GRANBURY ISD DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL

September 30, 2021 – 4:45 PM – Zoom

The Granbury ISD District Advisory Council met via Zoom on September 30, 2021, at 4:45pm. The meeting was convened by assistant superintendent Jimmy Dawson. 

Welcome and Superintendent Update 

Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Glenn began by discussing with the decline in COVID-19 positive cases among GISD students and staff.  

Dr. Glenn shared a demographic report presented at the first Long Range Planning Committee meeting on September 27. He mentioned expected growth in student enrollment coming from new housing and subdivisions in Granbury and Cresson. The report and video is available on the LRPC website. 

Assistant Superintendent Update 

Assistant superintendent Tammy Clark discussed the Teacher Incentive Allotment. The district is in the planning stage with an intent to apply. A teacher focus group meeting was held to discuss potential local designation system; an additional focus group meeting will be held. The local designation system will be designed in October or November. 

Assistant superintendent Jimmy Dawson presented a proposed District of Innovation plan for a new five-year period beginning in February 2022 because the current plan will be expiring.  The new plan includes added teacher certification flexibility for bilingual and dual language classes as well as out-of-state certified teachers. Areas included in the first plan will continue, per the proposal.  There were no questions, and Dawson then provided a link for DAC members to vote on the proposed plan. Dawson reported 100% of respondents voted in favor of approving the proposal.

Dawson reported that October 25, 2021, will now be a staff day and student holiday to allow teachers and staff more planning time. 

Human Resources Update 

Wes Jones, Director of Human Resources, discussed the second Leadership Experiences for Aspiring Professionals (LEAP) Academy class that will learning about district operations over the rest of the school year. 

Jones reported on the substitute teacher fill rate, which has increased over the first several weeks of school. He also discussed the employment of full-time substitutes to cover teachers participating in professional development. 

Curriculum Update 

Stacie Brown, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, discussed the district’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Accelerated Learning Plan that is providing funding to cover many intervention programs and staff positions to address any lags in student learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Brown also discussed House Bill 4545 to provide instructional interventions as well as upcoming professional development trainings. 

College, Career & Military Readiness (CCMR) Update 

Todd Gibson, Director of Career and Technical Education, discussed the CCMR accountability designation. He mentioned that the Texas Education Agency may remove the military criteria, leaving the designation to focus on college and career readiness. Gibson also reported course pathways leading to industry-based certifications, with 109 certifications earned by students last year. Additional certifications are planned in other programs of study. 

Jeremy Ross, principal of Granbury High School, reported on OnRamps courses offered through a dual enrollment program at the University of Texas at Austin. Students can earn college credit in these rigorous, year-long courses. Current classes offered are Alegbra 2, statistics, and precalculus. With dual enrollment, students can choose whether or not to add the class and grade to their college transcript. The high school is looking to expand OnRamps into other areas beyond the current course offerings. 

Adjournment 

The meeting concluded at 5:26 P.M. 

Future DAC meeting dates:

• Thurs., Dec. 2, 2021 – 4:45pm (via Zoom)
• Thurs., Mar. 31, 2022 – 4:45pm (via Zoom) 

Attendees: 

