SIMMS ISD - Amazon S3SIMMS ISD Goal 2. Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. Objective 1. All students grades 3-12, will meet or exceed

SIMMS ISDDistrict Improvement Plan

2019/2020Board of Trustees: Russell Meadows, President

Denise McDaniel, Vice President Brad Adams, Secretary

Randy Box Dwight Byrd

Bryan WilkersonKeith Minter

Rex BurksPO Box 9/ HWY 98 & 67

(903) [email protected]

Date Reviewed: Date Approved:

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SIMMS ISD Site Base

Name Position

Allen, Jeff Business Partner

Allen, Skeet MS Parent

Allen, Windy MS Teacher

Belanger, Deeann MS Teacher

Brown, Jana Business Manager

Bruner, Justin Elem. Parent

Burks, Rex Superintendent

Ceynowa, Tori Counselor

Driver, Dru HS Counselor

Green, Brandy Elem. Teacher

Hensley, Shannon Elem/MS/HS

Hudgeons, Lisa MS/HS Principal

Johnson, Andrew Coordinator of Federal Programs

Mc Clure, Chris MS/HS Asst. Principal

Meadows, Tammy Elem. Teacher

Stevenson, Pat HS Teacher

Tyndell, Justin Elementary Principal

Watts, Pam HS Parent



SIMMS ISDGoal 1. Maintain student attendance at the exemplary performance level of 97% and above.

Objective 1. Simms ISD will maintain at least a 97% attendance rate in grades Pre-K - 12.

Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation

1. Campuses will strictly follow theState absentee guidelines in dealingwith student attendance. (Title I SW: 1,2,6) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 4) (CSFs: 1,4)

Counselor(s), Parents, Principal,Secretary , Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

Daily (L)Local Summative - Student attendancepercentages

2. Simms ISD will offer opportunities forstudents to make up instructional days missed.(Title I SW: 1,2,6,10) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 4) (CSFs: 4)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Parents, Principal,Secretary , Students

As Needed Summative - Compare each yearsmake up days required for allstudents.

3. Absent totals will be sent to parents each 6weeks. (Title I SW: 1,2,6,10) (Target Group:All) (Strategic Priorities: 4) (CSFs: 5)

Principal, Secretary 6 Weeks (L)Local Summative - Decreasing numberof absences to parents each year.

4. Attendance clerk will engage theautomated phone system to call the studentswho arestill absent 3rd period if parent contact has notalready been made. (Title I SW: 1,2,6,9,10) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 4) (CSFs: 1,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Directorof Instructional Technology,Parents, Principal, Secretary ,Students, Teacher(s)

Daily (L)Local Summative - Attendance reportsand calls sent.


SIMMS ISDGoal 2. Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential.

Objective 1. All students grades 3-12, will meet or exceed the state average on each area of the STAAR/EOC assessments. Students will show growth each year.All grades will be introduced to testing strategies and format.


1. Campuses will incorporate STAAR/EOCobjectives in daily classroom instruction.(including bell ringers) (Title I SW: 1,2,9,10)(Target Group: 3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th) (Strategic Priorities:2,4) (CSFs: 1,2)

Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

Daily Summative - Graduation rate andnumber of students passing onthe first administration of stateassessments.

2. Use the DATA Disaggregation Tool (DMAC)to pin point which areas each individual studenthas a deficiency/ies and make appropriatetesting decisions. Non STAAR tested lower elementary studentswill also familiarized with the format of the stateassessment. These assessments will be usedto evaluate each students progress through theappropriate TEKS. (Title I SW: 1,2,8,9,10) (Target Group:1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th) (Strategic Priorities:2,4) (CSFs: 1,2,4)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Director ofInstructional Technology,Principal, Teacher(s)

Campusdesignatedprogressmonitoring dates

(L)Local Summative - DMAC reports will becompared after each progressmonitoring assessment to see ifstudent/s are progressing andwhich objectives are still low.

3. Campuses will develop STAAR/EOC-related improvement plan for each studentfailing any portion of the STAAR/EOC test.

In school and after school tutoring will beavailable for students failing any portion of theSTAAR/EOC. (Title I SW: 2,8) (Target Group:3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th ,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th)(Strategic Priorities: 2,4) (CSFs: 1,2,4)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

As needed. (S)State Compensatory - 5000 Summative - Student performanceplans, assessment results andprogress of each student.Tutoring sheets will be kept tomonitor the students progress.

