Graham ISD
Pioneer Elementary
Improvement Plan
School Year: 2013 - 2014
________________________
Date of School Board Approval
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Legal References
 Each school district shall have a district improvement plan that is developed, evaluated, and revised
annually, in accordance with district policy, by the superintendent with the assistance of the districtlevel committee. (Section 11.251 of the Texas Education Code)
 Each school year, the principal of each school campus, with the assistance of the campus-level
committee, shall develop, review, and revise the campus improvement plan for the purpose of improving
student performance for all student populations, including students in special education programs under
Subchapter A, Chapter 29, with respect to the student achievement indicators adopted under Section
39.051 and any other appropriate performance measures for special needs populations. (Section 11.253
of the Texas Education Code)
Mission Statement
Graham ISD will focus on the future by empowering students to think creatively and critically
while learning in engaging, innovative, and inspiring environments.
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Planning and Decision Making Committee
Name
Position
Signature
Parent, Business, Community,
Teacher, etc
Lisa Budarf
Gary Borwning
Pioneer Principal
GISD Curriculum Coordinator
Eric Arrell
Community Membership
Jennifer Conway
Business Membership
Fabiola Concha
Pioneer Teacher
Whitney Barefoot
Linda Bryant
Pioneer Teacher
Non-Teaching Staff
Membership
Deanna Armstrong
Parent Membership
Michelle Atwood
Parent Membership
Karen Hartgraves
Parent Membership
Mary Heartfield
Parent Membership
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment
A Comprehensive Needs Assessment was conducted with the Committee on 9/23/13
Participants in Attendance
Data Sources Examined
Lisa Budarf
AEIS
Discipline Referral Data
Parent, Community, Teacher, and /or Student Surveys
Student Attendance Data
TPRI Data
Campus Emergency Plans
Jennifer Conway
Fabiola Concha
Whitney Barefoot
PDAS
Linda Bryant
Deanna Armstrong
Karen Hartgraves
Mary Heartfield
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment:
Summary of Findings
Identified Areas of Strength and Concern
Areas of Strength
Data Source
Class Schedule and Special Programs Schedule
Master Schedule
School Structure
Leadership Focus Groups
School Safety and Emergency Planning
Campus Emergency Plan / Drills
Classroom Technology
Campus Evaluation
Areas of Concern
Data Source
Discipline referrals and time out of class
Discipline Referrals
Lack of student interventions and data tracking related to TPRI results
TPRI Data
Percentage of “unexcused” and “excused absences
Attendance Data
Lower Test scores in social studies and science in upper grades
State Accountability (AEIS)
Lack of resources / opportunity for economically disadvantaged
Staff, parent, community, and student surveys; administration
evaluations
Staff, parent, community, and student surveys; administration
evaluations
Lack of full-time counseling / support program
Support and training for classroom and campus technologies
Staff Development
In this plan, the term “student groups” refers to students who are
H, W, AA, ED, Migrant, LEP, G/T, and Special Education
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Summary of Findings - Narrative
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State Compensatory Education
This District has written policies and procedures to identify the following:
 Students who are at risk of dropping out of school under state criteria
 Students who are at risk of dropping out of school under local criteria
 How students are entered into the SCE program
 How students are exited from the SCE program
 The cost of the regular education program in relation to budget allocations per student and/or
instructional staff per student ratio
Total SCE funds allotted to Pioneer Elementary are $36,436
Total FTEs funded through SCE at Pioneer Elementary are FTE 2.0
The process we use to identify students at risk is:
 Student data is reviewed BOY and MOY by interventionist and counselor
The process we use to exit students from the SCE program who no longer qualify is:
 Student data is reviewed EOY by interventionist and counselor.
At Pioneer Elementary State Compensatory Funds are used to support Title I initiatives.
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State Compensatory Education Program
Program Evaluation/Needs Assessment
Grades __________
TAKS
Math
% Met Standard
2011 2012 2013
Reading/ELA
% Met Standard
2011 2012 2013
Writing
% Met Standard
2011 2012 2013
Science
% Met Standard
2011 2012 2013
Social Studies
% Met Standard
2011 2012 2013
Students
At-Risk
Students
Not
At-Risk
Drop Out Data
2011
Completion Data
2012
2011
2012
Students At-Risk
Students Not AtRisk
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State Compensatory Education
State of Texas Student Eligibility Criteria:
A student under 21 years of age and who:
1. Is in prekindergarten – grade 3 and did not perform satisfactorily on a readiness test/assessment
given during the current school year.
2. Is in grades 7-12 and did not maintain a 70 average in two or more subjects in the foundation
curriculum during a semester in the preceding or current school year OR is not maintaining a 70
average in two or more foundation subjects in the current semester.
3. Was not advanced from one grade to the next for one or more school years (students in pre-k and
k that are retained at parent request are not considered at-risk).
4. Did not perform satisfactorily on a state assessment instrument, and has not in the previous or
current school year performed on that instrument or another appropriate instrument at a level
equal to at least 110 percent of the level of satisfactory performance on that instrument
5. Is pregnant or is a parent
6. Has been placed in an AEP during the preceding or current school year
7. Has been expelled during the preceding or current school year
8. Is currently on parole, probation, deferred prosecution, or other conditional release
9. Was previously reported through PEIMS to have dropped out of school
10. Is a student of limited English proficiency
11. Is in the custody or care of DPRS or has, during the current school year, been referred to DPRS
12. Is homeless
13. Resided in the preceding school year or resides in the current school year in a residential
placement facility in the district, including a detention facility, substance abuse treatment facility,
emergency shelter, psychiatric hospital, halfway house, or foster group home.
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Federal, State and Local Funding Sources
Federal funding sources that will be integrated and coordinated with State and Local funds to meet
the needs of all students;
Program/Funding Source
Federal Programs
Title 1, Part A
Title II, Part A (TPTR)
Title III, Part A (LEP)
Title VI, Part B Rural/Low Income
IDEA Funds
State Programs/Funding Source
Career/Technology Education
State Compensatory Education
Dyslexia
Gifted/Talented
Special Education
Bilingual/ESL Program
Student Success Initiative
Local Programs/Funding Source
Grants
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Goal 1:
Attract and retrain a highly qualified faculty.
Objective 1:
Pioneer Elementary will actively monitor, involve, and recruit a highly qualified staff.
Summative Evaluation: 90% of staff will return the next school year.
% Classes taught by
Highly Qualified Teachers
100%
Data 2011 - 2012
Activity/Strategy
*Title 1
Schoolwide
Component
(#1-10)
Extend appreciation and
recognition to staff through:

