M A N S F I E L D I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T r I C T–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6 S t a t e o f t h e D i S t r i c t

Superintendent State of the District Message

It’s no coincidence that Mansfield ISD is one of the fastest-growing districts in the region.

Our students excel in academics and extracurricular activities, we have highly-qualified teachers and staff who have a deep passion for what they do, and our community has a heart for giving back and helping others.

The district has something for everyone, and that’s the reason MISD is a greatplacetolive,learn,andteach.

As you look through the pages ahead, you will see why MISD is truly a destination district — from our Apple Distinguished Program and award-winning fine arts and athletics programs to our focus on data-driven instruction and individualized pathways for college and career readiness.

We will always seek for continual improvement and growth in all areas to ensure our students, staff, and overall learning environment remain some of the best in the state.

Thank you for being part of the reason MISD is a great place to live, learn, and teach. We look forward to another exciting year filled with great successes.

Sincerely,

Dr.JimVaszauskas Superintendent of Schools

Board President State of the District Message

Continuing in the theme that Mansfield ISD is a great place to live, learn and teach, it is my privilege — on behalf of the MISD Board of Trustees — to welcome everyone back to the greatest school district in Texas.

MISD has ranked as one of our state’s top districts because of the cohesiveness of our community. We have hardworking teachers, staff, and administrators who work in collaboration with our parents — all for the greater mission of making sure each of our students reach their utmost level of success.

We’re anticipating another stellar year and look forward to the positive development of our children, who are the future community leaders and the district’s most valued assets.

Sincerely,

Dr.MichaelEvans Mansfield ISD School Board President

OurMission

MansfieldIndependentSchoolDistrictensureseducationalandpersonalsuccessby:

• aspiring to high academic standards • fostering a community built on mutual support and excellence • delivering innovative educational opportunities • cultivating productive, lifelong learners

enrollment and Demographics

Mansfield ISD boundaries encompass the City of Mansfield, sections of Arlington, Grand Prairie, Burleson, Fort Worth, Venus, Alvarado, and Kennedale. There are 23 elementary schools, six intermediate schools, six middle schools, six high schools, one career and technology center, and one alternative education center.

The district expects to enroll more than 33,800 students in the 2015-16 school year and is growing faster than its nearby neighbors due to a number of factors attracting new families to the district.

Projected New housing Growth

Next5years7,463

Next10years10,513

Why Mansfield iSD is competitive

According to a 2014 study by Population and Survey Analysts (PASA), several factors contribute to MISD’s competitive advantage for development:

HighSTAARpassagerate

Highmedianincomelevel

Highlyeducatedpopulation

2014 ethnicity

MISD’s multicultural population represents a rich ethnic diversity throughout the community. The district believes there is strength in its diversity and is proud to be home to a variety of cultures. There are more than 100 languages other than English spoken in the district. The top five are Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Kurdish, and Urdu. MISD also offers translation services and a Newcomer Program that focuses on the academic success of students who are new to the country.

Top5languages spoken in MISD

Spanish

Vietnamese

Arabic

Kurdish

Urdu 37.3% White 26.5% african american 24.7% hispanic

6.4% asian 4.5% Multi-racial 0.4% american indian

0.1% Pacific islander

Student achievement

Mansfield ISD’s state ratings demonstrate that our district is among the best in the region and throughout the state. MISD has consistently earned the highest possible rating of Met Standard in the Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability system. Less than 9 percent of Texas public schools, or 759 campuses, earned academic distinctions, three of which are from Mansfield ISD: Alice Ponder Elementary, Nancy Neal Elementary, and Cora Spencer Elementary.

Due to changes in the curriculum, the State has not set passing standards for math, Therefore, math results will not be available until later this fall. All students tested. Source: Pearson Reports

2015STAARPassingRates

english ienglish iialgebra iBiologyUS history

2015EOCSTAARPassingRates

MISD

7981899595

State

7173859492

reading

Writing

Science

Social Studies

MISD also outperformed state averages in all areas of STAAr assessments. Statewide, about 71.8% of all students in Texas public schools passed all subjects of the Level II STAAr test in Spring 2014. Comparatively, MISD had an overall passing rate of 80.7%.

