Board unanimously approves 2025–26 campus and district improvement plans

The Santa Fe ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district and six campus improvement plans for the 2025–26 school year after a presentation summarizing goals and the planning process. Staff said the complete package is included in the board book and noted that the plans are intended to be dynamic documents updated during the year.

Presenter Rachel Blundell (curriculum lead) described the year-long process used to develop plans: data collection across academic and qualitative indicators, root-cause analysis (multiple methods used), and targeted goal setting. Campus highlights included a district focus on strong Tier 1 classroom instruction, supports for emergent bilingual learners and exploration of dual-language options, implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for academics, behavior and mental health, and high-school emphasis on TSI readiness and testing for juniors.

Departments highlighted priorities aligned to campus goals: athletics (academic grade-check supports), maintenance (cost-effective strategies), technology (digital citizenship and cybersecurity), finance (resource maximization), nutrition (increasing meal participation), special education (supporting MTSS and scheduling needs), police (improving campus communication and relationships) and transportation (proactive measures aligned with MTSS).

Trustees asked clarifying questions about root-cause methods and culture-change measures; staff described surveys and other assessment tools. The board moved to approve the plans as presented and voted unanimously.

Outcome: district and campus plans approved; staff will post the approved plans online, include revision dates for future updates, and implement initiatives with regularly scheduled reporting to the board.