2012-13 Socorro Independent School District Annual Report

Socorro Independent School District Leading • Inspiring • Innovating SISD Strategic Plan SISD’s Strategic Plan guides the day-to-day work of Team SISD in order to meet the district’s overarching goal of ensuring 100 percent of students graduate from high school prepared for the college and career of their choice. The plan was developed to move the district forward while meeting the needs of SISD’s students, parents and broader community, and serves as the pathways to success while focusing on improving academic achievement of all students. SISD’s Strategic Plan includes fi ve directions: Vision Direction One Tomorrow’s Leaders Learning Today Safe and Supportive Learning Environment Direction Two Mission College and Career Readiness The mission of the Socorro Independent School District is to optimize our students’ academic, artistic, athletic, and interpersonal skills. Direction Three Highly Qualifi ed, Effective Faculty and Staff Direction Four Home, School, Community Partnerships Direction Five Accountability For ALL Table of Contents District Pro Board ofTrustees Board President’sMessage Superintendent’s Message Phone Numbers Department Contact Names & Phone Numbers Campus Addresses& Accountability ForALL Partnerships Home, School,Community Faculty andStaff Highly Quali College andCareerReadiness Environment Learning Safe andSupportive fi le fi ed, Effective ed,

29 25 21 31 17 11 5 4 3 2 1 Superintendentʼs Message The Socorro Independent School District is making great strides in Most importantly, I am extremely proud that the district and every becoming one of the best school systems in the nation and I am rated campus earned a Met Standard status on the state’s latest extremely proud to be at the helm of this remarkable district. SISD accountability ratings and 60 percent of schools earned an serves more than 44,000 students in 45 campuses, remains one of the Academic Achievement Distinction. We celebrated the Most fastest growing districts in and is now the second-largest district Outstanding NJROTC Unit in the Nation, a Texas Teacher of the Year in the El Paso area. With continued growth, outstanding faculty and state fi nalist and a Counselor of the Year national fi nalist, among staff, and student achievement in all areas, SISD is making a name for numerous other accolades and recognitions. In addition, we are itself not just in Texas, but nationwide. keeping true to “Promises Made, Promises Kept” in our Bond 2011 program by improving campuses and expanding facilities to offer SISD has a long tradition of success and I am humbled that the Board new, state-of-the art learning environments suitable to meet our of Trustees and the greater Socorro community have given me the district’s growing needs. With this success and progress, I am proud opportunity to lead the district. Beginning in September 2012, I hit to report that together with parents and the community at large we the ground learning and collected input from students, faculty and are Achieving Success as a Team. staff, parents, the Board of Trustees, and community and business partners. I gathered data on student performance, attendance, Thank you to the Board of Trustees for their unwavering support, to the discipline, safety and district spending to complete a comprehensive faculty and staff members for their commitment, and to the parents, and thorough evaluation of SISD. After analyzing data, reviewing the community and business partners who believe in our hard work feedback and working with my leadership team, we developed the and celebrate our success. Everybody in Team SISD is an important district’s Strategic Plan to set our sights on what matters most to SISD contributor to our students’ achievement! I am certain the best is stakeholders. yet to come and I appreciate all the support we have in fulfi lling our vision of Tomorrow’s Leaders Learning Today. It gives me great pleasure to report that we are making great progress in focusing on our fi ve strategic directions. Team SISD was Respectfully, very busy and productive during the 2012-13 school year, building on our strengths, refi ning our areas of improvement and working for the good of all students and the entire district. I was honored to meet and greet thousands of parents at our revamped Fall 2012 Open José Espinoza, Ed.D. House community meetings and address the entire community via Superintendent of Schools our fi rst-ever Achieving Success as a Team Live! show, which aired on a public access television channel and online in May 2013. 1 Board Presidentʼs Message On behalf of the Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees, I district personnel, and the incredible facilities that have emerged. would like to thank the entire community for contributing to the success The support from our neighbors, parents and community has allowed of our school district. Teachers, parents, administrators, support staff, the district to meet the needs of our expanding district and prepare business partners, and of course, the students, are the heart and soul of for the continued growth we are experiencing. SISD and I am so proud to be part of this wonderful community. In looking to the success of our future, we collaborated to complete We always have much to celebrate in SISD and the 2012-13 school our most important and challenging task as the SISD Board of year was no different. We continue to have 100 percent highly Trustees, the hiring of a superintendent. We unanimously hired Dr. qualifi ed teachers leading our classrooms. We saw student success José Espinoza, who has undertaken the job with poise, confi dence in science fairs, essay contests and Career and Technical Education and strong leadership to guide SISD on a pathway to success and competitions. We celebrated Gates Millennium Scholars, National to provide every student the high-quality education they deserve. Hispanic Scholars and QuestBridge National College Match Scholars. His development of the district’s Strategic Plan will ensure further We eagerly started the innovative Libertas Academy to offer a pre- achievements for students, employees, and the district as a whole. law and government program. And, we proudly congratulated our athletes and fi ne arts students for winning local, regional and state I am eager to continue working with everyone in the community awards in football, track, soccer, wrestling, band, orchestra and one- to move SISD forward and give our children the best educational act play. experience. Thank you for helping our school district meet its goals for this outstanding community. All of our students’ achievements point to the fact that SISD is doing a phenomenal job in providing our children with a well-rounded Sincerely, education so that they will have a successful future. We celebrated 2,774 graduates last spring, who earned $28.5 million in scholarships, grants, and military funds and obtained more than 2,000 certifi cations and licensures in various industry trades. Meanwhile, SISD’s educators Cynthia Ann Najera continue to prepare some 31,000 students in our elementary and Board President middle schools for success in high school and beyond.

In order to provide the best for our students at all levels, we have been working hard to ensure a successful and transparent implementation of Bond 2011 projects. I am proud and thankful for the support of our bond program, the collaboration among architects, contractors and 2 Board of Trustees The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven elected citizens who work with community leaders, families, and educators to develop sound educational policies that support student achievement and ensure the solvency of the district. They are a strong and cohesive team that helps the district continuously set and achieve new levels of excellence. Five of the trustees represent single-member districts and two are elected at-large.

