Texas / School Districts / RICHARDSON ISD
The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees reviewed three draft academic calendars for 2026–27 and 2027–28 and directed staff to post drafts for public feedback, staff said the committee favored one option but is releasing all three for community input before returning final calendars for board approval in December or January.
Texas / School Districts / RICHARDSON ISD
The board voted 6–0 to approve the districts 2025–26 targeted improvement plans and two multi‑year turnaround plans, including additional staffing and resources for focus campuses, stakeholder engagement windows and a schedule for uploading the plans to TEA/Qualtrics.
Texas / School Districts / RICHARDSON ISD
The board approved gifts totaling $97,104.59, including three campus donations above $5,000: Arapahoe Classical Magnet PTA ($39,553.75), Prairie Creek Elementary PTA ($45,765) and Canyon Creek PTA ($6,540.83). The motion passed 7-0.
Texas / School Districts / RICHARDSON ISD
District leaders presented 2025-26 campus improvement plans (CIPs) aligned to the boards North Star goal and reviewed beginning-of-year MAP K data. Presenters said fall MAP scores for several grades and subgroups were at or above national norms and described instructional responses including MTSS, PLCs and lesson internalization.
Texas / School Districts / RICHARDSON ISD
The board approved amendments to the districts District of Innovation (DOI) plan to align with recent state legislation and to adjust local depository contract flexibility. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
Texas / School Districts / RICHARDSON ISD
The board approved 24 classroom waivers for sections above the 22:1 cap and heard district staff describe the overflow process, current enrollment and notifications to families. Trustees voted 7-0 to approve the waivers.
Texas / School Districts / RICHARDSON ISD
After a public hearing and a presentation from district finance staff, the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $1.1052 per $100 valuation tax rate for 2025-26. District officials said the apparent increase in the rate results from a state comparison to a theoretical "no new revenue" rate required by law.
Texas / School Districts / RICHARDSON ISD
Administrators walked trustees through the district improvement plan (DIP), instructional priorities (including Getting Better Faster) and House Bill 3 goals. They also discussed implications of recent legislation (House Bill 8) that will change the statewide assessment and turnaround timing.
Texas / School Districts / RICHARDSON ISD
Facilities staff reported at the Aug. 21 Richardson ISD work session that major 2025 summer projects funded by Bond 2021 — Hamilton Park, Northridge and Stultz Road Elementary renovations and a child learning academy — finished on time and within budget; the district also highlighted CTE and community partnership projects.
Texas / School Districts / RICHARDSON ISD
At an Aug. 21 work session the Richardson ISD superintendent and cabinet reported a smooth opening for 2025–26, highlighted hiring and retention improvements, described a districtwide bus badge roll‑out and outlined how the district is implementing recent state education legislation.