2021-2022 Frenship ISD State of the District

WE ARE

FRENSHIP Layla B. Westwind Elementary

OUR MISSION Frenship ISD’s mission is to educate and develop all students by providing a foundation to empower them to reach their maximum potential and realize their opportunity of choice.

OUR SHARED BELIEFS • • • •

Our district puts our learners first.

People are the most important resource.

A passion for learning is essential for success.

A commitment to excellence results in Frenship ISD creating a premier environment for our learners.

• Each learner has an opportunity to reach his/her potential.

• Frenship is a community-centered district, grounded in our history, our achievements, and respectful of our culture.

• Character is essential to the development of leadership.

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Dear Frenship Community, Welcome to Frenship ISD – a special place where nearly 11,000 students, 1,300 staff members, and their families call home.

We are more than just 14 campuses. We are a communitycentered district, grounded in our history, celebrating 87 years of rich traditions and achievements.

It truly is an exciting time to be at Frenship. As we honor our past achievements, we are embracing and planning for a bright future. We’ve been busy this year. In the fall of 2021, we began construction on our fourth middle school, we rolled out our districtwide 1:1 technology initiative that puts technology in the hands of every Frenship student, and we launched a new strategic planning process where we collaborated with our community to set goals that will guide Frenship over the next three to five years.

We haven’t done this alone. Our community, business leaders, staff, parents, and students have helped us create our road map as we plan Frenship’s future together.

It’s that sense of community, eagerness to serve, and excellence in education that has built the strong foundation of our district. We are Frenship – a community, a family.

DR. MICHELLE McCORD SUPERINTENDENT

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WHO WE ARE Frenship ISD is a community-centered district dedicated to nearly 11,000 students, rooted in pride and tradition since the first graduating class in 1936. With 14 campuses stretching across two communities, Frenship ISD serves families in both Wolfforth and Lubbock.

Since its beginning, Frenship ISD has seen 87 years of excellence with achievements both great and small.

Nearly 1,300 faculty and staff members dedicate their time and effort to educating our next generation. Frenship is committed to helping our district grow and improve as we create an environment that fosters success in every student’s life.

Kathryne H. North Ridge Elementary

OUR LEADERSHIP

BRAD DRAPER

DAVID MILLER

KYLE ROGERS

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

ANDREW COX

MIKELLA NEWSOM

JAMEY PHILLIPS

GREG ROBINSON

The Frenship ISD Board of Trustees is made up of professionals who volunteer their time to serve Frenship’s students, families, teachers, and staff. These seven outstanding individuals are dedicated to Frenship’s vision.

Seek Perfection...Capture Excellence!

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O U R FA M I LY STUDENTS

5,500 Dual Credit Hours Earned in 2021-2022

86

Career and Technical Education Classes Offered

494

Industry-Based Certifications Earned by FHS Students in 2022

$6.3 MILLION In Scholarship Offers for the Class of 2022

40+

Acceptances to more than 40 Different Universities, Colleges, Military Branches, and Other Career Fields in 2022

EMPLOYEES

1,271

TOTAL EMPLOYEES 707 Teaching Staff Support Staff 425 Maintenance, Custodial & Grounds 139

EDUCATION OF STAFF Associates Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree

29,843

26 610 292 5

Hours of District-Provided Professional Development Completed by Frenship ISD Staff

Statistics reflective of the 2021-2022 school year.

WE ARE FRENSHIP 10,877

TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT

3,035

HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

ETHNICITY 47.72% 42.15% 3.95% 3.10% 2.75% 0.25% 0.07%

Hispanic/Latino White African American Two or More Asian American Indian/Alaskan Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Meredith C. Upland Heights Elementary

OTHER DEMOGRAPHICS Economically Disadvantaged Special Education

Gifted and Talented

English as a Second Language Bilingual

48.29% 10.36% 8.22% 3.04% 1.50%

Statistics reflective of the 2021-2022 school year with a snapshot taken on October 30, 2021

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2020 FRENSHIP BOND Ninth Frenship Elementary School East of Alcove Avenue on 58th Street

Fourth Frenship Middle School 7510 63rd Street, Lubbock, TX 79413 (Between Alcove and Upland Avenues)

Second Frenship High School Off of 46th Street between Milwaukee and Upland Avenues

On November 3, 2020, registered voters in Frenship ISD approved a $299.7 million bond, the largest in Frenship history. More than 90% of the bond is dedicated to building additional schools and renovating existing facilities to accommodate the growth Frenship is experiencing each year.

By 2025, Frenship will open three new schools including a second comprehensive high school, a fourth middle school, and a ninth elementary school.

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Technology Enchancements Additional Campus Updgrades

Extracurricular Safety & Security Improvements Upgrades

Elementary Campus Renovations

FMS Building Re-purposing

Maintenance Updates Ninth Grade Center to Frenship Middle School Conversion Current Frenship High School Renovation

Designated as one of the fastest growing school districts in

FRENSHIP GROWTH Texas, Frenship ISD welcomes hundreds of new students

each year. In the fall of 2021, Frenship student enrollment reached a record 10,800 students with projections of surpassing 11,000 students in the fall of 2022. The housing boom in the areas south and southwest of Lubbock and in Wolfforth ensures that Frenship ISD will continue to experience growth for many years to come. the 2021-2022 school year, Frenship UNDER CONSTRUCTION During completed several districtwide projects including

upgrades to the phone systems, technology infrastructure, safety and security, and parking lots.

Several campus renovations have also been completed such as new elementary playground equipment, installation of turf fields and fences for Frenship High School baseball and softball, and improvements to elementary gym floors. Construction on the fourth middle school is currently in progress with the new campus scheduled to open in the fall of 2023.

