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New Waco ISD superintendent outlines listening tour, student counts and community events
Summary
In her first 10 days, Superintendent Dr. Spicer described a district listening-and-learning tour, previewed homecoming and athletics events, announced Thanksgiving family meals beginning Nov. 6, and cited a preliminary PEIMS snapshot showing 13,362 students.
Dr. Spicer, Waco ISD's new superintendent, used her first board appearance to describe a 90-day listening-and-learning tour and preview upcoming district events.
"Tonight ends my 10th day on the job here as Waco ISD superintendent," she said, adding that she has been visiting campuses and meeting staff and families. She told trustees the district plans Thanksgiving family meals starting Nov. 6 and outlined logistics for upcoming football and broadcast events.
Why it matters: The superintendent framed her initial priorities around outreach and first-hand observation, emphasizing school- and community-based activities that she said will inform district priorities. She also provided a preliminary student-count snapshot tied to PEIMS reporting.
Details: Dr. Spicer said the district's preliminary PEIMS snapshot (as of Oct. 21) showed 13,362 students, about 155 fewer than the prior year (a drop of just under 1%). She noted demographic breakdowns (62.41% Hispanic, 27.54% African American, 7.83% white) and program markers (about 87.56% economically disadvantaged, 26.27% limited English proficient, and 18.22% in special education). She encouraged the community to follow the district website for meal calendars and other updates.
Looking ahead: Dr. Spicer said her engagement plan will guide priorities over the initial 90 days and invited the public to track the listening tour on the district's website.
