During the May meeting, the governing board heard updates on the superintendent community advisory committees, capital projects and investment in special education services.
Advisory Committees
The Parent and Community Advisory Committee recommends that the district strengthen direct student support, prioritize safety and campus conditions, and expand academic and enrichment opportunities to better meet student and family needs. This includes increasing support in special education classrooms and staffing, investing in safe and well-maintained facilities, and providing greater access to programs such as after-school activities, tutoring, STEM opportunities, and sports. These priorities are intended to improve the overall student experience, foster engagement, and position the district as a strong choice for families, we also do have our last interfaith advisory Committee meeting schedule for this coming Thursday.
Capital Projects
Sunland Phase II: New Gymnasium, Cafeteria and Performing Arts
Lopez: Vision and Planning Stage For Complete School Replacement
Conchos: Office and Library remodeling
Pastor: New Playground
Southwest: New Playground
Fiesta Sports Donation to C.O. Greenfield
Renovated Sports Court
The court donation includes one full and two half basketball courts with modular interlocking sport tiles and updated goals with new padding.
Rate Bowl Game-Used Field
The field donation includes a 75,000 square-foot, fully painted sod field with new combination football and soccer goals and a solar/electric scoreboard.
Investment in Education
Gifted
School | August 2025 | April 2026 | Change (↑ 86.2%) |
|---|---|---|---|
T.G. Barr | 4 | 16 | ↑ 12 |
Bernard Black | 19 | 34 | ↑ 15 |
C.C. Campbell Sr. | 25 | 51 | ↑ 26 |
C.E. Chavez | 19 | 27 | ↑ 8 |
Ignacio Conchos | 10 | 25 | ↑ 15 |
C.O. Greenfield | 15 | 24 | ↑ 9 |
P.L. Julian | 7 | 9 | ↑ 2 |
J.F. Kennedy | 3 | 17 | ↑ 14 |
Irene Lopez | 14 | 26 | ↑ 12 |
E.V. Pastor | 16 | 36 | ↑ 20 |
Southwest | 9 | 19 | ↑ 10 |
Sunland | 15 | 30 | ↑ 15 |
Valley View | 47 | 64 | ↑ 17 |
Total | 203 | 378 | ↑ 175 |
Tier 2 MTSS Support
General and Special Education Staffing
The District is adding 10 general education teachers and 8 ESS teachers for the 2026-27 school year.
General education teachers will help reduce class sizes and increase individual student support.
ESS teachers will help meet student needs, ensure IEP compliance, and improve services.
These additions support strong instruction and the success of all students.
Special Area Staffing
Increasing staffing in special areas for the next school year.
More special areas will expand student access to fine arts, enrichment, and hands-on learning.
Increased staffing also allows for an optimal master schedule at each campus in line with our MTSS model.
Paraprofessional Staffing
Adding approximately 30 paraprofessionals to expand Tier 2 student supports for the 2026-27 school year.
Paraprofessionals will provide targeted small-group support, primarily in reading, during the intervention block.
This investment ensures students receive the right support at the right time within our MTSS model.