4. Attend Professional Development thatupdates on STAAR/EOC and other stateassessments at the Region 8 EducationalService Center in Pittsburg, Texas. (Title I SW: 10) (Target Group:2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th ,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th)(Strategic Priorities: 1,2,4) (CSFs: 1,2,7)

Coordinator of FederalPrograms, Counselor(s),Director of InstructionalTechnology, Principal,Teacher(s)

Yearly (L)Local Summative - Participant summaryreports on all professionaldevelopment.



Objective 2. Grades 2-12 academic meets


1. Simms ISD will encourage students ingrades 2-12 to participate the district UILacademic meets. (Title I SW: 6,9,10) (TargetGroup: 2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th) (Strategic Priorities: 2)(CSFs: 1)

Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

December 2018and March 2019

Summative - The number ofparticipants each year andnumber of teams receivingmedals/ribbons will be compared.We will keep track of the highschool teams/individuals whoadvance to regionals and beyond.



Objective 3. Simms ISD will work to increase the district passing rates on state assessments in all grades.


1. Teachers who attend any trainings at theRegion 8 Educational Service Center willpresent the material to all appropriate teachersin the district.

Time will be provided for teachers tocollaborate. (Title I SW: 1,4,10) (Target Group:1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th) (Strategic Priorities:1,4) (CSFs: 3,6,7)

Business Manager, Coordinatorof Federal Programs, Principal,Secretary , Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

Trainings asoffered/Collaboration eachsemester

(L)Local Summative - We will look for anincrease in scores on theSTAAR/EOC in all tested grades.



Objective 4. All pre-k, kindergarten, 6th graders, and 9th graders will be offered a transition program.


1. Orientation camps will be offered to prekindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade. (Title I SW: 1,6,7) (Target Group: PREK,6th,9th) (Strategic Priorities: 2) (CSFs: 5)

Assistant Principal(s), BusinessManager, Coordinator ofFederal Programs,Counselor(s), Custodial Staff,Parents, Principal, Secretary ,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

8/10/18 Summative - Number of studentsin attendance at each orientation.

We will evaluate the FreshmanMentor program through surveysat the end of each year to betterserve the students.



Objective 5. Campus Security


1. Our Campus Safety Team will meet at thebeginning of each year to review and revise theemergency manual. They will also meet asissues arise.All visitors must register in the appropriateoffice.

Staff members will be briefed each year on thefollowing safety procedures:Car/BusComputersFire, Shelter in Place, and Bad Weather DrillsSchool EvacuationPrevention and InterventionBullyingSexual HarassmentBlood Born Pathogens (Title I SW: 1,10) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 1) (CSFs: 3,6,7)

Assistant Principal(s), BusinessManager, Coordinator ofFederal Programs,Counselor(s), Custodial Staff,Principal, Secretary , Students,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

August 2018, AsNeeded

Summative - We will evaluate thenumber of security breeches atthe end of the school year to seehow we can improve on safety.

2. Simms ISD will take steps to implement a"Guardian Program" within its staff. (TargetGroup: All) (CSFs: 6)

Coordinator of FederalPrograms, Principal,Superintendent(s)

By May 2019 (F)Title IV, Part A Summative - Records of staffmembers undergoing steps in theGuardian Program.


SIMMS ISDGoal 3. Simms ISD will identify and meet the needs of special population students.

Objective 1. 100% of all special population students will be identified and serviced in an appropriate instructional setting.Staff members will receive training on IEPmeetings to determine proper placement in classes and for testing purposes.Re-educate the staff through presentations on the referral process forspecial education. The staff will work closely with the 504 coordinator to help transition a student between programs. Staff members will receive trainingon IEP meetings to determine proper placement in classes and for testing purposes.


1. Offer tutorials for at-risk and specialpopulations including PRS. (Title I SW: 8,9) (Target Group:ECD,ESL,Migrant,LEP,SPED,AtRisk,Dys)(Strategic Priorities: 2,4) (CSFs: 1)

Assistant Principal(s), BusinessManager, Counselor(s),Parents, Principal, Students,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

Yearly (S)Special Ed, (S)StateCompensatory - 1000

Summative - Number of studentsattending optional extended yeartutorials.

2. Identify migrant students andprovide for their individual needs incompliance with state and federalregulations. (Title I SW: 8,9) (Target Group:ESL,Migrant,LEP) (Strategic Priorities: 2,4)(CSFs: 1)

Coordinator of FederalPrograms, Counselor(s),Principal

August and asneededthroughout theyear

Summative - Migrant surveyforms, migrant guidelines,individual records and/orenrollment forms.

