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Stafford Elementary seeks state "resource campus" designation; staff overwhelmingly support proposed extra days

Abilene ISD Board of Trustees · December 4, 2025
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Jay Ashby and Melissa Scott said Stafford meets many eligibility criteria for Texas 'resource campus' designation, proposing four additional instructional days for Stafford and optional after‑school enrichment; staff surveys showed strong support and the district will submit an application due Dec. 15 with designation notifications projected Jan. 30.

Jay Ashby, executive director for innovation program development, and Melissa Scott, Stafford Elementary principal, told the board that Stafford appears to meet many requirements for the state’s resource campus designation and outlined next steps and staffing and calendar changes.

Ashby summarized the designation’s requirements (including campus performance history, a targeted improvement plan, staffing qualifications and an extended calendar) and said campuses…

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