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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT SUMMARY

2016/2017

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The 2016-17 school year was filled with The 2016-17 school year was a busy time “ change, challenges and highlights. for our Facilities Planning and Construction Department. We began construction of Our Board of Trustees said good-bye to eight new schools that were part of the two long-serving members, Merlin Griggs 2015 $798 million bond referendum and and Rick Ogden. completed construction of the Northside Transportation Center. Work began at Sadly, we lost Mr. Griggs to cancer in nine intermediate schools to be converted December. He served on the Board for 10 into elementary schools when our grade Aldine students earned awards at the local, years. Mr. Ogden resigned from the Board reconfiguration plan goes into effect in the state and national levels during the 2016-17 in November. He served as a Trustee for 26 2018-19 school year. years. On behalf of our Board of Trustees, school year. Students earned recognition in I want to thank Mr. Griggs and Mr. Ogden In technology, we installed new servers, new academics, music, art, drama, athletics and other extracurricular activities. We are proud and their families for their dedicated service digital switches, new software, virtual servers of our students’ accomplishments as well to our students and staff. Their guidance and equipment start-up across the District. as our dedicated professionals who teach and counsel will be missed. Caraway Intermediate School and Nimitz and coach them. In February of 2017, we welcomed two new High School had their Improvement The Annual Performance Report (APR) Trustees. Connie Esparza was appointed to Required (IR) status removed by the Texas includes highlights from the past school Education Agency. fill Mr. Ogden’s unexpired Position 4 seat, year. I hope you will read the entire report. and Dr. Kimberley Booker was appointed With the Board’s approval, Aldine became to fill Mr. Griggs’ unexpired Position 6 seat Aldine ISD has an exciting future ahead! I a District of Innovation (DoI). The DoI appreciate our dedicated staff members Ms. Esparza is a retired educator who has designation provides the District flexibilities who are part of the “Nation’s Best.” They been an Aldine resident for 37 years. Dr. available to state charter schools. Booker currently serves as an educator in are committed to providing a quality Spring ISD. The District began preparing for the future education to our deserving students. I with the implementation of a five-year also appreciate the support from parents, Last year, we opened our 34th elementary strategic plan. business and community partners as we school, Greenspoint Elementary. prepare our students for the future. Under the Board’s guidance, Aldine In December, we held a groundbreaking continued to practice fiscal responsibility. Thank you for your support. ceremony with Lone Star College for the Aldine again earned high financial ratings new East Aldine Lone Star College Center, from the State of Texas based on our which will include the District’s new Avalos spending, student achievement, and strong Wanda Bamberg, Ed.D. Early College High School. fund balance. Superintendent of Schools

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The management of the District Message From the is vested in the Board of Trustees as provided by law. School Board President The Board has a membership of seven elected officials and each position is designated by a number. Voters elect each member to a four-year term.

I am honored to serve on the Board turning into a reality. Voters overwhelmingly “ of Education with a group of men approved the $798 million bond referendum Rose Ávalos Steve Mead Paul Shanklin After serving and women committed to putting Aldine in November 2015. The focus of those Vice President Secretary Assistant Secretary on the Board students first. The Board’s number one funds will address growth and educational of Education The community first elect- The Board appointed The Board appointed priority is to see that students attain needs. Projects include technology for 26 years, ed Ávalos to the Board in Mead in January 2004. Shanklin to fill the unex- academic success. We believe it is our upgrades, new construction of additional Rick Ogden May 2006. She has been The community elected pired term of Dr. Alton primary duty to enable students to realize campuses and renovations to existing stepped down a resident of Aldine since him to the Board the Smith in December of their full potential. facilities. Construction projects include a as a Trustee. In she was two months old. following May. He has 2014. He has volunteered career and technical education high school an emotional Before she retired, Ávalos lived and worked in the in Aldine schools and has We are fortunate to have an educational and an early college high school. The farewell announcement at the worked for the school dis- MacArthur community for been a resident of the and support staff dedicated to seeing that referendum includes three middle schools, Board meeting held on November trict for 34 years. more than 50 years. community for 26 years. students achieve. They do an outstanding an elementary campus, and two early 15, 2016, Ogden cited that he and job of preparing students for a bright childhood/prekindergarten centers. Projects his wife Charlotte were moving future. Aldine is also fortunate to be in also include the replacement of Johnson out of the District. He was a 33- strong financial shape. This is in large part and Francis elementary schools. year resident of Aldine. His four due to the hard work and foresight of our children are graduates of Aldine By strengthening partnerships and administrative team. With a sound financial HS. Ogden was the longest- collaborations with parents, families, standing, we continue to focus on providing serving member of the Board. community and business leaders, support students the best learning experiences groups, faculty and staff, we know that possible in up-to-date, safe and secure Aldine’s future continues to be a beacon of facilities. light to those we serve. On December 20, 2016, Merlin Aldine ISD has been in existence for more Sincerely, Griggs Sr. than 80 years. We are proud of what Connie Patricia Ann Dr. Kimberley passed away Aldine graduates and the District have Esparza Bourgeois Booker Member Member Member after an illness. accomplished over the years. In preparation He served as for continued success, we have intentionally Dr. Viola M. García The Board appointed The community elected The Board appointed a Trustee for President of the Board of Trustees begun to plan for the future. That future is Esparza in February 2017. Bourgeois to the Board in Booker in February 2017. nine years. She is a retired educator November 2013. She has She brings a wealth of ex- Griggs was a longtime from Houston Community a grandson who attends perience as an educator volunteer, chairman of the College (HCC) Northeast. Grantham Academy and with Aldine and Houston Needs Assessment Committee As an Aldine resident a granddaughter who ISDs. She was also a for the successful 2007 bond since 1979, she has been graduated from Davis college professor. She referendum election and founding an active community High School. moved to Aldine in 1998. board member of the Aldine member. Education Foundation.

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Aldine ISD took part in several events Houston City Council The Astros Urban Youth Academy (UYA) during Super Bowl 51 held in Houston. Member Amanda Named Eisenhower Ninth Grade School Edwards spoke at student Dante Carrington as Member of the • Art students from Carver HS, Drew Eisenhower HS’ Year. He got to travel to a game during the Academy, Eisenhower HS and Houston Grads Give Back 2016 World Series. The Astros Urban Youth Academy helped create a public art mural event. Edwards is Academy provides free year-round softball at the Beulah Shepard-Acres Homes Public an Ike alumna. Each and baseball training for players between Library. This was one of four community year, Ike alumni the ages of five to 17. The Astros UYA also projects commissioned across Houston return to inspire partners with the AISD Athletic Department for Super Bowl 51. Award-winning artist future grads. Last on various related activities. Each year, the Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Reginald Charles Adams developed the year, more than 70 Ike grads returned to UYA selects a player to be the member of attended Harris Academy’s Kickoff to design concept. Houston City Council their alma mater to talk with students. This the year. Dante attended many MLB events Education event where he encouraged member Amanda Edwards and Ashley is an annual tradition at the campus. When during the all-expense-paid trip with his students to read. Turner, the mayor’s daughter, spearheaded Ike students graduate, campus leaders parents. He also had the opportunity to the project sponsored by the Super Bowl encourage them to inspire another graduate. meet several MLB Hall of Famers as well as Host Committee. The project sought to They become a critical link in the school’s current MLB players. The Tuskegee Airmen shared their World create collaborative public art piece. college-going culture. One sentiment keeps War II experiences and inspired middle and repeating: No matter what your background • The District’s M.O. Campbell Educational high school students to overcome obsta- is, college is possible. You can reach your Center hosted the NFL’s Play Football During the First Choice Emergency Room cles. They were the first African Americans dreams. Family Festival and the NFL Development (FCER) grand opening of its Houston-Fall- to fly planes in the U.S. military. The Redtail Camp during the week of Super Bowl brook site, FCER presented the Eisenhower Angels hope the history they share will keep 51. At the festival, families experienced High School band program with a $5,000 the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen alive. football clinics led by USA Football AT&T contributed $1 million for the 2016- check. And they hope to inspire students to aim Master Trainers, panels led by NFL 2017 and 2017-2018 school years to ex- high in achieving their dreams. ambassadors and high school coaches, pand Project GRAD Houston’s GRADuation discussions with NFL players, and photo Aspirations program to students enrolled at Lone Star College kicked off an 11-week opportunities. The camp challenged Aldine HS and Aldine Ninth Grade School. program that preps AISD high school young players’ skills while they learned Project GRAD Houston focuses on improv- juniors and seniors for a successful from experts. ing lives in low-income communities by transition to college. The Summer Scholars helping students develop and achieve their Program had students experience life • Hall of Fame educational dreams. on the college campus, explore fields Aldine ISD hosted its first free annual quarterback of interests, and earn college credit for Family Engagement Expo. The event Warren Moon the courses they took at either the LSC- developed through a partnership addressed The Aldine Noon Optimist Club donated Greenspoint Center or LSC-Victory Center. between U.S. Congressman Gene more than 100 68 bikes to elementary schools to promote Green and Neighborhood Centers Inc. AISD student- reading. Two students at each elementary The goal is to increase community athletes. Moon campus won a bike via a random drawing. Lone Star College-North Harris invited education and involvement. Agencies reminded Aldine ISD 2017 graduates to take part in provided families with tools and the young players that only 0.1 percent its Summer Bridge program. The campus information to help students succeed. of college players make it to the NFL. created the program to help students Workshops range from literacy and He encouraged the students to have a get ahead of the game. Students in the college readiness programs to AISD plan that includes finding their passion 11-week program also took ac course to educational programs and services. and setting high goals. The Pro Football ensure they experience success in college. Community-based organizations and Hall of Fame and Extreme Networks North Harris County Alliance presented the other local agencies address financial sponsored the event, which was program with support from AISD and the awareness and health issues that affect streamed live across the country. Aldine Education Foundation. families.

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The nonprofit Kaboom!® worked with the event for more than two decades. The corporate sponsors and schools to build national holiday of community service con- playgrounds that provided children with the nects people with opportunities to serve. power of play. Projects included: Make A Difference Day also strengthens communities and promotes civic engage- • Conley Elementary School – The value ment. Aldine projects ranged from Habitat of the entire project was approximately for Humanity to fund-raising drives for vari- $85,000.00. Target was the corporate ous causes to food pantry drives and build- sponsor. More than 200 volunteers came ing a playground. together to build the playground.

