Grade 8 Science - Grade 8
Social Studies Grade 8
Texas
2
10/13/2015
How do we compare?
How do we compare?
STAAR Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance (Phase‐In Standard) 7th Grade Reading
7th Grade Math
7th Grade Writing
STAAR Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance (Phase‐In Standard) 8th Grade Reading
8th Grade Math
8th Grade Science
8th Grade Social Studies
Pearland 93%
90%
90%
Pearland 93%
92%
88%
83%
Clear Creek
85%
85%
80%
Clear Creek
88%
81%
81%
74%
Fort Bend
84%
82%
80%
Fort Bend
83%
80%
77%
77%
Friendswood
95%
96%
93%
Friendswood
93%
96%
93%
90%
Katy
89%
89%
86%
Katy
90%
87%
88%
86%
Tomball
91%
NA
86%
Tomball
90%
NA
86%
84%
STAAR Results
Percentage Change – 2014 – 2015 STAAR Performance
Pearland
Texas
Reading ‐ 3rd
+4% 
+1%
Math ‐ 3rd
+8% 
+7%
Reading ‐ 4th
+3% 
0%
Math ‐ 4th
+5% 
+3%
Writing ‐ 4th
+2% 
‐3%
*Reading ‐ 5th
+3% 
+2%
Math ‐ 5th
+3% 
0%
Science ‐ 5th
+1% 
‐1%
Reading ‐ 6th
+3% 
‐1%
Math ‐ 6th
+4% 
‐4%
*Data represents 1st
Pearland
Texas
Reading ‐ 7th
+4% 
Math ‐ 7th
+7% 
0%
5%
Writing ‐ 7th
+4% 
+2%
*Reading ‐ 8th
‐1% 
‐5%
Math ‐ 8th
‐2% 
‐4%
Science ‐ 8th
+1% 
0%
+3%
+3%
Social Studies ‐ 8th
STAAR EOC RESULTS
administration only.
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How do we compare?
STAAR EOC Results
High School – Percent Meeting Satisfactory Standard
STAAR EOC Level II: Satisfactory Academic Performance (Phase‐In Standard) 120%
100%
98%
93%
82%
97%
92%
81%
80%
80%
66%
63%
Algebra I
Biology
English I
English II US History
91%
Pearland 93%
98%
82%
80%
97%
Clear Creek
92%
97%
81%
83%
96%
Fort Bend
86%
94%
74%
75%
95%
Friendswood
98%
100%
91%
91%
98%
Katy
91%
98%
83%
84%
97%
Tomball
97%
98%
87%
87%
97%
60%
40%
20%
0%
English I
Algebra I
Biology
Pearland
English II
US History
Data represents All Students Tested
State
STAAR EOC Results
Percentage Change – 2014 – 2015 STAAR Performance
Pearland
Texas
Pearland
Texas
Algebra 1
+2% 
‐1%
English 2
+4% 
0%
Biology
+2% 
+1%
US History
+1% 
0%
English 1
+5% 
‐1%
*Represents All Students Tested
2015 ACCOUNTABILITY
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Accountability Summary Report
2015 Accountability
Pearland ISD:
Met Standard!
Every Campus:
Met Standard!
Campus Distinction Designations
2015 Distinction Designations
The Distinction Designations are awarded to campuses based on achievement in several performance indicators relative to a group of 40 campuses of similar type, size, and student demographics. •
Academic Achievement in Reading/English Language Arts (campus only) •
Academic Achievement in Mathematics (campus only) •
Academic Achievement in Science (campus only) •
Academic Achievement in Social Studies (campus only) •
Top 25 Percent: Student Progress (campus only) •
Top 25 Percent: Closing Performance Gaps (campus only) •
Postsecondary Readiness (campus and district)
Note: Campuses and charter districts evaluated by alternative education accountability (AEA) provisions are not eligible to earn distinction designations. Pearland ISD ‐ Curriculum & Instruction
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Distinction Designations
2015 Distinction Designations
Campus Name
Post‐sec. Ready
Top 25% Progress
Top 25% Gap Closure
ELA
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Academic Achievement
Math.
Sci.
Soc. St.
Carleston Elementary
• 51% of Texas campuses earned Distinctions
Challenger Elementary
Cockrell Elementary
CJ Harris Elementary
Lawhon Elementary
Magnolia Elementary
Massey Ranch Elementary
Rustic Oak Elementary
• 64% of Pearland campuses earned Distinctions
Shadycrest Elementary
Y
Y
Silvercrest Elementary
Silverlake Elementary
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Jamison Middle School
Y
Y
Y
Y
Rogers Middle School
Y
Y
Sablatura Middle School
Y
Y
Y
Y
Berry Miller Junior High
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Pearland JH South
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Pearland JH West
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Dawson High School
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Alexander Middle School
Y
Y
Y
Y
Pearland JH East
Pearland High School PACE (Not Eligible)
Turner CCHS
How do we compare?
