September 13 Northwest ISD Board Notes |
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The Northwest Independent School District Board of Trustees met Monday, September 13, during a regularly-scheduled meeting. This is a recap of the major actions and reports from the meeting. To see every item discussed or voted on, click here.
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Board hears update on bond progress |
Board members heard from Tim McClure, assistant superintendent for facilities and operations, as he provided an update on the proposed timeline for 2020 bond package projects.
Work on many projects is already underway, either through planning or other aspects. Notably, five projects are anticipated to open at the start of the 2023-24 school year, including Middle School No. 7, Elementary School No. 21 (the only remaining major project from 2017 bond funding), Elementary School No. 22 and two replacement elementary schools (Hatfield and Seven Hills)
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Resolution regarding COVID vaccination and leave approved |
To best serve the needs of district staff during the ongoing pandemic, trustees voted to approve a resolution regarding time off to obtain COVID vaccination as well as additional district-provided leave for those who contract COVID.
Staff members will now receive approved time off to obtain doses of a COVID vaccine without using their existing leave. Similarly, staff who contract COVID or have to care for immediate family members with COVID will now receive up to 10 days of paid leave before having to use their regular leave options.
Both decisions are designed to help staff dealing with COVID and the pandemic.
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2021-2022 Superintendent’s Performance Objectives discussed |
Trustees annually approve performance objectives for the district superintendent, and they continued that process by discussing targets and measures of the performance objectives for the 2021-2022 school year.
This year’s performance objectives align with the strategies of the district as well as previous input regarding where the district should focus. These performance objectives can be summarized as follows:
1. Literacy: Ensuring at least 90% of district students are reading at or above grade level
2. Academic Progress: Increasing student performance in all content areas
3. College, Career, Military and Life Readiness: Ensure every student is prepared to succeed after high school
4. Equity and Diversity: Embrace a diverse culture by encouraging cultural proficiency and eliminating bias
5. Faculty and Staff Support: Support and value all employees by equipping staff with appropriate workplace culture, resources and professional development
6. Financial Reform: Embrace a culture of financial reform and continued transparency through strategic budget analysis and long-term financial planning
7. Safety and Security: Continue efforts to provide safer learning environments for students, staff and the community
Each objective has associated measures to monitor performances and gauge success. These performance objectives and measures will be formally voted on at a coming board meeting.
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Reports, discussions addressed by board |
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District leadership presented the following to the board as a report or discussion item:
- July Financial Report
- 2021 Bond Projects Proposed Schedule Report
- 2020-2021 Summer School District Effectiveness Report
- Safety and Wellness Report
To view all reports or discussion presentations from board meetings, click here.
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In other action, the board |
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- Approved a resolution authorizing participation in TexPoolPrime, an investment pool to retain and increase district funds.
- Discussed annual review and revisions of the Northwest ISD Board of Trustees Standards of Professional Practice.
- Recognized TASB Media Honor Roll recipients, including Kira Lovell (Community Impact), Deborah Ferguson (NBC 5), Wayne Carter (NBC 5), Britney Dear (The North Texan), Austin Jackson (Wise County Messenger) and Richard Greene (Wise County Messenger).
- Recognized the production crew of the 2021 Northwest ISD Convocation, Jeremy Rawe, Rhett Schwartzkopf and Cole Richardson.
- Recognized the Culinary Arts program at Byron Nelson High School for becoming the first high school in the state of Texas to earn American Culinary Federation accreditation.
- Recognized Pediatric Dentistry of Haslet for its support of students in need at the 2021 Northwest ISD Back-to-School Fair.
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Trustees recognized TASB Media Honor Roll recipients, including Kira Lovell (Community Impact), Deborah Ferguson (NBC 5), Wayne Carter (NBC 5), Britney Dear (The North Texan, pictured), Austin Jackson (Wise County Messenger) and Richard Greene (Wise County Messenger).
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The board recognized NISD's outstanding convocation production team, including Rhett Schwartzkopf, Jeremy Rawe, and Cole Richardson. This team created a great production for our video convocation this year, using a “Back to the Future” theme.
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The board recognized the Byron Nelson High School culinary program for becoming the first American Culinary Federation (ACF) accredited program in the state of Texas. The ACF recognizes programs that meet or exceed standards and competencies set for faculty, curriculum and student services. This accreditation is considered the top in its field, having been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
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The board also recognized Pediatric Dentistry of Haslet for its support of students in need at the 2021 Northwest ISD Back-to-School Fair. Pediatric Dentistry of Haslet provided free screenings to families in need at the Back-to-School Fair, which saw about 1,000 families receive support of some kind throughout the day.
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Northwest Independent School District
Phone: 817-215-0000 • Fax: 817-215-0170
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