Cynthia Ann Najera Board President [email protected]

Antonio ʻTonyʼ Ayub Gary Gandara Board Trustee Board Trustee [email protected] [email protected]

Paul Guerra Board Vice President [email protected]

Hector F. Gonzalez Michael A. Najera Board Trustee Board Trustee [email protected] [email protected]

Angelica Rodriguez Board Secretary [email protected]

3 District Profi le

Academic Achievement Our Staff • District Accountability Rating: Met Standard Total Full Time Employees 4,567 • Campuses that Met Standard 42 Teachers 2,296 • Campuses that Did Not Meet Standard 0 Professional Support 496 • Campuses with Academic Achievement Distinction 25 Campus Administration 149 • Number of graduates 2,774 Central Administration 37 • Graduation rate (Class of 2012) 90% Educational Aides 285 • Scholarships and grants earned $28.5 million Auxiliary Staff 1,304 by graduates Our Schools Demographics 45 campuses Our Students 5 comprehensive high schools • Students 44,054 1 ninth grade academy Hispanic 91% 9 middle schools White 5.3% 6 PreK-8 schools African American 2.3% 20 elementary schools Asian 0.6% 4 specialty campuses Multiethnic 0.4% * Data based on the 2012-2013 TEA Texas Academic Performance Report Native American 0.3% • Student attendance rate 96.1% 2012-13 Beginning Teacher Salary • English Language Learners (ELL) 20% • Students eligible for free or reduced price lunch 72.1% Students from Military Families

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 $43,734 $43,865 $44,455 1,993 2,827 3,068 EPISD YISD SISD

4 Direction One Safe and Supportive Learning Environment

Safety is our top priority at SISD! We maintain the highest stanards in our efforts to support our schools’ safety, security, climate, student/staff attendance, and performance. Bond 2011 has also played a major role in creating and upgrading our facilities to support the teaching/learning process.

5 A Commitment at Every Level Accountability Systems To ensure the safety of students and staff across Along with the larger focus on safety, new systems the district, SISD involves employees, administration, have been put in place to ensure the district’s high parents and local law enforcement from every area of expectations are consistantly met at every campus. the community. From the district level to the campuses, Campus principals involve their communities in their collaboration among district and campus leaders and safety efforts through campus safety committees, district, city and state offi cers is a priority to keep SISD which include parents and school staff. In addition, secure. principals ensure all exterior doors are locked at all times with the exception of one front entrance door. The District Safety Committee was developed to All staff members monitor all entrances of their facilities ensure district police and support staff are prepared to ensure only students enter and all adults check in to respond and support campuses in the event of at the main entrance, where they are greeted by an a situation impacting student safety or security. The employee and required to sign-in. committee includes representatives from area fi rst responder agencies and neighboring school districts Not only are all of these safety measures in place, but and meets to review and update emergency plans the fi delity in which they are practiced is frequently as well as participate in interactive trainings. evaluated. District administrators visit campuses on a regular basis to witness fi rsthand the safety During the 2012-13 school year, SISD also conducted procedures that are in place districtwide and to a review of all campus emergency operations evaluate their effectiveness. Also, intruder drills were procedures to address gaps that were identifi ed and designed and initiated to help schools identify areas of ensure students and staff are prepared for emergency concern and verify that proper procedures are being situations. Safety program modifi cations to increase followed. District staff has been assigned to serve as vigilance included implementing a standardized mock intruders with the task of trying to enter schools districtwide emergency operations procedure, unannounced. The mock intruders then turn in reports, reorganizing the SISD security force to better assist all which are shared with principals immediately, so they campuses, and conducting safety audits to ensure can address any areas of concern. proper safety protocol at campuses. To ensure the effectiveness of all safety programs, the Administrative duties for SISD offi cers have been limited, district invested in the creation of a new Emergency so they may focus primarily on the safety and security Operations Plan Manager position. The employee works at schools. In addition, more security cameras and Hall closely with SISD Police Services, district administration Pass identifi cation systems for campuses that currently and campus staff to maintain the district’s safety and do not have such a system are being installed to further security protocol, emergency preparedness plans support safety efforts. Hall Pass is a visitor management and communication with local law enforcement and system that instantly screens all guests’ backgrounds. county, city and state offi cials. The system provides the most comprehensive database of sex offenders in the . 6 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Anti-Bullying Surveys SISD continues to be proactive in its efforts to stop bullying Students in grades third through 12th are surveyed at all schools and promote awareness of its dangers and every year to get a perspective on how they feel in consequences. A leader in the city, state and nation, SISD regards to bullying incidents at the schools. About was the fi rst district in El Paso and one of fi ve in Texas to 21,000 students were surveyed in 2011-12 and adopt the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) at 2012-13. The surveys show a change in student every campus in the district. attitudes and an awareness of anti-bullying efforts.

SISD launched the program during the 2011-12 school When the students were asked “I have not bullied year and has focused on the fi ve important components another student?” - school, classroom, individual, community, and parent. All The district improved from 75.7 to 78.1 percent. campus personnel including teachers, counselors, parent liaisons, parents, cafeteria staff, monitors, custodians and When asked “Do you think you could join in bus drivers have been trained to help stop bullying and bullying a student whom you do not like?” serve as a resource for students. More students answered “no” indicating an overall positive gain of 2.4 percent. Students and staff have embraced the bullying prevention initiatives and work yearlong to spread the message. Students Percentage of girls and boys who have bullied participate in anti-bullying kickoff rallies at the beginning of the another student: year and take part in parades, songs, skits, student pledges, Girls improved from 4.1 to 3.4 percent. pizza family nights and other activities throughout the year. Boys improved from 6.1 to 5.6 percent.

Fifteen district mentors provide support to the campuses Percentage of boys and girls who have been to successfully maintain the bullying prevention program. bullied 2-3 times per month: The mentors provide lessons for students to explore ideas The district decreased from 10 to 9 percent. on how to handle bullying situations and how to help someone who is being bullied. The mentors also conduct monthly walk-throughs to ensure Olweus Classroom Meetings among students and teachers are being held effectively and regularly. 7 K-12 Anonymous Alerts In conjunction with anti-bullying prevention efforts, SISD has implemented a new communication tool for students to report bullying incidents and remain anonymous. K-12 Anonymous Alerts is an online reporting system that students can access through the district website, cell phones or other devices by downloading the K-12 Alerts App. Administrators receive these reports in their emails or on their cell phones and follow up with each report.

Parents and other members of the community also are encouraged to be the eyes and ears of the district and to report bullying, suspicious activity or other student-related issues. The K-12 Anonymous Alerts can be accessed by anyone on the SISD website under the bullying prevention link or by going directly to www.anonymousalerts.com/ socorroisd.

Three years after the passage of Bond 2011, the district is well on its way to completing its promise to the community on time and within budget. SISD voters approved the $297.4 million bond program on May 14, 2011 allowing the district to prepare for the continuing growth of the Socorro ISD community. With the majority of Bond 2011 construction complete, remaining projects are progressing on time or ahead of schedule. All improvements and new facilities built in Bond 2011 have been completed within or under budget.

8 New Schools, Improved Facilities The district’s students, faculty, staff and community members are reaping the benefi ts of Bond 2011 which has added new campuses and spacious, modern science labs; upgraded HVAC systems; and school improvements on roofs, ceilings, lighting, and fi re alarms. In 2013, SISD opened a state-of- the-art fi ne arts facility, new gym and career and technical education classrooms at Eastlake High School; a new world-class combination school; and completed HVAC and school improvements at six campuses.

The district also broke ground on the newest elementary school to be completed and ready for the 2014-15 school year. A school task force committee reviewed name nominations from the community and made a recommendation to the board. The board voted unanimously on the name Mission Ridge Elementary School.

