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Presenters said CLI results showed meaningful developmental growth for a cohort that began the year at a comparatively low starting point, with particularly strong gains in early writing and phonological awareness. District staff said kindergarten-focused curriculum work and progress-monitoring contributed to those gains.

For kindergarten through second grade, MCLASS results and I-Ready diagnostics showed cohort growth from beginning to end of year. The district reported that 66% of kindergarten students made at least one year's worth of progress in reading on I-Ready and highlighted other year-over-year gains in reading and math for early grades. Staff also displayed growth-by-demographic charts and comparison data to state and similar districts.

Assessment limitations and fidelity: presenters and trustees discussed limitations in some measures. The pre-K social-emotional rubric is observational and staff acknowledged it has subjective elements; teachers complete it in September, January and April and district staff said they are working to make the rubric more consistent and to reduce single-day bias. The presentation also noted that dashes in some data tables represent categories with fewer than five students and that attendance (cohort was present about 187 instructional days) affects the interpretation of progress measures.

Use in instruction: staff explained that I-Ready provides individualized learning plans that teachers can use for supplemental instruction and that the district is moving toward earlier intervention by using diagnostic data to form targeted small groups at the start of the school year rather than waiting several weeks.

Discussion vs. decision: the item was an informational diagnostic update. Board members asked about statistical reliability, alignment to state tests and whether projected proficiency will match upcoming STAAR/STAR results; district staff said preliminary alignments are favorable and that curriculum associates (I-Ready vendor) has incorporated district feedback.

Clarifying details recorded: CLI assessments were administered in English and Spanish; dashes in data denote categories with fewer than five students; the cohort had approximately 187 days of instruction; I-Ready diagnostics occur three times per year and are used to generate personalized learning plans.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-06-05 School Board Workshop","oneSentenceSummary","Tyler ISD presented end-of-year results for CLI, MCLASS and I-Ready diagnostics showing gains in early writing, phonological awareness and reading growth, while noting limits tied to rubrics, attendance and testing conditions.","taxTitle","TYLER ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14340,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210937,"Tyler ISD provides state-mandated gifted and talented update; identification and training compliance rise",866,1666000,2532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3702921-65dc9c11097aaac0a1993b94586f8a4e&start=1666&end=2532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3702921-65dc9c11097aaac0a1993b94586f8a4e/thumbnail_1666000.jpg","/articles/6210937/Texas/Tyler-ISD-provides-state-mandated-gifted-and-talented-update-identification-and-training-compliance-rise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210937-3822cf25ef548df83b92ad04ef7f952f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775903976&Signature=hrYIRzTT5EcBcqk1H~x1GJwx6ueQx~AP3DshzWXIkMEHOm5iaUemHDUVm~PvnN1iVioEQaZ4qxzEtxQKcxFBkyAuccBCTnjs~lH11f90YY3HqruyKi2iNhLY4ZeXLO7N0W-Ift8LjR~tzs5wy9VXJh2qm2F7ZOms94tEyK3NmAEYfmwvyJb1PHCt~HP5tR5PKHLFgmLpfgA2N0P~JLtqitd69zccybw1otYZmcbXxUC19zx9SyiMpwJg2nknJbM8vYg95FE6TV5qvQhpdES9rZLc09FhRu1AMmL4h1q3J236SLOTtExtIcfp3-Z0BUipJuI~lug~8KW7-nhXpIC~AQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tyler ISD staff delivered the annual update on the district's Gifted and Talented (GT) program, reporting procedural changes, modest increases in identification among African American students and improved training compliance for GT teachers.

Reina Patton, who the presentation identified as the district's GT lead, told the Board of Trustees the district now offers a referral window from Sept. 1 through March 31 and at least four assessment dates for elementary students, allowing immediate placement rather than making families wait a year. Staff said the kindergarten planned learning experiences pilot expanded from six to eight campuses this year and that first-grade planned learning experiences were implemented at three sites.

Why it matters: the GT report addresses equity of identification and access to services. Patton said African American student identification in the GT program increased by nearly 2% compared with the prior year and described efforts to expand identification at underrepresented campuses.

Service design and instruction: Tyler ISD said services are structured across multiple domains (academic, arts, leadership, creativity, career and technology education) and that the district now serves students identified as gifted in a single area through a \"NuCor Plus\" model. The district also hired a bilingual GT teacher and provides GT instruction in English and Spanish where appropriate.

Professional learning and compliance: the presentation said GT teachers receive a minimum of six hours of annual professional learning and that district compliance with required training rose from 43% in February to 79% in May. The district is contracting with Region 10 for in-person and asynchronous training to increase 30-hour foundation compliance.

Assessment and artifacts: staff described use of the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) as a primary assessment tool and said campuses showcased TPSP student projects during GT Expo events.

