Waller ISD held District Site-Based Decision Making Committee Meeting Sept. 27

Waller ISD held a District Site-Based Decision Making Committee (DSBDMC) meeting Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the Administration Building Board Room. Approximately 65 people were in attendance to discuss Waller ISD interests.
     Waller ISD Assistant Superintendent Danny Twardowski welcomed to group and introduced Waller ISD Superintendent Richard McReavy who briefly spoke about facility needs in the District.
     The meeting was then directed by Twardowski and Waller ISD Director of Curriculum and Instruction Joy Kanyo. All WISD campus principals presented highlights of their proposed campus improvement plans that will be presented in full during the Oct. 9 Regular Board Meeting. Kanyo briefly discussed the proposed District improvement plan which will also be presented in full at the Oct. board meeting.
     Twardowski reviewed the new Student Safety Program implemented this fall. This program will help educate students on various safety issues such as Stranger Danger, School Bus Safety, Bicycle Safety, Good Touch Bad Touch, Internet Safety, Bullying, and Harassment. He then reviewed the Waller ISD 2006-2007 budget highlights which can be viewed at http://www.wallerisd.net/business/default.htm.
     Kanyo reviewed the Title Funding Report and made note of her work to improve the district-wide the Gifted and Talented (GT) Program. This improvement plan will also be presented at the Oct. board meeting.
    Before the meeting adjourned, Twardowski addressed 2007-2008 school calendar concerns. The widely discussed House Bill 1 states that school districts may not begin before the last Monday in August. Because of these changes, the 2007-2008 calendar planning process will begin earlier this year. Watch for information in student handouts, on the web at www.wallerisd.net, and in this newspaper.
     Texas Senate Bill 1, passed in May 1995, established District Site-Based Decision Making Committees to give support and direction to Campus Site-Based Decision Making Committees and to serve as a central gathering and evaluation point for information coming from those campus committees.
     The DSBDMC offers more participation opportunities for parents and community members. It meets three to four times a year and all meetings are open to the public. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate. If you would like to be a part of this important district committee, contact Danny Twardowski at 936.931.3685 or any campus principal.