The expansion of the El Dorado 9th Grade Academy is proceeding on schedule and within the allotted budget. The school is en route to be built well ahead of the original deadline of July 2016, giving the district the fl exibility to complete the campus’s conversion to sooner, if necessary.

To facilitate rapid growth and a booming population in the El Dorado area, an elementary school north of Montana is planned to open in July 2015. Designs for the school were completed in the fall of 2013.

“We are proud to report that Bond 2011 remains on time and within budget. The district staff, schools, the community and the professionals hired to complete projects are working collaboratively to ensure that we 9 provide our students with the best possible resources.” Robert Alvarez, BAC Chair Bond 2011 Projects Project Architects/ Engineers CM@Risk Completion Date Robert R. Rojas, O’Shea Keleher Robert R. Rojas, O’Shea Keleher & Myrtle Cooper: & Myrtle Cooper: Alegro Engineering Arrow Building Corporation December 2012 Phase I HVAC Upgrades Campestre & Hueco: Campestre & Hueco: Fluid Systems, Inc. Banes General Contractors

Benito Martinez: Benito Martinez: RBM Engineering CF Jordan Construction, LLC

James P. Butler ES Moore Nordell Kroeger Architects Sundt Construction July 2013 SSG. Manuel R. Puentes MS

High School Science Labs Alvidrez Architecture Inc. Blair-Hall Company Inc. August 2013

Eastlake High School Phase III Mijares-Mora Architects Buford-Thompson Company November 2013

Escontrias & H.D. Hilley: Escontrias & H.D. Hilley: Alegro Engineering Dantex Construction Company

Horizon Heights & Horizon Heights & : Vista del Sol: Fluid Systems, Inc. Arrow Building Corporation Phase II HVAC December 2013 Helen Ball: Helen Ball: AEG Engineering CF Jordan Construction, LLC

Sierra Vista & Sierra Vista & Capt. Walter E. Clarke: Capt. Walter E. Clarke: RBM Engineering Buford-Thompson Company

Mission Ridge ES PSRBB Architects, Inc. Banes General Contractors July 2014 New elementary-Montana GA Architecture, Inc./ VLK Arrow Building Corporation July 2015 area Architects Pebble Hills HS (ED9) Parkhill Smith & Cooper Buford-Thompson Company July 2015

Bond Accountability Committee Throughout Bond 2011, the Bond Accountability Committee has been instrumental in ensuring and promoting communication and accountability surrounding all elements of the bond projects. The committee meets quarterly to discuss progress of Bond 2011.

The BAC is an independent citizens committee that reports to the Board of Trustees and the general public. It is comprised of 13 members selected via an open application process; representing a cross section of stakeholders, including parents, employees, business owners, and other community members. Learn more about the BAC and Bond 2011 at www. sisd.net/bond2011. 10 Direction Two College and Career Readiness

All SISD students deserve a quality education with rigorous instructional standards that adequately prepare them for the college and career of their choice. The district’s 100%…No Excuses Vision of Excellence promotes high expectations for our students, staff, parents, and community as a whole. Every child counts.

11 Student Performance As standards are increasing at the state and federal SISD STAAR Results (All Grades) levels, SISD students continue to make signifi cant 2012 2013 strides in academic achievement. While work remains Reading 78% 81% +3 to be done to achieve 100 percent student success, SISD rates favorably having met standard in TEA’s Mathematics 78% 81% +3 latest accountability system. In addition, all rated Writing 68% 63% -5 campuses have met the standard and 25 of them earned Academic Achievement Distinction. Science 78% 82% +4 Social Studies 74% 75% +1 Results from the 2013 STAAR assessments show SISD students improving in four of the fi ve assessed categories from the fi rst administration of the state’s Graduation Rate (Class of 2012) new standardized tests, with the greatest improvement of 4 percentage points in science. In comparison to the Socorro ISD 90% region’s two largest school districts, SISD outperformed Ysleta ISD 86.9% its counterparts in reading and social studies with 81 percent and 75 percent meeting the standard, El Paso ISD 83.3% respectively. The district also compares favorably Region 19 84.1% with the state, earning higher scores in reading and State 87.7% mathematics and equal scores in writing and science.

Graduation and Beyond Graduates enrolled in TX Institution of Higher Education The district is well on track in preparing students for a (2010-11) successful future with a graduation rate of 90 percent, surpassing that of Region 19 and the state. In addition, Socorro ISD 66.6% SISD graduates are excelling beyond high school with Ysleta ISD 63.5% 66.6 percent (2010-11 graduates) enrolling in a Texas El Paso ISD 61.5% Institution of Higher Education, also a rate higher than that of Region 19 and the state. Region 19 61.3% State 58.3% In 2012-13, SISD celebrated 2,774 graduates from four comprehensive high schools and one early college high school. The graduates from the Class of 2013 earned $28.5 million in scholarships, grants and military fi nancial aid awards to pursue higher education. Many of the district’s graduates earned high achievement distinctions and completed specialty programs giving them a head start on their educational journeys after high school, including 48 graduates from the International Baccalaureate program at El Dorado High School and 66 graduates from the Health Professions Academy at Socorro High School. Out of the 114 total graduates at Mission Early College High School, 106 of them earned their associate’s degree from El Paso Community College as well as their high school diploma.

2012-13 SISD Scholarships/Grants/Military

$28,549,649.20 $18,389,501.20 $4,595,134.00 $5,565,014.00 Total Scholarships Grants Military 12 Academic and Co-curricular Recognition Excellence in Career and Technical SISD students continue to excel in academic and co- curricular competitions at the local, regional, state and Education (CTE) national levels. SISD students have many career development options. One hundred thirty-two different CTE On a path to higher education, two SISD students earned courses are offered within 16 cluster areas linking Gates Millennium Scholarships and eight students were school-based learning with the knowledge and skills recognized as National Hispanic Scholars. Two students required for success in college and the workplace. earned the QuestBridge National College Match Through CTE, SISD is preparing students to meet Scholarship gaining four years of college tuition and room the real and immediate challenges of economic and board. And, a Socorro High School student was development and global competitiveness. the only one from Texas to participate in the 2012 NASA Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars project, Over 11,100 students are enrolled in CTE high also known as the WISH program. school courses in which they develop leadership skills, complete innovative projects and Many SISD middle school students are already establishing participate in competitive events. In 2012-13 over themselves as leaders in the community and the state 2,000 certifi cations/ licensures were awarded to as evidenced by their selection for the 2012 Leadership students in various trades. Approximately 1,200 Summit: Leadership in Action, the fi rst-ever El Paso students participated in career and technical Exploreum Explorers Advisory Board; and serving as a youth student organizations. presenter for the 2012 Texas Bluebonnet Book Award. Also, seven middle school students earned recognition in the Some 300 students represented SISD at state 2013 Duke TIP program for excelling on the ACT exam. competitions and 17 advanced to the national level. At the National SkillsUSA competition, El More than 600 middle and high school students competed Dorado High School’s culinary arts students placed in SISD science fairs and 120 advanced to the Sun Country fi fth and ’s community Regional Fair. A record 39 projects and 51 students service team placed sixth. The community service competed at the 2013 Exxon/Mobile State Fair in San team’s topic fi ndings of “Human Traffi cking in Antonio and three students qualifi ed to compete in the El Paso” is still being presented to the FBI and 2013 INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair. to community groups such as Church Women United. The Americas High School Mock Trial Team won its fi fth consecutive regional championship and earned third Eighteen students in the dental program at place at the 2013 Texas High School Mock Trial Competition. Socorro High School earned their Jurisprudence Nineteen Destination Imagination teams qualifi ed and Infection Control and Radiology certifi cations. competed at state contests. El Dorado High School Also, Project Lead the Way piloted an eighth- yearbook students again earned Columbia University grade STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Scholastic Press Association and UIL Press Conference and Math) course called Gateway to Technology awards. And, students from El Dorado 9th Grade Academy at Salvador H. Sanchez and Capt. Walter E. Clark. and Montwood Middle School won the Teens in the Driver’s The course is projected to be at all middle schools Seat Cup statewide award. in three years and it leads to bio-medical science and engineering studies, which are offered at all fi ve of the district’s comprehensive high schools.