Discussion vs. decision: the presentation was provided for board monitoring as required by the state plan for gifted and talented; trustees asked questions and commended staff but no action was required or taken.","District staff presented the annual state-plan update for the Gifted and Talented (GT) program, reporting expanded identification windows, a small increase in African American identification, expanded early identification pilots and improved teacher training compliance from 43% to 79%.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210942,"Tyler ISD Foundation reports near-record year, $449,689 raised and more than $4 million gifted since 1990",379,225000,604000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3702921-65dc9c11097aaac0a1993b94586f8a4e&start=225&end=604","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3702921-65dc9c11097aaac0a1993b94586f8a4e/thumbnail_225000.jpg","/articles/6210942/Texas/Tyler-ISD-Foundation-reports-near-record-year-449689-raised-and-more-than-4-million-gifted-since-1990","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210942-69d56dbb2558ad3f49d331b563bd3200/orig.mp4?Expires=1775903976&Signature=gJ9dsJUJcPZWx-B-7vJA9te0pyuEKFGOFuPpWvhXWN8t4Ii8Ij1UM6p1pa13GKW91saUnOEkaSzYR2YR85DhveJS~lH6TRzoLgS5JZ1r8nArBiNPPvkGbv8dOEY221TuKPNXe3NxRDqoY36gtepcB4qpec3Qv0P0ezhAU47bFLFxSKzyCFfRGJU2lxYC97y8N2kkvMJbbnDq4Hcn6JJBg1T3NbSF0yqdrLSCuQD5UWDTk9bsrzVcp7uE4W6IPL3sSnLdporr~Ga3-kaHsCL8IM3XX7b1wfsssUqBArQpIexCGBz-dsmsqN1SSN4ubNh~nMPQtzYAjKr5IMO~JLMMxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tyler ISD Foundation reported to the Board of Trustees that it has raised $449,689 so far in the current fiscal year and has gifted a little over $211,000 to Tyler ISD during the same period.

Suzette Farr, identified in the presentation as the foundation's executive director, told trustees the foundation has substantially increased corporate sponsorships (up 25.8%) and individual donor giving (up 114.39%) and that the foundation's board has been intentional about diversifying revenue so it does not rely on employee-giving campaigns or endowment distributions.

Why it matters: foundation-funded grants and programs supplement district resources for teachers and students. Farr said the foundation's gifts support district events and programs, scholarships, professional-development and emergency grants, and the Grants for Great Ideas program.

Details provided in the report: the foundation has awarded $64,500 in student scholarships this year and about $6,665 so far in teacher appreciation and support (Farr said that figure will end up closer to $20,000 by the fiscal-year end). Grants for Great Ideas funded 35 grants across 16 campuses and the transportation department; the foundation distributed roughly $100,000 through Grants for Great Ideas and obtained an additional $15,000 from community partners to finish funding some campus requests.

The foundation also reported a partnership with district health services and counseling to establish \"care closets\" at six campuses, with a seventh planned at Early College. From April 1 to May 23, staff said the care-closet initiative provided 278 weekend meal kits and assisted 124 students with clothing and hygiene items.

The foundation's report noted lifetime giving to Tyler ISD has reached more than $4 million since the foundation was created in 1990. Board members and trustees thanked the foundation leaders in attendance, including board president Courtney Burleson, vice president of programs Shannon Franzen, vice president of development Chris Hazel and vice president of marketing events Elva Estrada.

Discussion vs. decision: this was an informational annual report; no board action was required or taken. Trustees verbally encouraged colleagues to support the foundation where possible.

Clarifying details recorded: fiscal year ends Aug. 31; figures were current through June 1 for the fiscal-year-to-date revenue total; the Grants for Great Ideas program funded 35 grants across 16 campuses plus transportation.","The Tyler ISD Foundation told the school board it has raised $449,689 so far this fiscal year, increased corporate and individual giving substantially and gifted more than $211,000 to the district during the year; lifetime gifts exceed $4 million since the foundation's 1990 inception.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210946,"Tyler ISD projects $7.7 million revenue boost as legislature funds teacher raises; district budget largely consumed by mandated pay increases",762,804000,1566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3702921-65dc9c11097aaac0a1993b94586f8a4e&start=804&end=1566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3702921-65dc9c11097aaac0a1993b94586f8a4e/thumbnail_804000.jpg","/articles/6210946/Texas/Tyler-ISD-projects-77-million-revenue-boost-as-legislature-funds-teacher-raises-district-budget-largely-consumed-by-mandated-pay-increases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210946-3d1bf39270fe16ed3f9d4bd48752abb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775903976&Signature=fx9f-DoF3MPrLicSjjqIq0fIMAOGcXfRZu~Pywh-bBGVwxhnJAA6MzmgQFMc-LIabx5Wpb~ULMnlta8hMRjzvSv~Wx5nJJUaeCLHWt9k47JEXt6K96SJYXm8KddxivkTcg84otlUywFj~8Q56O3Cg0XKtH4M03yrs63YM5ob7~DNrDpZw0cO64tKIfV9uk4ErPXifu-IPiPUB~ZlI~0gW5JzkCF-jNlnZWlxnmjSsra5u~B7Bs1eLOWYv8kF3JxozP7U-YKvIvraXYcfLOskGEqchtjkMuoP9CfI9ymwvxndPU3QVHmjMLv~Q1L7FoIS9~L7QocY~Ytfb1~m5qg8sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tyler ISD officials said new state funding and property-value changes combined could add about $7.7 million to the district's revenue for the 2025-26 budget year, and that much of that increase will be used to meet mandated teacher pay raises.

