Proposed Actions
Academic Instruction and Performance Assessment –
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Teach and instruct students in academic subjects and citizenship.
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Redesign course(s) so that students can acquire necessary knowledge, skills needed, and application activities that will lead to student success in career of choice (i.e., Integrated Course Design—backwards design/design down).
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Focus on academic subjects by assessing student knowledge, skills acquired, and application (What will students be able to do?) contexts that result in improved student learning performance.
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Develop measurable student learning outcomes (action verbs).
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Design assessment tools that directly align with the intent of the outcome (i.e., Upon successful completion of the course the course, students will be able to...).
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Follow “best practices” in academic assessment.
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Remove standardized tests—replace with authentic assessments.
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Discontinue use of assessments that are subjective (not measurable)—feelings, emotions, etc. These types of assessments lead to biased, rather than authentic results.
Accountability & Transparency –
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Conduct a comprehensive review of evidence-based research and practices to determine the viability of proposed projects, initiatives, and/or policies. What does the research reveal? What references were used and why?
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Conduct a SWOT analysis and cost-benefit analysis.
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Provide a compelling case for the need of such a project, initiative, or policy. Justify with objective, supporting research. How will this project be in the best interest of students, teachers, and/or staff?
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Set measurable outcomes for the project, initiative, or policy that directly align with the intention of the project.
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Conduct a small-scale pilot study to use data to determine if implementation on a wider scale makes sense and is feasible. Where are the design flaws? Is project realistic? Is there a critical need for the project?
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Board assesses the project…using set criteria, standards, and an assessment tool/rubric.
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Implementation of project if all criteria are appropriately met.
Indoctrination –
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Remove all CRT and SEL content/instruction in our schools. Keep teachers and staff accountable by addition of consequences for failure to adhere to the intent of Texas law, penal codes, etc.
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Remove SEL app students are required to complete during the school day and eliminate dangerous tracking (AI) that occurs as a result.
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Discontinue contract with vendor
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Do not forward student SEL data to other staff
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Revise the current Board policy on Review of Books and Instructional Materials (Fall2022) so that the process thoroughly addresses parent/guardian concerns.
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Design and implement policies that align w/the US Constitution, Texas Constitution, Bill of Rights, etc.
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Remove/retract/revise any policies or academic instruction of students that limits expression of alternative viewpoints (Freedom of Speech).
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Review all policies to ensure accurate definitions, and close any loopholes embedded (exceptions) that allow for biased judgment and consequential actions and outcomes.