Additionally, industry partnerships have been developed to include media technology with Telemundo, dental with Chambers Dental Clinic and automotive technology with Western Technical College. All 16 clusters have advisory industry and community members that meet biyearly to give input and better prepare SISD students for college and a career. The guidance from the industry experts has made a positive impact as evidenced by 20 students in El Dorado High School’s computer maintenance program earning an A+ for industry certifi cation.

“I like that I am able to use high-end technology in classes that require it.” High School Student, Quote from 2013 Student 13 Climate Survey responses Outstanding NJROTC programs SISD boasts the most decorated NJROTC units in the area. Socorro High School NJROTC earned the title of 2013 Most Outstanding Unit in the Nation. The U.S. Navy League chose Socorro High School for the prestigious designation out of nominations from 11 areas across the nation. The Socorro High School NJROTC rifl e team won its seventh straight Area 9 Championship (covering seven states) in 2012-13. The Americas/Eastlake, El Dorado/Montwood and Socorro NJROTC units all earned recognition in 2013 as Distinguished Units with Academic Honors.

High Expectations with Advanced Academics SISD offers competitive and rigorous courses of study in order to reach the district’s overarching goal of graduating every student ready for the college and career of his or her choice.

In the spring 2013, the district began enrolling students for the new, innovative Libertas Academy at Americas High School. The academy is designed to prepare students seeking post-secondary opportunities leading to career and college-readiness in all aspects of the judicial system, government and public administration. It is the only academy of its kind in the city and one of only four in Texas.

With Americas High School’s notable reputation for exceptional success in its mock trial, speech and debate and Skills USA teams, it is an excellent school to offer this pre- law and government academy. In addition, involvement from community members, including District Attorney Jaime Esparza, has established the academy as a world- class opportunity for SISD students.

Other rigorous advanced academics programs available are the Health Professions Academy at Socorro High School and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) at El Dorado High School. In addition, the nationally renowned Mission Early College High School (MECHS) offers dual credit enrollment in which students can earn a high school diploma and associate’s degree simultaneously. New programs to focus on S.T.E.M. are being developed for the 2013-14 school year. All SISD high schools will have an advanced studies program offering rigorous, specialized instruction. 14 Achieving Success in Fine Arts The SISD Fine Arts Department offers critical instruction to the citywide Chalk the Block arts festival. El Dorado High enhance the well-rounded, high quality education that each School students received Best in Show and the two honorable student receives. While students across the district are enjoying mention awards at the Tejido Fronterizo Chamizal art show, their fi ne arts experiences, their talents and creativity continue which was a clean sweep of all awards at the competition. to be recognized at the local, regional and state level. SISD students also swept the Peter Piper Pizza Calendar art contest in 2013. Fifteen SISD students were selected out of In 2012-13, theater students at Socorro, Montwood and more than 3,000 who participated and their artwork was Eastlake high schools advanced to the Area One Act Play featured in Peter Piper’s yearly calendar. and Montwood qualifi ed for the Regional One Act Play Competition. In addition, nine SISD middle schools and three In addition, the Eastlake High School and Americas High PK-8 schools competed in the One Act Play Competition. School winter guards advanced to the national competition. Socorro is the only district in the area to have middle school SISD students earned various musical accolades in band, students in this competition. orchestra and choir. All fi ve SISD high school marching bands earned Division 1 ratings at the 2012 UIL Region 22 Marching In the visual arts, SISD continued to shine. Nine students Contest. Six bands, nine orchestras and one choir earned the qualifi ed to compete at state in the Visual Arts Scholastic UIL Sweepstakes Award in 2012-13. And, an Americas High Event (VASE); SISD had the largest amount of submissions both School bass player and El Dorado High School trumpet player locally and at the state level. SISD students were recognized were selected for the 2013 Texas All-State Orchestra and All- for outstanding work in the El Paso Community College State Band, respectively. “Salute to the Arts,” the annual Black History art contest, and

15 Athletic Excellence in All Sports Each year, SISD celebrates many talented and competitive In addition, SISD students were awarded two of the three student-athletes who compete and earn recognition at the 2014 Flo Hyman Awards given by the UTEP Women’s Athletic highest levels. In 2012-13, SISD student-athletes earned nine Department. Jane A. Hambric School student Cristina Fabela District, 10 Bi-District, and three Area championships. Sixteen and Socorro High School student Jocelyn Caro won the students also competed at the state level in cross country, prestigious award, which honors top female student athletes track and fi eld, swimming and wrestling. Nineteen athletes for accomplishments and contributions in academics, signed to colleges and universities during the 2012-13 school athletics and leadership within her respective community. year providing them the opportunity to continue their athletic and educational career.

16 Direction Three Highly Qualifi ed, Effective Faculty and Staff

Principal and teacher effectiveness greatly impact student achievement. Thus, it is extremely important to have the best educators and campus leaders at SISD. Support staff members at the campus and district level also play a major role in educating students. Highly qualifi ed, effective faculty and staff are able to improve student academic performance and ensure all students graduate college and career ready.

17 100% Highly Qualifi ed Educators SISD once again has been certifi ed to have a 100 percent highly qualifi ed educator workforce. A 100 percent highly qualifi ed teacher must have a bachelor’s degree and full state certifi cation and demonstrate competency in his or her core academic area by passing exams for the core area. In addition, 33 percent of SISD teachers have advanced degrees, which is 10 percentage points higher than the state average. SISD teachers have an average of 11 years of experience. Selecting the Best Educational Leaders A new principal selection process has been established in SISD to ensure that school leaders are 100 percent highly qualifi ed to lead thier specifi c school community. The process encourages two-way communication to develop a campus leader profi le with the input of campus employees and parents. Meetings with faculty and staff as well the community provide all stakeholders with a forum to express what characteristics they want to see in their next principal. The profi le is then used to identify the best candidate.

