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District reports mid-year academic progress focused on HB 3 goals
Summary
District leaders presented a mid-year academic progress update addressing HB 3 goals including third-grade reading and mathematics achievement, closing achievement gaps, bilingual and ESL supports, and college/career readiness. Presenters included Dr. Bret Champion and Dr. Steven Wurtz.
District academic leaders presented a mid-year update on progress toward goals established under Texas House Bill 3.
Chief Schools Officer Dr. Bret Champion and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Steven Wurtz, joined by Principals Stephanie Zavala (Speer Elementary) and Leslie Maroney (Lamar High School), reported on student outcomes from the first curriculum assessment of the school year. The minutes summarize the presentation as addressing "progress toward goals required under HB 3, including third grade reading and mathematics achievement, closing achievement gaps, support for bilingual and ESL students, targeted professional development, and advancement of college, career, and military readiness." The presentation was recorded in the minutes but the document does not include score tables or campus-level numeric results.
Board members acknowledged the update during the meeting; no formal action was recorded on the mid-year report during open session.
