District leaders told the board that a major chunk of work this fall is completing turnaround (TAP) plans and program moves that TEA requires. They described the timeline and the types of interventions being recommended: restart (ACE model), reassign, and intensive curriculum-and-instruction strategies. The district said it is focused on ensuring access to high-quality core instruction, expanding coaching and PLCs, and aligning curriculum and supports for campuses that will implement TAPs.

Key deadlines and deliverables: Staff noted TEA's TAP workbook guidance arrived in September and that districts must submit required TAP documentation to TEA. A staff presenter said the key reporting date is Nov. 21, 2025. Administration plans to present TAPs and associated program moves (restart/reassign recommendations) to the board in November, while continuing to refine boundary and enrollment elements that were paused for further review.

Which schools were discussed: Staff listed campuses proposed for restart (examples cited by staff included Linder, Wooldridge, Pecan Springs, Paredes) and campuses proposed for reassign or intensive supports (Barrington, Betachek, Dawson, Oak Springs, Martin, Sanchez, Wynn Montessori, Woodhue and others named during the briefing). Restart campuses have additional staffing and extended-time requirements; some campuses are being considered for federal or state grant options to support implementation.

Implementation notes: Restart campuses are using a five-pillar model emphasizing effective leaders and teachers, instructional excellence, extended school time, character development, and family/community partnerships. Staff reported early lessons from restart sites: need more lead time for curriculum, staffing shortages affect implementation, stipends/incentives can help, and district teams are coordinating recruitment and technical assistance. Staff also said they are continuing to explore options for program placements (for example, conversational options for Montessori and Garza program moves) and will present details to the board in the coming weeks.

Evidence and governance: Multiple staff presenters walked trustees through the TAP workbook timeline, and an executive director confirmed the TEA submission deadline of Nov. 21. Trustees asked for a work session to examine TAP implementation detail and requested campus-specific budgets for proposed TAPs.