“We greatly appreciate the opportunity to “In all my sixteen years in education nobody share our input for our next principal. This has has ever involved us in this process.” never happened before.” SISD Teacher, Quote from new principal profi le SISD Parent, Quote from new principal profi le feedback form feedback form 18 Superior Support Staff Every member of Team SISD plays a signifi cant role in ensuring student success. From getting students to school safely to providing healthy, nurturing meals, SISD employees are at the top of their craft. Four transportation employees displayed impressive skill and poise to win top awards in the 2013 Bus “Road-eo” competition. They competed among 42 bus drivers from the El Paso area. Three of the SISD drivers advanced to the state competition hosted by the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation in Lubbock.

The transportation department transports some 10,000 students daily. Drivers run approximately 3 million miles on daily routes and 750,000 miles on extra-curricular trips in one school year.

In January 2013, the Child Nutrition Services department earned a six-cent increase in reimbursement for school meals as the result of a 100 percent score on a Texas Department of Agriculture review. The review was part of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, which was implemented at the start of the 2012-13 school year. The additional funds cover the cost of new meal requirements to ensure all school children are receiving balanced and nutritious meals. In addition, the CNS department has successfully implemented the Breakfast in the Classroom program at all elementary, PK-8 and middle schools in the district offering free breakfast to all students regardless of income eligibility.

Child Nutrition Services provided 3,820,451 breakfasts and 19 4,190,658 lunches to students from July 2012 to May 2013. Committed to Excellence SISD’s professional staff have been recognized at all levels as inspiring and innovating leaders who perform at the top of their class. Some of the 2012-13 highlights include:

El Dorado High School Assistant Principal Edgar Rincon earned the distinction of Region 19 Assistant Principal of the Year.

William D. Slider Middle School Principal Steve Troxel earned the distinction of TASSP Region 19 Middle School Principal of the Year.

Robert R. Rojas Elementary School physical education teacher Abraham McMillan was one of only 35 teachers across the state to earn a 2012-13 Jump Rope for Heart- Hoops for Heart grant given by the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Montwood High School varsity baseball coach Tom Carrillo was elected to the 25th anniversary class of the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame.

Dr. Sue Shook Elementary School counselor Monica Dominguez and Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School counselor Esmeralda Armendariz were named 2012-13 Texas School Counselor Association (TSCA) Counselors of the Year. Dominguez was also named a national fi nalist for the 2014 American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year.

NGS/Recruiter Terrie Carrasco earned the Distinguished Lifetime Service Award for her commitment to the Migrant Education Program at the 2012 Association of Migrant Educators of Texas Conference.

Nine school counseling teams were 2012-13 Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) winners.

Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School special education teacher Narcissa D. Garcia earned recognition by the Texas Special Olympics at the Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education annual conference for her Meet in the Middle program.

Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School counselors were selected for the Recognized American School Counselor Association Model Program for the 2012-13 year.

Elfi da P. Chavez Principal Leslie Thomas was selected as the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association District 19 TEPSAN of the Year.

El Dorado High School journalism teacher Carlos Briano was SISD’s and Region 19’s 2013 Secondary Teacher of the Year and advanced as one of three state fi nalists in the secondary Texas Teacher of the Year program.

20 Direction Four Home, School, Community Partnerships

In order to ensure the success of all our students, we intend to form partnerships with all our stakeholders. Our students, parents, staff, and community as a whole will work together as a team to increase student academic and behavioral achievement.

21 Achieving Success as a Team SISD is committed to increasing parental involvement and engaging district stakeholders for the good of all students and the district as a whole. From including parents and community members in principal profi le meetings as part of the new campus leader selection process to hosting golf tournaments for scholarship funds, the district reaches out in many ways to include the entire community.

SISD hosted fi ve Open House community meetings in the fall of 2012 in order to invite more involvement from parents and other stakeholders. More than 3,500 parents across the district attended the meetings. SISD Superintendent José Espinoza gave a presentation at each event highlighting district initiatives and strategic directions. He emphasized the district’s focus on customer service, equity at all schools and the need for students, educators and parents to work together. Then, parents attended sessions on topics such as cyber-bullying, fi nancial aid, STAAR/ EOC testing, advanced academic programs, parental involvement and special education. James Butler Spring Games The SISD Special Education Department annually hosts In the spring of 2013, SISD continued its community the James Butler Spring Games, which includes special engagement efforts with the district’s fi rst-ever needs students from all of the district’s schools. Some digital community forum Achieving Success as 700 students participated in the sixth year of the event a Team – Live!, which was broadcasted live on in March 2013. The spring games provide an arena television and the district’s website. Dr. Espinoza for students with moderate to severe disabilities to unveiled the main points of the 2013 District compete in athletic events while working on social skills, Strategic Plan to SISD stakeholders during the citizenship and basic academic concepts. Hundreds program. He also led a panel, including the SISD of family and friends attend to cheer on the students board president and administrators, to engage and about 100 volunteers, including Fort Bliss soldiers, the community in a live question and answer business partners and community members, help to session from the El Paso Community College execute the games. television station. Viewers submitted questions for the panel and a live studio audience of district principals, directors, students, parents, volunteers and Partners in Education via email, phone calls, Facebook and Twitter. Achieving Success as a Team – Live! generated great discussion on points important to the SISD community. Several communities gathered to watch at their schools. The website live stream drew 650 hits and hundreds of viewers watched the recorded show on the SISD YouTube channel.

22 Collaborating with Partners in Education More than 250 members in the Partners in Education program to benefi t SISD students. SISD hosts a PIE recognition awards are paired up with campuses and district departments to program in the spring to honor those partners who have support SISD schools and help students grow academically made the biggest impact in SISD schools throughout the year. and emotionally. The continued growth and success of the At the 2013 Partners in Education awards program, Gagen partners program highlights the fact that business leaders and MacDonald and Fort Bliss’ 402nd Artillery Brigade and 2nd organizations embrace the district’s vision of working together Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, received top to support Tomorrow’s Leaders Learning Today. These partners honors for their outstanding contributions in SISD. donate time, expertise, services, equipment, staff and funding

Connecting with Military Families Lower Valley Health Fair SISD serves the rapidly expanding Each year, the district and Socorro High School hosts the area and Horizon City, both in close proximity to Lower Valley Health Fair to support and promote healthy Fort Bliss. Among the burgeoning new housing and families in our community. The district collaborates with the business developments, an infl ux of families have Lower Valley Nurses Association, University Medical Center arrived, specifi cally military families, who are new of El Paso and Texas Kids Dental Care. Some 2,000 people to El Paso. In 2012-13, SISD served 3,000 students attended the free health fair in 2013. It is open to everyone from military families. The district recognizes the in the community and offers preventative education special needs that must be met and special and screenings, immunizations, and representatives from relationships that military families form with their local agencies are available to offer services and health community as they transition from city to city. information. Food, entertainment, games, and a family fun walk are also included in the event. SISD collaborates with Fort Bliss school liaisons to maximize the academic, artistic, athletic and social skills of millitaty students and to assist families with questions and/or issues as they arise in transition, deployment and relocation. In addition, the district partners with 14 military units who volunteer their time to support students and staff. SISD administrators, teachers and staff also continue to participate in Camp Bliss, an annual event at Fort Bliss that allows educators to experience what it is like to be a soldier for a day and to learn more about the needs of military families.

