HEB ISD presents district annual report: TAPR data, RDA 'Level 1' special‑education determination, and PEIMS financials

District staff on Feb. 10 presented the Hurst‑Euless‑Bedford ISD annual report, summarizing the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) components, results‑driven accountability (RDA) findings, PEIMS financial exhibits and campus performance objectives.

Dr. Brandon Johnson, deputy superintendent of educational operations, said TAPR consolidates assessment results, attendance, dropout rates, college, career and military readiness (CCMR) measures, staff and program demographics, and other required reporting elements. He said the district is “much more than just the numbers,” noting student ambassadors earlier in the meeting.

Key takeaways from the presentation: - Accountability ratings: staff said no 2024 accountability ratings or distinctions were released because ratings remain pending litigation. The district reported having no 2024 accountability rating data available for distinctions. - Enrollment and demographics: the district’s enrollment is slightly over 23,000 students; economically disadvantaged rate reported at 60.9%. Staff noted growth in emergent bilingual and special education populations. - RDA/special education: Renee Reek presented results‑driven accountability results and said the district received an overall RDA determination level of 1, indicating no corrective actions in the areas reviewed this year. - PEIMS and finances: staff confirmed the PEIMS financial standards report for 2023–24 has been downloaded and included as an exhibit for board and public review. - Violent or criminal incidents: staff reported the district’s required violent/criminal incident report showed 1 prohibited weapon possession, 1 aggravated assault (not against a district employee) and 2 controlled substance possession incidents during the reporting period; those figures were included as items for public review.

Board process: trustees were offered a public comment period specific to the annual report; no members of the public spoke on the report at that time. The presentation closed and trustees proceeded to consent and action items.