Bryan ISD reports gains in climate, attendance and teacher retention

District administrators told the board they are seeing measurable progress on board goals tied to culture, climate and a high‑quality workforce.

Linda Montoya, executive director of school leadership, said district survey results show staff and student satisfaction measures near targets (school culture satisfaction ~71%, behavior expectations ~74%, core values ~80%). She reported a 32% reduction in discipline referrals and a 22% reduction in out‑of‑classroom placements compared with the previous year, and said district attendance has risen to about 94.69% in January with a 95% goal.

Tommy Roberts, executive director of human resources, summarized recruitment and retention efforts: expanded recruiting at Texas universities, partnerships (including the Bryan ISD Education Foundation scholarships), LASSO allotments to establish teacher residency pipelines, and mentoring programs for novice teachers. Roberts said more than 300 designated teachers generate roughly $4.3 million in additional compensation through the teacher incentive allotment, which he credited as one factor in reducing teacher turnover from 23.5% (2022–23) to 16.9% in the most recent reporting.

Trustees discussed how to sustain growth and whether additional resources or policy changes should be considered. No board action was taken; the item was an information update.