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District explores local and community‑based accountability models; staff recommends studying TPAC/CBAS
Summary
District staff compared TEA‑approved local accountability and community‑based accountability systems (CBAS/TPAC), and recommended further exploration of community‑based models with stakeholder input.
District staff presented two accountability frameworks for consideration: the TEA‑approved local accountability system and a community‑based accountability system often developed through the Texas Public Accountability Consortium (TPAC).
Presenters said the local accountability option can be submitted to TEA and, if approved, may count for up to 50% of a campus’s overall A–F score. Staff cautioned that local systems require establishing a baseline (a baseline becomes a C) and that high‑performing districts can be disadvantaged if their baseline starts high.
By contrast, community‑based accountability (CBAS) is described as community‑driven, centered on locally chosen pillars (student well‑being, engagement, extracurricular participation, workforce readiness) and published by districts independently rather than incorporated into TEA’s official rating. Staff noted more than 60 Texas districts have adopted CBAS frameworks while only a few have pursued TEA local accountability plans.
Staff recommended further research into CBAS and TPAC membership, including costs and lessons learned from other districts, and proposed community engagement and long‑range planning in the fall to solicit stakeholder input.
Why it matters: Accountability frameworks affect how districts measure and communicate school performance to parents and the public, and can shape priorities and resource allocation. Choosing a local or community‑based system has implications for transparency, stakeholder buy‑in and how the district presents itself to state evaluators.
Discussion and next steps: Staff will continue exploring CBAS/TPAC membership costs and processes, gather stakeholder feedback as part of long‑range planning this fall, and report back to trustees with recommendations.
