| | | | | | | | MEETING DATE: 10/4/2018
AGENDA ITEM NO.: 3.G.
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Executive Summary of Board Agenda Item
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| | | | | | | | TITLE: | Discuss and Take Appropriate Action on Texas Education Agency (TEA) 2018-2020 Transformation Zone Implementation Grant (Texas Education Agency - $5,000,000.00) |
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| | | | | | | | JUSTIFICATION STATEMENT: | (To form a Transformation Zone group of low-performing campuses and provide these campuses with autonomy over people, time, money, and academic programs)
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| | | | | | | | PURPOSE OF AGENDA ITEM: | Action |
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| | | | | | | | TO BE HELD IN: | Open Session |
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| | | | | | | | AUTHORITY FOR ACTION: | Other |
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| | | | | | | | STAFF RESPONSIBLE: | Daniel F. Vasquez |
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| | | | | | | | DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN OBJECTIVE, GOAL OR NEED ADDRESSED: | All high schools that have a below State average graduation rate will achieve a graduation rate of 90% by 2021. |
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| | | | | | | | SUMMARY: | The TEA Transformation Zone Implementation Grant allows districts to effectuate the TEA-approved Transformation Zone plan to support the zone campuses with empowered educators, a strong approach to teaching and learning, and a collective vision that prepares students for success in college and career. The Transformation Zone will include Bowie High School, Bassett Middle School, College Career Technology Academy, Andress High School, Chapin High School, Richardson Middle School, Hughey Elementary School, and Milam Elementary School. The Zone will provide these campuses with autonomy over people, time, money, and academic programs. The District was awarded an amount of $5,000,000.00 to be used between September 4, 2018, and August 31, 2020. |
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| | | | | | | | ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION/MOTION: | It is recommended that the Board approve the grant award of $5,000,000.00, for the TEA 2018-2020 Transformation Zone Implementation Grant. |
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| | | | | | | | FUNDING SOURCE: | Texas Education Agency | | ACCOUNT NO.: | |
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| | | | | | | | IMPACT ON OTHER FUNCTIONS/OPERATIONS: | None |
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| | | | | | | | IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE: | September 4, 2018 through August 31, 2020. |
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