Welcome
Committee Norms
Our Purpose
Engage:
Explore:
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Demographer
Empower:
Transparency
Launch:
Begin with the End in Mind
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Do people move into our community because we have a strong
school system?
Do people that live in W.I.S.D. send their children to
other districts, private, or charter schools?
Opportunity-Journey-Destination!
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Are students truly leaving Waxahachie ISD? What does the Leaver
data show us?
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What are other districts offering and doing differently to combat this trend?
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 Discuss facilities, growth patterns, the possibility of a bond, and evaluate all district facility needs.
 Review instructional programs and the structure of education in WISD, including parental choices.
 Explore Pre-Kindergarten, distance learning, dual credit, & smaller classroom/ campus size.
 Analyze how improved security and/or drug testing could impact culture and climate on our campuses.
 Evaluate WHS and Global to see what programs should be expanded or eliminated moving forward.
 Present a plan of action to our school board that addresses all district needs.
We want to move with a purpose and act with a sense of urgency. Our goals should be strategic and
systemic.
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 Be respectful, kind, and courteous
 Assume best intentions and seek clarification when needed
 Everyone provides input
 Dream big for kids and have fun
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