3. Identify students who are at-riskthrough STAAR/EOCassessments, TPRI, CLI Engage, RtI process,SixWeeks Grades, Attendance, OtherCriteria (See school policy & At-RiskPlan) (Title I SW: 1,2) (Target Group: AtRisk)(Strategic Priorities: 2,4) (CSFs: 1)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Dyslexiaspecialist, Principal, Special EdTeachers, Teacher(s)

Daily/Sept/Jan/April/ongoing

(L)Local Summative - Percentage ofstudents serviced in at-riskprograms.

Review 504/Special Education/RtIprocedures yearly

4. Continue using Title I funds forschool wide salaries to lowerteacher student ratios and enhancereading and math skills. (Title I SW: 3,5,9) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 1,2,4) (CSFs: 1,7)

Business Manager, Coordinatorof Federal Programs,Superintendent(s)

Monthly (F)Title I, Part A Summative - Math scores on stateassessment.Number of teachers paid with title1 funds.

5. Continue to add to the districts specialeducation technology aids and provide thetraining for staff to seamlessly integrate allaspects of the available resources. (Title ISW: 1,2) (Target Group: SPED) (StrategicPriorities: 2,4) (CSFs: 1,7)

Business Manager, Coordinatorof Federal Programs, Director ofInstructional Technology,Director of Technology, SpecialEd Teachers, Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

Daily (S)Special Ed Summative - Ongoing technologyimprovements in classrooms.

6. Students placed in "in-school" Assistant Principal(s), As needed on (F)Title I, Part A, (S)State Summative - Test results,


SIMMS ISDGoal 3. Simms ISD will identify and meet the needs of special population students.

Objective 1. 100% of all special population students will be identified and serviced in an appropriate instructional setting.Staff members will receive training on IEPmeetings to determine proper placement in classes and for testing purposes.Re-educate the staff through presentations on the referral process forspecial education. The staff will work closely with the 504 coordinator to help transition a student between programs. Staff members will receive trainingon IEP meetings to determine proper placement in classes and for testing purposes.


suspension will receive effectiveeducation based on individualneeds.Students may be sent to DAEP for a violationof level offenses in the school code of conduct. (Title I SW: 1,2,3) (Target Group:SPED,AtRisk) (Strategic Priorities: 2,4)(CSFs: 1,6)

Counselor(s), Principal, SpecialEd Teachers, Teacher(s)

both disciplineplacements

Compensatory - 32100 documented STAAR/EOC andIEP objectives and studentimprovement plans.

7. Gifted and Talented students will benominated for testing. These students will beserved in a pull out program once a week forgifted and talented services. (Title I SW:1,6,8,10) (Target Group: All,GT) (StrategicPriorities: 2,3,4) (CSFs: 1,6)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Parents, Principal,Students, Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

Fall 2018/Spring2019 Weekly

(S)G.T. Summative - Student products willbe generated and reviewed by theteachers.

8. In IEP meetings, the teachers will haveevaluated a students benchmarks and dailyprogression to determine appropriate STAARtesting placement for each tested subject.(Title I SW: 6,8) (Target Group: SPED)(Strategic Priorities: 2,4) (CSFs: 1,2,7)

Coordinator of FederalPrograms, Core SubjectTeachers, Counselor(s),Diagnostician , Director ofInstructional Technology,Parents, Principal, Special EdTeachers

Yearly Summative - Number of specialeducation students on STAAR vsSTAAR Online. Passing rates ofstudents on appropriate tests.


SIMMS ISDGoal 4. Simms ISD will effectively prepare all students for post secondary readiness.

Objective 1. Simms ISD will implement strategies for identification, assessment, and program assignment to better serve students going to college/technical schoolor directly into the workforce.


1. Campuses will develop Vocationaland Technology programs that offera variety of certifications. (Title I SW: 9) (Target Group:9th,10th,11th,12th) (Strategic Priorities: 3)(CSFs: 1,6)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), CTE Director,Principal, Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

Yearly (S)C.A.T.E. Summative - Actual programsimplemented, student enrollmentin clases, and studentcertifications offered and passed.

2. Campuses will implement effectivecareer exploration programs such asEXPLORE, Career Cruising, andConnect EDU College/CareerReadiness Program (Title I SW: 9,10) (Target Group:8th,9th,10th,11th,12th) (Strategic Priorities: 3)(CSFs: 1,6)


Monthly (L)Local Summative - Student participationin carer programs and programreports.

3. Campuses will encourage more students totake pre-entrance exams such as the PLAN,PSAT, and EXPLORE. Simms ISD will alsoreimburse any student making a 19 or aboveon the ACT. This is a one time reimbursementof the fee.

