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Pillars of Success

Service & Character

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Pillars of Success

Academics

Leadership

Service

Character

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Alice ISD

Mental Health Services�

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We Continue to Provide:�✅ 8 School Social Workers & 4 Interns – Supporting students' emotional and social well-being.�✅ Gaggle Therapy – Online mental health counseling for students.�✅ Gaggle Monitoring Service – Identifies potential safety concerns through digital activity monitoring.�✅ Community Partnerships – Collaborations with local organizations for additional resources.�✅ Crisis Intervention – Immediate support for students in distress.�✅ Trauma-Informed Care – Ensuring staff and services are equipped to support students experiencing trauma.

Alice ISD is committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and trauma-sensitive learning environment for all students.

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DAEP Services

Weekly One-on-One Support

Mr. Maldonado, LBSW provides individualized counseling to students at DAEP.
Social Work intern provides additional support and mentorship to students.
Focus on emotional regulation, coping skills, behavioral and academic support.
Home visits for family support and education.

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Community Support Session and Community Outreach

Monthly Community Support Sessions

📌 We Focus On:

Attendance & Academic Success
Teen Dating Violence Awareness
Internet Safety & Digital Responsibility
Bullying & Cyberbullying Prevention

Community Engagement

✔ Mental Health Awareness – Educating families on emotional well-being.�✔ Encouraging School Attendance & Positive Behavior – Supporting student success.�✔ Connecting Families to Resources – Providing essential support services.

Alice ISD is committed to empowering families through education, awareness, and support.

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Stronger Connections Grant

Stronger Connections Grant - Aug. 1, 2024

🏆 Recipient: Alice ISD�💰 Grant Amount: $1 Million�📅 Duration: Two Years�🏫 Supported Campuses: AHS, WAMS, and Saenz

Impact on Student Well-Being

✔ Calming Corners – Safe spaces in the school to help students self-regulate and manage emotions.�✔ Alongside App (AHS & WAMS) – Provides students with digital mental health support and self-help resources.

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Feeding Student Success Food Pantry

Whataburger Feeding Student Success Food Pantry

🍽 Supporting Our Community – Providing essential food resources to students and families.�🏠 Families Helped So Far: 298�📍 A Lifeline for Many – Food insecurity is a real challenge in our district.

Why It Matters

📚 Improved Academics

📈 Better Attendance

💡 Holistic Student Support

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A.I.S.D

Teacher Vacancies

Total District Teacher Vacancies: 1

Fall Job Fairs: Texas A&M Kingsville - October 23rd

Texas A&M Corpus Christi - October 24th

Spring Job Fairs: Texas A&M Kingsville - April 1st

Texas A&M Corpus Christi - April 2nd

Texas A&M San Antonio - April 4th

“Our students need certified teachers”

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Teacher Attendance:

Last Years First Semester - Teachers Absences # 1,973 days

Cost : $157,880

This Years First Semester - Teachers Absences # 1,634 days

Cost : $130,720

Difference: 339 days

Savings of: $27,160

Weekly Teacher Absence Report Per Campus

Monthly Teacher Absence Report Per Campus

Total Individual Teacher Absence Report Per Campus:

Authorized Leave

Personal Leave

Sick Leave

Testing/Workshops

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New HR Initiatives

Frontline Application System

Day to day operational forms, allowing the district to efficiently manage annual contracts online, Recruiting and Hiring Process

We will be going live this April

Providing a link for our potential candidates on our AISD website.

Biometrics- Clocking In and Out

Fingerprint Recognition:

Offering a higher level of authentication and security for our campuses and departments

Implementation started in February

Auxiliary, Clerical Staff and Paraprofessionals

Admins and Professionals start after Spring Break - March

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TIA

Teacher Incentive Allotment

Designations:

Last year: 19 Teachers $ 232,287

This Year: 29 Teachers $377,602

Total: 48 Teachers

Recognized: 14 - $3 -$9K

Exemplary: 28 - $6 -$18K

Master: 6 - $12 - $32K

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“Pint Size Hero”

New to Alice I.S.D.

Was created to raise awareness for

the need of blood donors.

