During a recent government meeting, the board unanimously approved the appointment of Steven Newcomb, following a motion by Mr. Tucker and a second by Ms. Collier. The meeting then shifted focus to the district's improvement process, emphasizing its collaborative and needs-based nature, which begins before the conclusion of the previous school year.

District and campus committees have been actively engaging with stakeholders, including parents and staff, to develop and refine improvement plans. These plans are described as \"living documents,\" adaptable to changing needs and data throughout the year.

This session highlighted the alignment of campus goals with the district's strategic priorities, specifically focusing on student success, faculty and staff engagement, and community support. Principal Jennifer Bryant of Shady Shores Elementary presented key goals from the district improvement plan, which aims for a 5% increase in student achievement in math and reading by May 2025. Additionally, the plan targets a 5% increase in the advancement of emergent bilingual students as measured by the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS).

Bryant outlined strategies to achieve these goals, including the implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum for all students. The board plans to continue discussing the fourth priority—efficient operations—in the following month.