• Tammy Bodine - Granbury High School, CTE Special Populations Specialist
• Heather Boisjolie - STEAM Academy at Mambrino, Principal
• Stacie Brown - Curriculum Dept., Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Tammy Burns - Granbury High School, Librarian
• Brian Caruthers - Transportation Dept., Director of Transportation
• Tammy Clark - Assistant Superintendent
• Colin Contreras - Granbury High School, science teacher
• Shelly Curtsinger - Special Education Dept., Director of Special Education
• Jimmy Dawson - Assistant Superintendent
• Malley DeYoung - Oak Woods School, 3rd grade teacher
• Heather Dooley - Acton Middle School, 7th grade ELA teacher
• Kim Dove - Granbury High School, English teacher
• Donna Dumas - Granbury Middle School, AVID teacher
• Brandon Duncan - Granbury Middle School, Social Studies Department Head
• Leslie Ghiglieri - Granbury High School, Dean of Instruction
• Todd Gibson - Career and Technical Education Dept., Director of Career and Technical Education
• Chelsey Gibson - Oak Woods School, Principal
• Jeremy Glenn - Superintendent
• Patricia Green - community member
• Jimmy Heffernan - Granbury High School, Assistant Principal
• Lynette Higgins - Oak Woods School, Teacher
• Liz Howard - STEAM Academy at Mambrino, 3rd grade ELA teacher
• Jenny Hughes – STARS/BTC, science teacher
• Clarissa Jackson - Brawner Elementary School, 1st grade teacher
• Wes Jones - Human Resources Dept., Director of Human Resources
• Kim Keys - Acton Middle School, Teacher
• Melissa Knight - Granbury High School, Teacher
• Kellie Lambert - Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy, Principal
• Brianne Langdon - Granbury High School, Teacher
• Becky Mauldin - parent/community member
• Melissa McHugh - Baccus Elementary School, Resource Teacher
• Shanna McPherson - Acton Elementary School, Media Specialist
• Leah McWilliams - Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy, PK teacher
• Jeff Meador - Communications Dept., Director of Communications
• Lauren Mills - Oak Woods School, LLI
• Mallory Myers - Brawner Elementary School, Instructional Specialist
• Amy Parker - Support Services Dept., Director of Child Nutrition
• Patti Parsons - Special Education Dept., Assistant Director of Special Education
• Jennifer Pennington - Acton Middle School, Principal
• Felicia Peters - business representative
• Carmen Phillips - Acton Middle School, Attendance Clerk
• Kellie Pollock - Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy, Library Media Specialist
• Tiffinie Pounds - Acton Elementary School, Instructional Specialist
• Dana Reinke - Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy, PK teacher
• Liz Robblee - Granbury High School, ASL teacher
• Margaret Rodriquez – STARS/BTC, Principal
• Julie Rohleder - Baccus Elementary School, Principal
• Jincy Ross - Brawner Elementary School, Principal
• Jeremy Ross - Granbury High School, Principal
• Sandra Ruiz - Brawner Elementary School, Assistant Principal
• Samantha Schleder Briscoe - Baccus Elementary School, 5th grade math teacher
• Julie Sellers - Brawner Elementary School, Intervention Program Specialist
• Trisha Suitt - Curriculum Dept., Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Unidentified - 2nd grade teacher
• Nuvia Velazquez - Brawner Elementary School, 3rd grade dual language teacher
• LeighAnn Walker - Acton Elementary School, Teacher
• Misty Walters – STARS/BTC, Counselor
• Laura Williams - Granbury Middle School,
• Karla Willmeth - Acton Elementary School, Principal
• Brent Wilson - Technology Dept., Director of Technology

GRANBURY ISD DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL

April 29, 2021 – 4:30 PM – Zoom

The Granbury ISD District Advisory Council met via Zoom on April 29, 2021, at 4:30pm. The meeting was convened by assistant superintendent Ron Holmgreen. 

Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Glenn discussed the district’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including recent school board action to make masks/face coverings optional. He also discussed the county vaccine clinic operating at the school administration building. 

Dr. Glenn reported that Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) funds are being released.  He indicated that GISD was looking about $10 million over the next three years.  Dr. Glenn said that the Texas Education Agency expected some instructional lag among students due to the pandemic.  Funds will help with accelerated learning and intervention. 

Wes Jones, human resources director, updated the DAC on COVID testing with nurses testing over 1,800 students and staff. He discussed staff retirements and the upcoming hiring season. 

Margaret Rodriquez, principal for the upcoming GISD summer school, said that over 700 students in grades K-8 are slotted for summer school, which will be held 27 days from 7:30-11:30am on Monday-Thursday at Granbury High School. Summer school will include high school acceleration and credit recovery as well as PK and K bilingual students. About 60 teachers are needed.  There will be End of Course testing at the end of June.  Holmgreen mentioned that breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided. 

Danielle Parsons, technology director, discussed the upcoming Teach 4 Greatness professional development sessions. 

