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Superintendent reports steady enrollment; district cites weather closure protocol and Midwinter conference plans
Summary
Acting Superintendent Dr. Averett reported December 20 enrollment of 11,156 and ADA near 94.53%, described Wellman STEAM Academy's first days, noted reduced travel to the Midwinter conference, and said HR will present a February resolution to avoid financial impact to nonexempt employees after a weather closure.
Acting Superintendent Dr. Averett presented the superintendent's report at the board meeting (date not specified), providing enrollment figures, operational updates about the new Wellman STEAM Academy, travel plans to the Midwinter conference, and a note about recent weather-related school closure protocols.
Dr. Averett said district enrollment as of Dec. 20 was 11,156 and average daily attendance was about 94.53 percent. He told trustees he expected adjustments in the Jan. 31 enrollment report given midyear moves. He described the opening of Wellman STEAM Academy as energetic: "It was like Christmas morning in that building to see teachers and administrators and kids," he said, and added the district has been improving arrival and dismissal procedures after the midyear move.
Dr. Averett said the district will send a smaller delegation to the statewide Midwinter conference to reduce travel costs; attendees from Waxahachie ISD named in the report include Miss Heimbach, Mr. Cagle, Mr. Perry and Ginger Robinson. He also thanked peer superintendents in neighboring districts for coordination on weather decisions.
Regarding a recent weather closure, Dr. Averett noted the board's adopted calendar includes additional minutes so the day would not have to be made up; he said Human Resources will bring a resolution in February to ensure nonexempt employees do not see a financial impact from the closure.