• Kujawa Elementary School – Travelers was the corporate sponsor that made the The District provided Active Parenting work- playground possible. shops throughout the school year. Active Parenting is a proven, effective approach to • Thompson Elementary School – More parenting. Families could attend morning or than 200 volunteers came together. evening sessions with Spanish translations. Target was the corporate sponsor. Topics included communication techniques, Volunteers included Aldine Board of positive discipline, encouragement as well as Education members Dr. Viola M. García, understanding and redirecting misbehavior. Paul Shanklin and Connie Esparza. Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins also came out to help build. The District hosted the 13th Annual Nadine Kujawa Senior Citizen Gala. More than 400 seniors attended. Each year, the Aldine Coun- For Make a Difference Day, the District and cil of PTAs sponsors the gala. Each year, the all campus grade levels worked with organi- gala provides a festive time with lots of holiday zations to create opportunities for everyone spirit and entertainment provided by students. to do good for others. USA Today and Shirley Reed, president of Grandparents Rais- Points of Light sponsor Make a Difference ing Grandchildren, was the event organizer Day each year. Aldine ISD has taken part in and served as emcee.

2017 FFA Aldine Future Farmers of America (FFA) students and art students once again totaling $231,991 appreciated the support they received from the community at the annual AISD Livestock Show and Country Fair. The 2017 Sale of Champions, art auction and re-sales 14% brought in $231,991, which eclipsed the 2016 sales by $28,048. The money earned by students can be used for college or FFA INCREASE students can use the money to fund their From 2016 projects for the following year’s competition.

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ADVANCED This was an opportunity to apply what I learned in ACADEMICS SCIENCE “ class in the real world. There is no doubt that this 99% was an exciting adventure that JASON Learning Students earned academic recognition Chess students at Kujawa Elementary JASON Learning and Chevron selected and Chevron gave me. And for that, I am grateful. after taking above-level college admissions School showed off their strategic skills. student Diego Garza from Victory Early , AISD Student and 2017 JASON Argonaut exams through Duke University’s Talent They played at a United States Chess College High School and life science teacher Diego Garza CLOSING PERFORMANCE GAPS Identification Program simply known as Federation (USCF) Tournament held at Chirmekia Washington from Plummer Met Target Duke TIP. Nearly 54,000 academically the T.H. Rogers School. Kujawa chess Middle School as 2017 National Argonauts. talented seventh grade students nationally students formed part of the more than 420 Their summer expedition took them to the and equipment costs. Each year, the took the exams alongside college-bound players from the Houston area that took Arctic’s edge. Both worked with scientists national program selects one student and 11th and 12th grade students. All of the part. Kujawa students won 11 individual at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre in one educator to form part of the JASON TIP seventh graders had already scored trophies. The team placed fifth overall in the Manitoba, Canada. They measured evidence National Argonauts. The goal is to inspire 96% at or above the 95th percentile on grade- competition. of global warming in the town that’s on the students to pursue STEM fields. level achievement tests, and many went front line of climate change. on to receive ACT or SAT scores rivaling • Twenty-two of the 2017 Argonaut team STUDENT PROGRESS or surpassing those of their high school Eisenhower HS won second place at the spots were reserved for students and Met Target counterparts. Duke TIP honored 500 District 16 UIL Academic Meet. The events educators from the Houston region. seventh graders at the Grand Recognition challenge students to think critically and Chevron sponsors the JASON Learning Ceremony who scored better than 90 creatively in more than 20 categories. Last program at more than 10 Houston-area percent of high school seniors taking the year numerous students placed in the top school districts, including AISD. Funding college entrance exams. Hambrick Middle 10 in their respective events. Top wins provided by Chevron assures that all School student Haley Crawford was among included categories such as mathematics, travel is covered for Houston-area Argos. the “TIPsters” invited to attend the event computer applications, literary criticism and This includes lodging, food, programming in North Carolina. The District had 14 science. students earn state recognition for their scores. Additionally, 16 (all the students that earned state recognition and two others identified by Duke TIP) qualified to attend the Academy for Summer Studies or the Center for Summer Studies Programs. Duke Tip offers guidance and opportunities Academic Accountability 2016-17 STAAR Results to develop their abilities and interests. These charts compare how Aldine ISD students performed on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests with students from across Texas during the school year.

76% 77% 76% 68% State 71% 66% State 69% State 67% State Aldine Aldine Aldine 56% State 54% Aldine Aldine

Reading / Mathematics Writing Science Social Studies English Lang. Arts 12 Annual Report | AldineISD.org Annual Report | AldineISD.org 13 STEAM increases learning. The interdisciplinary “ model helps students become better engineers. How? They learn how to think artistically. We also engage artists in STEM fields. In STEAM, creativity is key. It addresses through real–world projects why the STEM subjects should matter to everyone.

NASA invited science teachers Andrea A total of five students earned honors at Olivia Boatner, Program Director of Magnet Schools Soliz and David Quintanilla to Cape the regional Science and Engineering Fair Canaveral to view the launch of GOES-R of Houston (SEFH). Four of those projects (now called GOES16), a next-generation advanced to the Texas Science and • Data — Economic projections suggest weather satellite. GOES16 will save lives Engineering Fair in San Antonio after placing future career opportunities. The STEM by predicting severe weather outlooks first or second place at the regional contest. Jobs: 2017 Update issued by the Office sooner and more accurately. The AISD Middle and high school students that of the Chief Economist at the U.S. educators, who applied for the opportunity, advanced to state were Hannah Omoruyi Department of Commerce Economics were among the 50 people from around (Category: Medicine and Health), Keila and Statistics Administration predicts the world selected to visit NASA. Soliz is South (Category: Chemistry), Irineo Sánchez STEM occupations to grow by 8.9 an eighth grade science teacher at Stovall (Category: Robotics & Intelligent Design) and percent from 2014 to 2024. That is in Middle School. Quintanilla teaches physics Hamna Badat (Category: Plant Science). contrast to non-STEM jobs. Projections at MacArthur High School. They got to Sánchez earned four Special Awards at show a 6.4 percent growth in these tour the facilities as well as meet scientists regionals, while Kalvry Cooper received one areas. The recent report also shows that and engineers. NASA encouraged the Special Award. Student Sherall García won STEM workers command higher wages. educators to document their experience the SEFH mascot design competition. It’s They earned 29 percent more than their on social media, which allowed their worth noting that Irineo earned an honorable non-STEM counterparts in 2015. students to follow them. NASA seeks to mention and third place at the state level in excite teachers and students and motivate 2016 and 2015, respectively. Davis High School was one of more than them to work hard in STEM disciplines. ENGLISH 120 schools selected to take part in a The space agency seeks to attract the LANGUAGE ARTS national journalism initiative. The PBS next generation of explorers. NASA needs The District offered a free two-week STEAM NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) scientists and engineers to take over the Summer Camp. The acronym stands for The Texas Council of Teachers of English program, has students train in video torch of space exploration. ”This made science, technology, engineering, art and Language Arts (TCTELA) invited Aldine ISD journalism. Students engage in journalistic science relatable and relevant to my mathematics. The camp targeted mad sci- to take part in the 2017 Literacy Education inquiry and media production. The student- students,” said Soliz. “I got to expose them entists, makers, coders, creators and tech- Day in spring 2017. Students from Aldine, centered model builds journalism skills to a whole new world of possibilities.” nologists entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Eisenhower and Nimitz senior high schools and production skills. Students also STEAM education helps students from took part. Each participant provided a voice develop critical thinking skills while making different perspectives to understand the and a face to the issues that are confronting connections to what is going on in the link between different disciplines to improve our state and educational system. They world around them. Other skills include their comprehensive use of knowledge to Not all students immediately gravitate to STEM. They also got an opportunity to advocate for problem solving, teamwork, information solve practical problems. STEAM education “need something that sparks their interest. It may be the student literacy. Additionally, students got to literacy and communication. The campus brings together the creative and scientific creative piece that hooks them. We incorporate art to talk with Commissioner of Education Mike teamed up with the Houston Public processes. Both are about the exploration Morath as well as Representative Armando Media/NPR affiliate. Mentors and media show students the creativity in what they’re doing. We of ideas and possibilities. In both, students want to inspire their imagination. It allows them to explore Walle and Senator Alma A. Allen. professionals offer assistance. They also engage in creative and critical thinking that critique the students’ work. The feedback their own creative interests. We also give them a better supports collaborative learning. helps students learn and improve their skills picture of what it means to work in a STEM field. You in storytelling and scriptwriting. Students • Cross-curricular projects increase learn- District winners, Ángel Ramírez and Miguel across the country also develop unique don’t need to be a scientist or engineer to work in STEM. ing. Simply put, educators and students González, advanced to compete in the stories. PBS publishes each video story Companies are also hiring designers and artists to drive take information and use art and play. Houston PBS 2017 Spelling Bee. At the on the NewsHour website — Davis HS innovation. STEAM uses design methods to approach This reinforces students’ ability to un- District contest, Ángel Ramírez from Drew produced two video reports. The pieces STEM subjects creatively. It makes them [courses] real– derstand something as well as support Academy earned the Champion title while become educational resources to use and students with different learning styles. Miguel González from Houston Academy world relevant to all students. view. There is also a chance of having Cross-curricular teaching is a growing took the Runner-Up title. Miguel was the Dr. Michealann , Director of Fine Arts the story air on the “PBS NewsHour” Kelley trend in education. And one that Aldine District 2015 Champion as a student at broadcast. has been using for years. Harris Academy.

