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EMSISD reported 2023–25 accountability data, noted distinctions at several campuses, and presented comprehensive and targeted improvement plans for four elementary schools; the district is implementing coaching, new curriculum materials and two LASO grants to support improvement.
Texas / School Districts / EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD
The district’s demographer reported continued housing starts and 1,647 vacant developed lots in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw; Hatley Elementary zone is the most active for starts and may level off while Eagle Mountain and Bryson zones hold large numbers of future lots expected to drive growth.
Texas / School Districts / EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD
After public comments criticizing a Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) market-value freeze and urging specific ARB experience, the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Board of Trustees adopted a resolution nominating Wendy Burgess and Eric Scribe to the Tarrant Appraisal District board; the motion passed 5-0.
Texas / School Districts / EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD
After a two-step RFQ process that included interviews and a district review panel, the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD board authorized staff to negotiate with the top-ranked construction manager at risk for Saginaw High School additions and renovations; guaranteed maximum prices will be presented in later meetings.
Texas / School Districts / EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD
The board recognized students who won national and international competitions in SkillsUSA, Educators Rising and NASA competitions, then introduced a large group of newly hired principals and assistant principals across campuses.
Texas / School Districts / EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD
Superintendent presented a balanced scorecard with four district priorities — student excellence, staff recruitment/retention, family and community engagement, and finance/operations — and said the board will be asked to adopt priorities and long‑term outcomes in September.
Texas / School Districts / EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD
Construction managers reported Wayside Middle nearing completion, multiple bond projects under way, and Newcomb Middle timelines contingent on a multi‑phase water line and developer actions; several campus renovations and bond project dates were shared.
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Board heard a proposal for a monthly teacher attendance incentive pilot that would repay unspent substitute dollars to eligible classroom teachers; administrators will return in September with firm program language.
Texas / School Districts / EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD
The Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a revised student code of conduct on July 28 that incorporates legislative and TASB-driven changes, including a ban on student phone use during the instructional day, new discipline steps for nicotine delivery devices and a definition prohibiting antisemitic conduct.
Texas / School Districts / EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD
Trustees approved an amendment to FDB local allowing a one-time in‑district 'stay put' transfer for students who establish high‑school athletic eligibility and then move within district boundaries, a change trustees and staff said aligns with UIL practice but prompted concerns about equity and capacity.