Special Emails

Celebrations

Thank You Notes

Teacher
Appreciation
Events
4, 5
Encourage and promote
staff expertise through
experiences such as:

Mentoring

Faculty
Presentations

Participation in
Training &
Conferences

Collaborative
Planning & Sharing
Actively recruit and maintain
a Highly Qualified staff by:

Attend Job Fairs

Advertise
vacancies through
multiple mediums
Professional development
opportunities will be
provided for staff to
maintain highly qualified
3, 4, 5, 8
Person(s)
Responsible
Principal
% Highly Qualified Teachers
Timeline
Aug. 2013 –
Aug. 2014
100%
Resources
Local Funds
PTO
% Highly Qualified
Paraprofessionals
100%
Evidence of
Implementation
Increased staff participation
Evidence of Impact
% of teachers returning to
campus
Opportunity for
appreciation
Counselor
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Campus Focus
Groups
Title 1
Local Funds
New Teachers
3, 4, 5,
Principal
Principal
Curriculum
Director
Shared goals and outcomes
for all staff
Campus focus group
participation
March 2014
– Aug. 2014
Human
Resources
3,4,5,10
Staff presentations through
multiple mediums (inperson, digital,
collaborative)
Title 1
Hiring of highly qualified
applicants
Teacher and
Paraprofessional
certifications
Title 1
Current certifications
100% highly qualified staff
Local Funds
On-going trainings
available to all staff
Increased student
achievement on TPRI and
Local Funds
Aug. 2013 –
Aug. 2014
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status required by NCLB.
Programs based on
identified needs available to
both professionals and
paraprofessionals.

