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Board hears PAM Media Outreach presentation and class-size waiver submissions for several elementary campuses
Summary
Staff presented the PAM Media Outreach Leadership Program and a district submission for TEA class-size exception waivers for six elementary campuses amid rising student-to-teacher ratios.
During the Sept. 17 meeting, Lori Perez, Director for Social Services, presented the PAM (P.A.M.) Media Outreach Leadership Program to trustees. The minutes record the presentation under information items; no board action was required.
Adrian Ramirez, AHR Chief of Staff, explained the district's submission for maximum class-size exception waivers for the 2024–2025 school year covering Big Country, Elm Creek, Indian Creek, Medio Creek, Sky Harbour, and Southwest elementary campuses "due to the current increase in student to teacher ratio," according to the minutes. The submission is a procedural step to request TEA approval for exceeding statutory class-size limits.
Zelene Aragon, Executive Director of High School Curriculum, later presented an MOA (Methods of Administration) audit and review related to student access to CTE programs at Southwest High School.
Why it matters: Class-size waivers and outreach programming bear on classroom staffing, student supports, and communication with families. The minutes do not record TEA responses or numeric class-size thresholds; the waiver submission is an administrative step.
