• Modified MTADS

    Feedback from SDMCs regarding Modified TADS (M-TADS): In the Modified Appraisal Systems Information & Input Surveys Academic Services Memo that posted on January 7, principals were asked to share information on the potential M-TADS with the campus SDMC during the month of February.

     

     

     

    Special education member policy

    At the February 14, 2019, board meeting, the following language was added to local board policy BQB indicating that principals are responsible for ensuring that every campus' SDMC membership include a special education representative:

    "If no special education professional staff member is among the two-thirds classroom teachers, or one-third other professional staff elected to serve on the SDMC, the principal is responsible for ensuring that a special education representative is appointed as a nonvoting member of the committee.

     

    Mr. Samuel Nwankwoala will serve as a non voting member of SDMC

     

    Smart snack policy

    Coordinated by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, the Community Eligibility Provision allows the nation’s highest poverty schools and districts to serve students meals at no cost without collecting free and reduced-price meal applications. Schools are eligible if they have a certain percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced meals based on their participation in federal assistance programs.

    In HISD, where 75 percent of our students are considered to be low income, all of our schools qualify for this program. Despite this, many of our schools continue to sell fast food, snacks, candy, and other items that do not meet federal Smart Snacks standards.

    Personnel update
        • Mr. Samuel and Ms. Galindo are our newest team members. Mr. Samuel will serve as clerk and support with college attendance and off campus attendance and other duties. Ms. Galindo starts with us March 18th and will serve as

     

    Budget update - this school year
      • Handout of current budget
      • Ms. Huggins suggested we share this data with teachers to show low balances as well as budget priorities

    Budget update - next school year
      • We will accept 120 incoming 9th graders
      • This will allow us to offer more options to our students and to ensure we do not risk having HCC classes dropped due to class size
      • Projected cut approximately $210 PUA (equivalent to about two teaching positions)
      • Summary of staff input as it relates to lowering costs / saving money
      • Next year purchases
        • 3 or 6 more Clevertouch boards (need 6 more to finish all replacements)

    Next year waivers
      • Modified Bell Schedule  - we are required to
      • Optional Flexible School Day - we need to explore this option to determine if we can benefit from this option

    Next year SIP
      • SIP Part 1: Background, Data Analysis and Needs Assessment
        • MISSION STATEMENT
        • SCHOOL PROFILE
        • SHARED DECISION MAKING (sample language provided – modify as needed)
        • NEEDS ASSESSMENT
        • Staff Development Plans – Include below
        • School waivers from Board Policy/Guidelines
          • Current: Modified Bell Schedule
          • Potential: Optional Flexible School Day
      • SIP Part 2:    Goals & Objectives
        • Goal Area I:    Increase Student Achievement
        • Goal Area II:    Improve Safety, Public Support, and Confidence – Safety & Violence Prevention
        • Goal Area III:    Special Population Goals & Strategies – include funding sources in the Resource Column for Special Populations
      • SIP Part 3: Special Funding Goals
        • Goal Area:  Title I, Part A
        • Goal Area:     State Compensatory Education
      • Goal Area:      Mandated Health Services
      • Review SIP Part 1 and 2 and be prepared to provide feedback at next SDMC Meeting

    Safety update 

    Event 2/12/19

    Sandy Hook
      • Active shooter drill Feb 5 initiated by HISD Police
      • School entered into lockdown on Feb 12 due to threat by phone to Middle College Felix Fraga
      • Fire alarm Feb 18 due to testing of old popcorn machine
      • Shelter in place drill Feb 26

    ECHS Designation update

    Info can be found www.houstonisd.org/EastProducts

    We are required to increase (scale up to serve) additional at risk students. In order to maintain ECHS designation, we may not be more than 15% below district average. However, we are currently 30% under. Additionally, for admissions, the ECHS shall use either a performance-blind, open-access lottery system that encourages and considers applications from all students (all students have an equal opportunity for acceptance, regardless of background or academic performance)

    HISD Board Awards
      • Each high school should submit the names of one outstanding male and one outstanding female student selected for school year 2018-2019.
      • You may also submit up to five student names for honorable mention by the board.  

    Upcoming events

    Always refer to our school calendar for up to date list of events