Using a variety of
instructional
resources to meet
the needs of
students

Balanced literacy
in early childhood
settings

T.O.P.s training
Provide opportunities to
build capacity of teachers,
principals, and other staff to
integrate technology
effectively into challenging
curriculum and related
instructional strategies that
are aligned with the TEKS.
Identify teachers and
paraprofessionals who do
not meet NCLB HQ
requirements and provide
specific professional
development
IDEA (Pre-K)
Campus Focus
Groups
Unit Assessments
SCE
Teachers
Paraprofessionals
3, 4, 5,
10
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Campus Focus
Groups
3,4
Principal,
BOY
Human
Resources Dept.
MOY
Title I
Local Funds
SCE
Evaluation of the level of
technology integration in
lessons (H.E.A.T)
Increased rigor in lessons
Lesson Plans
360* Walkthroughs
Review of HR records
100% core academic
classes taught by HQ
teachers, 100%
paraprofessional with
instructional duties will meet
NCLB requirements
EOY
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Goal 2: All students of Pioneer Elementary will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug
free, and conducive to learning.
Objective 1: A well developed nurturing, child-centered environment in every classroom, a highly
organized and structured atmosphere for learning will be provided in every room.
Summative Evaluation: 100% of students participate in campus safety drills. Both incidents noted and
discipline referrals to the office are documented and handled appropriately with emotional and social
improvement.
Data
All Students
Discipline/Incidents
2012 - 2013
Safety Drills
2013 - 2014
Activity/Strategy
Title 1
School
wide
Component
(#1-10)
Person(s)
Responsible
Timeline Resources
In an effort to promote “safe
schools” Pioneer will conduct
learning opportunities on
topics such as:

Bullying

Conflict Resolution

Drug, Tobacco, &
Alcohol Prevention

Tattling

Self Discipline

Anger Management

Stranger Danger
Campus nurse provides
nursing services to students:

Immunization
Updates Notices

Vision, hearing,
spinal screenings

Asthma monitoring /
care

Administering
medications
1, 2, 9, 10
Principal
Aug 2013 –
May 2014
Counselor
Evidence of
Implementation
Title I
Improved behavior
Local Funds
Student awareness of
unsafe environments
Teacher
1
Principal
District Lead
Nurse
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Local Funds
Nursing records updated
Evidence of
Impact
Decreased office
referrals
Progress in social /
emotional development
as noted in promotion /
retention records
Increased attendance
rates
Documentation of
screenings
Campus Nurse
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Review and revise Campus
Emergency Operations Plan,
communicate changes, and
conduct practice drills to
prepare for crisis situations.
1. 10
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
n/a
Participation in drills
Campus Emergency
Plan
Staff
Faculty Meeting Agendas
Drill Reports
Provide ongoing
communication to parents
about safety issues, policies,
and procedures required to
ensure safety at school on a
daily basis via:

Grading Period
Newsletter (English
& Spanish)

Parent Orientation

Parent Meetings

Automated Phone
Calls

Updated Website

Weekly
communication by
teacher

Parent / teacher
conferences
Quarterly parent / guardian
learning opportunities
Provide support and or
resources for teachers and
parents so that the needs of
students with behavior or
transitional needs are met by
means of:

Consistent
discipline strategies

Staff development

Intervention plans

Appropriate support
and communication
Staff and nurse collaboration
with community to plan and
present lessons to health
classes related to:

Dental Hygiene

Hand Washing

Red Ribbon Week
1. 10
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Counselor
Title I
Increased turnout at school
events
Local Funds
Positive rapport with
parents
Staff
Parent Survey
Increased parent
participation
Open communication
between school and home
1, 10
1. 10
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Title 1
Counselor
Grant
Staff
Local Funds
Principal
Nurse
Aug. – 2013
– June
2014
Title I
Increased parent and
teacher involvement
Discipline reports /
decrease in referrals
Community resources
utilized
Progress noted in social
and emotional
development
Increased Community
Involvement in School
Lesson Plans
Local Funds
PE Teacher
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Provide support for teachers
and parents so that the
needs of students are met,
within guidelines for safety
which include:

