Huntsville ISD

HUNTSVILLE ISD State of the District 2023 - 2024

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Message from the Superintendent I am extremely proud to serve as the superintendent for our hardworking students, staff, parents and community in Huntsville ISD. Our local public school district provides opportunities for all students, regardless of their strengths or challenges, and some of these opportunities are simply not available in many other places.

From Early Childhood programs to advanced academic and college courses offered at our high school, and at every age in between, we teach a rigorous academic curriculum that produces more graduates on the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan than the state average. Additionally, we offer the most Career and Technology pathways of any area school, resulting in a higher percentage of graduates obtaining an Industry Based Certification than the state average. To complete a comprehensive education, we offer a wide array of athletic teams and fine arts programs, competing successfully against other 5A and 6A schools annually. These opportunities, along with a variety of other clubs and organizations, educate the whole child and develop a love for school and learning.

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TECHNOLOGY 6500 CHROMEBOOKS

Leading Edge Technical Infrastructure

10 YEARS AS A GOOGLE DISTRICT

- Renovated Security Vestibules on EVERY Campus - Safety Film Installed at Entrances

- Stop the Prop Campaign - Distributed Access System Allowing First Responders Connectivity & Communication - Raptor Visitor Management System used for all Campus Guests - CrisisGo Allows Organization-wide Alerts

SAFETY & SECURITY

- Cameras and Key Card Door Access District Wide - Wifi and GPS Tracking on EVERY Bus - Security Officer Present on EVERY Campus - Security Cameras Throughout the District - Fencing Installed at ALL Elementary Schools

4/16/24 8:25 AM

Message from the Superintendent I am extremely proud to serve as the superintendent for our hardworking students, staff, parents and community in Huntsville ISD. Our local public school district provides opportunities for all students, regardless of their strengths or challenges, and some of these opportunities are simply not available in many other places.

From Early Childhood programs to advanced academic and college courses offered at our high school, and at every age in between, we teach a rigorous academic curriculum that produces more graduates on the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan than the state average. Additionally, we offer the most Career and Technology pathways of any area school, resulting in a higher percentage of graduates obtaining an Industry Based Certification than the state average. To complete a comprehensive education, we offer a wide array of athletic teams and fine arts programs, competing successfully against other 5A and 6A schools annually. These opportunities, along with a variety of other clubs and organizations, educate the whole child and develop a love for school and learning.

State of The District 7_7_NEW.indd Spread 2 of 6 - Pages(2, 11)

TECHNOLOGY 6500 CHROMEBOOKS

Leading Edge Technical Infrastructure

10 YEARS AS A GOOGLE DISTRICT

- Renovated Security Vestibules on EVERY Campus - Safety Film Installed at Entrances

- Stop the Prop Campaign - Distributed Access System Allowing First Responders Connectivity & Communication - Raptor Visitor Management System used for all Campus Guests - CrisisGo Allows Organization-wide Alerts

SAFETY & SECURITY

- Cameras and Key Card Door Access District Wide - Wifi and GPS Tracking on EVERY Bus - Security Officer Present on EVERY Campus - Security Cameras Throughout the District - Fencing Installed at ALL Elementary Schools

4/16/24 8:25 AM

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

PERFECT SCORE FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM of TEXAS

TTax Rate Comparison to Neighboring Districts District

$124,262,482 2023-24 Budget

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Maintenance & Operations

Interest & Sinking (Debt)

Total

Montgomery

$0.6744

$0.3743

$1.0487

Cleveland

$0.6692

$0.3572

$1.0264

Willis

$0.6692

$0.3310

$1.0002

College Station

$0.6992

$0.2630

$0.9622

Conroe

$0.7021

$0.2600

$0.9621

Bryan

$0.6792

$0.2700

$0.9492

New Waverly

$0.7575

$0.1900

$0.9475

Livingston

$0.7575

$0.1611

$0.9186

Trinity

$0.7318

$0.1817

$0.9135

Madisonville

$0.7575

$0.1163

$0.8738

Huntsville

$0.7121

$0.1450

$0.8571

Onalaska

$0.6792

$0.1753

$0.8545

Anderson-Shiro

$0.6692

$0.1822

$0.8514

Coldspring-Oakhurst

$0.7159

$0.0664

$0.7823

HISD reflects the values of our local community because we are a true public school. Our citizens have a voice in our governance through local school board elections, and we are academically and financially accountable to the public.