The district's chief financial presentation said the increase includes state-directed teacher raises (a $2,500 increase for teachers with three to four years of experience and $5,000 for teachers with five or more years), a new basic allotment for costs such as utilities and transportation, and a roughly $635,000 increase in the school safety allotment. The presentation also reported an initial 10.3% increase in property valuations that, after appeals and adjustments, is expected to show a 1% to 2.2% decrease on final values.

Why it matters: board members were told the state funds are targeted and that the district will need to use most of the new revenue to cover mandated salary increases rather than new programs. Superintendent-level staff said the new allotments give the district limited flexibility and that some increases will be absorbed into existing maintenance and operations spending.

District staff said the state-provided allotment for mandated raises does not cover all employees. The presentation said $4.5 million of the revenue increase is allocated by the state to teacher raises, while the district's proposed expenditures include raises for other employee groups: a 5% midpoint raise for clerical and manual-trade employees (estimated $1 million) and a 3% midpoint raise for professionals (about $750,000). Total cost for district raises was estimated at about $7.25 million, which the presentation noted would consume most of the $7.7 million revenue increase.

Officials highlighted several other budget factors. Tyler ISD reported a high-water mark enrollment of 18,750 students during the most recent count; staff said roughly 80% of the enrollment gain came from students who previously attended public schools outside Smith County. District leaders also described anticipated reductions in SHARS (School Health and Related Services) reimbursements after federal and state rule changes and said the district will opt out of some administrative participation because the time and effort no longer justify the reduced reimbursement.

The presentation said efficiency efforts produced roughly $2 million in savings that the district can use to absorb cost increases and prepare for multi-year budgeting uncertainties. Staff repeatedly emphasized the need to plan beyond a single year because some of the state allotments could be temporary unless the legislature acts again.

Discussion vs. decision: the session included a presentation and board discussion about the budget assumptions and projected uses of the new revenue. No final budget adoption vote was taken at this meeting; board members asked clarifying questions about multi-year effects, the frequency of raises and how near-term efficiencies were achieved.

Clarifying details recorded at the presentation include: projected combined revenue increase of $7,700,000 from state and property tax changes; state teacher-raise allotment of $4,500,000; total estimated district cost for raises of about $7,250,000; school safety allotment increase of approximately $635,000; enrollment reported at 18,750 students; and estimated district efficiency savings near $2,000,000.

Board members praised the administration's work to preserve teacher pay increases while trimming other costs, and asked staff to continue refining projections as final property values and legislative rules are finalized.","Tyler ISD officials told the Board of Trustees that recent state legislation and valuation changes together add about $7.7 million in revenue, most of which will fund mandated teacher raises and other personnel pay increases. The presentation outlined enrollment gains, adjustments to SHARS reimbursements and projected uses of the new allotments.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210927,"Board approves Head Start Program Information Report for 2024-25 school year",50,4449000,4499000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3702921-65dc9c11097aaac0a1993b94586f8a4e&start=4449&end=4499","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3702921-65dc9c11097aaac0a1993b94586f8a4e/thumbnail_4449000.jpg","/articles/6210927/Texas/Board-approves-Head-Start-Program-Information-Report-for-2024-25-school-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210927-1b2fd4692d64602b2183184c0840ede3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775903976&Signature=WuyEJzvV3unSEAbUtTtk6su8gy7YmvBY0c1QCMlcGxc~Xvj4kiUkevJXdcP7vSZjKo6J26EBbm6kg-7rv9k2R8JmeEggVXpR-qZyDwJluIvth-X9pV70aAA513COzmiYQ8trtUMGi6F8Egwm630m0sLNhJZ-VjNnWBB9daYF7eyWiRlIwtIxOVxdkRkA4g-VbQz-kue0~lop8ikn4ru9740O4~rO6bLhiRDS6CWh5OXPoSFS842VCz0U5qtMRRjFkQ6EAZfqj46nS2zgQh4UdIa9M~jL~p0F-IB02Co1bFuYUeJJgWFue-DnEX8emEokExQF0VE~-BrXfkVDOoNzPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve the Head Start Program Information Report for the 2024-25 school year after a brief presentation.

The board president called for a motion on the item. A trustee moved the item; another trustee seconded. The board president called for the vote and members present responded \"Aye.\" No opposing votes were recorded and the chair declared the motion moved.

Why it matters: the Head Start Program Information Report is a required administrative report that documents program operations for the federal Head Start program and is part of the district's oversight and reporting responsibilities.

Discussion vs. decision: this item resulted in a formal board action (approval). The meeting record does not show the names of the mover and second but records a second and an affirmative voice vote.

Clarifying details recorded: agenda item described as \"consider approval of Head Start program information report for the 24-25 school year,\" the motion was seconded and the board approved the item by voice vote at the meeting.","The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve the Head Start Program Information Report for the 2024-25 school year; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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