Stacie Brown, new curriculum director, discussed professional development opportunities during the summer.  There are 99 opportunities available for registration through Eduphoria. Brown mentioned the ESSER funding. 

Trisha Suitt, assistant director of curriculum, reported on federal funding. GISD received $1.4 million for Title I programs this school year. These include instructional specialists, tutoring, supplies and materials to increase rigor, homeless supplies, Edgenuity, some professional development, parent involvement activities, and Saturday school at Baccus Elementary. Title II funds totaling $230,000 to pay for professional development and instructional coaching as well as related materials.  Title III funds of $61,000 were utilized for second-language learners for bilingual paraprofessionals as well as ESL/bilingual instructional materials. Title IV funds of $99,000 are for safe and healthy school and well-rounded education; the majority goes to the Communities in Schools partnership for social workers at GHS and Baccus. The department is beginning to plan for next school year. 

Brown reported that the curriculum department is in the data-gathering phase for the 2021-22 school year. A survey will be distributed to determine community and school needs for the ESSER funds. 

Jimmy Dawson, career and technical education director, reports that CTE enrollment has grown 26% over the past five years in the 17 programs of study. Following a recent program evaluation, new areas of study include early learning, web design, and aviation/flight. A new airplane has been secured for the aviation program, and meeting are being held with Tarrant County College about a possible memorandum of understanding about GHS students transitioning into a TCC pilot program. New technical dual credit courses through Weatherford College are being offered in welding and accounting; next year, classes will also include child development. To help with College Career Military Readiness (CCMR), GHS will include year-long dual enrollment classes in math through OnRamps offered through the University of Texas at Austin; students have the option to accept the college credit. Dawson will be working with AVID campuses and teachers on aligning with AVID and GISD goals. 

Holmgreen discussed upcoming STAAR exams in May 2021. Students will receive raw scores, and the district will receive data on CCMR but district and campuses will not receive state accountability ratings.  High school students must still pass End of Course exams for graduation. 

Holmgreen thanked the United Way for providing funds to families impacted by the winter storm in February. 

The meeting was adjourned. 

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The following participants recorded their attendance through the Zoom Chat:

• Stacie Brown-Curriculum Director
• Melody Holly - Teacher
• Jeremy Glenn - Administration
• Jana Reid--teacher GHS/department chairman
• Tammy Jo Burns - GHS Librarian
• LeighAnn Walker - Teacher
• Jeff Meador - Communications Director
• Nuvia Velazquez-2nd Dual-Language Teacher
• Lori Williams ~ 2nd grade Oak Woods
• Danielle Parsons —Director of Technology
• Ron Holmgreen Assistant Sup
• Margaret Rodriquez, STARS/BTC Principal
• Todd Gibson - Teacher
• Patricia Green - Community Member
• Maggie Walton - AP at AES
• Karla Willmeth - AES Principal
• Belinda Linker- Instructional Specialist
• Haylee Hering- Teacher
• Kim Keys - Teacher / AMS
• Tammy Bodine-Teacher-GHS
• Shanna McPherson-Teacher Acton Elementary
• Alex Southern, PIO, City of Granbury
• Emmett Whitefield - Director of Finance and Facilities
• Donna Dumas - GMS Teacher
• Dwight Butler -AD
• Brian Caruthers - Transportation
• Trisha Suitt - Assistant Director Curriculum & Instruction
• Wes Jones - Granbury ISD HR Director
• Brandon Duncan teacher
• Tammy Clark- GMS Principal
• Wade Clark- CTE teacher
• Cindy Leatherman - Teacher GHS & Social Studies Department Chair
• Heather Boisjolie- Brawner AP
• Jenna Griffin-4th Grade Teacher, Baccus
• Emily Schigut - Teacher / Mambrino STEAM
• Jincy Ross - Brawner
• Stephanie Espinosa- Sped para/Oak Woods
• Donnie Cody- principal, Oak Woods
• Julie Rohleder - principal Nettie Baccus
• Becky Mauldin- comm member & parent
• Laura Williams GMS Teacher
• Carmen Phillips Acton Middle School Attendance
• Toni Thomas BTC
• Gaylene Carpenter - SpEd Teacher- ERS
• Jimmy Dawson - CTE Director

GRANBURY ISD DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL

December 7, 2020 – 4:30 PM – Zoom

The Granbury ISD District Advisory Council met via Zoom on December 7, 2020, at 4:30pm. The meeting was convened by assistant superintendent Ron Holmgreen. 

Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Glenn reported on district response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Numbers of positive cases among students and staff continue to rise, but the Centers for Disease Control have modified self-isolation periods for close contacts. The Texas Department of State Health Services also are also seeing a rise in numbers across the state. Vaccines will soon to be available for medical workers, and a decline in numbers will hopefully follow. The district will look to make changes in remote learning and bring back struggling students at the start of the second semester. Dr. Glenn also reported that the district continues to look at long-range planning for facility needs. 

Wes Jones, human resources director, discussed that a COVID rapid testing program is underway for staff. The test is 97% effective with a quick result and free to those being tested. Student testing will begin at the start of the second semester. He thanked nurses for their work in administering the tests.  During the pandemic, substitutes are in need for teacher absences; the HR department has 40 new subs but is seeking more. 

Trisha Suitt, curriculum coordinator, discussed upcoming staff development. These include reading academies for K-3 teachers, mandatory trainings for all staff members, and other professional development this summer for all grade levels.

Danielle Parsons, technology director, discussed the upcoming Teach 4 Greatness professional development sessions in May 2021. The technology department will also offer training sessions during the summer. 

Holmgreen discussed options for the 2021-22 school calendar. A survey will sent to all staff and then be presented to the school board for approval in January. 

The meeting was adjourned.

District Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, September 24, 2018

Wes Jones welcomed & started the meeting at 4:30 pm. 

Dr. Glenn discussed the state of the district and gave brief of G2020 Plan. 

Mr. Holmgreen explained, for accountability purposes, the district would be given letter grades this year, and campuses letter grades next year, based on:

1. Performance of STAAR tests and graduation rate
2. The ratings examine

All GISD campuses met Accountability standard. Oak Woods campus met all Distinctions. 

Additional SRO’s will be added, through the Constable’s office, and in place by the end of October. 

Triage Kits-Goal is to be funded by School district and in every class, bus, and throughout all campuses. 

Day of service dates:

AMS/GHS-Nov. 16

GMS/GHS-Dec. 19

GHS/STARS-Mar. 1

Next DAC meeting, Dec. 3.

Meeting adjourned at 5:15 pm

District Advisory Committee Minutes

February 5, 2018

Meeting called to order at 4:32 by Ron Holmgreen.

Sharon Williams gave PD Report, Amy explained how, on 2/7/18, they will be emailed a link to sign up.

Dates of STEAM meetings at various campuses, was given.

Mr. Holmgreen reviewed voting dates. Election day is March 6, Early Voting is Feb. 20-March 2, and last day to vote by mail is Feb. 23rd.

Amendments were explained pertaining to DOI. Certification waivers were voted on for Foreign Language, and Middle School electives. Passed with majority vote.

Meeting adjourned at 4:55 by Mr. Holmgreen.

District Advisory Committee Meeting

December 8, 2016

Minutes

Meeting was called at 4:30 P.m. by Ron Holmgreen, Asst. Superintendent, who gave update on the state of the District.

Mr. Holmgreen went over the Innovation Plan for the District as follows

1. Term; the term of the plan is for five years, beginning February 1, 2017, and ending January 31, 2022.
2. Innovations:
   1. Certification Required
   2. Uniform School Calendar
   3. Class Size waivers and Notice to Parents
   4. Student Discipline Campus Behavior Coordinator
   5. Teacher/Principle Evaluations
   6. Probationary Contracts
   7. Certified employee contract rights (suspension without pay)
   8. Retire/Rehire minimum salary

The Innovation Plan is designed to create parameters within which the District will operate. All were voted on individually, and agreed upon unanimously.

