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\"We set 1 around achievement data for third grade, but then we also set a goal around cohort achievement data... Our goal for this year for both math and literacy is 62%,\" said a district presenter describing the new targets tied to MAP achievement percentiles. He and colleagues reported end‑of‑year achievement above that benchmark: third‑grade math achievement at 64.89% and third‑grade literacy at 64.3%, and K–8 averages around 66.5% in both math and literacy.

Administrators emphasized the district's strategy to implement new math curriculum materials and to reboot professional learning communities at campus level. The district also highlighted targeted early childhood and early elementary supports (kindergarten and first/second grade initiatives) and TEA Reading Academy participation as core strategies to sustain growth.

On college, career and military readiness, the district explained shifting accountability definitions and incentives. Presenters said the district approved a five‑year CCMR goal that calls for 72% of the class of 2025 to meet CCMR criteria. They flagged two major upcoming changes: JROTC will count under CTE pathways (allowing an IBC and CCMR point for students who complete the pathway) and CTE reporting will move from \"concentrators\" to \"completers,\" which will require students to complete pathways and capstone coursework to qualify.

Administrators described several operational tactics that have already produced gains or that are intended to do so: the Texas College Bridge (college prep) course, expanded TSIA2 testing opportunities, industry‑based certification alignment across pathways, strategic scheduling to let students remediate or complete qualifying coursework, and incentives such as graduation cords for college readiness and final‑exam exemptions tied to meeting TSIA2 thresholds.

Why this matters: district leaders said the combination of curricular change, targeted early‑grade supports, strategic scheduling and CCMR incentives has contributed to end‑of‑year gains and should continue to raise student preparedness for postsecondary options. They cautioned that some accountability changes lag, so full effects on official state accountability may show up in later years.

Administrators said further data and recommended steps will be part of ongoing monthly reporting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Board Meeting - June 24th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Administrators said third‑grade math and literacy end‑of‑year measures exceeded the district goal and described strategies to lift achievement and raise college/career/military readiness, including curriculum adoption and targeted supports.","taxTitle","SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14337,"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},6698608,"District reports strong safety audit results, Sentinel rollout and SRO staffing changes",106,3019000,3125000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067407-10fb2810d5b23eaaf830f961857cb469&start=3019&end=3125","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067407-10fb2810d5b23eaaf830f961857cb469/thumbnail_3019000.jpg","/articles/6698608/Texas/District-reports-strong-safety-audit-results-Sentinel-rollout-and-SRO-staffing-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698608-32e005a5cf191be6d3842490bfeed0d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770566007&Signature=gmFP-pEcWWDpsUhnQcyvoqAgOmanhE8IHiDt4972Vb5qjO8vPVEvvqeMTrmUd8JYlO8FvVC4qoUi6sYx7DJbQX0hHm6LGTFNPX6hiVXHnobQlocpATO5aXiO~2LH7~w1K-yB2MCNrefXfSEMUZkPEHTZwXXCn3s9ZOlqSM8W4wpxN8bvHi8X7SEY-2NnPM22yRJQN1mhXlqIn4xW1yVc7LVEYAGDHjx1ykLbp~298S4pXFeBBuK1x~Die6XVLYGT~zMeRtNPd1JnF8mWfc3G3sbnkrGOT6uT5J25SG7gfUf9AXqAKzmr0I1ALnOhKa408k6Nr5F7jK-Cco0zLLTYsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Schertz‑Cibolo‑Universal City ISD's director of safety and security, Mr. Clark, told the board the district completed required safety reviews and will expand certain agreements and reporting tools for the coming year.

\"TA exterior door audits. All of our campuses were audited this year for our exterior doors. 650 doors checked, and we did have 6 findings. 99.08% without a finding,\" Clark reported, calling the overall result \"pretty good\" given the number of doors at the district's campuses.

Key points from the safety briefing:
- Texas School Safety Center reviewed the district's basic emergency operations plan and cybersecurity annex and found only a handful of language changes, the director said; the active threat annex will be reviewed again next year.
- The district completed required drills for 2024–25 (monthly fire drills; two lockdown drills per year; a non‑fire evacuation; shelter for hazmat; and weather shelter drills) and uploaded required documentation.
- The district deployed Sentinel as the central TEA reporting portal for threat assessments and other safety reporting; Clark said Sentinel will simplify audits and state reviews going forward.
- The district's P3 anonymous reporting app continues to be used; Clark noted a spike in tips tied to a small number of incidents and said tips now route to SROs and administrators for investigation.
- Schertz and Cibolo interlocal agreements with police include changes for training and equipment related to House Bill 33 (Clark said additions address breaching tools, tactical shields and associated training documentation) and a staffing change: both cities' sergeants will be assigned as roving positions to supervise and support campus SROs rather than be permanently assigned to a single campus.

