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Dominic Torres, a SuperSAC representative, said consolidation will require communities to adjust to larger, merged campuses and new faculty alignments. Students recounted a field day organized with Andrews High School in partnership with Bobby Joe Hill K–8 and Newman Elementary; activities included games, bonding crafts and campus tours led by teachers so elementary students would be familiar with their new campus.

Presenters recommended a sustained set of transition practices rather than one-time events: pre-fall orientations, field days, “coffee with the principals” to introduce new and familiar leaders, embedded supports throughout the year and ongoing Panorama checks to monitor student adaptation. They proposed measurable goals such as increased student connectivity and smoother transitions between campuses and staff.

Students said supports should be year-round and include multiple engagement opportunities so new campuses build shared memories and relationships rather than rely solely on a single orientation event.

The board recognized the presentations and invited SuperSAC participants to the reception following the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Meeting of Board Of Trustees, El Paso Independent School District May 19, 2025 12:00pm","oneSentenceSummary","SuperSAC presenters outlined student-led transition activities for district-driven school consolidations (DDR), including field days, orientations, year-round supports and use of Panorama data to measure outcomes.","taxTitle","EL PASO ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",13542,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6233296,"SuperSAC presenters urge stronger use of Panorama survey data, call for administrator survey",725,2963000,3688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3423524-79a0ce1e2e60edd9f9b13b4c885449d9&start=2963&end=3688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3423524-79a0ce1e2e60edd9f9b13b4c885449d9/thumbnail_2963000.jpg","/articles/6233296/Texas/SuperSAC-presenters-urge-stronger-use-of-Panorama-survey-data-call-for-administrator-survey","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233296-3383d8e1113c9f5f2803e7245f5ab518/orig.mp4?Expires=1770727591&Signature=EtOSE739xCGi706XT3WeY1iJYLtex~tKIGCf-DvkY1mo2THVWSHb1Tn57Wkd0RHYBgEvwVnjUCkanPfW8pIEbQoCzJlD4I2NpShLGHMlW4sAGSPu7~dJEx47Zy5~Rs23NtlI~qC9eiRmEkYQ6stsLYCFjIv38UCVOBDJz8~PeG32PtJGqygORNRZKsGgi5UYpVE-U8ysiMBb7pSF4~aYHy9m78qY3b-Sq2kzxzn312d64JdRIP6kUZoHYNiRBCEKyyQ~EPQyAHWxQ6puHnp-NRpBiG83RaoCPwiNgl66i1ZYKEINqJqFNfQ8NdPOlScBfSkuETRcfqzVJGaAZdSaBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Student SuperSAC representatives told the school board May 19 that Panorama survey results show gaps in student belonging and teacher-student relationships and urged expanded use of the survey to guide district decisions.

Presenters said Panorama results show 42% of boys and 39% of girls report a sense of belonging on campus. They described a drop in positive teacher-student relationship responses from 45% at the start of the year to 42% midyear, and said the results demonstrate the need for sustained relationship-building across the academic year.

SuperSAC students described measures that improved Panorama participation: PSAs explaining the survey, a Panorama parade with QR codes, targeted completion checks that pull absent students for short completion periods, student focus groups to gather qualitative data, and teacher focus groups and PLC discussions to convert survey findings into classroom strategies. Elizabeth Walters (Franklin High School) said teachers used focus-group results to adopt “interactive bell ringers” and other classroom changes.

The student group recommended an “admin Panorama” — a district-level survey for administrators — so decision-makers can see administrative conditions that affect campus climate. Presenters said administrators they interviewed supported the idea and that additional administrative responses could reveal campus-level issues not captured by the current student, teacher and parent surveys.

Presenters also raised a specific campus example: students said Lamar Elementary consistently scored above the district benchmark and had strong Panorama results but was nonetheless selected for closure; students asked the board to consider whether Panorama data should play a larger role in such decisions.

Students requested board support for trainings that would help teachers and administrators apply Panorama data to strengthen relationships and improve school climate.","Student SuperSAC members reported Panorama survey findings showing low sense of belonging and a decline in teacher-student relationships, outlined methods that increased survey participation and requested an 'admin Panorama' to capture administrator conditions and guide district support.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6233299,"El Paso ISD student presenters weigh pros, cons and costs of proposed statewide phone ban",1866,634000,2500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3423524-79a0ce1e2e60edd9f9b13b4c885449d9&start=634&end=2500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3423524-79a0ce1e2e60edd9f9b13b4c885449d9/thumbnail_634000.jpg","/articles/6233299/Texas/El-Paso-ISD-student-presenters-weigh-pros-cons-and-costs-of-proposed-statewide-phone-ban","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233299-6a0cd3d1b20dffd0003b3ff1fd321e14/orig.mp4?Expires=1770727591&Signature=CD8n0m3Wz9jFN2tO3xa5ksOIsejcSPTg7W3RgSnxEmzKdj0xrpRgVGHhHm0YYYJ35FTH9qDHUkihL2m~TvknAffHfLpQHUjU6mKtOHHi3WZmg3jwnnjj1v1CobzA4~5Ep5PpVGrGBhiYPYhtYBsHY9Y7a~0OGwkv-FGLQQ1yuWPNLFxhQg-ez85~3WKmkduFs8NsF~4ssp14exkqg62GuBdk9jPH7YAN-I5vqUbPFtukeCY~vkZT8KO6~CkPz8vf0viVXk4WH55DOAyfxV8Qp4JhJjUiKG9vFU4tDZGQi4yALgzz2BoS4VfVfm0o8DRVXFFejqYRY7BISS1rQXy1cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Student members of the El Paso ISD Superintendent Student Advisory Council presented May 19 on a pending state bill that would restrict student use of personal communication devices during the school day and described district-level survey results and implementation concerns.