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Living History: Students Connect With Aldine ISD had 25 students advance to the The PBS long-running series “NOVA” The Special Education Department focused potential for the use of virtual reality Civil Rights Legend — Joan Trumpauer National History Day Competition at the focuses on science; it’s application, history on taking technology to the next level. in the classroom, which can benefit Mulholland, one of the original Freedom University of Maryland in June. Each year, and researchers. Last year, “NOVA” featured students with an array of disabilities. Riders, visited with intermediate and middle nearly 3,000 students head to nationals. Shotwell Middle School students’ 2016 • Teachers began using tablet-based apps This assistive technology can minimize school students. They spent a morning with It’s the final stage in an event that began in History Day Project that earned state honors. and real-life physical manipulatives. Two or offset the effects of a disability. It can the Civil Rights icon listening to her stories, classrooms and local contests around the Tatyana McClain and Han Van competed products, Osmo and Tiggly, have math- provide an alternative means for students experiences and thoughts about current world. The award-winning documentary together in the 2016 history fair. Both had based apps for early numeracy skills. Osmo to accomplish a particular task. For issues. filmmaker Ken Burns kicked off NHD 2017. seen the film Forgotten Genius, which aired offers several apps. It uses manipulatives to children with disabilities, they are able The PBS history series American Experience on the PBS series. The film was about Percy teach numbers, spatial sense, vocabulary to explore or create new environments. Mulholland took part in some of the most was also present filming the contest. Lavon Julian. The African-American chemist and lines. Tiggly integrates visual, auditory They are able to manipulate objects that historical moments of the Civil Rights American Experience interviewed students became one of the greatest scientists of and kinesthetic sensory experiences. These would be difficult or impossible for them Movement. Her mug shot has been called Karen Córdova, Keilly Irlas-Flores, Eva Dávila, the 20th century. Inspired by the NOVA help build a mathematical understanding of to experience in real life. Virtual reality one of the most famous in American history. Tiffany Martínez and Christina Duong from film, they decided to center their project on quantity, number and basic operations. The technology is making a real difference in She took part in the 1963 Woolworth’s Shotwell Middle School. They represented Julian. They wrote Melanie Wallace, senior apps provide instant feedback, descriptive special needs classrooms. lunch counter sit-in in Jackson, Mississippi. two different AISD projects that advanced to series producer. Wallace suggested that graphics and interactivity. They meet a Mulholland helped plan and organize the the national contest. Student Carolina Chala they contact Llewellyn “Llew” Smith, the variety of physical and cognitive needs in March on Washington. She also joined the the classroom. from Nimitz High School received the Senior director of the film, who agreed to help. At The department also hosted a Technology Selma-to-Montgomery March. Division Outstanding State Entry Award for the state contest, the students’ project took • Teacher training focused on increasing Summer Camp for special education her individual exhibit titled “A Stand in the third place in their category and division. “Remember, you don’t have to change the use of Go Talk app. This app is a commu- teachers. More than 100 educators Borderlands.” She won fifth place in her NOVA followed the students’ progress in world… just change your world.” — Joan nication tool that gives students who are received training on various devices, division to make her a finalist. the competition to share with their funders. Trumpauer Mulholland, Legendary Civil unable to speak a way to communicate. It instructional programs and apps. They also Wallace said, “This is why we do public collaborated on an online format to share Rights Activist Prior to nationals, a total of 77 middle and also gives them a sense of independence television. This is why it is so important. It is best practices. They shared ideas from high school students advanced to Texas at their fingertips. Her son Loki Mulholland accompanied the all about the mission in education. It is what how to best use tools to enhance teaching History Day. They had advanced from the retired English teacher. Mr. Mulholland is an we strive for.” • Wearable technology, like virtual reality and learning to engaging students and regional competition. The state event is award-winning author and documentarian. headsets is also impacting special addressing Texas Essential Knowledge and the third level of the contest. Students that In 2013, Mr. Mulholland produced An Ordi- education. Current research shows great Skills (TEKS). place first and second advanced to National nary Hero: The True Story of Joan Trump- The Texas School Board of Education History Day. auer Mulholland. The award-winning film is recognized MacArthur High School National now a nonfiction children’s book titled She History Day 2016 winner Denisse Córdova. Stood for Freedom: The Untold Story of a Less than 1 percent of all student projects Civil Rights Hero. make it to the national level of competition. Denisse has been competing in National “This is an ordinary person just like you, but History Day since middle school. She you have to choose to stand up to bullying. reached the state level competition in 2014 She made a choice at a young age and and 2015, winning seventh and second was prepared when the time came. Being place, respectivaly, in the Individual Website different is what makes a difference.” — Category. The 2016 contest marked her Loki Mulholland, Award-Winning Filmmaker first national win. She brought home a Silver medal in the same category. Her award- winning project, which centered on Ada Lovelace, explored the beginnings of the information evolution and computing.

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The department updated software in five Aldine, Davis and Eisenhower high schools In the competition portion of the Texas labs; as part a technology refresh cycle, the each have aviation clubs. They got to State Thespian Festival, Carver HS and department purchased a total of 338 new attend several events sponsored by the Eisenhower HS students shined. More than desktop computers for 13 computer labs in Houston Aviation Club at Ellington Field. 20 earned Superior ratings and advanced the District. Events included watching the Wings Over to the International Thespian Society Houston Air Show practice run, exclusive National Festival held in Lincoln, Nebraska. tours given by airport executives, and Eisenhower also had 18 students earn A total of 16 Business Professionals of opportunities to interact with pilots and Excellent ratings in their respective America (BPA) middle school students other aviation professionals. One lucky categories. advanced to nationals and earned Davis HS student got to fly on the 2 she taught herself how to use Tinkercad. recognition. Through real-world business millionth Young Eagles® flight with Sean D. This is a free modeling program she used experiences, BPA students develop Tucker who is well known in the aviation to create her 3-dimensional statue design. The Texas Music Educators’ Association professional and leadership skills. world. Tucker is an inductee of the National Her perseverance paid off. La’Jasha won (TMEA) invited the Aldine Children’s Honor Aviation Hall of Fame. The Smithsonian first place at the State BPA Conference. At Choir to perform at the 2017 convention National Air and Space Museum named nationals, she took home fourth place. in San Antonio. TMEA selected Aldine as Future teachers Dolores Escoto and Andrea him one of 25 Living Legends of Flight. one of two outstanding district choirs in the Robledo from Eisenhower HS along with Tucker is also EAA’s newest Young Eagles state. The 94-member choir represented Ashley Salmerón from Davis HS advanced chairman. It was a three-peat for Davis High School. every AISD elementary and intermediate to nationals after emerging as champions The culinary students earned the 2017 school. in their respective events at the state ‘Chopped’ Championship Title. The annual Best Orchestra, Best Costume Design, contest, the students took home, Advanc- competition. The Educators Rising national Art student La’Jasha Champion from Carv- event is fashioned after the show Chopped Best Ensemble/Chorus, Best Actress, Best ing Play, Best Actress, Best Actor, All-Star meet took place in Phoenix. The students er HS chose to dive into the worlds of tech- on the Food Network. Teams from Aldine The Davis HS thespians advanced to the Supporting Actor (Ri’Chard Jordan), Best Cast, Best Technical and an Honorable are members of the Texas Association of nology and engineering. As a student-mem- and Nimitz high schools took part in the Area UIL One-Act Play competition after Supporting Actress (Jazmyne Charles) and Mention. Results at regionals included Re- Future Educators (TAFE). The competitions ber of the Business Professionals of Ameri- competition before getting “chopped.” strong performances at the Bi-District Best Featured Performer (Elysa Aguilar). gion 2 State Alternate, two All-Star Cast give aspiring teachers an opportunity to ca (BPA), she entered the state conference Aviator Online, the student journalism group contest. A number of thespians earned Aldine HS received the Best Leading awards, two Honorable Mentions and Best show their knowledge, skills and leadership in computer modeling. She started with a at Davis HS broadcasted the four-hour individual honors for their performances in Actress (Kayla Johnson) nomination. Technical. Over the past six years, Carver in education. traditional pencil and paper sketch. Then challenge live on the Internet. the Bi-District round. Katharine Chávez and HS has advanced to regionals five times. Arturo Miranda were named to the All-Star The campus has received the State Alter- Cast; Jhazman Carter, Dioncia Lewis and After the UIL Bi-District competition, Carver nate title three times. Alexia Williams received Honorable Mention HS’ theater troupe advanced to the UIL All-Star Cast and Aaron Deauvearo won the Area One-Act Play contest. At the Bi-Dis- Best Tech Award. trict competition, the thespians won a num- The department hosted the Annual Chil- ber of individual honors. Jaela Amos earned dren’s Music Festival of Houston at the 5,630 9 Best Actress, Kevin Crear and Bishop M.O. Campbell Educational Center. The Pearsall were named to the All-Star Cast, festival showcases elementary choral and Students received Future Leaders of America Carver HS and Aldine HS earned a total Industry Certifications (FBLA) students earned of 12 Tommy Tune nominations for their Felicia Hart received Honorable Mention instrumental ensembles in the greater recognition at nationals musical productions of Once on This All-Star Cast and Je’Qwan Owens won the Houston area. Last year, there were 70 per- Island. The two campuses were among Best Technical award. formances. Aldine ISD students competed the 45 in the Houston area that entered with peers from many districts. Performanc- the 2016-2017 competition. Carver HS es included ensembles from Alvin, Humble, 1 10 racked up nominations for Best Overall The judges named Carver HS’ one-act play KIPP, Conroe, Huntsville, Pasadena, Mag- nolia, Katy, Spring, Alief and Klein. Student-member of the Health Occu- Student-members of the Technology Production (musical), Best Direction, Best a Region 2 State Alternate after shining at pations Students of America (HOSA) Student Association (TSA) earned Choreography, Best Musical Direction, area and regional competitions. At the area earned recognition at nationals recognition at nationals

18 Annual Report | AldineISD.org Annual Report | AldineISD.org 19 VISUAL Valeria García, Jones ES La’Jasaha Champion, Carver HS Jennifer Castillo, Carver HS Jennifer Castillo, Carver HS Rubi Chávez, MacArthur HS ARTS