All juniors will take the ASVAB test as well.(Title I SW: 9) (Target Group:8th,9th,10th,11th,12th) (Strategic Priorities: 3)(CSFs: 1)


Sept/Oct/Nov '18Feb/April/June'19

(L)Local Summative - We will compare thenumber of reimbursement checkspresented each year.


SIMMS ISDGoal 5. Simms ISD will increase the level and frequency of parent/community involvement.

Objective 1. Each year Simms ISD will provide many opportunities for the community to participate in school based activities.


1. August: Meet the Teacher, CommunityBack to School Rally, Blood DriveSeptember: See you at the Pole, GrandparentsbreakfastOctober: Fall Festival, Chili/Cookie,Homecoming Reception,All school reunionNovember: Community Thanksgiving LunchDecember: Blue and Gold Christmas FoodDrive, Christmas Parties, Band ChristmasConcerts, elementary & middle school UILJanuary: Blood DriveFebruary: Valentine's Parties, Book FairApril: Rabies Clinic, Blood DriveMay: Field Day, Daddy/Daughter Dance, FieldTrips, Spring Band Concerts, National HonorSociety Induction, Muffins with Mom. 12thgrade graduation. HS athletic banquet, FFAbanquet, academic banquet, National HonorSociety Induction (Title I SW: 1,6) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 4) (CSFs: 5)

Assistant Principal(s), BusinessManager, Coordinator ofFederal Programs,Counselor(s), Custodial Staff,Director of InstructionalTechnology, Parent Volunteers,Parents, Principal, Secretary ,Students, Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

Monthly (L)Local Summative - Number ofparticipants at each event.


SIMMS ISDGoal 5. Simms ISD will increase the level and frequency of parent/community involvement.

Objective 2. Simms ISD will provide ways for the parents to monitor their child's grades.


1. Parent portal, Google Classroom, andprogressreports can be used by parents tokeep informed of their child'seducational progress. (Title I SW: 6) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 4) (CSFs: 1,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Coordinator of FederalPrograms, Counselor(s),Director of InstructionalTechnology, Parents, Principal,Students, Teacher(s)

Daily (L)Local Summative - Parents using thesystems available.


SIMMS ISDGoal 6. Simms ISD will work towards acquiring and maintaining highly qualified staff.

Objective 1. Simms ISD will use incentive pay to secure and keep highly qualified teachers.


1. Teachers teaching in high demandfields will receive $2500.00 stipend. (Title I SW: 3,5) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 1) (CSFs: 7)

Business Manager,Superintendent(s)

Yearly (L)Local, (S)Bi Lingual/ESL,(S)Special Ed

Summative - Retention of highlyqualified teachers.

2. Teachers will receive $500.00 forevery 5 years of consecutive service in thedistrict. (Title I SW: 3) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 4) (CSFs: 7)


Yearly Summative - Longevity ofemployees.

3. Teachers with a masters degree willreceive $1000.00 stipend. (Title I SW: 3,4) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 1,4) (CSFs: 7)


Yearly Summative - Teachers will masterdegrees

4. Teachers needing to take a statetest to become Highly Effective willbe assisted. (Title I SW: 3) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 1) (CSFs: 7)

Counselor(s), Principal,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

As needed (L)Local Summative - Number of teacherswho pass the state teachers examin multiple areas.

5. Teachers that re-sign renewedcontract with the district will receive$2500.00 stipend. (Title I SW: 3) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 1) (CSFs: 7)


November 2018and May 2019

Summative - Retention of highlyqualified teachers and new highlyqualified teachers to the district.


Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Summary

Simms ISD/James Bowie is a rural district located in Simms, Texas(Bowie County).

Population: (2010 latest census data) 1,800

Simms ISD has the second largest district by land area in the county.

Harvey Simms donated the land in 1935 on which the school is still located. Works Progress Administration helped build the school, houses, and football stadium.

Simms ISD is the only school district in the state which goes by the entire name James Bowie. The first graduating class was in 1937 with 6 members. James Bowie is the onlyschool district to have graduated 2 speakers of the Texas Legislature, Jim T. Lindsey and James L. Slider.