Presenters reported results from a district high-school survey: 47 of 57 teachers (82.5%) said they supported a policy prohibiting student use of personal communication devices during the school day, while 42 of 398 students (about 10.6%) supported a complete ban. Presenters said the teacher confidence interval was 0.726 to 0.924 (95%) and the student interval was about 7.5% to 13.6% (95%).

Students and trustees discussed implementation options if the bill becomes law. The group described four approaches discussed in other jurisdictions and schools: a full ban on campus, use of secured pouches that hold phones during instructional periods, allowing phones to remain in backpacks, or mandatory collection by staff for temporary storage. The students recommended district outreach — public service announcements and education on cellphone management — to minimize community backlash if the law takes effect.

Presenters and other students noted equity and cost concerns. Destiny Licon, representing Young Women’s STEAM Academy, said the district has “a little less than 50,000 students” and that commercially available phone pouches cost about $30 each; she said that implies roughly $1.5 million to equip every student and that money could be allocated to other student needs. Several presenters suggested less expensive alternatives and using student leaders to promote voluntary compliance rather than relying solely on enforcement.

Students also raised safety and communication concerns, citing examples where phones enabled rapid parent contact during an incident. Presenters urged measured transition steps — trainings, incentives, and campus activities to replace screen time — and recommended administrators retain discretion to address campus-specific needs.

No formal board action was taken during the meeting.","Students presented survey data to the board showing strong teacher support but low student support for a proposed state bill that would prohibit student use of personal communication devices during the school day, and discussed implementation options and costs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6233303,"El Paso ISD students say state conference showcased district culture and boosted leadership",923,595000,1518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3423524-79a0ce1e2e60edd9f9b13b4c885449d9&start=595&end=1518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3423524-79a0ce1e2e60edd9f9b13b4c885449d9/thumbnail_595000.jpg","/articles/6233303/Texas/El-Paso-ISD-students-say-state-conference-showcased-district-culture-and-boosted-leadership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233303-20a74fb5892d1798b7a7c42031f26db9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770727591&Signature=g~L9H~Fdyx22vROkKNyvjc8fcd6rMpnw1oxZWPI4zqpXPmDJmE3u-EMLai9KJvcf7nZkt1WNZcgDpPKuyZ~3Dq69Avhw9EpVUhPzXdNIJpC3Abp9368paP8dkkzgNGsTvn1-ssNU07c~qbrouHDqgs8Bb1N-KUC-qhZ3HtJ1tuRYw-gmBuXX5vpHvHTjaY9ylyDb6xHdbKHALvID5LkRzsAhPdlzBhCAXR9ZFW1tahdBI5EEdktRpVl7fPCMiasTTORVPy0Md5IlhOvpKb4JouCe4lmc0niaQcxTOhuhk7-9H4KqvmXzKtgTbuj0U2iOp~StiKEW4XN53x7OzP77Pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Student leaders from El Paso Independent School District told the school board on May 19 that hosting the Texas Association of Student Councils conference in Arlington gave the district visibility across the state and strengthened campus leadership programs.

The student presenters said Coronado and Burgess high schools served as host campuses and that delegations from across Texas attended. Mark Boss, assistant superintendent for secondary schools, said the presentations reflected a year of student collaboration and that the event allowed students to “share their voice” with trustees.

Students described decorations and performances that emphasized El Paso culture — mariachi bands, a drumline, choir and dance — and credited the event with giving the district a statewide platform. Lucas Ramirez, representing Coronado High School, said the experience made him “prideful of El Paso.”

Presenters also highlighted student-led mental-health efforts launched on campuses. Mia Bautista, representing Burgess High School, described a planned “Bluebonnet Room,” intended as a quiet space where students can “take a moment to breathe” and trigger staff support through daily SEL (social-emotional learning) check-ins using the PBIS Rewards app.

Students said the conference offered networking, leadership training and examples of campus initiatives to replicate, including peer-led campaigns on mental health and community service projects. The group urged continued district support for student voice, noting that student-driven initiatives have led to district changes in the past.

The board recognized the SuperSAC participants and invited them to a reception following the presentations.","Student leaders told the El Paso ISD board May 19 that hosting the Texas Association of Student Councils conference highlighted El Paso culture, showcased student-led programs and pushed mental-health initiatives such as a campus 'Bluebonnet Room.'","actionData","errors"]

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