Hallways

Cafeteria

Electronically
Monitoring Visitors

Wearing Employee
Badges

Secure entrance /
exits

Monitor security
cameras.
1. 10
Principal
Staff
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Title I
Safe and orderly campus
Campus Surveys
Local Funds
Observation and routine
verification of procedures
Reports provided by
SRO.
School Resource
Officer
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Goal 3: Effective and rigorous instructional practices that motivate and actively engage students and
develop necessary intervention plans when any student does not perform to standard.
Objective 1: By May 90% of students will be performing at or above grade level with successful progress
on MOY and EOY TPRI.
Summative Evaluation: 95% promotion rate to first grade.
Data
2008-2009
Dropout
Report
All
Students
Activity/Strategy
TPRI / Tejas Lee,
administered in K, results will
be utilized to identify
instructional targets to
remediate and reinforce
H
W
AA
ED
Migrant
Title 1
Schoolwide
Component
(#1-10)
Person(s)
Responsible
Timeline Resources
4, 8, 9
Principal
BOY, MOY,
EOY
Counselor
Title 1
Local Funds
Intervention Team
8, 9
Principal
Counselor
Spec.Ed.
Evidence of
Implementation
Ongoing tracking of
students receiving
intervention.
GT
Male
Female
Evidence of
Impact
Decrease of students on
Tier 3 or Tier 2 of
intervention
Intervention specialist
support to classroom biweekly
Teacher
All kindergarten classroom
teachers will progress
monitor with running records
to plan tired instruction
during RTI period for reading
and math.
LEP
October –
May at two
week
intervals
Title 1
Aug. 2013 –
June 2013
RTI forms completed and
ongoing current data to
support intervention
strategies
Decrease in students
needing intervention
Title 1
Lesson Plan Audits
TPRI Results
Local Funds
Walkthroughs
Promotion rates
IDEA
Campus focus group
meetings
PDAS Evaluations
Local Funds
Intervention Team
Teacher
Promote a comprehensive
balanced literacy program
campus wide.
2, 3, 7, 8,
9
Principal
Teachers
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In accordance with Special
Education regulations we will
serve students with
disabilities in many
instructional arrangements
ensuring that students are
served in the Least
Restrictive Environment
(LRE).
Promote technology
integration into all discipline
areas as mandated by the
TEKS.
1, 2, 4, 7,
8, 9, 10
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
May - 2014
Title I
SPED students
participating in full inclusion
setting when appropriate
Annual ARDS
Title I
Walkthroughs
PDAS Evaluations
Technology Dept.
Local Funds
Campus focus groups
STARR Reports
Teachers
Local Grants
Lesson plans
Diagnostician
Local Funds
Special Education
SCE Budget
100% of students with
IEP will be meeting their
goals
Teacher
1, 2, 8, 9,
10
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
May 2014
SCE Budget
Promote and provide
activities for students to
support classroom-learning
projects and/or provide
cultural arts experiences,
technology integration, and a
healthy lifestyle to enhance
learning.

Special Event Days

Parent Learning
Days

Open House

Field Trips

Daily Enrichment
Rotations
1, 2, 6, 10
Principal
Campus Focus
Groups
Aug. 2013 –
May 2014
Title I
Local Funds
Ongoing evaluation of
programs through teacher /
parent feedback
Survey Response
Support and turnout for
events
SCE Budget
Teachers
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Goal 4: Parents and Community will be partners in the education of students at Pioneer Elementary.
Objective 1: By May 2014, at least 99% of all students’ parents and/or family members will participate in at
least one school sponsored academic activity for/with their child(ren).
Summative Evaluation: School records indicate that at least 99% of students’ parents/family members
participated in at least one partnership education opportunity.
Activity/Strategy
Provide parent training and
learning opportunities on
campus as well as
communication opportunities
off campus.