“It helps that the staff here has been so accommodating. They made the fi rst day of school easy. It was well organized and my girls were so happy that their dad was here with them.” Lindsey Waggoner, Butler Elementary parent and 23 military spouse Volunteers Making a Difference SISD volunteers are an essential component in assisting school staff to enhance and enrich the educational opportunities provided to students. The district’s volunteer program develops effective community and family partnerships with all segments of the community, including parents, community members, businesses, local governments, and institutions of higher education, military members and other individuals dedicated to public education.

In 2012-13, SISD had 6,184 registered volunteers, an increase of 10.3 percent from the prior year. District volunteers logged in more than 137,000 hours of service which is the equivalent of about $3.1 million in service.

Community Education The Socorro Community Education program serves approximately 1,000 adult education students each year. The program aims to help adult learners improve their self-effi cacy, personal growth and educational goals. The program offers free English as a Second Language (ESL), Citizenship, GED, and computer classes throughout the Socorro community. In addition, the program hosts two Family Literacy classes for parents that not only provide ESL instruction, but enables parents to become partners in their children’s education.

In 2013, the Socorro Community Education program was awarded $3,000 in grant funds from Price’s Creamery to underwrite the cost of the GED test for students. The program also received $40,000 in additional EL Civics funding for a portable Distance Learning Lab.

Scholarships from Socorro Education Latino Family Literacy Project In 2013, the SISD Bilingual Education department invited Foundation parents to participate in the Latino Family Literacy With the support and generosity of community Project. It was the fi rst year SISD offered the classes for partners, SISD employees and business leaders, the parents to improve their own literacy skills and share the SISD Education Foundation continues to successfully love of reading with their children. Parents of middle support graduates with scholarships. Since its and high school students also gained college readiness inception, the Foundation has provided more than 157 and career preparation skills. Some 400 participants students with scholarships worth a total of $188,000. attended regular classes and were recognized at a In May 2013, the Foundation Board of Directors completion ceremony in May. At the celebration, presented 25 scholarships to SISD graduating seniors. parents were given books to share with their families In its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Foundation and were encouraged to continue practicing the raised $51,000 at its 6th annual SISD Foundation Golf reading strategies they learned to help their children. Tournament held in October 2013.

“We are really happy to be playing a round of golf and helping the students at the same time. How can you not want to support something as important as scholarships? This is a great way to give back.” Jorge Campos with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper Inc. engineering and architecture fi rm 24 Direction Five Accountability for ALL

All SISD students deserve a quality education that will adequately prepare them to be successful in life. It takes a team to educate a child. Teachers, principals, assistant principals, support personnel, central offi ce administrators, and the superintendent play an important role in the success of every child.

25 Leadership Training and Performance Appraisals A focused effort on directing and coaching principals, teachers and support staff has been instrumental in improving student achievement. Specifi cally, a focused effort to mine data and educate employees on its use has improved staff development and accountability systems. To “grow its own” and increase leadership capacity, the Assistant Principals Academy was developed to enhance administrative and instructional capabilities of campus leaders through direct training in data-driven leadership, discipline management, and campus operations and fi nance. Additional trainings on standards of conduct, safety, documentation, and discipline and a Leadership Academy for all principals took place in the summer of 2013.

Another signifi cant development to assist in improving campus leadership was the creation of a new performance appraisal system for instructional leaders. The new instrument ensures that performance evaluations adequately refl ect leaders’ strengths and areas of improvement as depicted by actual data. Accountability for ALL will continue to be the primary focus as campuses are evaluated to make certain highly qualifi ed, effective principals are leading every school and highly qualifi ed, effective teachers are in every classroom. Make it Count The Make it Count attendance campaign was launched in September 2011 with the goal of increasing student attendance across the district. The innovative campaign met its objective by increasing student attendance to 96.1 percent and has maintained the level, which is 0.2 percent higher than Region 19 and the state. In 2012-13, the campaign was invigorated with an in-depth use of data to identify areas for improvement. Not only is student attendance closely monitored, but teacher attendance is also tracked. Data reports as well as incentives for teachers and campuses are used to improve teacher attendance districtwide. By increasing teacher and student attendance, SISD looks forward to a tremendous, positive impact on the teaching/learning process. In addition, the increase in student attendance has resulted in a gain of more than $200,000 in state funding for SISD. Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline To further encourage a transparent, equitable and responsible school district, the SISD Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline was re-launched in 2013. The hotline, 915-937-0199, is open for anyone to report illegal or fraudulent acts, waste of funds, abuse or theft of district property or funds, and academic fraud. Individuals are encouraged to use the hotline in good faith to report fraud, waste or abuse. Those issues also can be emailed to [email protected] or submitted through regular mail to the Socorro Independent School District, Internal Audit Department, 12440 Rojas Drive, El Paso, Texas 79928. 26 Financially Strong, Fiscally Responsible The Socorro Independent School District operates effi ciently and effectively to maintain a balanced budget with transparency, accountability and responsibility. The district’s commitment to solid fi nancial and organizational management is refl ected in the district’s fi nance recognition and strong bond and fi nancial ratings.

Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Award SISD earned a Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Award for the fourth consecutive year. SISD earned 17 of twenty points possible on the ratings criteria to earn a Gold Member status recognizing SISD’s commitment to fi nancial transparency and fi scal responsibility. TASBO Award SISD’s Purchasing Department earned the 2013 Purchasing and Operations Award of Merit with recognition status by the Texas Association of School Business Offi cials. The department was noted for its commitment to follow professional standards in the acquisition of goods and services. They include: organization, policies and procedures, contract operations, staff training and certifi cation, warehousing, use of technology, communication and management of co- operative programs. This is the third time the department has received the merit award. It also won in 2011 and 2012.

