1. 1 SAISD Vision 2009: Fulfilling the Promise SAISD Board Presentation October 2005 2005 – 2006 District Improvement Plan: District Performance Objectives

2. 2 District Mission The mission of the San Antonio Independent School District is to graduate all students as responsible citizens with the academic and social preparation to pursue higher education, join the military, or enter the workforce.

3. 3 District Beliefs Excellence and equity in student performance are achievable for all students. No child will be left behind. The teacher is the program. People support what they help create. Change comes from within.

4. 4 2005 – 2006 District Performance Objectives and District Planning Framework October Board Meeting: District Performance Objectives – Academic and Contextual Future Board Meetings: Review of planning by nine District functions: 1. Governance 2. Academics: Teaching and Learning 3. Instructional Support 4. Administration 5. Human Resources 6. Facilities 7. Technology 8. Communication: Internal and External 9. School and Community Relations

5. 5 SAISD Vision 2009: Planning Steps Mission Statement and District Beliefs Needs Assessment – Review of Current Conditions Goal Setting – District Performance Objectives: Academic and Contextual Initiative/Strategy Development – Planning by Nine Functions Implementation Resource Allocation – Budgeting Process Evaluation: Formative and Summative

6. 6 State and Federal Base Indicators Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) State Developed Alternative Assessment II Annual Dropout Rate for Grades 7 & 8 High School Completion Rate Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) with SDAA II if given at grade level Attendance Rate for Schools with Grades 1 – 8 Graduation Rate for Schools with Grades 9 - 12

7. 7 Gold Performance Indicators (“special recognition” categories for state accountability) These include: Attendance Rate Percent of Senior receiving Recommended/Distinguished Diplomas Percent of Seniors Taking SAT/ACT Percent of Seniors meeting a set criterion on SAT/ACT Percent of Students Taking Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate classes Percent passing AP exams

8. 8 Comparison of State (TAKS Only) and Federal Accountability (TAKS and SDAA II on Grade Level) 200420052006200720082009 State Reading Math 50 35 50 35 60 40 60 45 65 50 70 55 Federal* Reading Math 47 33 53 42 53 42 60 50 60 50 67 58 *Figure includes students in special education whether taking TAKS or not…a certain percent are counted.