Automated Phone
Calls

Campus Newsletter

Campus Calendar

Parent Orientation

Campus Learning
Opportunities
o Quarterly Parent
Trainings
o Programs
o Open House
Campus focus groups will
work with the principal and
counselor to develop,
coordinate, and implement a
plan to provide support and
resources to early learners
and their families including:

Behavior Support

Community Services

Classroom
Assistance

Parent Support

Parent Training

Community
Involvement
Title 1
Schoolwide
Component
(#1-10)
Person(s)
Responsible
2, 3, 4, 5
Principal
Resources
Timeline
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Counselor
Title I
Evidence of
Implementation
Participation in school
events
Local Funds
Evidence of
Impact
Sign-In Sheets
Evaluations and surveys
IDEA
6, 7, 9, 10
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Title I
Counselor
Local Funds
Focus Groups
Grants
Increased support for
families and students
Decrease in office
referrals
Early intervention
Documented resources
provided to students /
families
Multi-tiered support
available in the school
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Monitor and evaluate campus
volunteer and partnership
programs

Volunteer readers

Parent volunteers

Parent’s As
Teachers
6, 7, 10
Principal
PAT Coordinator
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Title I
Participation in events
Sign-In Sheets
Local Funds
Moral on campus and
among community
Survey
Grants
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Goal 5: All students will be promoted to first grade with the support needed to be successful
in school and complete subsequent grade levels.
Objective: By May 2014, a retention rate of less than 5% in kindergarten.
Summative Evaluation: A decrease in the percent of students at-risk of dropping out of
school.
Data
2009-2010
All
Students
H
W
AA
ED
Migrant
Title 1
Schoolwide
Component
(#1-10)
Person(s)
Responsible
Timeline
Resources
Collaborate with feeder
grades to ensure success of
current and future students to

Provide joint staff
development

District wide
intervention teams

End of year
transitional
information provided
to future campus

Transitional plans for
pre-k students
Prekindergarten will
participate in “transitional” day
at the end of the year with
their parent to learn about the
upcoming year.
1, 2, 3, 4,
7, 10
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Title I
Pre-K and Kindergarten
teachers will coordinate
transitional strategies.

Parent notifications

Transition Visits

Pre-K and
Kindergarten Round-
6, 7, 10
Activity/Strategy
Teachers
Local Funds
LEP
Spec.Ed.
Evidence of
Implementation
GT
Male
Female
Evidence of
Impact
Well balanced
classrooms with current
data to support
placement
RTI Data
Transition to kindergarten
is successful with few
questions from staff or
parents
Parent Survey
Teacher feedback and
coordination from feeder
schools provides
enrollment data for next
year
Round-up participation
Campus Observation
IDEA
SCE Budget
6, 7, 10
Principal
May 2014
Local Budget
Counselor
Staff Survey
Pre-K Staff
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
June 2014
Title 1
Feeder Facilities
Local Funds
Staff
IDEA
Evaluation & Surveys
SCE Budget
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
Ups
Parent Orientations
Monitor enrollment patterns,
specifically class size, to
determine the most fiscally
sound pupil teacher ratio and
staffing assignments.
1, 8, 10
Continue to revise the master
schedule to utilize all
available time and personnel
for instruction including:

Appropriate budget
spending for
supplies to support
schedule

Campus wide
strategic planning

Duty Assignments

Efficient use of work
hours for PLT,
planning, and staff
development.
1, 8, 9, 10
Principal
Aug. 2013 –
Aug, 2014
Counselor
Title I
Local Funds
IDEA
Principal
Class sizes are equitable
and balanced
Aug. 2013 –
Aug. 2014
Title I
Counselor
Local Budget
Focus Groups
Idea
PEIMS Data
Survey
Teaching assignments
based on current needs
Communication
regarding campus
structure and
organization
PDAS
PDAS
Master Schedule
Survey
Participation in campus
initiatives
Increased rigor in the
classroom
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