FIRST rating SISD received a perfect score of 70 and a Superior Achievement award in the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating for fi scal year 2013. The FIRST rating given by the Texas Education Agency is for the fi nancial activity incurred in 2011-12. It is the second year in a row the district has earned a perfect score and superior rating. FAST rating The district earned 3.5 stars out of fi ve in the 2013 Financial Allocation Study of Texas (FAST) rating, which is released by the Texas Comptroller’s Offi ce. The FAST rating looks at various indicators to see if a school district is fi nancially effi cient in comparison to school performance. The rating shows SISD is fi scally responsible and makes good use of fi nancial resources to provide the best education for students. Bond ratings Moody’s Investors Service assigned an Aa2 underlying bond rating and stable outlook to SISD in June 2013 citing continued growth in the district’s large tax base, solid fi nancial operations that are supported by state revenues, healthy reserve levels and an elevated but manageable debt. The Fitch Ratings assigned the district a AA- underlying rating based on a strong fi nancial profi le, signifi cant state support, promising growth 27 prospects and maintaining solid reserves. 2012-13 Sources of Funding Actual Expenditures ($296.9 Million General Fund) 5% 2% 62% Instruction 13% 74%74% 224%4% Instructional Leadership Federal 11% Student Svcs Local

State Maintenance & Security 9% Other

Notable 2012-13 Budget Tax Rate Considerations and Allocations 1.17 1.19 1.18 1.18 1.21 1.27 0.22 0.30 1. The revenue received from the 0.22 0.23 0.23 0.26 state was reduced by 7.4 percent. 2. The one-time revenue source for FY2012, via the Federal Education 0.95 0.97 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.97 Jobs Bill totaling $7.2 million ended and campus employees’ salaries reverted back to the general fund. 3. Revenue was estimated using an 2007-08 2008-09 2009-102010-11 2011-12 2012-13 anticipated increase in student Interest and Sinking Maintenance and average daily attendance of 3 Total Fund Operations percent. 4. The district anticipated a property value growth of 3.25 percent. 5. The district provided an increase in employee compensation of $3.1 million to provide a modest increase of 1.5 percent inclusive of the step for professionals and 2 percent for paraprofessionals and auxiliary staff. 6. The district provided an increase in the substitute budget of $800,000 due to an increase in the substitute daily rate. 7. The district provided an increase in the budget for the Career Education Technology Education (CATE) program by $1.2 million due to an increase in student attendance. 8. The district provided an increase of $1.4 million in the E-Rate budget due to additional technology projects. 9. The district provided an additional $0.9 million for summer school tutoring and supplies. 10. The district invested $0.5 million in the purchase of additional school buses. 28 Campus Addresses & Phone Numbers

Elementary & PK-8 Schools

Benito Martínez (K-5) Helen Ball (PK-5) Lujan-Chávez (PK-5) 2640 Robert Wynn St. 79936 1950 Firehouse Dr. 79936 2200 Sun Country Dr. 79938 Phn 937.8000, Fax 921.8089 Phn 937.8200, Fax 856.1478 Phn 937.8700, Fax 937.8790 Principal: Greg Hatch Principal: Amy Serafi ni Principal: Jennifer Parker

Bill Sybert (PK-8) Horizon Heights (PK-5) Mission Ridge (PK-5) 11530 Edgemere Blvd. 79936 13601 Ryderwood Ave. 79928 150 Nonap 79928 Phn 937.4400, Fax 851.7777 Phn 937.7400, Fax 937.7497 Phn 937.1699, Fax 851.7441 Principal: Melissa Parham Principal: James Vasquez Principal: Rosy Vega-Barrio

Campestre (PK-5) Hueco (PK-5) Myrtle Cooper (PK-5) 11399 Socorro Rd. 79927 300 Old Rd. 79927 1515 Rebecca Ann Dr. 79936 Phn 937.7300, Fax 851.1715 Phn 937.7600, Fax 860.1125 Phn 937.7700, Fax 855.7645 Principal: Nadia De La Rosa Principal: Brenda Chacon Principal: Adalberto Garcia

Chester E. Jordan (PK-5) Hurshel Antwine (PK-5) OʼShea Keleher (PK-5) 13995 Jason Crandall Dr. 79938 3830 Rich Beem Blvd. 79938 1800 Leroy Bonse Dr. 79936 Phn 937.8800, Fax 937.8889 Phn 937.6400, Fax 851.7830 Phn 937.7200, Fax 921.1506 Principal: Jesse Sepulveda Principal: Chelaine Marion Principal: Norma Myers

Desert Wind (PK-8) James P. Butler (PK-5) Paso del Norte (K-8) 1100 Colina de Paz 79928 14251 Ralph Seitsinger 79938 12300 Tierra Este Rd. 79938 Phn 937.7800, Fax 851.7840 Phn 937.8900, Fax 937.8910 Phn 937.6200, Fax 851.7800 Principal: Analia Jansen Principal: Rosa Chavez-Avedician Principal: Jeanette Williams

Dr. Sue Shook (PK-5) Jane A. Hambric (PK-8) Robert R. Rojas (PK-5) 13777 Paseo del Este 79928 3535 Nolan Richardson 79936 500 Bauman Rd. 79927 Phn 937.7100, Fax 937.7197 Phn 937.4600, Fax 851.7560 Phn 937.8500, Fax 937.8513 Principal: Donna Smith Principal: James Nunn Principal: Jessica Macias

Élfi da P. Chávez (PK-5) John Drugan (PK-8) Sgt. Roberto Ituarte (PK-5) 11720 Pebble Hills 79936 12451 Pellicano 79928 12860 Tierra Sonora 79938 Phn 937.8300, Fax 856.9993 Phn 937.6800, Fax 937.6815 Phn 937.7000, Fax 937.7095 Principal: Leslie Thomas Principal: Veronica Candelaria Principal: Carlos Amato

Ernesto Serna School (PK-8) Keys Elementary Academy (1-5) Sierra Vista (PK-5) 11471 Alameda Ave. 79927 205 Buford Rd. 79927 1501 Bob Hope Dr. 79936 Phn 937.4800, Fax 851.7580 Phn 937.4156, Fax 937.9212 Phn 937.8100, Fax 849.1263 Principal: Ricardo Damian Principal: Jesse Aguirre Principal: Christine De La Cruz

Escontrias Elementary/ Loma Verde (PK-5) Vista del Sol (PK-5) Early Childhood Schools (PK-5) 12150 Ted Houghton 79936 11851 Vista del Sol Dr. 79936 205 Buford Rd. 79927 Phn 937.8600, Fax 851.7780 Phn 937.7500, Fax 855.7523 Phn 937.4200 or 4100, Fax 937.4212 or 9212 Principal: Dinah Lopez Principal: Irma Rodríguez Principal: Jesse Aguirre

H. D. Hilley (PK-5) 693 N. Rio Vista Rd. 79927 Phn 937.8400, Fax 860.3778 Principal: Esther Gonzales

29 Campus Addresses & Phone Numbers

Middle Schools High Schools Alternative School

Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle (6-8) Americas High (9-12) Keys Academy (K-12) 1515 Bob Hope Dr. 79936 12101 Pellicano Dr. 79936 12380 Pine Springs 79928 Phn 937.5600, Fax 857.3765 Phn 937.2800, Fax 855.6898 Phn 937.4000, Fax 937.4006 Principal: Thomas Redlinger Principal: Patricia Cuevas Principal: Ellen Brewer