$TOTAL WHAT IS NEXT? 299.7 MIL

Over the next several years, Frenship ISD will face several big decisions on attendance boundaries, naming of new schools, mascots and more. These are decisions Frenship will make together as a community. Frenship will collaborate with dedicated community members, parents, students, local business owners, and other Frenship stakeholders as we prepare to open three new schools. These groups will help provide valuable input to continue building a positive culture and spirit grounded in Frenship’s rich history.

New Campus Construction

BOND PROJECT TIMELINE

Frenship ISD is a fast growth school district.

Student enrollment increases 2-5% each year.

. Fall 2023 - Doors Open to 4th Middle School . Fall 2024 - Doors Open to 9th Elementary School . Fall 2025 - Doors Open to 2nd High School . Fall 2025 - Frenship Middle School Moves to Current

Approximately 43% of all new single-family homes in Lubbock County are in Frenship ISD.

Ninth Grade Center Building

*Districtwide renovations and upgrades ongoing

90% of bond projects are dedicated to building additional schools & renovating existing facilities.

AAA Bond Rating (according to Fitch) shows the district remains fiscally responsible with taxpayer money.

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2 0 2 1 S T R AT E G I C P L A N Every five years, Frenship ISD initiates a strategic planning process to revisit and assess goals to meet the present and future needs of Frenship students and staff. With the last strategic plan set in 2016, Frenship launched a new strategic planning process in the fall of 2021.

The strategic design process is a thoughtful and purposeful process that represents the collective voices of the community to plan Frenship ISD’s future together. This process provides clear direction by setting goals and specific strategies for how the district will focus its resources and serve students for the next three to five years.

Over the course of six months, Frenship administrators, staff from all 14 campuses, parents, students, community members, and local business leaders participated in the strategic planning process. These groups provided valuable feedback and insight through a series of community summits, focus groups, and in-depth planning meetings.

Together, the Frenship community created the 2021 Strategic Plan to include a new call to action, learner outcomes, and six strategic goals with specific results.

Based on the collaborative work of the community, the new goals center around equitable expansion, technology resources, customized learning experiences, the growth of highly effective staff, social emotional development, and the preservation of Frenship’s rich tradition of excellence while embracing change as new student enrollment climbs.

A detailed timeline was also created to determine priorities and ensure staff and stakeholders are working toward the common goals and specific results. This critically important strategic plan will serve as a five-year road map, guiding the district on how to better serve our Frenship families.

Scan the QR code for more information about the goals and specific results:

Frenship ISD will foster an inclusive environment that equips and empowers learners to embrace opportunities, serve, and positively impact their community.

1 : 1 T E C H N O LO GY During the 2021-2022 school year, Frenship ISD launched a new 1:1 student technology initiative to ensure all students across the district have equitable access to technology and digital resources. Through this program, students at all 14 Frenship campuses are provided a school-issued device to use each school year. Students in Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade are issued iPads to use in the classroom, and students in 3rd through 12th grade are issued laptops to use at school and at home.

Preparing to rollout technology devices to more than 10,800 students was no small task, and the Frenship Curriculum and Instruction Department worked side-by-side with the Technology Department to launch the 1:1 initiative.

Brielle L. Bennett Elementary

In addition to securing thousands of new iPads and laptops through state and federal funding initiatives, the district upgraded the wireless network for every campus, adding 700 wireless access points to help handle the increased technology use. New security measures were put in place to ensure cybersecurity for students while using the devices on campus and at home.

As teachers and instructional staff developed ways to incorporate technology for more dynamic instruction, technology staff began the process of preparing devices for use. In a matter of weeks during August 2021, staff worked together to deploy more than 2,000 devices per day to Frenship students.

Through this 1:1 model, Frenship will continue to provide district-issued technology to students each school year to ensure they are equipped with the digital tools and resources needed to be successful in an ever-changing technological world.

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“While one of our goals is greater digital equity among our learners, going 1:1 is so much more than just putting a device in the hands of all our students.

This is about unlocking innovative learning opportunities anytime and anywhere for our learners.”

Cindi Cobb Frenship ISD Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

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F R E N S H I P F O U N D AT I O N The Frenship Foundation for Leadership is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing education across Frenship ISD by providing student scholarships and teacher grants.

$59,800 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

• 45 Character Scholarships Awarded to the FHS Class of 2022 • 2 Scholarships Awarded to Reese Graduates in December 2021 • 2 Scholarships Awarded to Reese Graduates in May 2022

$79,634 TEACHER GRANTS • 38 Grants Awarded in the Fall of 2021 • Grants Impacted 13 Campuses • Grants Benefited Frenship Students in All Grade Levels

$14,000 PRINCIPAL GRANTS

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Frenship ISD is committed to promoting a culture of excellence. This culture is exemplified in the Frenship Way, which is the lens Frenship students and staff look through to SERVE - Smile, Engage, Respect, Volunteer, and Encourage.

The Frenship Way encompasses the rich history, tradition of excellence, high expectations, and commitment to community and leadership that has defined Frenship for the past 87 years.

THE FRENSHIP WAY SMILE Greet and Welcome Make Eye Contact Say Please and Thank You ENGAGE Connect with Others Listen Intently Ask Clarifying Questions RESPECT Be Sincere Be Considerate of Others Be Kind VOLUNTEER Go the Extra Mile Help People in Need Be Proactive ENCOURAGE Speak Enthusiastically Give Your Best Inspire Others

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Maurice P. Westwind Elementary

Frenship Independent School District 501 7th Street, Wolfforth, TX 79382 806-866-9541 | www.frenship.net Illustrations provided by Frenship ISD Elementary students.