Seniors who qualify will receive a red cord that they may wear during graduation

Our District next blood drives:

April Blood Drives:

Schallert Elementary: Monday, April 28th from 7:30 -10am

Dubose Elementary: Monday, April 28th from 11:30am-2pm

Be a Pint Size Hero and donate!

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Business Office- 2024 Bond

The 2024 Bond election took place in January of 2024 and is our financial commitment aimed at improving our school’s athletic facilities, ensuring that students have access to a high-quality, safe, and modern stadium. This bond reflects our community’s dedication to fostering student growth, school spirit, and overall well-being. All projects should be complete and ready to use by May 2026!

Character of the Bond

Commitment to Excellence: The bond aligns with our mission to provide top-tier facilities that match the dedication of our students, athletes, and staff.

Service to the Students

School Spirit & Community Engagement: A modernized stadium fosters greater student involvement, pride, and attendance at school events.
Opportunities for Growth: The improved facilities open doors for scholarships, sportsmanship development, and leadership opportunities.

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Business Office- Strategic Budgeting

Strategic Budgeting is a proactive approach we use to manage our financial resources, ensuring that every dollar is allocated with purpose and efficiency. It reflects our commitment to responsible stewardship, transparency, and prioritization of student success.

Character of Strategic Budgeting

Fiscal Responsibility: Careful planning and allocation ensure that financial resources are used wisely to benefit students and staff.
Equity & Fairness: Budget decisions are made with the goal of providing equal opportunities for all students, regardless of background.
Vision-Driven Planning: Funding priorities align with long-term educational goals, ensuring continuous improvement and growth.

Service to the Students

Quality Education & Resources: Ensures that classrooms are equipped with up-to-date technology, materials, and curriculum enhancements.
Support for Programs & Activities: Provides funding for extracurricular activities, arts, athletics, and academics.
Financial Stability for Long-Term Success: Ensures that future generations of students continue to benefit from a well-managed budget.

*As of this month, our 2024 Bond has earned us $549,386.54 in interest, increasing our Fund Balance to $20,639,897.51

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Business Office- Equitable Resource Allocation

Equitable Resource Allocation ensures all of our student have access to the tools, opportunities, and support they need to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. By distributing resources based on student needs rather than uniform allocation, we create a fair and effective learning environment for all.

Character of Equitable Resource Allocation

Intentional Planning: Funding decisions are driven by data, student demographics, and school performance to address disparities.
Commitment to Excellence: Every student deserves access to high-quality education, and equitable funding ensures that no one is left behind.
Accountability & Transparency: Stakeholders, including families and staff, are kept informed about how resources are allocated and the impact they have on student success.

Service to the Students

Access to Quality Programs: Ensures all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, have access to advanced coursework, arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Targeted Support Services: Additional funding goes toward tutoring, special education, mental health resources, and intervention programs for struggling students.
Empowering Future Success: Prepares students for college, careers, and lifelong learning by ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
CCMR & Attendance will positively impacting our budget, as both have increased tremendously within the last two years.

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‘24-’25 SY

Business Office- 3% Raise + $75 Towards Insurance

The 3% salary increase, along with an additional $75 contribution toward insurance, totaling $375 per employee each month, represents a strategic investment in our educators. This decision acknowledges their dedication and prioritizes their well-being. By offering competitive compensation and benefits, we reinforce our commitment to retaining and attracting top teaching talent, which directly contributes to the continued success and growth of our students.

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Child Nutrition Program

Service�

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Child Nutrition Program Self-Op:�Highlights service by implementing efficient, high-quality food service operations.

Central Office Training:�Enhances service by providing staff with industry knowledge and professional development opportunities.

District Manager Meetings:�Reflects service by fostering open communication, solving challenges, and aligning team goals.

Student Surveys�Demonstrates service by gathering student input to guide improvement efforts.

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Child Nutrition Program

Character�

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Child Nutrition Program Employee Committee:�Builds character by encouraging inclusivity, trust, and a collaborative workplace culture.

Campus Employee of the Year:�Supports character development by recognizing and inspiring exceptional staff contributions.