2018-2019 Student Ethnicity:

African American 1

Hispanic 24

White 502

American Indian 5

Asian 5

Pacific Islander 0

Two or More Races 14



Demographics Summary (Continued)

STAFF INFORMATION:

2018-2019 Teacher Ethnicity:

White 46

Male: 12

Female: 34

Batchelor Degree:36

Masters Degree: 10

Average Years Experience of Teachers: 14.3 years

Average Years Experience of Teachers with District: 7.7 years

Turnover rate for Teachers: 2.3%

NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER TEACHER:10.7

Student Achievement



Student Achievement Summary

2016 DATA

All Grades: LEVEL II SATISFACTORY STANDARD OR ABOVE

ReadingSTATE: 73%DISTRICT: 72%

MathSTATE: 76%DISTRICT: 77%

WritingSTATE: 69%DISTRICT: 59%

ScienceSTATE: 79%DISTRICT: 81%

S. StudiesSTATE: 77%DISTRICT: 71%

All Grades: POST SECONDARY READINESS STANDARD

Two or More SubjectsSTATE: 45%DISTRICT: 34%

ReadingSTATE:45%DISTRICT: 39%

MathSTATE: 43%DISTRICT: 37%

WritingSTATE: 41%DISTRICT: 34%

ScienceSTATE: 47%DISTRICT: 32%

S. StudiesSTATE: 47%DISTRICT: 24%

The date above shows Simms ISD is severely below the state average in Social Studies.



School Culture and Climate

School Culture and Climate Summary

SIMMS ISD/JAMES BOWIE

Mascot: Pirates

Colors: Blue/Gold

MISSION

Simms ISD is committed to creating and maintaining a nurturing atmosphere where students can use technology, learning to become highly productive members of society.

VISION

EMPOWER-EDUCATE-EQUIP

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention Summary

TOTAL STAFF: 81.3

TEACHERS:49.5

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT:1.5

PRINCIPAL:2.9



Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention Summary (Continued)

CENTRAL OFFICE:1

EDUCATIONAL AIDES:12

AUXILLARY:19.8

MINORITY STAFF:1.0

TEACHERS BY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

NEW:1

1-5 YEARS:6

6-10 YEARS:9

11-20 YEARS:17

OVER 20 YEARS:11.1

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Summary

Simms ISD uses TEKS resource system for the curriculum.

Elementary uses Sharon Wells math.

Progress monitoring tests are given to determine which students are below expectations and need more individual tutoring. Tutoring takes place during the school day and after



Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Summary (Continued)

school.

Family and Community Involvement

Family and Community Involvement Summary

Simms ISD has many opportunities for parents and community members to be involved in the students activities. Here are a few:Field Day Lunch on the Lawn Kindergarten Graduation PK Graduation Awards Ceremony PK &K Welcome Camp Annual Kick-off Peprally Meet The Teacher Grandparents Lunch Tailgate Party Homecoming Reception Fall Festival Health Fair Chili/Cake Cook-off Thanksgiving Dinner Blue &Gold Christmas SYBA Pageant Book FairEnd of Year Band Concert Muffins With Mom Daddy/Daughter Dance Parent Portal Classroom Parties Classroom Milestone Celebrations School Website Distinguished Alumni Award



Family and Community Involvement Summary (Continued)

FFA Banquet

Athletic Banquet

Simms ISD Facebook page

Blood drive

School Context and Organization

School Context and Organization Summary

Simms ISD uses the designated site-based committee to collectively address concerns/issues raised by staff members and to help in making decisions for the campus/district.

Technology

Technology Summary

SIMMS ISD/JAMES BOWIE

Each high school and middle school student is offered a Chromebook.

Each Elementary teacher has a set of ipads to use in their classrooms.



Technology Summary (Continued)

We have a MAC classroom and 2 computer labs- one for elementary and one for middle and high school. We also have 4 mobile computer labs.

Each teacher has either a laptop, desktop, and/or iPad.

Each room has Apple TV, a projector, and a memio


Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Sources

Disaggregated STAAR Data

Parent Participation

Staff/Parents/Community/ Business members involved w/SBDM

Standardized Tests


SIMMS ISD

MissionSimms ISD is committed to creating and maintaining a nurturing atmosphere where students can

use current technology, learning to become highly productive member of society.

VisionEmpower-Education-Equip

Nondiscrimination NoticeSIMMS ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocationalprograms, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of the rehabilitation Act

of 1973; as amended.


At Simms Independent School District, WE BELIEVE:

that students are diverse individuals with unique learning styles who will be life long learnersthat meet reasonable goals and have high expectations.

that active leadership comes from ALL staff and community members leading by example topromote learning and responsible citizenship.

that continuous improvement in the educational process is essential for staff and community toprepare students to be productive members of society.

that ALL voices should be respected, appreciated, and valued in order to strengthen learning.

that collective decision making by ALL staff and community members is vital for achievingexcellence in education.

that ALL staff, parents, and community members must understand their responsibility as a part


of the entire educational process.


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SIMMS ISD - Amazon S3SIMMS ISD Goal 2. Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. Objective 1. All students grades 3-12, will meet or exceed