These facts set us apart from many others and reinforce my passion for true public schools. We offer a pathway to a successful future for all children, not just a select few.

Huntsville ISD is on the rise, with improved academic performance over the past 6 years, and now, first class facilities provided by community support of Bond 2021. The following pages offer a glimpse of the many things we have to be proud of in Huntsville ISD. Help us spread the great news about our local hometown school district!

Sting ‘em Hornets!

According to Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research and Stanford’s Educational Opportunity Project, Huntsville ISD ranks NUMBER 1 in reading improvement in their national study of state standardized test scores and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores.

4/16/24 8:25 AM

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

PERFECT SCORE FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM of TEXAS

TTax Rate Comparison to Neighboring Districts District

$124,262,482 2023-24 Budget

State of The District 7_7_NEW.indd Spread 3 of 6 - Pages(10, 3)

Maintenance & Operations

Interest & Sinking (Debt)

Total

Montgomery

$0.6744

$0.3743

$1.0487

Cleveland

$0.6692

$0.3572

$1.0264

Willis

$0.6692

$0.3310

$1.0002

College Station

$0.6992

$0.2630

$0.9622

Conroe

$0.7021

$0.2600

$0.9621

Bryan

$0.6792

$0.2700

$0.9492

New Waverly

$0.7575

$0.1900

$0.9475

Livingston

$0.7575

$0.1611

$0.9186

Trinity

$0.7318

$0.1817

$0.9135

Madisonville

$0.7575

$0.1163

$0.8738

Huntsville

$0.7121

$0.1450

$0.8571

Onalaska

$0.6792

$0.1753

$0.8545

Anderson-Shiro

$0.6692

$0.1822

$0.8514

Coldspring-Oakhurst

$0.7159

$0.0664

$0.7823

HISD reflects the values of our local community because we are a true public school. Our citizens have a voice in our governance through local school board elections, and we are academically and financially accountable to the public.

These facts set us apart from many others and reinforce my passion for true public schools. We offer a pathway to a successful future for all children, not just a select few.

Huntsville ISD is on the rise, with improved academic performance over the past 6 years, and now, first class facilities provided by community support of Bond 2021. The following pages offer a glimpse of the many things we have to be proud of in Huntsville ISD. Help us spread the great news about our local hometown school district!

Sting ‘em Hornets!

According to Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research and Stanford’s Educational Opportunity Project, Huntsville ISD ranks NUMBER 1 in reading improvement in their national study of state standardized test scores and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores.

4/16/24 8:25 AM

BOND UPDATE CHAMPION STUDENTS!

430

Thank You Huntsville!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Renovate Old Huntsville Intermediate into new Scott Johnson Elementary Stewart Elementary School Classroom Addition Huntsville Elementary School Classroom Addition Samuel Walker Houston Elementary Classroom Addition Safety & Security Enhancements at EVERY CAMPUS MANCE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Renovate Existing SLC Area into Classrooms Renovate Fine Arts Suite Renovate Gyms and Athletics Spaces New Kitchen/Cafeteria/Stage

2023 GRADUATES

5977 TOTAL ENROLLMENT

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$4,575,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 2023

HIGH SCHOOL New District Performing Arts Center New Stadium/Field House Complex New High School Baseball Field New High School Softball Field

2021 Bond

PROP A PROP B 78% In Favor

71% In Favor 4/16/24 8:25 AM

BOND UPDATE CHAMPION STUDENTS!

