District Education Improvement Council(DEIC)

September 17, 2019

Agenda

• Welcome and Introductions - Dr. Robert Thornell, Deputy Superintendent

• DEIC Training/Overview – Alexis Wellborn and Tanya Ledger

• Elections of Chairperson - Dr. Robert Thornell, Deputy Superintendent

• State of the District Overview - Dr. Ryder Warren, Superintendent

• Class Size Waiver - Kim Barker, Executive Director of Human Resources

• Student Handbook and Code of Conduct - Dr. Mary Seltzer, Director of Student Services

• District Improvement Plan - Dr. Robert Thornell, Deputy Superintendent

• Announcements

DEIC

❖Members of DEIC

❖ Classroom Teacher from each campus

❖ District-level Professional Staff

❖ Campus-level Professional Staff

❖ Parents of student(s) enrolled in the District

❖ Community Members

❖ Business Representatives

DEIC

❖ Purpose

❖ In compliance with Education Code 11.251, DEIC shall advise the Board or its designee in establishing and reviewing the District’s educational goals, objectives, major District-wide classroom instructional programs identified by the Board or its designee.

DEIC

❖ DEIC Requirements❖2/3 Classroom Teachers (1 from each school)❖2 Parents❖2 Community Members❖2 Business Members❖4 Non-Teaching Campus Professionals❖2 District Level Professional Staff Members

❖Serve 2 year terms❖Must meet a minimum of three times a year

DEIC❖ Duties❖ Serves in an advisory role on topics requested by the Board or

Superintendent❖ Provides input and review of the District Improvement Plan

❖ Review and approve waivers of state laws or District policies and make recommendation to the Board of waivers

❖ Approve the District-wide Staff Development Plan❖ Recommend upcoming school year academic calendar

Election of Chairperson(s)

• Nominations

• Vote

State of the DistrictDr. Warren, Superintendent

DEIC – September 17, 2019

THANK YOU for a wonderful

start to the school year.

Lillian Rauch, Ph.D.,SecretaryPlace 6

Judy Copp,PresidentPlace 4

Anne Davis-Simpson, Ph.D.,Vice President

Place 3

Northwest ISD Board of Trustees

Steve Sprowls, Place 5

DeAnne Hatfield, Place 1

Mark Schluter,Place 2

Ron Hastings, Place 7

NORTHWEST ISDEXECUTIVE CABINET

Rob Thornell, Ed.D.Deputy Superintendent

Emily ConklinExec. Dir. of Communications

Jennifer CarlisleExec. Assist. to the Superintendent

Brian CarterChief Financial Officer

Kim Caley, Ed.D.Asst. Supt. for Human Resources

Adam FeindChief Technology Officer

Angela ScottPublic Affairs Coordinator

Tim McClureAsst. Supt. for Facilities

Christie HobbsGeneral Counsel

Michael Griffin, Ed.D.Asst. Supt. for C&I

Executive Directors

Tommy Osborne, Construction

Sarah Stewart, Planning

Jim Sadler, Maintenance

Kitty Poehler, Benefits & Risk Management

Jonathan Pastusek, Financial Services

Mark Vechione, Purchasing & Contract Management

Carri Eddy, Student Services

Joel Johnson, Athletics & PE

Micah Gierkey, Special Education

Logan Faris, Secondary Education

Stephanie Espinosa, Curriculum & Staff Development

Kevin Lacefield, Fine Arts

Kim Barker, Human Resources

Melissa DeSimone, Research, Assessment, & Accountability

CyLynn Braswell, College Career Readiness & Innovation

Kim Becan, Elementary Education

About Northwest ISD

• Encompasses 234 square miles

• Top 10 fastest growing district in Texas

• 31 campuses (19 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, 1 accelerated high school, special programs center, and community-based youth residential program)

• 14+ towns and cities

• 3 counties (Denton, Tarrant, and Wise)

• Approximately 25% built out, with 86 developments

NISD Municipalities

Aurora

Flower Mound

Fort Worth

Haslet

Justin

Keller

Newark

New Fairview

Northlake

Rhome

Roanoke

Southlake

Trophy Club

Westlake

September 17, 2019

24,979

Student Enrollment

2029: 39,353

2009: 14,164

2019: 25,263

Housing Overview

2Q19

• 86 future & active developments

• More than 3,300 lotsavailable

• Groundwork is underway on nearly 4,140 lots

• More than 30,000 planned future lots

Student Diversity

62.21%

21.84%

8.84%

4.32%

.52%

.27%

White

Hispanic/Latino

Black/African Amer.

Asian

Amer. Indian/Alaskan

Hawaiian/Pac Island

SpanishVietnamese

FrenchArabic

Student Diversity

Languages

CORE BELIEFS• Kids come first.

• Continuous learning is essential to prepare for college and career opportunities.

• Each student’s success is the shared responsibility of students, families, schools, and communities.

• Learning is influenced by environment.

VISION

Northwest ISD empowers learners and leaders to

positively impact the world.

Northwest ISD, in collaboration with students, families, communities, and global

partners, will engage in a culture of learning that prepares all students to

confidently navigate their future.

Mission

STRATEGIC GOALS1. Students will achieve success through meaningful learning

experiences, innovative pathways, and personalized opportunities.

2. Northwest ISD will recruit, value, and retain an exceptional staff to create a rewarding learning environment.

3. Northwest ISD will create and foster an environment where all stakeholders are engaged in the transformational work of the NISD family.

