Eighth Annual
BRAGGING RIGHTS
2014-2015
table of contents
From the Editor................. 5
Bastrop ISD...................... 7
Coppell ISD.....................11
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD....13
Deer Park ISD.................16
Business community rallies around school district
District serves up nutrition program that promotes healthier living for all
Profit-generating Club Rewind provides new level of child care
Outdoor Learning Center creates outdoor classroom for entire community
Garland ISD....................19
Kaufman ISD.................. 22
Keller ISD....................... 25
Lamar CISD................... 29
GRS Giving Place offers backpacks, clothes and peace of mind for students in need
Lunch and Learn program engages parents of ELL students
Anti-bullying program ROCKs the school district
District invents YouTubelike platform to improve staff training experiences
Marfa ISD....................... 33
Prosper ISD................... 36
Splendora ISD............... 39
Wills Point ISD............... 43
‘Eagle Nation News’ gives students real-world broadcast communications experience
Students fuel up with competitve biotechnology education, experience
Conference helps girls gain confidence as they transition to junior high
Unique public-private partnership is a win-win for district, youngest learners
Editorial Director Katie Ford
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Advertising Sales Manager Lance Lawhon |
Design Phaedra Strecher
Texas Association of School Administrators Executive Director Johnny L. Veselka | Assistant Executive Director, Services and Systems Administration Ann M. Halstead Director of Communications and Media Relations Suzanne Marchman (ISSN 0563-2978 USPS 541-620) Bragging Rights 2014-15 • Volume LXI, Issue 3 406 East 11th Street • Austin, Texas 78701 • Phone: 512-477-6361 • Fax: 512-495-9955 www.texasschoolbusiness.com
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