Clark provided SRO staffing numbers for 2024–25 and the proposed ILAs: Cibolo ended the year with 1 sergeant and 3 officers (proposed: 2 sergeants, 8 campus SROs); Schertz ended with 2 sergeants and 7 officers (proposed: 2 sergeants, 10 officers). He said local police departments will coordinate coverage for uncovered campuses and that the district may continue to use third‑party personnel for some campuses if necessary.

Board members asked whether parents and community members know they can submit tips via P3 and whether the app accepts screenshots from social media; Clark said yes and that staff respond with two‑way dialogue when appropriate.

Why this matters: auditors and the Texas School Safety Center showed the district largely meets state requirements; Sentinel will become the primary TEA reporting interface and should streamline future audits. Proposed SRO ILA changes and rover sergeants are intended to increase flexibility in coverage across campuses.

Proposed next steps: Clark said region 13 will conduct the district's 2025–26 safety audit cycle in the fall, and administrators will continue to update ILAs and training documentation before the school year starts.","SCUC ISD's director of safety and security reported completion of audits and drills, near‑universal exterior door compliance, rollout of the TEA Sentinel reporting system, and proposed changes to SRO interlocal agreements including roving sergeants.",{"_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},6698613,"Board approves compensation package, consent agenda and an assistant principal in unanimous votes",72,6951000,7023000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067407-10fb2810d5b23eaaf830f961857cb469&start=6951&end=7023","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067407-10fb2810d5b23eaaf830f961857cb469/thumbnail_6951000.jpg","/articles/6698613/Texas/Board-approves-compensation-package-consent-agenda-and-an-assistant-principal-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698613-1a5c7ab9f566537ff3ca377462e5ef18/orig.mp4?Expires=1770566007&Signature=LXWshnLohQ~hKzhd2HN98OyLgxyFXF19fbKl886e8bYuFmXUjSFmwzylKlTLxwxDcvZEqrY4831rmSOuMCRFcVwbeXDfEvDQAf6z8xn1seE2~X1vIEKFgsWV4hobA14uMDS~fyqt440gy1BApemXS55HqbGG25ZVF4xXLR8q~xPocPNW9QoBYaJtbuRXnFg5O4m76XW-cnkb1Rc7dJGD4TSE~ZmYXcbTsmqMtdvROtHuJr13xYgCXM-jhXMqyxdX2s6lTtVtArzxuB2e6biGzg2MMu-qpqjvynU8tLuq~4vTdtF2kUgsmfwXyGKAuUldSKSMAGf4-9tdI7arFTv97A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Schertz‑Cibolo‑Universal City Independent School District trustees voted unanimously on multiple action items during the evening session, including adoption of the 2025–26 employee compensation package and the employment of an assistant principal at Samuel Clemens High School.

The board approved the consent agenda (items a–g as presented) by voice vote and then approved the compensation package. \"I move the board of trustees to approve the employee compensation package for the 20 25, 20 26 school year as presented,\" a trustee said during the motion; the motion passed 6–0. Later in the meeting the board approved hiring Jenny Rae as assistant principal at Samuel Clemens High School; that motion also passed 6–0.

What passed and the outcome
- Consent agenda (items a–g): approved, vote 6–0.
- Employee compensation package for 2025–26: approved, vote 6–0. The administration had presented an updated compensation booklet reflecting adjustments after board budget discussions; administrators said top step raises were increased from an initially proposed 2% to 3% for certain steps prior to the final motion.
- Employment: Jenny Rae, assistant principal, Samuel Clemens High School: approved, vote 6–0.

Board procedure and next steps: the board recessed into closed session for personnel, property and security deliberations under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 and returned to open session to take the hiring vote. The compensation plan will be implemented as described in the compensation materials provided to trustees and to district staff; the district's human resources and finance departments will complete the administrative steps required to enact the increases.