Digital art student La’Jasha Champion from • The Alliance named Aldine HS student Carroll Academy and Stovall Academy A total of 12 students earned Superior (LTP) program. The program integrates Carver HS won the design cover for the Freddy Díaz a National Silver Key winner. students’ works won Jurors’ Selection ratings. One student, Adia Martínez from photography and writing literacy to help “iWrite” 2016 Short Story Anthology. This Across the nation, students submitted Awards in the Pearl Fincher Museum of Nimitz HS, received a Gold Seal medallion. students learn to express themselves. They was one of the magnet school student’s a record-breaking 330,000 works for Fine Arts Contest. The contest recognizes In the state event, only the top .5% of studied surrealist artists like André Breton, many accomplishments. In 2016, she adjudication at regional level events. Only the artistic achievements of students in works receive the Gold Seal medallion. Max Ernst, René Magritte, Joan Miró, used computer animation to win first place the top 1 percent of students’ works Northwest Houston. Man Ray and Salvador Dali. FotoFinish is in Magnet Schools of America’s National earned recognition at the national level. In a museum-quality exhibition of student Student Poster Contest. 2017, the Alliance recognized about 2,500 Regional Junior VASE is a competition for artwork. The Aldine HS students’ photos students nationally as medalists. The Carver HS student Dakota Barnett sixth, seventh and eighth grade artists. A and writing centered on the theme Alliance posthumously honored Freddy. advanced to the State Bar of Texas’ Law total of 13 school districts comprise the “Dreamscapes.” Their interactive show had Trends, the journal of the Texas Art Day Contest where he won first place. His Region 4 JrVASE contest. The students visitors see an “Open Your Mind to…” sign • A total of thirty-one pieces of Scholastic Education Association (TAEA), is published photograph titled “Prohibited” showed the undergo evaluations and personal interviews with a window they could open and close. Art Gold Key artworks from Harris County annually and distributed to its members power of his civic voice. He advanced to with judges. The event awarded AISD were selected to be on exhibit at the at the state conference. TAEA focused on the state level after winning first place in students with 109 Superior rating honors U.S. Department of Education. Three of the statewide Big Art Day celebration in the Houston Bar Association’s 2017 Law and 85 Excellent ratings. A set percentage Students earned 15 honors at the Society those pieces were from AISD students. the 2016 edition. Featured in the article Day Contest. His Carver HS peers Mónica of artworks with Superior ratings received of Performing Arts and Wells Fargo Art The students in the exhibit were Jennifer is Aldine ISD. The statewide event raises Coronado and Jazmín Juárez took home the coveted Silver medal. Of these artworks Contest. The Award recognizes outstanding Castillo from Carver HS, Daniela Ventura awareness about art education and art as second and third places, respectively, in the selected by the judging panel, 13 AISD 2017 contributions from students in grades from Grantham Academy and Freddy a creative force in our communities. The same event. In the third through fifth grade entries received Silver medals. PreK-12. Aldine ISD students brought Díaz from Aldine HS. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo magazine also featured Dr. Michaelann division poster contest, Alisson Magaña home second and third place awards (HLSR) School Art Program selected eight Kelley, director of fine arts. from Marcella Intermediate School earned as well as Honorable Mentions. Special AISD students’ works to advance to the second place. The contest has students Kindergarten student Jesús Rosas’ black Awards included SPA Board of Directors Two students’ works were among the Show in March. At the HLSR contest, high use photography and art to capture our and white photograph titled “The Princess Selection Award, SPA Staff Selection Award 30 finalists chosen from more than 320 school students took home Best of Show, Since 1923, the Alliance for Young Artists freedoms and rights protected by the U.S. and the Pea” was featured at Hardy & and SPA Program Cover Selection. in the Houston area for Art in the Middle two Gold medals and a Special Merit. One & Writers, a nonprofit organization, has Constitution. Nance Studios in downtown Houston. His People’s Choice Award online contest. of the students to advance to the HLSR’s been identifying teenagers with exceptional Frida Kahlo-inspired work formed part of Judges selected the artworks by Jacqueline School Art Auction was Kujawa Elementary artistic and literary talent. Students can the 12th Annual Frida Festival celebrated in Kujawa Elementary School student Miguel Martínez from Drew Academy and Zane School student Ja’Varie Sparks-Thomas. compete in 29 art and writing categories. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion the city’s East End. Frías won first Place in the National Magnet Justice from Houston Academy to form part The second grader’s artwork won the Alumni of the Awards include Andy Warhol, selected Carver HS art student Jennifer School Poster Contest. Miguel competed in of the 30 finalists of the Art in the Middle Elementary Class Champion. Ja’Varie’s Sylvia Plath, Stephen King, Robert Redford Castillo’s t-shirt design for the 2017 Musical the elementary level. The IB World School work titled “Dinner?… I Dare You!” sold Contest. Their works were on display at the and Ken Burns. Scores event. The shirts were given away Aldine High School art students exhibited has had a student earn a spot in the top for $47,000 at auction. He received a Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park. to more than 6,000 Houston area students a project at Houston’s Annual FotoFest two positions of the contest since 2014. guaranteed premium of $5,500. The rest • Regional Level Competition: The Harris that attended the program in May. Exhibition of Student Art. They took part in went toward student HLSR scholarships. County Department of Education spon- FotoFest’s Literacy Through Photography His work was the first elementary piece to sors the regional contest. Of the 8,748 The Texas Art Education Association go to auction in the HLSR area competition. art and writing regional entries, a total selected five K-12 students’ works for the The Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) of 1,805 Gold Key, Silver Key and Hon- State Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibit. Texas provides students and programs with a Reception of At the district-level HLSR School Art Program, orable Mentions were awarded in 2017. First Lady Cecilia Abbott selected two of standard of excellence. Each year, VASE for district-level students in prekindergarten to high school AISD middle and high school students the five for the Governor’s Gallery. Only 10 recognizes exemplary student achievement winners of the submitted more than 630 western-themed earned a total of 37 honors: six Gold Key are selected annually for this prestigious in art. At the 2017 regional event, a total Houston Live- artworks. Each year, judges select winners in awards, 16 Silver Key distinctions and 15 honor. TAEA sponsors the YAM art exhibit of 20 works by 19 students advanced to stock Show and elementary, junior high and high school divi- Honorable Mentions. at the State Capitol in Austin. Rodeo Student sions to advance to the Show. Texas VASE. AISD high school students earned top honors at the state contest. Contest.

20 Annual Report | AldineISD.org Annual Report | AldineISD.org 21 A lot of districts spend money on buying technology, but we’re “ spending money on learning how to use it. We are breaking down the technological barriers and introducing teachers and students to the possibilities of education technology. Akilah Willery, Executive Director of Instructional Technology

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Aldine ISD was one of 12 districts that • iTech Nation: This is an online The Schools and Libraries program, • Assisting the HR Department with the made the Texas School Business 2016- professional development offering. Twice also known as E-rate, makes implementation of Open Text to store 2017 “Bragging Rights” issue. Bragging daily, the 45-minute live and interactive telecommunications and information employee documentation electronically. Rights recognizes districts’ best practices webcast are devoted solely to technology services more affordable for schools and This helps to effectively manage and and programs that are bettering the lives of instruction. libraries in America. Innovative digital rapidly deliver HR process services students, schools and communities. The learning technologies and the growing supporting recruitment, on-boarding, magazine recognized the Technology and • Level Up: The micro-credentialing importance of the Internet in connecting training, benefits, appraisals, and more. Curriculum Conference of Aldine (TCCA) as program offers six hours of online students and teachers — to life-long a best practice. The one-day conference professional development credit. It learning and information — are creating • Creating a paperless process. The developed after instructional technology introduces new technology and how an increasing demand for bandwidth in Information Services Department specialists (iTechs) brainstormed with District to use it. Participants also learn how to schools and libraries. Eligible schools integrated new hire employee data from leaders. They knew instructors in computer teach that technology to students and and libraries may receive discounts SearchSoft into Advantage HR system literacy and career and technology education peers (peer-to-peer education). on eligible Category 1 Services (e.g. and documents from SearchSoft into were using technology but not others. They telecommunications, telecommunications Open Text. • Innovate Academy: The professional looked for ways to attract and boost content services and Internet access) and Category development program focuses on SearchSoft is an online job board where teachers’ confidence when it comes to using 2 Services (e.g. internal connections, offering tools for principals who need to a prospective employee can view and technology. The annual TCCA provides managed internal broadband services and bring their campuses up to future-ready apply for open positions. These jobs are free professional development that focuses basic maintenance of internal connections). standards. separated into categories based on the on integrating technology into classrooms Aldine ISD has benefited from the program job type, located on a school or district’s and curricula. Students also get to shine by and last year was no exception. login page. Applicants can search for showing how they are using technology to AISD hosted the 2nd Annual Student Film jobs by viewing open positions and learn such as developing an app. TCCA has • AISD received approval for $665,193.96 and Photography Festival. The students in clicking on the position(s) that interests grown from 250 participants in its first year in in E-rate funds for 2016-2017 for phone grades PreK-12 produced their films and them. After identifying a desirable job 2011, to more than 3,500 in 2016. Last year, and Internet services. photographs. The 2017 event had 122 films posting, they click “Log in and Apply,” attendees represented 73 school districts, and 400 photos to showcase. • The District received $1,669,102.50 in at the bottom of the posting. Then 40 private schools and 10 universities. E-rate reimbursement funds for high applicants can log in to their account and Each year, event organizers partner with school and ninth grade campus network apply for this position. Before applying for vendors who help provide the budget for infrastructure upgrades, which were com- any job, they must first create an account the conference, which features more than pleted in 2015-2016. and complete their application. 100 speakers, vendors and industry thought leaders. In 2016, vendors and sponsors ensured $10,000 in door prizes. TCCA has The deparment also worked on: spawned a number of districtwide initiatives that are part of the instructional technology • Implementing electronic workflow to program: generate stock requisitions (SRQ); implemented electronic process for over- the-counter (OC) documents for Central TCCA has truly allowed our iTechs to lead and Receiving and Warehouse. “ encourage their colleagues to grow beyond technology as gadgets and gimmicks to technology as an integral part of instruction. Dr. Wanda Bamberg, Superintendent of Schools Angel Salgado, Plummer MS

