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District finalizes convocation and parent conference plans ahead of Aug. 18 start
Summary
Administration confirmed convocation at the Civic Center for Aug. 4, a tentative parent code-of-conduct night on Aug. 6 pending TASB/TEA wording, and the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 18; plans include multiple PD rotations and mental-health training.
Administration provided details on the district's professional-development calendar and back-to-school events. The presenter said the district adopted revised goals on June 9 and planned convocation for August 4 at 3:00 p.m. at the Civic Center with community leaders and board members to speak at the end of the program.
The professional-development schedule includes required state PD, GT and reading academies, a Renaissance rotation day (product/provider named Renaissance), iReady rotations for K–5, mental-health first-aid training for all staff, and other sessions including special-education cluster presentations. The presenter also described plans for a parent conference with mini-sessions aimed at parents to learn about academic supports and student mental health. The parent code-of-conduct night is tentatively scheduled for August 6 pending final TASB wording; the presenter said the board meeting will be held August 11 and the first day of school is Monday, August 18.
The item was informational; the board and administration discussed logistics and schedules rather than taking an action vote in the excerpt.
