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District staff presented beginning-of-year NWEA MAP data and House Bill 3 progress measures for early literacy; kindergarten cohort showed strong phonological awareness and phonics results, and first- and second-grade achievement moved toward district 2030 goals.
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Huckabee Architects presented an interactive facility-assessment dashboard covering 24 Willis ISD sites and prioritized repair timelines; district leaders reviewed bond project status, interest earnings and an off-site detention cost-sharing agreement with Howard Hughes that trustees approved.
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Willis Independent School District earned 98 of 100 points on the Texas School Financial Integrity Rating (first rating) for fiscal 2023–24, driven by high days of cash on hand, positive fund balance measures and no material audit findings; one solvency indicator showed slightly reduced points.
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A community member told the board that a trustee (referred to in public comments as "trustee number 5") was convicted of DWI in 2024 and urged the board to remove the member; the board did not take action during the meeting.
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Willis ISD presented results from phase 1 of a Contigo Ed review of College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR), highlighted missed outcome bonus funds and approved a $50,000 Effective Advising Framework grant to support advising and CTE alignment.
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During public comment a veteran who lost his legs called on Willis ISD trustees to conduct a full ADA audit, publish a timeline for improvements and include disabled voices in planning.
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The Willis ISD Board of Trustees approved the district improvement plan and campus-level plans 7-0 after presentations from district leaders and principals outlining goals, performance objectives and implementation steps tied to new instructional materials.
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Summary of formal board actions taken Sept. 10, including consent agenda; personnel approvals from closed session; district and campus improvement plan adoption; and authorization of a bond refunding order.
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Trustees approved a bond refunding order that sets parameters up to $64,025,000 to refund earlier bonds; staff said about $30 million currently makes financial sense and could save approximately $1.6 million in interest.
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Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding with the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto County to provide access to a pool for Willis ISD’s swim program; private donors will fund the heater and the district agreed to a modest monthly utility payment not to exceed $6,000 per year.