Godley ISD trustees approve data-driven improvement plan focused on growth, climate and attendance
Summary
District leaders presented a multi-part improvement plan using common assessments, weekly PLCs, Frontline early‑warning dashboards and staff climate surveys. Trustees moved to adopt the plan; a motion passed unanimously by voice vote (mover: Terry; second: Jeff).
Godley Independent School District administrators presented a district improvement plan centered on three priorities: academic growth, staff climate and student attendance. After a detailed demonstration of data tools and campus-level strategies, trustees approved the plan by motion.
Administrators described changes designed to produce measurable gains on the state accountability system: common assessments and weekly PLCs (professional learning communities) to align instruction; campus data dives that reassign facilitator support across elementary sites; and targeted quick checks to catch students drifting from the prior year’s STAR performance. Staff emphasized using frequent, short assessments and cross-campus coaching so the district can identify students who need interventions earlier in the year.
On culture and retention, the district piloted a staff climate survey in September to capture staff perceptions about leadership support, safety and resources. About 270 staff responses were returned; administrators said they will follow up with a district newsletter and targeted feedback mechanisms and plan two additional climate check points (mid‑year and late spring) to track progress and practical next steps.
To identify students most in need, the district introduced a Frontline dashboard that triangulates attendance, grades and discipline referrals and assigns risk points. Presenters showed how the system produces weekly high‑risk lists so counselors and support staff can deploy targeted interventions such as mentoring, small‑group counseling or Saturday school. Staff said Frontline’s period‑level absenteeism count is intentionally more sensitive than the state’s annual metric to allow earlier action.
Board President asked for a motion to adopt the improvement plan. Trustee Terry moved; Trustee Jeff seconded. The chair announced, "Motion passes unanimously." The record does not show an oral roll‑call with individual tallies; staff recorded the motion as approved and will proceed with the scheduled implementation steps described in their presentation.
Next steps listed by district staff included circulating the assessment templates and facilitator schedules to principals, deploying the Frontline monitoring lists for counselor triage, and issuing the district newsletter with staff‑survey results and a mechanism to request or describe professional‑development needs.
