San Antonio Independent School District 2012 - 2013 District Improvement Plan

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San Antonio Independent School District

2012 - 2013
District Improvement Plan

Interim Superintendent of Schools
DR. SYLVESTER PEREZ

Board of Education

ED GARZA
President
RUBÉN D. CUERO
Vice President
OLGA M. HERNANDEZ
Secretary
ADELA R. SEGOVIA
Asst. Secretary
JAMES HOWARD
Member
PATTI RADLE
Member
DEBRA GUERRERO
Member

December 10, 2012

Table of Contents
Page
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Background ………………………………………………………………… 7
Mission and District Priorities …………………………………………….. 8
Portrait of Graduate…………………………………………………..……. 9
Enrollment and Demographics ………………………………………...… 10
Chapter 1 Student Performance …………………………………………………..…. 13
Sec. 1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Graduation …………………………………............................................. 15
College Readiness ………………………………………………………… 20
State and Federal Accountability ………………………………………… 29
Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) ………….. 33
Sec. 2 Goals, Performance Objectives, and Targets ………………………….. 35
Sec. 3 Graduation and College & Career Readiness…..………………………. 47
English Language Arts/Reading…………………………………………. 48
Mathematics ………………………………………………………………... 56
Science………………………………………………………………………. 63
Social Studies………………………………………………………………. 68
Early Childhood/Head Start……………………………………………….. 71
College & Career Readiness……………………………………………… 76
Dyslexia, Section 504, RTI………………………………………………… 85
Special Education………………………………………………………….. 91
Bilingual/ESL/LOTE………………………………………………………… 95
Health/Physical Education………………………………………………… 97
Library Media Services…………………………………………………….. 100
Office for Professional Learning………………………………………….. 106
Fine Arts……………………………………………………………………... 107
Accountability, Research, Evaluation, & Testing………………………. 110
Curriculum Management…………………………………………………... 116
Grant Development & Administration - External Grant Funding…….. 118
At-Risk Program.....………………………………………………………… 120
Adult Education……………………………………………………………... 126
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After School Programs…………………………………………………….. 132
General Education Development (GED)………………………………… 134
Discipline Management ……. …………………………………………….. 136
Dropout Prevention and Reduction ….………………………………….. 138
Guidance and Counseling…………………………………………………. 144
Transitions Program………………………………………………………. 156
Student Health Services………………………………………………….. 158
Teen Pregnancy and Parenting Education (TPP)…………………….. 163
Chapter 2 Financial Excellence ………………………………………………………. 171

Chapter 3 Federal Programs ………………………………………………………….. 181

Chapter 4 Highly Qualified Work Force...…………………………………………….. 207

Chapter 5 Leadership Development …………………………………………………. 261

Chapter 6 Community Relations…………………………………………………….. 271

Chapter 7 Technology …………………………………………………………………. 289

Chapter 8 Facilities …………………………………………………………………….. 327

Chapter 9 Police Department………………………………………………………….. 339

Chapter 10 Transportation………………………………………………………………. 345
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BACKGROUND
The SAISD District Improvement Plan (DIP) is prepared in accordance with the requirements
of Chapter 11, Subchapter F, of the Texas Education Code, specifically §11.251 and
§11.252. These requirements are also contained in SAISD policies BQ(Legal) and
BQA(Legal). The statute requires each school district to have a District Improvement Plan
that is developed, evaluated, and revised annually, in accordance with district policy, by the
Superintendent with the assistance of the district-level committee. The purpose of the DIP is
to guide district and campus staff in the improvement of student performance for all student
groups in order to attain state standards in respect to academic excellence. The DIP is
required to include the following components:
• Comprehensive needs assessment
• Measurable district performance objectives
• Federal school improvement plan requirements
• Description of resources needed to implement identified strategies
• Description of staff responsible for accomplishing each strategy
• Timelines for implementation of each strategy
• Formative evaluation criteria
The DIP is the product of a collaborative effort between all Administrative departments. It is
designed to guide District and campus staff in the improvement of student performance for all
student groups in order to attain state standards in respect to academic excellence indicators.
This document serves as the District plan for all major district functions to include, but are not
limited to finance, organization operations, and constituent services. It is the intent that each
Campus Improvement Plan be aligned directly with the goals and objectives detailed in the
District’s plan.
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SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND PRIORITIES

SAISD Mission is to transform SAISD into a national model urban school district where every
child graduates and is educated so that he or she is prepared to be a contributing member of
the community.

The District has adopted seven Core Values that exemplify the five fundamental beliefs in
action. In order to achieve our goals and attain our commitments we expect the following
values to guide the behavior of all employees: District personnel behavior should be Student
Centered, reflect High Expectations, show Commitment, exude Passion, embody
Integrity, demonstrate Respect, and employ Teamwork.

District priorities that will help to achieve our mission are:
• SAISD will engage all students in character development. All students will demonstrate
respectful behavior and perform at or above grade level. All secondary students will be
encouraged to participate in extracurricular, leadership or public service activities.

• SAISD will engage families and the community to be active partners in the education
of our children.

• SAISD will recognize the outstanding achievements of our students, staff and
community members.

• SAISD will have strong District-wide leadership and will recruit and retain quality staff.

• SAISD will ensure fiscal health.

• SAISD will facilitate the successful implementation of the Bond initiative.
Portrait of a Graduate

The San Antonio ISD Graduate Will:

o Have the academic and technological skills to be successful in education, career
and life
(cid:131) Successful in college without remediation

o Possess the experiences and social skills to be successful in education, career and
life

o Communicate effectively in written and verbal form in any setting

o Possess the self-discipline, drive and confidence to be successful in life
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SAISD ENROLLMENT AND DEMOGRAPHICS
SAISD ranks third in student population among the 16 school districts that are entirely or
primarily within Bexar County. SAISD is the 15th largest of the 1,237 school districts in
Texas. The District encompasses 79 square miles and has a total population of 315,714
(2000 U.S. Census). Most of the District is within the city limits of San Antonio, but also
serves parts of the cities of Olmos Park and Balcones Heights and a small unincorporated
area of east Bexar County.
2011-12 Enrollment Comparisons of the 15 largest districts in Texas
District Ranking District Enrollment
1 Houston ISD 201,294
2 Dallas ISD 157,085
3 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD 107,660
4 Northside ISD 97,204
5 Austin ISD 86,124
6 Fort Worth ISD 82,853
7 Fort Bend ISD 68,964
8 North East ISD 67,208
9 Arlington ISD 64,592
10 Aldine ISD 64,037
11 El Paso ISD 63,794
12 Katy ISD 62,153
13 Garland ISD 57,954
14 Plano ISD 55,386
15 San Antonio ISD 54,260

In 2011-12 SAISD had an enrollment of 54,260 and a total of 99 schools: 8 Regular High
Schools, 14 Regular Middle Schools (4 of which are in District Charters), 46 Elementary
Schools (Grades PK-5), 12 Academies (Grades PK-5, 6, or 8), 13 Non-Traditional/Satellite
Campuses, 1 Early College High School (Grades 9-10), 1 All Girls-Academy (Grades 6-8),
and 4 Early Childhood Education Centers. The 2011-12 school year had a small decrease in
enrollment from the 2010-11 school year, about 1%.
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