Col. John O. Ensor Middle (6-8) Eastlake High (9-12) Options High School (9-12) 13600 Ryderwood Ave. 79928 13000 Emerald Pass 79928 12380 Pine Springs 79928 Phn 937.6000, Fax 851.7590 Phn 937.3600, Fax 937.3799 Phn 937.1300, Fax 859.2603 Principal: Naomi Esparza Principal: Gilbert Martinez Principal: Ellen Brewer

Montwood Middle (6-8) El Dorado High (9-12) 11710 Pebble Hills 79936 12401 Edgemere 79938 Phn 937.5800, Fax 856.9909 Phn 937.3200, Fax 851.7820 Principal: Sylvia Esparza Principal: Nora Paugh

Salvador H. Sanchez Middle (6-8) El Dorado 9th Grade Academy (9) 321 N. Rio Vista Rd. 79927 14400 Pebble Hills 79938 Phn 937.5200, Fax 859.6636 Phn 937.9400, Fax 851.7912 Principal: Clarice Jones Principal: Troy T. Byrne

Socorro Middle (6-8) Mission Early College High School (9-12) 321 Bovee Rd. 79927 10700 Gateway East 79927 Phn 937.5000, Fax 859.6955 Phn 937.1200, Fax 860.2935 Principal: Lori Diaz Principal: Jason Long

SPC. Rafael Hernando III Middle (6-8) Montwood High (9-12) 3451 Rich Beem Blvd. 79938 12000 Montwood Dr. 79936 Phn 937.9800, Fax 937.9898 Phn 937.2400, Fax 937.2438 Principal: Cynthia Retana Principal: Rosa Mireles-Menchaca

SSG. Manuel R. Puentes Middle (6-8) Socorro High (9-12) 3216 Tim Foster 79938 10150 Alameda Ave. 79927 Phn 937.9200, Fax 937.9210 Phn 937.2000, Fax 937-2394 Principal: Libby Tidwell Principal: Dr. Miguel Serrano

Sun Ridge Middle (6-8) 2210 Sun Country Dr. 79938 Phn 937.6600, Fax 851.7730 Principal: Dr. Kim Baxter

William D. Slider Middle (6-8) 11700 School Ln. 79936 Phn 937.5400, Fax 857.5804 Principal: Steve Troxel

30 Department Contact Names & Phone Numbers

Academics Financial Services Police Services Chief Academic Offi cer Chief Financial Offi cer Chief of Police Anthony Fraga, [email protected] Tony Reza, [email protected] Luis A. Vega, [email protected] Phn 937.4311 Phn 937.0100 Phn 937.0780 Fax 851.7261 Fax 851.7241 Fax 858.4801 Accounts Payable Fine & Performing Arts Print Shop Supervisor Director Supervisor Neri Guerrero, [email protected] Don Rominsky, [email protected] Armando Lopez, [email protected] Phn 937.0180 Phn 937.0437 Phn 937.0850 Fax 851.7950 Fax 937.0482 Fax 937.0894 Administrative Services Gifted & Talented Public Relations Assistant Superintendent Coordinator Chief Communications Offi cer Patrick O’Neill, [email protected] Catherine Morrel, cmorre01@@sisd.net Daniel Escobar, [email protected] Phn 937.0319 Phn 937.0115 Phn 937.0281 Fax 851.7237 Coordinator Fax 937.0194 After School Program Rosario Rojas, rrojas06@@sisd.net Purchasing Joe Hernandez, [email protected] Phn 937.0118 Director Phn 937.1617 Fax 851.7474 Mark W. Vechione, [email protected] Fax 937.0196 Guidance and Counseling Phn 937.0160 Athletics & Student Activities Complex Coordinator Fax 851.7907 Director Tammi Mackeben, [email protected] Research & Evaluation Ronald Durkes, [email protected] Phn 937.0320 Director Phn 937.0506 Fax 851-7930 Kelly McBain, [email protected] Fax 937.0503 Grant Writer Services Phn 937.0311 Bilingual/ESL Ann Darnell, [email protected] Fax 937.0333 Director Phn 937.0310 or 937.0256 School Improvement Offi cer Jennifer Davila, [email protected] Fax 851.7111 Dr. Magdalena Aguilar, [email protected] Phn 937.1620 Health Services Phn 937.4377 Fax 937.0529 Rebecca Madrid, [email protected] Fax 851.7710 Budget Phn 937.4344 Secondary Education Director Fax 937.0390 Assistant Superintendent Susan Olson, [email protected] Human Resources Lucia Borrego, [email protected] Phn 937.0111 Interim Chief Human Resources Offi cer Phn 937.0300 Fax 851.7944 Rudy Campoya, [email protected] Fax 851.7710 Business Services Phn 937.0201 Special Education Director Fax 851.7345 Director Rene Vargas, [email protected] Instructional Technology Lisa Noe, [email protected] Phn 937.0103 Miguel Moreno, [email protected] Phn 937.1857 Fax 851.7948 Phn 937-0101 Fax 851.7395 Career & Technology Education Fax 851-7704 State & Federal Programs Director Internal Auditing Director George Thomas, [email protected] Joe San Miguel, [email protected] Dr. Maria Arias, [email protected] Phn 937.0303 Marivel Macias, [email protected] Phn 937.1601 Fax 937.0393 Phn 937.0108 Fax 937.0211 Child Nutrition Services Fax 851.7946 Technology Services Director Mail Room Chief Technology Offi cer Shelly Chenausky, [email protected] Sandra Villegas, [email protected] Hector Reyna, [email protected] Phn 937.0467 Phn 937.4340 Phn 937.0088 Fax 851.7200 Fax 859.4575 Fax 851.7228 Community Education Maintenance & Operations Transportation Director Director Interim Director Michelle Aube-Barton, [email protected] John H. Alarcon, [email protected] Tony Holguin, [email protected] Phn 937.1714 Phn 937.0382 Phn 937.0601 Fax 858.1881 Fax 851.7929 Fax 937.0690 Construction Offi ce of the Superintendent Volunteer Services Director Superintendent of Schools Volunteer Coordinator Gabriel Crespo, [email protected] José Espinoza, Ed.D., [email protected] Rachel Tarango, [email protected] Phn 937.0383 Ph 937.0013 Phn 937.1618 Fax 851.7741 Fax 851.7572 Fax 851.7508 Elementary Education Partners in Education Warehouse Assistant Superintendent Public Relations Coordinator Supervisor Rebecca O’Neill, [email protected] Maya Kirtley, [email protected] Juan Natividad, [email protected] Phn 937.0331 Phn 937.0288 Phn 937.0805 Fax 851.7723 Fax 851-7555 Fax 851.4354 Facilities & Planning Payroll Chief Operations Offi cer Supervisor Tom Eyeington, [email protected] Manuel Verduzco, [email protected] Phn 937.0381 Phn 937.0140 or 0142 Fax 858.8675 Fax 937.0114 31 Join Us! The district remains committed to engaging the community through regular two-way communication.

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