Grades 3–8State MISD

Grade 3 77 87Grade 4 74 84Grade 5 78 82Grade 6 76 83Grade 7 75 84Grade 8 78 85

Grade 4 70 80Grade 7 72 82

Grade 5 72 74Grade 8 70 73

Grade 8 64 72

MISD continues to prepare college and career-ready graduates with the class of 2015 graduation rates exceeding state averages. During the 2014-15 school year, high school juniors and seniors earned 11,389 college credit hours through our dual credit partnerships with the Tarrant County College District and the University of Texas at Arlington.

The district offers 35 college-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high school students; and starting in 5th grade, students can begin taking any of our 31 Pre-AP courses. More than half of all students grades 5-12 were enrolled in at least one advanced academics course during the 2014-15 school year.

Graduation rates

MISD93.2%

State89%

Data Source: Texas Education Agency website

fiscal accountability

MISD was rewarded for its efficient use of taxpayer dollars when it earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFr). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and it represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

The district also earned a Certificate of Excellence in Financial reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.

For the 12th consecutive year, MISD received the highest possible rating of Superior Achievement from the Financial Integrity rating System of Texas (F.I.r.S.T.). This system works to ensure that Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and that they improve those practices. F.I.r.S.T. is designed to encourage Texas public schools to better manage their financial resources to provide the maximum allocation possible for direct institutional purposes.

District Spending

General fund

Student Nutrition

Debt Service fund

Bond Update

Since 2000, Mansfield ISD residents have voted in support of five different bond packages for the district. Those bond programs have allowed the school district to expand effectively with MISD’s fast-growing community. In 2011, the most recent bond was approved for $198.5 million and allowed for improvements to all 42 campuses, including demolishing and rebuilding five elementary schools.

Bond highlights

recently Passed MiSD Bonds

$2011-$198.5million$2006-$241.5million$2003-$226.1million

Completerebuildof5elementarycampuses:

–Tarver-RendonElementary(Opened in August 2013)

–AlicePonderElementary(Opened in January 2015)

–J.L.BorenElementary(Opened in January 2015)

–GlennHarmonElementary(Opening in August 2016)

–CharlotteAndersonElementary(Opening in August 2017)

WirelessInternetatallcampusesanddepartments

Securitycamerasandkeylessentryupdatesatallcampusesanddepartments

NewgymsatSummitHighSchoolandMansfieldHighSchool

NewbandhallsatCrossTimbersIntermediateandMaryOrrIntermediate

Alice Ponder Elementary – Opened January 2015

Tarver Rendon Elementary – Opened August 2013 J.L. Boren Elementary – Opened January 2015

technology

Mansfield ISD is committed to providing an innovative and engaging learning environment for all students. Through the MISD iPad initiative, the district’s EdTech training courses, and a vast amount of technology available at the campus level, the district is truly providing students with a 21st century learning environment.

In 2012, the MISD iPad Initiative, known as “Power Up,” launched with the distribution of 10,000 iPad devices to high school students and staff. The success of the devices in classrooms earned MISD the recognition of being named an Apple Distinguished Program for the 2014-16 school years. The Apple Distinguished Program designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments.

During the 2014-15 school year, the district extended the program by issuing 5,211 iPad devices to all middle school students and staff.

Every elementary school classroom in the district is equipped with an interactive Promethean board, and an interactive Promethean slate is located in every intermediate through high school classroom. In addition, MISD has approximately 13,000 desktop and laptop computers available throughout the campuses and 20,000 mobile devices, including iPads.

800PrometheanInteractiveWhiteboards

13,000DesktopComputers

20,000MobileDevices

2,000Projectors

3,370WirelessAccessPoints

campus crime Stoppers

1 ) 817-469-TIPS 2) www.469tips.com3) Text “TIP117 plus your message” to CRIMES (274637)

4) Download “TIP Submit” App

Make an anonymous tip and you could earn a CASH REWARD

45RegisteredNursesDistrictwide

125AEDDevicesonMISDCampuses&Departments

Over38,600StudentHealthScreeningsAnnually

34policevehicles

31policeofficers

518.5combinedyearsof

experience

16.7averageyearsof

experienceperofficer

Safety and health

The district is committed to providing a safe and healthy educational experience for all students. The MISD police department has 31 sworn officers, 15 civilian personnel, and 45 school crossing guards. As part of Mansfield ISD’s 2011 bond package, keyless entry and video surveillance cameras are installed at all school campuses and facilities.

