Texas / School Districts / SOUTHWEST ISD
After a public hearing, the board gave initial approval to targeted improvement plans for McNair, Resnick and Scobie middle schools, backed by a School Improvement PLC grant to fund daily PLCs, coaching, and curriculum implementation supports to raise TEA performance ratings.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHWEST ISD
Trustees approved a consent agenda and several construction actions including a 63‑day change order that followed a $500,000 roofing redesign savings, certified substantial completions for the stadium press box and Bob Hope additions, denied a level‑3 parental grievance in open session, and approved superintendent personnel recommendations.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHWEST ISD
District presenter reported a TEA financial-quality performance rating of 'Superior' (92/100) based on 2023–24 data, noted strong fund balance and data-quality indicators, and read required disclosures about superintendent contract and reimbursements.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHWEST ISD
The board approved a renewed partnership agreement with the CAST network. CAST STEM leaders reported internships and high dual-credit completion expectations for students enrolled at CAST STEM High School at Palo Alto College.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHWEST ISD
Architects and contractors told the Southwest ISD Board that the new central office is about 94% complete and several school renovation projects are moving through phasing with target completions this winter and next summer.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHWEST ISD
District staff said six elementary campuses filed class-size exception applications with the Texas Education Agency under the district’s District of Innovation flexibility, and that parents will be notified as required by law.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHWEST ISD
Trustees approved several business items including purchases for buses, audiovisual equipment for the new central office, a CPS utility extension fee for Juan Alvarado Elementary and an update to procurement purchasing thresholds; compensation plan adjustments were also approved.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHWEST ISD
Trustees approved several amendments to the district's District of Innovation (DOI) plan to preserve certain timelines for grievance filings, align grievance steps for parents and employees, retain the district's GPA method and adjust hiring flexibility for core academic positions.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHWEST ISD
Administrators reported progress on strategic priorities: employee engagement and retention met targets, some academic growth noted but math performance declined, and budget deficit reduction exceeded the year-one target.
Texas / School Districts / SOUTHWEST ISD
Trustees approved a voter‑approval tax rate of 1.1598 per $100 and heard staff presentations on the district's proposed 2025–26 general, child‑nutrition and debt service budgets, including enrollment and revenue projections and planned budget amendments.