22 Annual Report | AldineISD.org Annual Report | AldineISD.org 23 As the semester “ progressed, I saw my students develop a growing confidence in their ability to succeed. Alice Hill, STEM SmartLab Facilitator at Houston Acdemy THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AND TECHNOLOGY IN ALDINE ISD USING TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATED AND IN EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE Classrooms include wireless technologies as well AS A TOOL TO HOOK INNOVATIVE Today’s generation of students is growing up in a The future of technology in education is about as collaboration tools. Creation takes place in STUDENTS’ ATTENTION There are many ways in which technology can digital world. Using digital devices is a huge part access. Teachers and students won’t want to different venues, for example, in the classroom Technology allows students to explore indepen- be used in the classroom to engage students of their everyday experience. use devices if the network is slow and things are during project-based learning or alongside peers. dent learning in the classroom and outside the and facilitate exciting lessons. District leaders not working properly. That means infrastructure Students can create models on a desktop app confines of the classroom. They become active and educators work together to ensure they are As we embark on the Fourth Industrial Revolu- is paramount to the future of technology in before creating a 3-D model or prototype. learners engaging in a subject for a more in- choosing the right technology and tools needed tion, it’s clear that technology will play a central education. depth learning experience. It also creates a social to complement and/or enhance learning. role. Research by the World Economic Forum Educators are empowered with a learning learning environment that motivates students to estimates that 65 percent of children entering The 2015 Bond Referendum includes network management platform while working with their Students in general classroom settings are not do more complex and creative work. The students primary school will find themselves in occupa- and technology projects. Implementing new tech- peers and students. They can set, collect and the only students benefitting from technology. It can share applications and documents while tions that currently don’t exist. nology is part of the District’s strategic plan. grade work online. There is also an increase is also creating new experiences for students in working on collaborative projects. in engagement and communication between CHANGING LEARNING special education. A new hybrid of teaching com- By 2020, it’s estimated there will be 1.5 million students, parents and teachers by having access The District uses technology to hook students’ STYLES bines the use of a tablet-based app and real-life new digitized jobs across the globe. to grades, comments and work via a computer or attention with the hope of motivating students to Teachers are still key presenters of lesson physical manipulatives. The apps meet a variety Whether you call it an evolution or revolution, ed- mobile device. pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering material. They help understand issues and of physical and cognitive needs in the classroom. ucation is increasingly utilizing more technology. and mathematics). The magnet program opened work through problems and answer questions. Another app, Go Talk, is giving students who are Teachers are leveraging collaboration technology Not only does technology enhance teaching and STEM SmartLabs at four intermediate and middle However, their role is transforming. Educators act unable to speak a way to communicate. It also to strategize, communicate and support learning. learning, but it is also preparing students with campuses in 2017. Each of the eight stations in more as facilitators or guides in the collaborative gives them a sense of independence at their They can view a student’s progress to determine the skills that are in demand and needed for the the lab focuses on a different core technological learning environment. This allows them to spend fingertips. if he or she needs more support. For instance, digital economy. competency. more one-on-one time with the students that through quizzes and online activities that chal- Wearable technology like virtual reality headsets need more support. lenge by using problem-solving skills, teachers Robotics clubs at schools have students build is also impacting special education in Aldine. can see if deeper learning is occurring. their robots to perform a specific task. In doing Interactive learning is increasing. Students and Current research shows great potential for the THE POSSIBILITIES ARE so, they develop technical skills such as coding teachers have access to Promethean boards use of virtual reality in the classroom, which can These digitally enhanced learning experiences ENDLESS as they test and modify their robot to improve the where they can use touch screen mechanisms to benefit students with an array of disabilities. This and tools augment personalized teaching. There As the District adopts new technologies and ser- design or capability. watch and interact with media straight from their assistive technology can minimize or offset the is an emphasis on learning through activity, vices, they are evaluated to determine if effective. computers, Chromebooks and their own devices effects of a disability. It can provide an alternative which provides real-time feedback. Technology Career and technology education students To ensure educators are confident, the District from home. Multi-users can interact, share con- means for students to accomplish a particular helps educators follow “competency-based also benefit from new technologies as they provides training so they know how to use new tent, work on projects or master concepts. task. For children with disabilities, they are able progression,” that focuses on mastery of a topic learn trades and skills. They can also access technology. To increase buy-in and training, the to explore or create new environments. They are rather seat time. The focus on individualized or online opportunities to obtain industry-standard Educators use a combination of blended learning District created several initiatives: able to manipulate objects that would be difficult personalized learning allows more flexibility and certifications. The Dr. Archie L. Blanson Career such as technology-based lessons. They are also or impossible for them to experience in real life. THE NEW SCIENCE • Level Up is a micro-credentialing program for structured ways that support students’ individual and Technical High School, which is set to open providing digital content, including use of video to Virtual reality technology is making a real differ- OF LEARNING teachers to learn how to integrate technology goals. in fall 2018, will offer a state-of-the-art learning flip classroom instruction. This enables students tools. ence in special needs classrooms. Research by Professor R. Keith Sawyer, a leading and training environment with 17 in-demand to watch instructional video for homework and scientific expert on creativity and learning, • Innovate Academy helps principals transform programs. Through work-based learning and then use classroom time to further help and other Through correct, responsible use, educators in emphasizes the power of technology to influence campuses into future-ready learning environ- experiences, the rigorous programs will challenge activities to ensure knowledge acquisition. The Aldine are creating dynamic, digital and hands- Students not only get the students and prepare them to enter the work- on learning experiences that can be tailored if and enhance education by providing experiences ments. approach has students take ownership of their that lead to deeper learning. This includes: “work-based experience, force. own learning. students need additional support. • Technology and Curriculum Conference of they get the soft skills Students’ feedback is also helping guide the Online learning or virtual school continues to • Engagement through collaborative learning Aldine (TCCA) is a free professional one-day training for employability. event. Teachers in all grade levels and subjects technology drive. Their ideas spawned broadcast give students another option to complete their • Testing out and redesigning models learn about the latest technologies, how to use Ben Ibarra, journalism at Davis, Aldine and Nimitz high school education. It helps non-traditional students with • Ability to analyze and articulate knowledge Principal at Blanson CTE High campuses and the Student Film and Photography unusual schedules (e.g. work) complete credits to them and how to integrate these tools in the School SEE HOW ALDINE ISD IS both visually and verbally classroom and curriculum. Festival. Students learn skills such as storytelling, obtain their high school diploma. Online learning USING TECHNOLOGY AT reporting, photography and video production. is also an asset for advanced and highly motivat- ed students who want to get ahead. ALDINEISD.ORG/TECH

24 Annual Report | AldineISD.org Annual Report | AldineISD.org 25 Seniors in AISD received TEXAS EDUCATION 1,388 scholarships AGENCY’S FIRST totaling $48.4 million. (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Grade A 2016-2017 Superior Achievement Aldine ISD for a 14th consecutive year earned the 148 Grants Texas Education Agency’s highest possible rating. totaling $706,631. It demonstrates the quality of the District’s CHILD NUTRITION CONSTRUCTION & FINANCE financial management and reporting. SERVICES DEPARTMENT FACILITIES/BOND 2007 DEPARTMENT

Received a U.S. Department of Agriculture Greenspoint Elementary School became (USDA) Garden Grant. the 77th campus in AISD when it opened TOTAL ACTUAL EXPENDITURES $664,875,900 its doors for the 2016-17 school year. The 108,000-square-foot facility has a Expenditures Total Actual Expenditures Instructional Expenditures The NFL Foundation and Houston Super capacity for 1,000 students. The District Bowl 51 Committee awarded AISD an NFL moved toward a new direction in building Instructional Support . .1.51% Other Operating . $275,133,201 Gifted & Talented . . . .0.4% Super Bowl Super Breakfast Grant. design. The new campus effectively Administrative . . . . 2.45% Instructional . . $389,742,699 High School ...... 1.0% responds to modern-day teaching and Intergovernmental . . .2.96% Bilingual / ESL . . . . .1.3% learning applications that are driving School Administration . .6.74% Career & Technical Educ. .3.9% next-generation education. The campus CNS integrated the learning management Student Support . . . 12.44% PreK ...... 5.5% boasts collaborative teaching areas, Schoology for employee training. Operations . . . . . 17.10% State Compensatory Educ. 9.5% special-purpose and multi-function spaces, Instructional . . . . .56.81% Special Education . . .11.1% and shared community-use spaces. The Regular Education . . .67.3% facility is the last construction project to be CNS converted to online training; staff can completed using Bond 2007 Referendum obtain food service manager and food funds. handler certifications online.

Whitley Penn is currently finalizing an audit TOTAL REVENUE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING of Aldine ISD’s financial operations for $677,310,325 2016-2017. The District will submit the audit to the Texas Education Agency. AISD 5 AISD Students Nationally Recognized for PSAT Scores — Federal spent $664,875,900 in total actual expendi- Sources State Revenue Walter Brown earned Commended Scholar recognition in the National 54% tures for 2016-2017. 2% Merit Program. Additionally, the National Hispanic Recognition Total Number Program (NHRP) honored four students — Alex Elizondo, Ashley of Scholarships Total Dollar Value Received in the Millions The largest part of the District’s expendi- Trevizo, Stephen García and Gerardo Salazar — as Hispanic Scholars. (as reported by students) tures went toward instruction. This part Commended Scholars are among the nation’s top 5 percent. Hispanic

50 included salaries and benefits for teach- 300

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Scholars are among the top 2.5 percent of Hispanic and Latino test 1 ers and instructional aides. AISD spent takers. 35 percent of the budget toward student Local Taxes 44% 000 ,

1 support services, plant maintenance and operations. It also included security and Aldine ISD students received a number of scholarships in 2017. The monitoring services, transportation and

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR), the Air Force Academy, 25 data processing services. The 2016 tax rate Posse Foundation, the Aldine Scholarship Foundation and Aldine Edu- was $1.32, including $1.13 for maintenance cation Foundation are a few of the entities that provided scholarships. 500 and operations, and $0.19 for debt service. As a result of the 2015 bond referendum approved by voters, the Board approved an increase in the debt service tax rate for 2017. It increased from $0.19 to $0.24, 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 resulting in a total tax rate of $1.37.

26 Annual Report | AldineISD.org Annual Report | AldineISD.org 27 Effective and relevant digital content and “ learning tools drive higher-order thinking, increase student engagement and increase academic success. Cindy Buchanan, Program Director of Library Services

LIBRARY SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES POLICE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT

Aldine ISD was among the 100 school peers across the District. In 2017, the The department continued to use the elec- The Aldine ISD Police Department received AISDPD acquired software for the district recipients in 2016 that received department sponsored an NTB logo tronic onboard process for new hires. This the Recognized Law Enforcement Agency computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system the Knovation Digital Learning Award. The contest. Kia Robertson from Nimitz Ninth process has virtually eliminated miscommu- Award. The Texas Police Chiefs Association to submit data to the National Incident districts were recognized for effectively Grade School won. Kia’s design was used nication with applicants and/or prospective Law Enforcement Recognition Program Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The using reliable and engaging online in promotional materials for NTB. Honorable new hires. Electronic on-boarding ensures presented the honor to AISDPD in spring state repository is housed at the Texas educational resources that enhance and mentions went to Fernándo Rey from Jones HR keeps employee compliance in check 2017. The Recognition Program evaluates Department of Public Safety. This software impact the students’ classroom experience. Elementary School and Kimberly Olmos at as well. Even more significant is the time a police department’s compliance with enables automated crime data collection In AISD, information literacy specialists Carmichael Elementary School. saved from no longer manually inputting more than 166 Best Business Practice and reporting to improve the tracking (aka librarians) work closely with teachers data. With the extra time saved, HR better Standards for Texas Law Enforcement. and identification of crime. The incident to provide students with the resources to utilizes time to strategize and meet person- These were carefully developed by law reporting system can furnish information personalize learning. AISD also earned the Library Services hosted the first annual nel needs. enforcement professionals to assist on nearly every major criminal justice issue Knovation distinction in 2014. free MakerSpace Mania 2017 Event in agencies in the efficient and effective facing law enforcement today. The NIBRS spring 2017 at the Aldine Education Center. delivery of service and the protection of produces more detailed, accurate, and MakerSpace programming focuses on Electronic mediums are also helping individual’s rights. Best practices cover all meaningful data than traditional summary Code.org is a nonprofit organization created encouraging children to tinker, learn, create, interview prospective applicants at a aspects of law enforcement operations reporting. The NIBRS enables agencies to to promote diversity in the computer science design and use real tools. The movement distance, thus saving the District travel including use of force, protection of citizen find similarities in crime-fighting problems industry. Code.org not only provides Hour is helping develop creative thinkers, expenses and making it convenient for rights, vehicle pursuits, property and so that agencies can work together to of Code where students can be introduced tinkerers and entrepreneurs. A total of 28 the applicant. Taking part in webinars with evidence management as well as patrol and develop solutions or discover strategies for to coding through games such as Minecraft AISD schools and libraries had booths university teaching colleges and the free investigative operations. addressing the issues. and Star Wars. It also offers online courses for demonstrations as well as make and Texas Teachers Virtual Job Fair eliminates and teacher training. Aldine ISD campuses take projects. Businesses and community the geographic barrier. With Texas Teachers were among the tens of thousands of organizations also took part. They included Virtual Job Fair, applicants can log in to the The department acquired and deployed educators and students from around the the Follet School Solutions, Maker Maven, fair from anywhere, thereby expanding the 28 mobile data terminals for police patrol world who took part in an Hour of Code Harris County Public Library and Baker- reach of the District. Applicants can talk vehicles. The terminals enable officers to event in 2016. Coding is becoming the Ripley Neighborhood Center, which invited directly with HR personnel. The department access databases and file reports without most in-demand skill across industries. Chevron volunteers. uses the virtual job fair to market AISD having to come into the police station to Burning Glass researchers found that jobs and it also expedites the hiring process by use desktop computers. Being able to work that require coding skills pay on average up saving key information on file. remotely reduces the time officers spend to $22,000 per year more. Almost half of all Nearly 50 elementary to high school cam- daily in the station doing administrative jobs that pay more than $58,000 demand puses hosted ‘Family Library Days’ in June work. This means they can better serve some coding skills, according to the report. 2017. The goals of the initiative were to fos- people in the community by being out and ter a love of reading and prevent the sum- about patrolling. mer slide. All children experience a learning The AISD Library Services Department loss during the summer. Experts call this held its 7th Annual Name That Book the “summer slide.” This occurs when stu- (NTB) Contest. The districtwide academic dents don’t read during vacation. Students competition exposes students to literature who experience the loss are more likely to and motivates them to read. Students in struggle when they return to school in the grades K-12 read 20-30 books during the fall. Experts agree that children who read school year. They read classic literature to during the summer gain reading skills. They contemporary award-winning books. The also do better in school. 35,333 937 223 students then put their book knowledge Calls Responded To Offense Reports Accident Reports to the test by competing against their

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Four magnet schools opened state-of-the- Theater programs incorporated media pro- AISD-YES Prep Partnership Expands Victory Early College HS Ranks High for art STEM SmartLabs. Lab projects give duction. In the process of making short vid- — YES Prep Eisenhower opened its doors Best Teachers — Niche is an education students more hands-on, real-world learning eos, students gained a better understand- to 154 students at the start of the 2016- data analysis site. Its report ranked the top opportunities. The labs opened at Reed, ing of another form of communication and 17 school year. It is located within Aldine 100 high schools with the best teachers Grantham, Houston, and Drew academies. storytelling. They also gained technical skills ISD’s Eisenhower Senior High School. in the Houston area. Victory Early College The layout design provides rich, diverse such as producing and editing. Students The partnership began in 2013 when YES HS ranked 16th in the Best Teachers technology-based learning experiences critiqued each other to see if videos met the Prep Hoffman opened inside of AISD’s Ranking in Houston. The campus received for students. The goal is to increase their target audience, purpose and design. Hoffman Middle School with 140 sixth an academics grade of “A.” Many of the interest in science, technology, engineering grade students. In 2015, the two systems schools included in the top 100 benefited and math (STEM). Additionally, STEM launched the iASPIRE initiative that offers from having a strong academic quality that learning helps students develop problem- The performing arts programs collaborated YES Prep’s college and career exploration landed them in the state and national top solving, collaborative and creative skills. for the musical production of “Once on This seminar to students at the school district’s tiers of excellence. The lab facilitator allows students to work Island.” This was no small event. More than Eisenhower Ninth Grade School. Students on projects on their own or to collaborate 90 students comprised the cast and crew. who graduate eighth grade from YES Prep with classmates. The facilitator is there to The production had students from Carver Hoffman feed into YES Prep Eisenhower. 5 Aldine ISD Campuses Earn assist and guide if needed. The lab targets HS, Drew Academy, Houston Academy and This feeder pattern creates stability within Recognition in U.S. News & World eight core technology competencies: Bethune Academy. Several familiar faces the communities it serves. Last year, the Report’s 2017 ‘Best High School’ alternative and renewable energy, computer also took part. Carver alumni Denzel Taylor, iASPIRE initiative entered its second year. Rankings — Each year, U.S. News graphics (animation & coding), scientific Ivan Geters and Elias Flores formed part It served a new cohort of ninth graders and recognizes schools that prepare students data and analysis, robotics, control of the production team as well as theater offered a sophomore seminar to the original for the future in its Best High School technology, circuitry software, engineering patron Mark Williams. According to Carver cohort at YES Prep Eisenhower. Each year, rankings. In 2017, Victory Early College mechanics and structures as well as digital HS theater director Roshunda Jones, the initiative will serve another grade level at High School received a Gold medal. In the communications. the campus always tries to use students Eisenhower HS. Eventually all ninth through national ranking, Victory ECHS came in from the feeder schools in a musical. “It‘s 12th grade students will participate in a at #112. In the state ranking the campus important to incorporate our younger college-readiness seminar. Both AISD and ranked 21st. Victory ECHS is among the The International Baccalaureate® studies pro- magnet school students,” said Jones. “It YES Prep continue to share best practices 2.4 percent in the nation that earned a gram (IB) targets students in prekindergarten gives them an example of what to expect and learn from each other. Additionally, YES Gold medal. Four other AISD campuses through 12th grade. The rigorous program when they reach high school. Many of the Prep Hoffman and YES Prep Eisenhower medaled. Carver High School received a challenges students to excel not only in current high school students began taking students are able to take part in sports with Silver medal. Aldine, MacArthur and Nimitz their studies but also their personal growth. part in musicals at a young age.” AISD students and share the same mascot. ninth grade schools each earned Bronze Students can follow the entire IB continuum, This builds a sense of unity between the medals. Each one of the campuses earned which includes the Primary Years Program, schools sharing a building. recognition in the 2016 rankings. Aldine ISD Middle Years Program and Diploma Program. high schools have earned medals since the “I am pleased that the Aldine ISD-YES start of the rankings in 2007. Prep partnership has expanded into the I see the confidence in my students grow as they use the tools high school. The partnership offers Aldine parents another choice within our system “and software. They accomplish a task, they are eager to share and YES Prep, like Aldine ISD, is commit- what they learned. My experience has been that students are ted to providing a quality program for each having fun learning STEM. They don’t want the lab period to student. Our partnership has been a great end! This is the type of learning that is equipping students for learning opportunity for both organizations,” the needs and demands of a changing workforce. said Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg. Alice Hill, STEM SmartLab Facilitator at Houston Academy

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AISD girls’ team sports programs benefited Gooooooool! — Nimitz HS’ midfielder College Signings: A total of 45 student- Softball: MacArthur and Nimitz earned from a $100,000 grant. In 2017, Carrie soccer player Dadwin Hernández made athletes committed to play college sports. playoff berths. Underwood partnered with DICK’S Sporting the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches The players were from football, baseball, Goods Foundation and its Sports Matter Organization’s (TASCO) Region 2 All-Star basketball, volleyball, cross-country, track program. The music star helped fund an Team. His coach Salvador Fernández was and field, softball, and soccer. Colleges Volleyball: Davis HS, Nimitz HS and estimated 100 teams across America selected to coach the TASCO All-Star included Rice University, West Point MacArthur HS earned playoff berths. during May. The projects formed part of Game. Academy, Air Force Academy, Loyola a $500,000 commitment to support girls’ University, Southern Maine University as well The Cougar student-athlete once again youth sports across the country. as many public and private schools in Texas. MacArthur boys won the showed he is insanely good. VYPE Houston Cross Country: District 16-6A title while Nimitz finished sec- named Dadwin as the 2017 Boys’ Soccer ond at district. Both teams qualified for the Preseason Player of the Year. The 2017 Bill Smith, the longtime Aldine HS head Boys’ Baseball: Davis earned a playoff berth. Region 2 Meet. The MacArthur Lady Gener- graduate had a pretty impressive back- football coach, was inducted into the Texas als finished third in district and qualified for ground in fútbol. Dadwin had been a varsity High School Coaches Association Hall of the Region 2 Meet. starter since his freshman year. And he was Honor. Coach Smith led the Mustangs to Davis, Nimitz, Aldine named a first-team, all-district selection Boys’ Basketball: 10 district championships and 21 playoff and Eisenhower earned playoff berths in as a junior. H-Town fans showed their love appearances. Coach Smith devoted 39 boys’ basketball. and respect in spring 2017. They voted him Track & Field: years to Aldine ISD before retiring in 2004. VYPE Houston’s Boys’ Soccer Player of the Wins at the District 16-6A Track and Field Year. How many votes did he get? A whop- Meet included: ping 29,000-plus votes online. Football: Davis earned a playoff berth. • 1st Place: Eisenhower boys’ and girls’ In 2016, Dadwin was nominated to play on track teams the El Salvador Under-20 Men’s Soccer Na- Golf: MacArthur won the District 16-6A title. • 2nd Place: MacArthur boys’ team tional Team. Only three players throughout the United States were chosen. He received • 3rd Place: Davis girls’ team a scholarship to play for Iowa Western. Girls’ Golf: MacArthur won the District 16- 6A title. Teams and individuals that advanced to A Two-Sport Star – Eisenhower HS de- Class 6A State Track and Field Meet were: fensive back George Nyakwol was awarded Soccer: Nimitz, Eisenhower, MacArthur and • Davis, Eisenhower and MacArthur boys’ a $1,000 scholarship from the Touchdown Aldine earned playoff berths. Nimitz advanced and girls’ relay teams Club of Houston at its annual Football to the Region 2 semi-finals and Nimitz and Scholar Luncheon. MacArthur advanced to the area round. • One Eisenhower athlete in triple jump and George also won a Gold medal at the Class one Davis student in 200-m dash 6A State Track and Field Meet in the triple jump. He set a new school record with his Girls’ Soccer: Davis, MacArthur and Aldine leap of 50 feet and 2.25 inches. earned playoff berths. Wins at State Class 6A Track and Field Meet