Distinction Designations
Campus Academic Achievement Distinction Designations
The following campuses earned ALL eligible distinctions:
Campuses with 1 or more Distinction Designations
 Pearland Junior High West
 Jamison Middle School
Campuses with all eligible Distinction Designations
Pearland 14/22
64%
5/22
23%
Alvin
11/22
50%
0/22
0%
 C.J. Harris Elementary
Clear Creek
26/43
60%
0/43
0%
 Silverlake Elementary
Friendswood
2/6
33%
0/6
0%
 Sablatura Middle School
84
Katy
36/57
63%
7/57
12%
Tomball
12/14
86%
2/14
14%
Texas
4,388/8,646
51%
462/8646
5%
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Community & Student Engagement Accountability
Factors to be evaluated: • Requires all school districts to evaluate the district’s performance and the performance of each campus in regard to community and student engagement
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• An opportunity for districts to showcase areas of success as well as recognize areas in need of improvement. Fine arts
Wellness & Physical Education
Community & Parent Involvement
21st Workforce Development Program
Second Language Acquisition
Digital Learning Environment
Dropout Prevention Strategies Educational Programs for GT Students
Compliance with statutory reporting and policy requirements
• Pearland ISD and all campuses received an overall performance rating of Exemplary for the 2014 – 2015 school year.
• In addition to providing strong instructional programs, Pearland ISD campuses provided over 3,688 additional activities and programs that address the Community & Student Engagement factors. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
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AP/Pre‐AP Enrollment History
Pearland ISD AP Scholars
2011
Student Enrollment – 4 Year History
2010‐11
2011‐12
2012‐13
2013‐14
2014‐15
2015‐16
5797
4894
3810
2652
4182
4104
6154
2013
2014
2015
242
7038
5702
2012
182 187
6442
123 131
122 127
4581
66 74
41 32
79 87
53
52
27 32
15 21 24
3054
AP Scholars
AP Scholars with
Honor
AP Scholars with
Distinction
AP National Scholars
AP Scholars: Students with scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams
AP Scholars with Honor: Students with an AP average score of 3.5 and scores of 3 or higher on 4 exams
AP Courses
Pre‐AP Courses
AP Scholars with Distinction: Students with an AP average score of 3.5 and scores of 3 or higher on 5 exams
AP National Scholars: Students with an AP average of 4 on all exams and scores of 4 or higher on 8 exams
AP Participation Rates
AP Participation Rates
Number of AP Exams Taken – Pearland ISD
% of AP Test Takers with Scores 3+
70
5000
65
4000
60
4007
3000
District
55
3344
State
2949
1907
2170
45
1476
1000
0
Global
50
2000
757
2008
992
40
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2015
Unofficial Data – 9/30/2015
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ACT Performance
Average ACT Scores
24
22.8
22.5
22.1
22
21.5
20.7
20
21.0
21.1
20.8
20.8
2009
2010
21.4
20.8
20.8
20.9
20.9
20.9
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
20.2
ACT & SAT 18
2008
Pearland
SAT Performance & Participation
SAT Performance
SAT Average Score & Student Participation
Change in Mean Scores from 2014 ‐ 2015
1200
Pearland
1012
1011
1019
1008
1006
1045
Texas
Texas
Total Group
1054
1000
800
735
825
782
720
765
6
604
3
600
2
491
‐2
400
‐2
‐6
2009
2010
2011
SAT ‐ Average Score
2012
2013
2014
Students Tested
‐3
‐7
‐9
2015
Critical Reading
87
Math
Writing
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ACT & SAT Participation
Percent of Students Tested
100.0%
90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
68.3%
70.7%
65.9%
67.7%
60.6%
62.5%
DUAL CREDIT COURSES 58.50%
60.0%
50.0%
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Dual Credit Course Enrollment
School Year
Number of Students Enrolled in Dual Credit Courses
2010 – 2011
1,142
2011 – 2012
935
2012 ‐ 2013
1,349
2013 – 2014
1,994
2014 – 2015
1,830
2015 – 2016
2,504 (Projected)
Dual Credit Course Enrollment
• During the 2014 – 2015 school year 674 Pearland ISD students earned a total of 2,227
college credits in 39 different dual credit courses. 88
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Potential Cost Savings
In Conclusion
• Assuming
As we continue on our quest for World‐Class Schools, our 2015 student assessment data reflects the hard work of our Great Teachers, Great Principals, Great Staff, and Great Students
in Pearland ISD.
– Each Semester of Dual Credit is equal to one (1) 3‐hour College Course
– Each AP Exam score of 3 or higher is equal to one (1) 3‐hour College Course
• At the end of the 2014 – 2015 school year, parents potentially
saved a total of $5,557,166.90 in tuition costs (Based on Fall 2015 Tuition and Required Fees at Texas A&M University). Pearland ISD ‐ Curriculum & Instruction
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