MiSD Police Department

Mansfield iSD health Services

Our schools are staffed with full-time registered nursing professionals to provide every student with individualized health care. The health services department has 45 registered nurses, two licensed vocational nurses, and one trainer. Staff provides regular AED device training and CPr certification classes to employees. The district has appointed a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to provide feedback on programming and to assist in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district’s health education instruction. The council meets quarterly and is made up of parents, staff, and community members.

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community relations

Mansfield ISD values building positive relationships with the surrounding community. Through partnerships with local businesses, the MISD Education Foundation has donated almost $3 million directly back into MISD classrooms since 1998. The foundation creates a valuable source of funding for teachers and students through grant projects that enrich and enhance the classroom experience. During the 2014-15 school year, the foundation raised over $362,000 and funded more than 50 grant projects. In addition to grants, the foundation hosts an annual golf tournament and an academic awards banquet to honor the top 60 graduating seniors from across the district.

More than 50 local businesses have partnered with MISD through its district-wide advertising program, which generates revenue to benefit all students and staff. Since 2011, the local business community has been given the opportunity to purchase ads in approved areas of the district, such as the scoreboard at Vernon Newsom Football Stadium. This program generates an average of more than $140,000 annually and provides a great way for community businesses to support MISD schools.

total raised by foundation:

Almost$3million

2014 - 2015 raised by foundation:

$362k

3-Year revenuefrom advertisingProgram:

$426k

6,700+Facebooklikes

19.6kTwitterfollowers

6,500Mobileappdownloads

135kYouTubeviews

2,442,846monthlywebpageviews

Mansfield ISD now offers enriching educational opportunities to the community through the MISD Adult Education Program. This new program offers enjoyable and affordable courses to area residents and furthers the district’s mission to cultivate a community of lifelong learners.

The MISD Communications and Marketing Department manages several communication tools and channels to keep staff, students, parents, and community members updated on district news and events. At the beginning of the 2014-15 school year, the district launched a new mobile app to make it even easier to connect to valuable MISD information on-the-go.

MiSD communication impact

2014–15 PoiNtS of PriDe 2014–15 PoiNtS of PriDe 2014–15

Legacy High School’s Jake Weith ranks second in the world after finishing second place in the finance competition at the international DECA competition in Orlando, Florida.

Mansfield ISD wins the Energy Star Partner of the Year award for the second consecutive year. The award is given to organizations that implement outstanding efforts to improve the energy efficiency of U.S. buildings and facilities.

Grant Wilkie from Summit High School, Kendall Curtis from Mansfield High School, and Ifeoluwa Obayan from Timberview High School receive prestigious scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The seniors earned the scholarships based on their outstanding SAT scores.

Summit High School’s Ivy Walker is one of five MISD track and field athletes to place at the state meet after winning the gold medal in long jump.

2014–15 PoiNtS of PriDe 2014–15 PoiNtS of PriDe 2014–15

UIL names Legacy High School journalism teacher Leland Mallett the Max R. Haddick Teacher of the Year for Texas Journalism at the Interscholastic League Press Conference Award ceremony.

Five-time heavyweight boxing world champion Evander Holyfield poses with Associate Superintendent Darrell Sneed and Alternate Education Center principal Regenia Crane after he delivered a message to campus students about not letting life’s circumstances get in the way of their goals.

MISD students and faculty prepare to

kick off the 2014 Toys for Tots parade at the

MISD Center for the Performing Arts. The

event brought in a record 26,000 toys and over $8,000 in

donations for children in need.

Mansfield ISD school board secretary Karen Marcucci earns the designation of Master Trustee upon completion of Leadership TASB, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards that trains state board members in all facets of school board governance.

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