3. Question was asked about time frame; Mr. Holmgreen stated, the term of the plan is for five years, beginning February 1, 2017, and ending January 31, 2022.
4. Meeting adjourned at 4:51

District Advisory Committee Meeting

September 26, 2016

Minutes

Meeting was called at 4:30 P.m. by Dr. Largent, Superintendent, with introductions of district staff and community members.

Dr. Largent, welcomed the members, gave an update on the completion of the High School, the Bond wrap up, and opened up questions to the committee members.

Mr. Holmgreen went over the meaning and intent of “District of Innovation,” the process, and explained the Sub committees.

Sharon Williams will head First Day of Instruction, Class Size, and Notice to Parents.

Jimmy Dawson will head Student Discipline CBC, and Teacher/Principal Evaluations.

Robert Herrera will head Waivers for ESL Cert., and Length of Instructional Day.

Aimee Tolleson will head Teacher Cert..

And Wes Jones will head Probationary Contracts, and Retire/Rehire Mim. Salaries.

Meeting adjourned at 5:05 to allow members to sign up.

District Advisory Committee Meeting

February 4, 2016

Minutes

Meeting was called at 4:30 p.m. with introductions of district staff and community members.

Dr. Largent, Superintendent, welcomed the members and opened up questions to the committee members.

Professional Development Survey and Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Sharon Williams, Director of Curriculum, announced that the team met on the 12th, and looked at District Initiatives, Federal data, and sent a survey out.

District Improvement Plan

Accountability

Ron Holmgreen, Assistant Superintendent, went over the Performance and Student Engagement: Compliance sheets. Asked for committee to break up into 4 Elementary and 4 Secondary groups to go over the lists and suggest any changes that might need to be met.

Meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

District Advisory Committee Meeting

November 30, 2015

Minutes

Meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm.

Dr. Largent announced that there was no new information on the Bond Project. Work was progressing as expected.

Sharon Williams went over the Professional Development Survey.

Mr. Holmgreen went over the District Calendar for next year. There were 2 drafts, and he would be sending out a survey to Principals and Directors to forward to staff.

Meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm.

District Advisory Committee Meeting

December 5, 2014        

Meeting was called by Dr. Largent, Superintendent, at 4:30 p.m. with introductions of district staff and community members. 

Bond and Legislative Update

Dr. Largent, Superintendent, gave an update on the Granbury ISD Bond.

District Improvement Plan

Sharon Williams, Director of Curriculum, reviewed the District Improvement Plan.  

Calendar

Carol Howard, Assistant Superintendent, presented the draft of the 2015-16 GISD School Calendar.

Meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m.

District Advisory Committee Meeting

October 2, 2014

Meeting was called at 4:30 p.m. with introductions of district staff and community members. 

Dr. Largent, Superintendent, welcomed the members gave an update on the Granbury ISD Bond Election and opened up questions to the committee members.  

District Improvement Plan

Accountability

Carol Howard, Assistant Superintendent, outlined the State Accountably for 2013-14. All GISD campuses met standards, some with distinctions. 

Specific items to be addressed at the district level are:

·         Math 3rd – 8th grades

·         Reading 3rd – 7th grades

·         Writing for 4th, 7th, and ELA EOC

·         Attendance

·         EOC exams. There are 31 students who still need to pass English 1 or II to graduate. 

Ms. Howard requested feedback from the Student and Community Engagement Questionnaire. 

Professional Development Survey and Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Sharon Williams, Director of Curriculum, reviewed the Professional Development Survey from 2013-14. Last year, the professional development team viewed data from the survey. After reviewing the same, vocabulary was an overall concern that was pushed at this year’s Summer Conference. There was also software that was purchased, PD360. Another survey will be sent out at the end of this month to review data and more Professional Development in the future.

Proposals

Sharon Williams, Director of Curriculum, outlined the District Improvement Plan and the Comprehensive Needs Assessment which is scheduled to be presented to the board on October 20, 2014. This plan mirrors GISD’s Strategic Plan. Included in this plan are the safeguards that were outlined by Mrs. Howard. In addition all staff will be trained and implementing PBL by August 2015. Ms. Williams asked for additional needs that the committee would recommend. All members agreed that the plan was good as stands.

Meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.