Superintendent’s Performance Objectives

• PreK-12 Grade Literacy

• Academic Progress

• College, Career, and Life Readiness

• Meeting Students’ Needs

• Safety and Security

• Continued Financial Accountability and Transparency

• Supporting Staff

NISD Imperatives

• Ensuring Safety and Security of All District Stakeholders

• PreK – 12 Grade Literacy

• College, Career, Military, and Life Readiness

• Performance of “Marginalized” Students

• Personalized Learning Opportunities

• One-Year’s Growth (at least) for All Students

• Retention, Preparedness, and Personal Well-Being of All Staff Members

• Continued Financial Accountability and Transparency

district focal points

• Infusing Social-Emotional Learning Standards (Officially) into the NISD Culture

• Attacking and Winning the “Vaping” Challenge

• Creation of an NISD Student and Adult Culture in which Prejudice CANNOT Exist

Professionalism, relationships, and

Reputations

Empathy vs. sympathy

We appreciate you! Questions?

Class Size Waiver Exception

DEICSeptember 17, 2019

Texas Education Code

• Class size limit 22:1 in K-4 (TEC) 25.112

• Waivers requested from Texas Education Agency for any class sizes that exceed the limit

NISD Elementary Staffing FormulaGrades(s) Staffing

Ratio

Pre- K 20:1

Kindergarte

n – 2nd

Grade

22:1

3rd and 4th

Grade

24:1

5th Grade 25:1

Past Waiver Requests

October

2017

October

2018

October

2019

Class Size

Waivers

18 14 23

Recommendation

• Approve NISD requesting class size waiver for the 2019-2020 school year

• Will seek Board approval if necessary

Thank you!

Student Handbook and Code of Conduct

2019-2020

Presented by Mary Seltzer, EdD., Director of Student Services

• The 2019–20 Student Code of Conduct & Handbook was aligned to the TASB model with specific NISD additions.

• TASB revised their model to make the handbook easier for parents and students to read and understand.

Student Discipline

Aversive techniques prohibited

Defined as: a technique or intervention that is intended to reduce the

likelihood of a behavior reoccurring by intentionally inflicting on a student

significant physical pain or emotional discomfort or pain

Examples:

• Ridicule or demeaning the student in a manner that constitutes verbal

abuse or adversely affects or endangers the student’s learning or

mental health

• Use of a timeout, including isolation by the use of physical barriers,

that precludes the student from being able to be involved in and

progress appropriately toward the curriculum

Student Discipline

Harassment of district employee = mandatory DAEP• Obscene comment, request, suggestion, or proposal;• Threatens to inflict bodily injury or commit a felony against the

employee or family member;• False report of death or serious bodily injury; or• Repeated electronic communications to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse,

torment, embarrass, or offend another

Terroristic threat (felony) = Expulsion to JJAEP

Student Discipline

Must consider whether a student is homeless or in foster care when suspending, expelling, or placing a student in DAEP

– No Out‐of‐School Suspension for homeless students except for specific serious offenses at school or school activity

– Weapon; violent assault; sexual assault; aggravated assault; aggravated sexual assault; offense with marijuana, controlled substance, dangerous drug, or alcoholic beverage

– Can give appropriate alternatives, in coordination with homeless liaison

Student Discipline

Transition plan for students returning from DAEP or JJAEP• Assessment of student’s academic growth while at AEP• Personalized transition plan

– Plan may include: recommendations for counseling, behavioral management, academic assistance recommendations for assistance in getting access to mental health services information for special ed evaluation review of student’s progress toward academic/career goals

Coursework during suspensionSchool must provide alternative means of receiving course work in foundation classes missed during suspension, including at least one method of receiving this coursework that does not require the use of the internet.

Student Discipline

Hazing

• Broader definition of hazing

• Adds activities to the list of groups that qualify as an organization for hazing purposes: student government, band, academic, athletic, cheer, or dance team

• Immunity for person reporting hazing

• May be prosecuted in the county where the school is located

Vaping / Tobacco Intervention

• Student Code of Conduct changes• Extracurricular/Co-curricular Agreement

Vaping / Tobacco Intervention

FIRST OFFENSE• 3 days In-School Suspension• Mandatory Parent Meeting• Behavior Contract completed• Vaping Prevention activity in ISS

(Moodle)• Students involved will be in violation

of the Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Pledge and will have suspensions from contests/competition

SECOND OFFENSE• 3 days Out-of-School Suspension• Assignment to NISD DAEP• Vaping Prevention activity while in

DAEP

SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES• 3 days OSS• Assignment to NISD DAEP

Vaping / Tobacco Prevention

• Parent resources and communication

• Secondary campuses will discuss in Back to School class meetings and expectations

• Dangers of vaping and tobacco shared during Secondary Advisory activities

Curriculum & Instruction

Access to Instructional Materials

• School must allow student to take home instructional materials.

• If a student doesn’t have reliable access to technology at home, school must provide materials in a printed format.

Unauthorized Persons

A school administrator or school resource officer (SRO) shall have the authority to refuse entry or eject a person from district property if the person refuses to leave peaceably on request and:• The person poses a substantial risk of harm to any person; or• The person behaves in a manner that is inappropriate for a

school setting, and the person persists in the behavior after being given a verbal warning that the behavior is inappropriate and may result in refusal of entry or ejection.

Questions

DEIC

2019-2020 Meeting Dates

❖ September 17, 2019❖ October 29, 2019❖ January 14, 2020❖ March 24, 2020❖ May 5, 2020

Meeting time – 4:15 – 5:30 p.m.@ NISD Administration Building