Birdville ISD leaders on Aug. 28 presented a draft 2025–26 District Improvement Plan that sets three foundational goals — student growth, streamlined operational systems and a safe, supportive environment — and a timeline to move campus improvement plans from draft to approval.

Brian Allen, director of planning, assessment and accountability, described the DIP as “a roadmap for our district” that both meets state requirements and reflects district priorities. The plan establishes targets that include ensuring “all students will make at least one year's progress in reading and math by the end of the school year,” progress monitoring for pre-K through third grade, and targeted interventions for underperforming subgroups.

The DIP includes objectives to reduce disciplinary placements by strengthening proactive behavior supports, increase college- and career-ready indicators for high school students, and improve average daily attendance compared with the prior school year. The plan uses a continuous-improvement model (Plan-Do-Study-Act) and sets a process of quarterly reviews with principals and district staff to track progress. Allen said campus-level improvement plans will be developed over the next weeks; seven principals will present their campus improvement plans at the board’s Oct. 2 carousel meeting and all CIPs will be submitted for final board approval and posted late October or early November.

Added this year were expanded efforts around dating-violence prevention education, increased awareness for students and families, staff training, and enhanced counseling and mental-health supports. Staff said the timeline for development and feedback runs from March through November, with the bulk of needs assessment and goal-setting occurring March–June and principal-driven CIP drafting in July–August.

Trustees acknowledged the scale of the work and praised staff for collaboration with principals. Trustees asked clarifying questions and were told the DIP will be evaluated and revised annually as required by state law.