430

Thank You Huntsville!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Renovate Old Huntsville Intermediate into new Scott Johnson Elementary Stewart Elementary School Classroom Addition Huntsville Elementary School Classroom Addition Samuel Walker Houston Elementary Classroom Addition Safety & Security Enhancements at EVERY CAMPUS MANCE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Renovate Existing SLC Area into Classrooms Renovate Fine Arts Suite Renovate Gyms and Athletics Spaces New Kitchen/Cafeteria/Stage

2023 GRADUATES

5977 TOTAL ENROLLMENT

State of The District 7_7_NEW.indd Spread 4 of 6 - Pages(4, 9)

$4,575,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 2023

HIGH SCHOOL New District Performing Arts Center New Stadium/Field House Complex New High School Baseball Field New High School Softball Field

2021 Bond

PROP A PROP B 78% In Favor

71% In Favor 4/16/24 8:25 AM

CHAMPION COMMUNITY PARTNERS! “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.”

Helen Keller Every Campus has an Adopt-a-School Partnership with Local Faith-based Organizations Huntsville Education Foundation - $25,000 in Grants to Teachers Annually A Time 2 Read - A Community Powered 2nd Grade Reading Tutorial Program

Average SAT & ACT Scores (Annual Graduates) Higher than the State

40% Graduates Earning Industry-Based Certifications Higher than the State 83.8% of students Graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan Higher than the State

College, Career or Military Readiness (Annual Graduates) Higher than the State

655 Registered District Volunteers Robust Financial Support for the District and Numerous Student Organizations Sam Houston State University: Bearkat Advantage Provides a Streamlined Path to Enrollment and Success Including Guaranteed Admission for Top 25% of Senior Class

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Huntsville High School CCMR increased 30%

TSI Results (Graduate >=Criterion) Higher than the State in Both Reading and Math 4/16/24 8:25 AM

CHAMPION COMMUNITY PARTNERS! “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.”

Helen Keller Every Campus has an Adopt-a-School Partnership with Local Faith-based Organizations Huntsville Education Foundation - $25,000 in Grants to Teachers Annually A Time 2 Read - A Community Powered 2nd Grade Reading Tutorial Program

Average SAT & ACT Scores (Annual Graduates) Higher than the State

40% Graduates Earning Industry-Based Certifications Higher than the State 83.8% of students Graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan Higher than the State

College, Career or Military Readiness (Annual Graduates) Higher than the State

655 Registered District Volunteers Robust Financial Support for the District and Numerous Student Organizations Sam Houston State University: Bearkat Advantage Provides a Streamlined Path to Enrollment and Success Including Guaranteed Admission for Top 25% of Senior Class

State of The District 7_7_NEW.indd Spread 5 of 6 - Pages(8, 5)

Huntsville High School CCMR increased 30%

TSI Results (Graduate >=Criterion) Higher than the State in Both Reading and Math 4/16/24 8:25 AM

CHAMPION TEACHERS and STAFF!

972

District Employees

BOARD APPROVED Teacher & Staff Raises

Clear Evidence of Improved Student Learning Over 3 Years

7 Years In A Row

Note: At the time of printing, the 2023 accountability ratings have not been released pending judicial ruling.

Nationally Recognized Model PLC Campuses

TIA District

1 in 3

$500,000 in Extra Earnings for Teachers Over the Next 5 Years.

HISD Teachers Have 11+ Years of Teaching Experience

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Gibbs Pre-K Mance Park Middle School Huntsville Intermediate School Huntsville Elementary School Scott Johnson Elementary School 4/16/24 8:25 AM

CHAMPION TEACHERS and STAFF!

972

District Employees

BOARD APPROVED Teacher & Staff Raises

Clear Evidence of Improved Student Learning Over 3 Years

7 Years In A Row

Note: At the time of printing, the 2023 accountability ratings have not been released pending judicial ruling.

Nationally Recognized Model PLC Campuses

TIA District

1 in 3

$500,000 in Extra Earnings for Teachers Over the Next 5 Years.

HISD Teachers Have 11+ Years of Teaching Experience

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Gibbs Pre-K Mance Park Middle School Huntsville Intermediate School Huntsville Elementary School Scott Johnson Elementary School 4/16/24 8:25 AM

HUNTSVILLE ISD State of the District 2023 - 2024

Welcome Home CHAMPIONS! State of The District 7_7_NEW.indd Spread 1 of 6 - Pages(12, 1)

www.Huntsville-ISD.org

936-435-6300 4/16/24 8:25 AM