He received a scholarship to play defensive • Gold in Triple Jump: Eisenhower HS back in football for Rice University. Tennis: MacArthur won the District 16-6A title.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION CABINET Mariangela García Dr. Viola M. García joined the National The College of Education and Human The Texas Council of Teachers of English Stehlik Intermediate School earned the Elementary/Intermediate Association of Latino Elected and Development Department (CEHD) at Texas Language Arts (TCTELA) named Stehlik title of AISD’s Bilingual Teacher of the Teacher of the Year Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational A&M University honored Dr. Rosalinda Intermediate School educator Laura Year. Aldrufeu-Madrazo received another Fund and more than 50 other policymakers “Linda” Rodríguez. She and 20 other Hamilton the 2017 Elementary Teacher of distinction. She was also named the 2017 from across the country for a two-day educators from across Texas were named the Year. The Award recognizes Hamilton’s SHABE Bilingual Teacher of the Year. She institute in Boston, MA. Aside from to the CEHD’s Dean’s Roundtable. exemplary teaching skills and leadership at will represent the SHABE district at the networking with colleagues and meeting Established by Dr. Jane Stallings in 1991, the elementary level. The state organization Texas Association for Bilingual Education leading experts from across the country, Dean’s Roundtable honorees include works to advance the literacy growth of all (TABE) annual fall conference set for the professional development sessions superintendents, classroom teachers, Texas students. Hamilton was Aldine ISD’s October 18-21, 2017. The organization strengthened members’ governance distinguished professors and other 2016 Elementary/Intermediate Teacher of supports individuals who educate students skills. They also received information on educators who embody the mission of life- the Year. She also earned the title Region 4 whose native language is not English. emergency planning and preparedness. long learning and excellence in education. Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Lester Morrow Secondary Trustee Patricia Ann Bourgeois is founder Teacher of the Year of The Groom-A-Kid Foundation. In 2016, TEACHERS she launched a free after-school tutorial. The Reading Literacy Initiative aims to close AP Biology teacher Justin Hooten from the reading achievement gap by developing MacArthur High School was one of 35 students’ reading to be at or above grade nationally selected Lockheed Martin Fellows level. Tutorials are held at The Barber for a New Science Teacher (NSTA) Academy. Street Barbers Shop, a community-based Lockheed Martin and Bayer sponsored business. Reading materials are provided the educators to attend the Academy. by the nonprofit ReadWorks, which uses Professional development (PD) ensures research-based comprehension strategies. teachers keep pace with developing STEM curriculum. Not only does PD increase Teacher Maggie Abrego from Kujawa EC/ teacher capability, it also leads to an increase Texas Governor Greg Abbott honored PreK Center won the Marian and Speros Christi VanWassenhove in student achievement and interest in Elementary/Intermediate teacher Justin Singleton in spring 2017. He Martel Early Childhood Education Award. SUPERINTENDENT STEM. The NSTA Academy is a yearlong Principal of the Year was among the more than 100 outstanding The Children’s Museum of Houston program focused on encouraging and educators from across the state invited to recognized the teacher for harnessing The nonprofit Be An Angel bestowed supporting early-career science educators. It the Governor’s Mansion. The social studies students’ curiosity. Her Reggio Emilia- Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg with promotes quality science teaching as well as teacher from MacArthur High School is a inspired approach encourages learning the Be An Angel Award for her service to enhances teacher confidence and classroom 2007 Milken Educator Award recipient. through the power of play and exploration children. Bamberg and other Houstonians excellence. The Academy also improves to make connections. She centers on making a difference in the lives of children teacher content knowledge. literacy through storytelling as well as were honored during the organization’s The Suburban Association for Bilingual students’ dictation and dramatization of annual gala. Education (SHABE) recognized two Aldine their own stories. These strategies help The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts ISD teachers as outstanding educators. young children extend their language skills, exhibited works by art educator Rebecca SHABE named Angela Painter from Oleson vocabularies and cultivate oral expression. DeGroot from MacArthur HS. Two of her Elementary School as AISD’s English These are critical factors for children woodworks formed part of the “Turning Walter as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher learning to read and write. Stewart Point: Woodturning’s Evolution From Secondary of the Year. Ana Aldrufeu-Madrazo from Ancient Craft to Fine Art” fall 2016 exhibit. Principal of the Year

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Roshunda Jones once again earned MacArthur High School’s band director Carver High School 2016 grad Iván Eisenhower HS alumna Som-Mai Ngyuen recognition. The Texas Educational Theatre José Díaz was among the top 10 finalists Delgado was accepted for a full-time graduated with the Class of 2017 Association named her Secondary Theatre for the 2017 Grammy Music Educator position at NASA’s Johnson Space Center from Stanford University. She received Educator of the Year. The award recognizes Award. The teachers were selected from (JSC) during the summer. He worked for the her degree in symbolic systems. It’s Jones’ outstanding accomplishments more than 3,000 nominees from across the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate. an interdisciplinary, Stanford-specific as a theater director and her service to country. The Award recognizes teachers Before heading off to Texas A&M University computational-oriented cognitive science the theater community. Jones teaches for their significant contributions to music in the fall. NASA JSC recognized Iván for major. It combines computer science, at Carver HS for Engineering, Applied education in their schools. Díaz has been his “diligence and quick thinking in dealing linguistics, philosophy and psychology. Technology and The Arts. The theater molding musicians at MacArthur HS since with a circumstance that could potentially The major offered a natural language program at the magnet campus has 1985. He also works with students in Latin have represented a major threat onsite concentration within it. After graduating, grown since Jones arrived in 2005. Carver jazz at the Díaz Music Institute, a nonprofit at Johnson Space Center.” Dr. Stephen she headed to Berlin, Germany to work for has a solid theater program, which has he founded in 2000. The group Caliente has Mackwell presented Iván with the award. an edtech startup as product manager. Her earned numerous Tommy Tune awards. been invited to play at various City events. Mackwell is the current corporate director plan is to return to the U.S. within a few Her students have won many group and His students have won numerous awards of science programs for the Universities years to attend graduate school. individual UIL competitions and advanced over the years, including Grammy awards. Space Research Association. During Iván’s to the International Thespian Society Former students have also performed with first semester as an engineering student at National Festival. Several students have many famous artists ranging from Harry Texas A&M, he was featured in an article in Carver HS alumni Alric Davis, Trey Lewis gone on to pursue careers in theater such Belafonte to Beyoncé. The Atlantic magazine. The piece centered and Yesha Benjamin founded the Bayou as developing local theater productions. on how the right kinds of support from Theatre Company. In fall 2016, they put on Some have headed to New York City’s their universities, first generation or Gen-F play depicting the life of legendary singer theater scene. Last year, a sophomore students can establish a lifetime of success. Billie Holiday. student landed the role of “Tabitha” in The They can also blaze the trail for others back History Channel’s adaptation of Roots. The home. Educator of the Year Award was not the only honor she received. In 2016, the Texas Thespians awarded Jones with the Above and Beyond Award. The Award recognizes Jones for her service to the organization. This is the second consecutive year the Carver educator wins the Award. Jones currently serves as the Playworks/ Musicalworks Chair and Co-Advisor of the Student State Board for the Festival. Aldine Independent School District The Aldine Independent School District offers career and technical education courses in a number of cluster areas: agriculture, food and natural resources; architecture and construction; arts, audio video technology and communica- 2520 W.W. Thorne Blvd. · Houston 77073 tions; business management and administration; education; finance; health science; hospitality and tourism; human resources; information technology; law, public safety, corrections, and security; marketing; STEM (science, technology, Phone: (281) 449-1011 engineering and mathematics); transportation, distribution, and logistics; and career development. Admission to these programs is based on ability, aptitude, interest, grade level and class size. It is the policy of the Aldine Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational pro- AldineISD.org grams, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education News: InsideAldine.com Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of the Aldine Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in Twitter: @AldineISD its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Facebook: Facebook.com/AldineSchoolDistrict 1973, as amended. Aldine Independent School District will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your Published by the Office of Communications, rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Archie Blanson, deputy superintendent, 2520 W.W. Thorne Blvd., at (281) 985-6315, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. Charlotte J. Davis, director of guidance and October 2017. counseling and at-risk students, 9999 Veterans Memorial Dr., at (281) 985-6403.

