Administrative
Notices and Agendas to Board Meetings
Texas Government Code §551.056(a), §551.056(b)(3), §551.043, and §551.051 require notices of board meetings to be posted on the district website. In addition, Texas Government Code §551.056(c)(3) requires agendas of board meetings to be posted on the district website. Board meeting notices include the agenda and are available on the School Board page.Location: Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Names of Members of Governing Body
Texas Education Code §12.1211 requires that an open-enrollment charter school list the names of the members of the governing body on the home page of the website.Locations: Home Page
See Also: School Board
Public Information Requests
Texas Government Code §552.234(b) and (d) require that schools post the designated mailing address and e-mail address for receiving public information. In addition, Texas Government Code §552.235(b) states that if the school accepts the public information request form published by the Attorney General, the form is posted on the website.Locations: Public Information Requests, Public Information Request Form
Financial
Chief Executive Officer Salary
Texas Education Code §12.136 and Texas Administrative Code Title 19 §§100.1007(d)/100.1032(2)(K)/§100.1050 require that an open-enrollment charter school post the salary of the school’s superintendent or, as applicable, of the administrator serving as educational leader and chief executive officer.Location: Financial Information
School Budget
Texas Education Code §44.051 and Texas Administrative Code Title 19 §100.1032(2)(K) require that school districts post a copy of the budget adopted by the board of trustees.Location: Financial Information
Annual Financial Statement/Compliance Report
Texas Local Government Code §140.006(c) and Texas Administrative Code Title 19 §§ 100.1032(2)(K)/100.1050 require the annual financial statement to be posted on the district’s website. Texas Administrative Code Title 19 §100.1032(2)(K) requires the annual financial and compliance report be posted on the district’s website. Both are contained in the same document and posted by year.Location: Financial Information
See Also: Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) information on campus accountability pages: Howard Burnham, Da Vinci, Linguistic Academy, Vista del Futuro
Academics
Academic Performance Report
Texas Education Code §39.306 and Texas Administrative Code Title 19 §61.1022 require posting of the Texas Academic Performance Report.Locations: Howard Burnham Government Documents, Da Vinci Government Documents, Linguistic Academy Government Documents, Vista del Futuro Government Documents
Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination in CTE Programs
45 CFR Part 80 Appendix B, Section IV-O requires an annual notice of nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, services, and activities.Locations: Website footer
College, Career, and Military Readiness Plans
Texas Education Code §11.186(c) §12.104(b)(3)(U) require the board adopt and post college, career, and military readiness plans that set specific annual goals for the following five years to reach quantifiable goals for student college, career, and military readiness at each campus. An annual report is also required.Locations: House Bill 3 Board-Adopted Goals
College Credit Program
Texas Education Code §28.009(b-2)(7) require that charter schools with a college credit program post the memorandum of understanding/articulation agreement between the charter school and the public institution of higher educationLocations: T-STEM Initative
Early Childhood Literacy/Mathematics Proficiency Plans and Progress Reports
Texas Education Code §11.185(a), (e) and §12.104(b)(3)(T) require the board adopt and post early childhood literacy and mathematics proficiency plans that set specific annual goals for the following five years to reach quantifiable goals for student performance in reading and mathematics at each campus. An annual report is also required.Locations: House Bill 3 Board-Adopted Goals
Federal Report Card
20 U.S.C. § 6311(h)(B)(iii) requires the posting of an annual federal report card.Locations: Howard Burnham Government Documents, Da Vinci Government Documents, Linguistic Academy Government Documents, Vista del Futuro Government Documents
State Assessment Information
Title 20 of the United States Code requires the posting of assessments required at the state, federal, and local level.Locations: Howard Burnham Assessments, Da Vinci Assessments, Vista del Futuro Assessments, Linguistic Academy Assessments
Health
Immunization Information, Exemptions from Immunization Requirements
Texas Education Code §38.019 and §38.1019(a) require that districts post a link to the Department of State Health Services website, which includes information about immunization requirements and suggestions, as well as information relating to the procedures for claiming an exemption from the immunization requirements of Texas Education Code §38.001.Locations: Vaccination Information, Exemption Information, Coordinated School Health – Flu Information
Additional Information: Texas Department of State Health Services – Immunization Unit, TexasFlu.org
Nutrition and Health-Related Policies
Texas Education Code §28.004 requires that districts post a statement of policies including at least 30 minutes of exercise per school day for elementary through junior high school students, restriction of access to vending machines, and use of tobacco products on-campus and at off-campus school events.Locations: Coordinated School Health
Additional Information: Nutrition
Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies At-Risk for Anaphylaxis
Texas Education Code §38.0151 requires that districts post a summary of the TEA’s "Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies At-Risk for Anaphylaxis" and instructions to access the complete document. Simply click or tap the "Full Guidelines Document" link to access the complete document.Locations: TEA’s Summary, Full Guidelines Document
Process for Reporting Bullying
Texas Education Code §12.104(b)(2)(P) and §37.0832 require that districts post the procedure for reporting bullying as part of the school’s policy prohibiting bullying and retaliation against those who report bullying.Locations: Anti-Bullying Policy
Special Education and Section 504
Compensatory Services Links
U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs requirement #4 requires the posting of a links to Guidance for Delayed or Denied Evaluations & Compensatory Services in English and Spanish.Location: Special Education
Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update
U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs requires the posting of information related to the revised Dyslexia Handbook 2021.Location: Dyslexia
Link to TEA Special Education Resources Page
U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs requirement #3 requires the posting of a link to TEA’s Special Education Resources Page.Location: Special Education
Notice to Families
Senate Bill 139 of the 86th Texas Legislature and the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs requirement #2 requires the posting of a notice to families in English and Spanish.Location: Special Education
Parent’s Guide to the ARD Process
20 U.S.C. §1415(b) recommends a copy of the Parent’s Guide to the ARD Process.Location: Special Education
Procedural Safeguards Notice
34 C.F.R. §300.504(b) recommends a copy of the procedural safeguards notice on a school’s website.Location: Special Education
Special Education Eligibility Information
Information about Special Education eligibility and evaluation is available by campus.Location: Special Education
SPEDTex Logo, Link, Description, Contact Information
The Texas Education Agency requires the posting of the SPEDTex logo, link, description, and contact information as a condition for Special Education funding.Location: Special Education
Student Handbook Statement
Texas Education Code §26.0081 requires a specific text regarding students needing Special Education or Section 504 services in English and Spanish within the Student-Parent Handbook.Location: School Policies
Miscellaneous
Transition and Employment Guide
Texas Education Code §29.0112(e)(1) requires that districts post the transition and employment guide on the district’s website.Location: Texas Transition and Employment Guide
Additional Information: Special Education
Title IX Coordinator/Training Materials
34 C.F.R. §106.8(b)(1) requires the posting of the name, title, e-mail address, and phone number of any designated Title IX Coordinator. In addition, 34 C.F.R. §106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) requires that schools post on their website any materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process.Location: Title IX
Website Accessibility Information
Although not a strict legal requirement under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, we provide a method to inform the webmaster of any issues with accessibility on the district’s website.Location: Accessibility