Why this matters: the compensation package was a central budget decision for the district and was discussed at length in budget workshops. Trustees and administrators framed the vote as an effort to balance district finances while increasing pay for staff; administrators said the changes reflect the board's direction and recent state funding developments.

Quotes from the meeting
- \"We sent through board transmission, the draft calendar. But tonight, I have a hard copy for you of the updates that we've done,\" HR lead Ward said during the compensation presentation.
- \"I move the board of trustees to approve the employee compensation package for the 20 25, 20 26 school year as presented,\" a trustee moved during the action item.

Administrative notes: the district will post the approved compensation materials and the board transmittal in the official records and proceed with payroll and contract updates for the upcoming year.","At its regular meeting, the SCUC ISD board approved the employee compensation package for 2025–26, adopted the consent agenda and hired an assistant principal for Samuel Clemens High School; all actions passed 6–0.",{"_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},6698618,"SCUC ISD superintendent outlines wide-ranging state bills and local implementation plan",872,1476000,2348000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067407-10fb2810d5b23eaaf830f961857cb469&start=1476&end=2348","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067407-10fb2810d5b23eaaf830f961857cb469/thumbnail_1476000.jpg","/articles/6698618/Texas/SCUC-ISD-superintendent-outlines-wide-ranging-state-bills-and-local-implementation-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698618-1b72fc903375ecb5d0bec34f9e4367e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770566007&Signature=CvOCT0bZxNgt9P3nzrSHWHoGJiceUqvzCiApocc-VbirJF3jI1Y8gYH6NdfIJKf66~tqxSkSdBkg3gZnP1FN3ivzXnAdqjbC9juujjw0A6VpvPnT5HURt6-mTbJ1RX8pUzxQTFoQiV9MNnxecEzI8Ef4O4d-oyK4Gxw178Q0WdzoPEsB9GeiSnlLST89KVwluzlLa8~AI1oaB0Vqts2lqtyJIM3Mdl0gz2n~enfRyQ7gHRSTZ79xHOOZ~bKvcukYgauNAWcBPBlOnknMzalSRHTZYYrcxjCJAzqjj7KstVpykPhNes~z7xQqpqzGU61Q7qCCL0fB1kNG~mcF35chag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Schertz‑Cibolo‑Universal City Independent School District Superintendent Paige Maloney delivered what she called the district's final legislative briefing on the recently concluded session, telling the board the session produced dozens of laws and pending legal challenges that will change district operations.

\"This the presentation that I'm gonna do this evening is really our last legislative update for the 80 ninth session because, as you know, we did get to sine die,\" Maloney said, summarizing the district's immediate priorities and the approach administrators will follow.

The nut of Maloney's message: some measures increase revenue for public education, others impose new compliance tasks. On finance, she said the state package included what she described as \"the largest investment for public education at $8,500,000,000,\" and that the district expects most of that state money to be tied to required teacher raises and associated TRS costs.

Maloney walked trustees through bills she said will require new local policies or processes, including:
- A school finance package that provides state funding for teacher raises and requires the district to cover related TRS costs.
- A voucher study and phased start date that the superintendent said has no accountability details yet and will not start until the 2026–27 school year.
- Changes to election and ballot language rules intended to require clearer voter information about tax increases.
- Competitive purchasing threshold changes (the procurement threshold rising from $50,000 to $100,000, effective in September) and the district's plan to adjust local policy before a TASB update.
- Senate Bill 12 (parental rights), which Maloney said will require new policies on facility usage reporting, grievance procedures, parental engagement, DEI restrictions and required board training; she noted a lawsuit had already been filed against that bill.
- Senate Bill 13, covering library collections and book challenges; Maloney said the district will create a library advisory council with parent representation and a process to vet and present new campus library purchases to the board as required by the law.
- House Bill 1481, limiting student cell phone and smartwatch use during the school day effective Sept. 1; Maloney said three SCUC secondary schools have moved in that direction and that district communications to parents would follow.
- A suite of classroom‑discipline changes (the so‑called \"Teacher Bill of Rights\") that alters allowable placements, removes mandatory DAEP placement for vape possession in some cases, and expands disciplinary authorities. Maloney said TEA guidance and a new student code of conduct are expected and that the district is preparing a substantial training effort for principals and assistant principals.
- Other measures discussed included bills about posting the Ten Commandments if donated (SB 10), required votes on daily prayer/time to read religious text (SB 11), and changes affecting UIL participation by homeschoolers (SB 401).