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The $798 million Bond Referendum Technology infrastructure projects include To increase capacity and increase utilization Learn more at includes projects that focus on technology, new servers and equipment to establish a to meet future programming needs, grade AldineISD.org/Bond2015/ new construction, renovations to existing secure state-of-the-art platform capable of reconfigurations along with school zone facilities and repairs. The 2015 Bond rapid connectivity to support districtwide boundary changes will take effect in 2018- projects are the result of current capacity technology innovation. These upgrades 2019 at early childhood/prekindergarten/ and enrollment analysis, facilities and include new network equipment and kindergarten (EC/PreK/K) campuses as well technological assessments, a grade level the installation of interactive monitors. as elementary and middle schools. analysis as well as community input. The Implementing new technology is part of bond information relates to growth needs the District’s strategic plan to provide • Nine intermediate schools are being and costs for a five-year period. students with tools and future-ready skills converted into elementary campuses; to compete in a competitive global market. projects include numerous upgrades or For example, wireless technology enables repairs to flooring, wall, plumbing, etc. for improved aesthetics and function. Numerous repairs and upgrades at more teachers to engage students in classroom lessons and deliver instruction in a format than 60 campuses brought facilities up • Two intermediate schools are being that enhances student learning. to code as well as improved operations converted into early childhood/ and the aesthetics or visual appeal of the Advances in technology made it necessary prekindergarten centers; projects campuses, which enhanced the learning to incorporate more sophisticated include numerous upgrades or repairs to environment. Remodeling projects include equipment, hardware and software. The flooring, wall, plumbing, etc. for improved Carver HS and Anderson Elementary District’s technology upgrades support new aesthetics and function. School. teaching technologies and strategies that either improve capability and processes or engage students to increase their success. The Northside Transportation Center opened in fall 2017. The 32,000-square- foot facility includes six fully equipped Bond funds also provided for the installation maintenance bays, a fueling station, a radio of a GPS system on all District vehicles, communications tower and parking for 300 RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS including school buses, to maintain busses. accountability. With the free app Here Aldine High School Caver High School Comes the Bus, parents can track their child’ school bus. Apple and Android Construction projects include the Dr. • A 29,000-square-foot classroom addition • New 1,600-square-foot art wing users can view in real-time their child’s bus Archie L. Blanson Career and Technology • Renovations to classrooms and corridors • A 5,700-square-foot library addition location on their smart phone, tablet or Education High School, the Rose M. • Numerous upgrades or repairs to flooring, • Converting existing library into two new science computer. The app enhances services and Avalos Early College High School, two lighting, ceilings, plumbing, etc. for improved classrooms increases communication between parents early childhood/prekindergarten (EC/PreK) aesthetics and function • Numerous upgrades or repairs to flooring, and customer service. centers, three middle schools as well as lighting, ceilings, etc. for improved aesthetics the replacement of Johnson and Francis elementary schools. These campuses, MacArthur High School Anderson Academy In May, the Board approved a school closure which are currently under construction, will plan that will be implemented at the start of open in fall 2018. Another traditional high • New 51,000-square-foot classroom addition • A 62,000-square-foot project that includes: the 2018-19 school year. The plan includes school and a ninth-grade campus are in the • Renovations to classrooms • New gymnasium the closure and repurposing of Bethune planning phase. These two campuses are • Numerous upgrades or repairs to flooring, • Classrooms Academy and the permanent closure of set to open after 2018. lighting, ceilings, millwork, etc. for improved • Cafeteria additions Mendel Elementary School. Flood damage aesthetics and function caused by Hurricane Harvey led the District to close Mendel ahead of schedule.

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HIGH SCHOOL PROJECTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECTS

The Dr. Archie L. Blanson Career & Technical The design complements the District’s move Education High School design is unique toward new 21st century learning features. and modern. The challenge was to create The project replaces the old schools with all flexible learning environments that support new buildings that boast collaborative learn- knowledge and skills necessary for the ing areas, multiple science and computer careers of the future. The building space will labs, outdoor courtyard amphitheaters as be one of the most innovative career and well as visual and performing arts spaces. technical learning and training centers in The design effectively responds to mod- the area. The campus will focus on 17 CTE ern-day teaching and learning applications programs. Archie L. Blanson Career & Rose M. Avalos Early College that are driving next generation education. Francis Elementary School Johnson Elementary School Technical Education High School High School The Avalos Early College High School design New Location: 6525 Greens Rd. New Location: 13901 Homestead Rd. will be similar in size and scope to Victory 311 West Road Aldine Mail Rt. Early College High School. Like Victory • 150,000-square-foot campus on a 55-acre- • 150,000-square-foot campus on a 22-acre-site ECHS, Avalos ECHS will be housed within • 227,000-square-foot campus on a 44-acre site • 80,000-square-foot facility site; a 30% increase in size compared to typical • Capacity: 1,321 the Lone Star College campus. Students will • Student Capacity: 1,500 • Capacity: 450 students AISD elementary campuses be able to earn a high school diploma and up • Campus Website: http://ctehs.aldineisd.org/ • Broke ground December 2016 • Capacity: 1,321 to 60 college credit hours.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECTS EARLY CHILDHOOD / PREKINDERGARTEN / KINDERGARTEN CENTER PROJECTS

The challenge was to design the The design will create a positive learning en- new campuses to meet current vironment that gives our youngest students and future growth. Designers a positive experience. The District considers collaborated with District staff and early childhood education a great investment administration to create innovative and one that can have long-range effects solutions and to design a facility on academic achievement, productivity and that will serve students in the socialization. community for years. The schools will have classroom clusters for The school environments will Lauder Road Townsen Blvd. West Mount Houston each grade level, special education popula- Merlin D. Griggs, Sr. EC/PreK/K Campus Lauder Rd. EC/PreK/K Campus showcase abundant group Middle School Middle School Middle School tion clusters, libraries, gymnasiums, outdoor learning settings, as well as courtyard amphitheaters, and playground 801 Regional Park Dr. 3302 Connorvale Rd. collaborative learning communities 3500 Lauder Rd. 20155 Townsen Blvd. 11000 Rosslyn Rd. areas. that prioritize individual academic • 104,300-square-foot campus on a 16-acre-site • 104,300-square-foot campus on a 15.4-acre- strengths. The facility also • 202,500-square-foot campus on • 202,500-square-foot campus on • 202,000-squre-foot campus on • Capacity: 798 site includes athletic facilities (practice a 47-acre-site a 50-acre site a 42-acre site • Capacity: 798 football field, track, tennis courts), • Capacity: 1,591 • Capacity: 1,591 • Capacity: 1,591 science labs, art studios, and computer labs.

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Strategic Plan The DoI designation increases opportunities recommendation process, a review by the to meet students’ needs. The adopted plan district-level committee (Aldine Vertical Last year, the District began preparing for gives Aldine flexibility in the following areas: Educational Advisory Committee or VEAC), the future with the implementation of the a final vote for approval by its Board, and five-year Strategic Plan. It was developed • Class size limits for kindergarten through submission to the state commissioner of over several months with the input of stake- fourth grade education. holders from across the District and the community. • First day of instruction The DoI plan allows more flexibility with respect to teacher certifications for • Minimum attendance for credit The District Strategic Plan is comprised of positions that are difficult to fill. AISD will the vision, mission, values and goals for • Minimum minutes of instruction be able to offer permits to individuals who Aldine ISD Schools. The student-centered hold a baccalaureate degree or industry plan is a dynamic document that guides • Teacher appraisal system certifications and/or who meet other higher- decision-making at the school and District level qualifications, but do not have their • Teacher certification levels. It helps ensure that all energies and teacher certificate for in-demand positions, resources are being dedicated in the right District leaders drafted local policies for such as career and technical education. areas to guide the District to success. each of its exempted areas. The changes The framework of innovative strategies were implemented during the 2017-2018 At the heart of the plan are our students. directly impacts initiatives to prepare school year. The DoI process started with a The Strategic Plan is purposeful and direct- students for their future. ed toward higher standards for our students community-led committee and the approval and staff. We want to ensure students get of the district-level committee, which is “This expands the District’s ability to offer the support they need to prepare them for comprised of principals, teachers, parents opportunities that increase student success the demands of college and career. and business leaders. and prepares them for their future,” said Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg. “It Aldine ISD will conduct annual reviews will enhance the quality of teaching and of the plan, which will be in effect for five learning that takes place in our schools. District of Innovation years. TEA will monitor long-term results. In As we move ahead, we look forward addition, the District must remain in good The Aldine Board of Education approved to supporting and creating innovative academic standing. the District of Innovation (DoI) plan at its programs that benefit teaching and regular meeting in May 2017. House Bill 1842 allowed school districts learning.” The District worked with stakeholders, to gain more local control through a including teachers and representatives, to community-based plan for Texas Education ensure the policy is in the best interest of Code (TEC) exemptions, allowing for more students, teachers and the community. flexibility to meet students’ needs. Districts go through a process that starts with its Board of Trustees adopting a resolution, a DoI design committee to initiate the

The District of Innovation plan allows us to offer more “ opportunities for students. I am grateful to everyone involved. Their efforts ensured the plan serves all students. Dr. Viola M. García, President of the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees ALDINEISD

44 Annual Report | AldineISD.org Annual Report | AldineISD.org 45 Aldine Education Foundation had a successful fifth year Scholarships Grants Your generous gifts have sent 284 Aldine ISD AEF has awarded almost 50 Innovative Teaching Grants Aldine Education Foundation starts each year students to 46 colleges across the US with totaling more than $150,000 as well as facilitating grants with the Dollar Makes A Difference employee giving campaign. In 2016, AEF quadrupled more than $550,000 in scholarship funding. of $2.4 million for another 20 strategic AISD projects. the number of Aldine ISD staff contributing $1 or more through payroll deduction to support student scholarships, making District staff our biggest individual givers and the strongest supporters of our students! In October, the third annual AEF Golf Tournament was held, which attracted 115 golfers and raised more than $55,000, shattering the previous high of $42,000 raised at the 2015 tournament. Former Aldine ISD Superintendent M.B. “Sonny” Donaldson served as the tournament honorary chairman and AEF board member Sidney Brewer served as chairman of the golf tournament committee. District leaders and department heads shared the course with community partners and AEF sponsors for the tournament, which raised funds to support student scholarships and teacher grants. In November, the AEF “Prize Posse” set out across the District and awarded 18 Innovative Teaching Grants to Aldine ISD educators. The grants totaled $54,329. Since the program’s start, AEF has awarded $159,139.98 in teaching grants. 2012-2017 The classroom grants help educators implement In our first five years, $3.2 million in programs that benefit student learning. Projects include science, reading, special education, math, community support helped make these history, arts and field trips. AEF programs possible for Aldine ISD. In March 2017, AEF honored the District’s campus What can your gift help Aldine Teachers of the Year by presenting them with students and teachers achieve? $400 each. The District’s four finalists received $2,000 each and the winning Teachers of the Year each received $5,000 from AEF. These awards GIVE TODAY! help recognize Aldine ISD’s top educators for their dedication to students. At the end of the school year, AEF assisted graduating seniors with college costs. The Foundation awarded 135 students with scholarships totaling $354,000. Eight students received $20,000 scholarships, eight received $5,000, 35 students were awarded $2,000, and 84 received $1,000 scholarships. During the 2016-2017 school year, AEF also supported Aldine ISD technology efforts through underwriting for Level Up, the second annual Aldine ISD Student Film and Photography Festival, the Teaching for Learning Program Conference, and the Technology Curriculum Teachers of the Year Foundation Scholars Conference of Aldine (TCCA). More than 300 excellent educators have been Our newest and growing program recognizes the recognized and rewarded with $133,700 in outstanding academic achievements of high school stipends for their stellar commitment to students. students by banking scholarship funds awarded at their 46 Annual Report | AldineISD.org graduation - 116 studentsAnnual awarded Report $26,000| AldineISD.org so far!47  2520 W.W. Thorne Blvd. · Houston 77073 ALDINEISD  281.449.1011  AldineISD.org  /AldineISD  /AldineSchoolDistrict Published by the Office of Communications, October 2017

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