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Sherman ISD outlines Parker Elementary turnaround plan aiming for 'C or better' by 2026
Summary
District staff presented a district‑managed restart for Parker Elementary (formerly Wakefield) with leadership and staffing redesign, adoption of specified high‑quality instructional materials, coaching and PLCs, and measurable targets to boost achievement, attendance and reduce discipline by 2026.
District staff presented a turnaround plan for Parker Elementary, which the presenter said was identified after two consecutive unacceptable campus ratings. The district described the plan as a district‑managed restart: Parker remains under Sherman ISD oversight but will undergo leadership and staffing redesign and receive targeted instructional and behavioral supports.
Key elements: the plan uses a cohesive set of high‑quality instructional materials (presenter named STEMscopes for math and science, Pearson reading and a primary K‑2 reading program), sustained leadership coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on data, and monthly progress reviews. The plan sets measurable milestones: increase the percentage of students meeting or mastering grade‑level standards by 10%, reduce discipline incidents by 10%, and increase attendance by 3%. The presenter said the district will submit the first formal plan materials to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) with a submission due November 14 and will provide ongoing updates to the board.
Trustee questions focused on supports beyond district standard practices; the presenter described 1:1 leadership coaching, extra planning sessions (including Saturday planning), in‑class walk‑throughs, and extra duty pay for participating teachers. The presenter said Parker conducts PLCs twice a week.
Public hearing: The board opened a public hearing required by law for the turnaround plan; no members of the public offered comments during the hearing portion. The presenter stated this hearing satisfied the Texas Education Code requirement for public input before board approval.
Why it matters: Turnaround plans set concrete targets and changes that can affect staff assignments, instructional practice and student outcomes. The district framed the plan as time‑sensitive and subject to midyear reviews to measure progress.
Next steps: Staff will continue monitoring implementation and report progress to the board; formal board action on the plan may be scheduled in a future meeting.
