糖心Vlog At a Glance
Established in
1903
13th
Largest Texas
School District
80+
Spoken
Languages
Free
Pre-K
14
Academies
Values and Beliefs
Exceptional Experiences
We believe we should strive, on a daily basis, to create exceptional learning experiences for our students.
INCLUSIVE CULTURE
We value our diversity and believe that our students and staff deserve an inclusive culture where they feel valued, supported, and challenged to grow.
THRIVING STAFF
We believe that a thriving staff continuously learns and strives for excellence in order to positively impact our students.
STRONG PARTNERSHIPS
We believe that strong partnerships with families and the community provide a foundation for student success.
MAXIMIZED RESOURCES
We believe that district talent and financial resources must be maximized to promote student learning while also maintaining effective fiscal management.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
We believe that our learning environments must be safe, productive spaces that are well designed and maintained.
Priorities
ACADEMIC GROWTH
Ensure positive, engaging experiences for every student that promote academic growth and ignite a passion for learning.
1.1 Cultivate the Student Experience
Ensure every student experiences joyful, meaningful learning that fosters curiosity and belonging, builds confidence and character, and prepares them with future-ready skills.
1.2 Improve Academic Performance
Improve student academic achievement by increasing the number of A- and B-rated schools while ensuring all campuses are rated C or better, and by improving graduation rates and closing achievement gaps.
1.3 Elevate Student Voice & Choice
Empower students to lead, create, and compete, by increasing student participation in arts, athletics, extracurriculars, and/or leadership programs.
Culture
Establish an inclusive culture of respect, support, and continuous improvement for all students, staff, and families.
2.1 Prioritize Student Well-Being
Strengthen the overall student experience by fostering a positive culture and climate, rigorous and engaging academics, and meaningful social-emotional development opportunities.
2.2 Boost Employee Engagement
Cultivate an environment that prioritizes employee well-being as a foundation for strong commitment, satisfaction, and promotion of the district.
SAFETY & DISCIPLINE
Create safe and productive learning environments in which every student and staff member can thrive.
3.1 Strengthen Safe & Supportive Learning Environments
Establish expectations and supports for positive student behavior that ensure students and staff thrive in classrooms that have a sense of belonging, experience psychological safety and opportunities to grow.
3.2 Strengthen Safe & Supportive Physical Environments
Cultivate environments that are safe from physical and external threats, including cybersecurity.
MARKETING & ENGAGEMENT
Involve families and community stakeholders as valued partners in student learning.
4.1 Maximize Student Enrollment
Increase interest in program offerings and reduce the student attrition rate.
4.2 Empower Family Advocacy
Foster a welcoming family experience that ensures connection, confidence, and active support of 糖心Vlog schools.
4.3 Expand Community Partnerships
Increase volunteerism, service learning, and local business collaborations.
TALENT & RESOURCES
Maximize our resources and people to promote a thriving district while maintaining sound fiscal management.
5.1 Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Achieve durable fiscal stability by closing the district鈥檚 deficit and adopting a sustainable budget model.
5.2 Build a Talent Pipeline
Establish a perpetual talent pipeline through recruitment, grow-your-own, and retention strategies.
5.3 Support Innovative Learning Environments
Optimize facility use to support grade-level modeling and the strategic placement of signature programs.
Plan Development
Shaped over 18 months of listening to students, families, staff, and community members, the 糖心Vlog Strategic Plan 2026鈥2030 reflects a shared vision for our schools. Grounded in the priorities that matter most to our community, it will guide our work, focus our efforts, and keep us accountable to the goals set by the Board of Trustees so that every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Board of Trustees
(Left to Right) David Wilbanks, Brooklyn Richardson, Melody Fowler, Justin Chapa, Larry Mike, Sarah McMurrough, Leanne Haynes