Year to Date Meals - 795,653�Breakfast - 236,020�Lunch - 401,198 �Dinner - 158,435

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Alice ISD Fine Arts

Alice ISD offers numerous programs for our students in the following areas:

Art
Choir
Dance
Cheer
Theatre
Mariachi
Band

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Fine Arts and the Connection of Service and Character

All our Fine Arts programs builds in the area of Service through:

Leadership & Responsibility
Community Engagement
Performance opportunities
Teamwork and support

Also, you will find all our Fine Arts programs contribute to our Pillars of Success for Alice ISD is in the area of Character Development:

Discipline and Skill
Respect for Tradition
Support of our Academic Community
Confidence Building through public performances

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Examples of Contributions for

Service and Character

Choral program performing in numerous community events such as Caroling throughout the city, as well as school events that included our Veterans Day ceremony.
Our Mariachi has performed at the Women in Education Conference held in Corpus Christi as well as performing at numerous community venues throughout our city.
Support of numerous campus activities including sporting events, send off’s, concerts.
Fun Fact: At least (4) Presidents in the United States have been yell leaders. These leaders cheer, motivate, pump up and it is about building character, motivating others and encouragement. President Reagan, President Bush, Eisenhower and FDR
All our Alice Fine Arts students exhibit many strengths in the area of leadership, character, mentorship, respect and our a huge support system for our school district and community!
ALICE ISD - HELPING ALL OUR STUDENTS SHINE!! GO COYOTES!

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Maintenance & Operations

Alice ISD Projects

Softball & Baseball Fields Light Upgrades
Restroom Room Upgrades at AHS Little Theater Area
New Window Wraps Installed at Campuses in Order to Enhance Safety by Reinforcing Glass Windows & Doors
Auxiliary Field Upgrades

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SECOND GRADE SWIM PROGRAM

Second grade students at each elementary campus travel to the Natatorium once a week to take swimming lessons with a qualified swim instructor
Through federal funds students in need are provided swimming suits, swimming shoes and towels so that they may participate as all students do.
Alice ISD is serving our students by ensuring that they gain life skill of swimming.

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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND HEALTH FAIR

A spring conference is held where parents can attend and hear breakout sessions on topics that are important to the success of their students.
This year over 265 attendees were provided with a free breakfast, free lunch and free childcare along with a great keynote speaker to speak on the importance of parent engagement.
As a result of the conference we are modeling the pillars of academics, leadership, character and service through local vendors and presenters.
Plans for next year are to bring more vendors and breakout sessions on topics parents are very interested in.

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MILITARY CONNECTED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

Students who have a parent who is active in a branch of military or a parent who is a former member of a military branch are identified at the beginning of each school year. Alice ISD has 125 students enrolled who are military connected.
The district conducts a number of activities to honor the special sacrifice these students and families make.
In the Spring, the district celebrates “Purple Up” day encouraging students and staff to wear purple in order to honor these students.
Seniors who are coded as military-connected students receive a purple and gold cord that they may wear with their graduation regalia
These celebrations model the district’s service to our parents who have given of themselves
The district will be applying to receive a Purple Star designation from TEA this Spring.

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GRANTS

The district has increased the number of grants awarded by the federal and state government.
These grants have afforded Alice ISD the opportunity to provide high quality instructional materials, quality staff development and supplemental highly qualified staff.
The district has received over $10,496,471 in federal funds just this year
The district continues to seek out grants that will benefit our students and district.

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SUPPORT FOR EMERGENT BILINGUAL STUDENTS

Alice ISD has approximately 118 students who are coded as Emergent Bilingual.
With the addition of the Summit K-12 English proficiency program, these students are provided with an added resource to help build their English proficiency skills
The program helps build student confidence in reading, writing, listening, speaking and thinking. Parents also are given an opportunity to work with their students to build their confidence as well through at home family licenses.
Students at Alice ISD are experiencing growth in their English language proficiency skills
In addition 100% of EB seniors received their CCMR point by January of 2025.
This year Alice ISD hopes to increase English proficiency growth even more and be a model district for EB students.

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