Maloney told the board the administration is building a legislative tracker and will post it and update trustees monthly so they can see which bills require board action, local policy changes, or additional communications. \"We're gonna post this on this item on the agenda monthly,\" she said, adding that some items will be brought back as discussion items in July and August and may require action in August.

Board members pressed for clarification on several items during the presentation. Trustee Thomas asked whether vape possession still required DAEP if the device contained THC; Maloney confirmed THC cases still carry DAEP placement while non‑THC vape possession would no longer carry the same mandatory placement under the new law.

Why this matters: the district will pass through state raises for certified staff while also absorbing related retirement system costs, must adopt multiple new policies and processes on library challenges and parental rights, and faces a large local workload to implement changes correctly and on time. Maloney repeatedly urged trustees that many details still await formal guidance from the Texas Education Agency or TASB and that administrators are building an implementation calendar and communications plan.

Looking ahead, Maloney said the district expects to present a draft student code of conduct once TEA releases the official guidance, and she forecast that unpacking the new laws will be an ongoing task for the next two years. \"I don't think there's really an end to decide; it's gonna be about for the next 2 years,\" she said.","Superintendent Paige Maloney told the Schertz‑Cibolo‑Universal City ISD board that the 80th/89th legislative session produced many new requirements — from teacher pay funding to new library and parental‑rights rules — and described the district's plan to track and implement changes.",{"_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},6698599,"Staff engagement edges up; parent survey participation falls slightly, district says",493,4661000,5154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5067407-10fb2810d5b23eaaf830f961857cb469&start=4661&end=5154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5067407-10fb2810d5b23eaaf830f961857cb469/thumbnail_4661000.jpg","/articles/6698599/Texas/Staff-engagement-edges-up-parent-survey-participation-falls-slightly-district-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6698599-255c001a93dcfeb16fcb69816105752b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770566007&Signature=gaD2f8OvHH3KpUkia7918rCxwVgHlSI4UvcWUnQw3Ef0yrP9jkPqX7~vuVm58ZoJuRbyGYCAjpQWosHHk~D0mCUdppITXpJMvUDfpk2lOw4GhPuRLw8z8hu8Si94LD95j3yqTommdm2QxzBWU9f0urxmVJNVmdTfrITM9gppR8Qb~SBcBhwz0jy4rD~O-Tjoj2YzI6pqCdKnf5SLwAuzxfzGsEocph9WNGE~eP7fnWSHifG-q5VAfuWft3byJjo-edMF06JvUtcjAL-vZilJoSxWDEjWgNmbcSeOJN51nkrfz5tXeJizJBICbdK68lpoAAwTuHUZ4T7QX5PRD6leew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented end‑of‑year staff and parent survey findings and described how campus leadership teams will use the results for next year's campus improvement plans.

Human Resources presenter Ward said staff engagement rose modestly compared with last year and highlighted strong participation from departments such as special education and transportation. \"We are happy to report that our staff engaged a little bit higher from end of the year last year to the end of the year this year,\" she said.

Key points and data presented:
- Staff survey: participation increased slightly year‑over‑year with positive results in areas such as alignment and resources; mental health and staff well‑being were singled out as areas needing continued focus.
- Parent survey: overall participation was lower than the previous year; responses on campus climate and communication generally remained steady, with campus communication rated slightly higher than individual teacher communication.
- District leaders said principals will review campus‑specific open‑ended responses and craft three campus goals to address communication, celebrate strengths and identify opportunities for growth. Campuses are expected to communicate their action plans to staff and families.

Board discussion centered on how to boost parent participation and whether the survey results should be supplemented with in‑person feedback. Trustee Thomas observed that low parent response is not necessarily a reflection on principals, and several trustees urged using events and in‑person opportunities to gather feedback.

Why this matters: survey feedback will inform next year's campus improvement plans, staff supports and communication strategies. Administrators said the data will help target mental‑health supports and refine parent communication strategies before the new school year.

Next steps: campuses will analyze results this summer, set goals and communicate planned steps to families and staff during summer leadership meetings and at the start of the school year.","District HR and communications leaders reported a small increase in staff survey engagement and a decline in parent survey responses, and described how campuses will use the results to set improvement goals.","actionData","errors"]

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