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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 11 AUG. 12 SEPT. 9, 2022
KEEPING SCHOOLS SAFE Area school districts review safety ahead of new 2022 23 school year
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enforcement, district o cials are analyzing safety measures and con- sidering new procedures and invest- ments into campus security. Campos said she would like to see teachers, schools and counselors get more involved in diagnosing issues with individual students. “From what I have heard from constituents, they want safety; they want to make sure schools are safe,” Campos said. “We just need to make sure that monies are allocated and make sure that the mental health issue is addressed.” Upcoming Judson ISD bond To meet district safety needs and priorities, JISD sta on June 30 pre- sented a potential bond that would include three propositions totaling nearly $218 million, much of it ear- marked for safety measures. Trustee José Macias said the district should consider putting the bond on the November ballot, and he believes voters will be receptive to a bond that focuses on safety and security.
SPONSORED BY • Judson Independent School District 2022 EDUCATION EDITION DISTRICT DATA 9 LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOL CIBOLO 15 Ahead of the school year, o cials with Judson ISD and Schertz-Cibo- lo-Universal City ISD presented safety measures and future plans to ensure student safety within their districts. In addition to working with law Following the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, legislators, families, communities and school districts have put school safety at the forefront of preparing for the 2022-23 school year. State Rep. Elizabeth “Liz” Campos, District 119, which includes Schertz, Universal City and Live Oak, said she has had meetings regarding school safety, and constituents have called with concerns for children’s safety. “We have been meeting with the superintendents of my district and the school [police departments],” Campos said. “I’ve met with some constituents that are very concerned about sending their children back to school, and of course on social media you hear all kinds of stories of parents that do not want to send their kids back.”
Judson ISD and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD are evaluating how best to keep their students and sta safe ahead of the 2022-23 school year. Cibolo police o cers and other police departments participated in a C3 Pathways Active Shooter Incident Management Training course in April in Seguin. (Courtesy city of Cibolo)
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liquor and more. Work on the store began July 27, and the project is estimated to be completed by the end of the year. www.thenovagroupsa.com RELOCATIONS 8 The Purpose Church on June 12 relo- cated to John A. Sippel Elementary at 420 Fairlawn Avenue, Schertz. The church was formerly located at 7653 North Loop 1604 East, Live Oak. The Purpose Church holds services online and in person every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 210-462-1145. 9 Crawfish King on Aug. 6 celebrated its one-year anniversary. Crawfish King is located at 8142 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak. The restaurant serves crawfish, lobster, other seafood and more. 210-444-9343. www.facebook.com/210crawfishking 10 Mr. Crabby’s Cajun Seafood and Bar on Aug. 10 celebrated its one-year an- niversary in Live Oak. The restaurant, at 14601 I-35, Live Oak, features live music, www.thepurposechurch.com ANNIVERSARIES
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5 The Hidden Grove opened on July 15, at 539 Main St., Schertz. The Hidden Grove is a bar owned by the owner of Old Main Ice House in Cibolo and Bar House in Schertz. The new bar will feature outdoor and indoor activities and experiences. 210-616-2016. www.hiddengrovetx.com 6 Two Pocha Korean BBQ opened at 8251 Agora Parkway, Ste. 101, Selma, in June. Two Pocha Korean BBQ offers authentic Korean BBQ, ramen, topokki and more. The new restaurant took the place of Hon Machi, which closed in early 2022. 726-999-2694. www.facebook.com/ TWOPOCHA COMING SOON 7 Cibolo Liquor will open at 646 FM 78, Cibolo. Cibolo Liquor will feature wine,
NOW OPEN 1 Rug Shop USA and Susie’s Thrift Shop on June 18 celebrated the grand opening of their shared location at 617 Pat Booker Road, Universal City. Rug Shop USA fea- tures new Turkish rugs for any home style, while Susie’s Thrift Shop offers thrift store- style items. Rug Shop USA was located at Fort Sam Houston, which is not open to the general public. 210-419-5577. www.rugshopusatx.com 2 Stretch Zone on June 24 celebrated the grand opening of a new location at 8222 Agora Parkway, Ste. 108, Live Oak. Stretch Zone employs trained stretch practitioners who help lead guests through dynamic stretches to increase mobility and muscle function, making
daily movements more efficient. 210-272-0033. www.stretchzone.com 3 375 Social Kitchen hosted a grand opening celebration June 24. Located at 8124 Agora Parkway, Unit 200, Selma, 375 Social Kitchen is an Asian-fusion restau- rant featuring Asian-inspired dishes, burg- ers and more. The eatery was formerly a food truck with a focus on catering. 210-999-5429. www.threeseventyfive.com 4 Taco Palenque on July 8 opened a new location at 17605 N. I-35 Frontage Road, Schertz. Taco Palenque features authentic and fresh Mexican food, including breakfast and lunch options. 210-600-4208. www.tacopalenque.com
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TO-DO LIST
August & September events
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JOIN A BOWLING TOURNAMENT FIESTA LANES
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GO TO A PARADE SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK
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WORTH THE TRIP The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo- Selma Area) will host the 2022 Caterpillar Chamber Bowl to bene t two high schools’ DECA programs. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-9 p.m. $75. Fiesta Lanes, 1202 Huisache Ave., New Braunfels. 210-764-4030. www.thechamber.info
The Ford Parade of Lights will return for two weekends on the San Antonio River Walk. The parade will feature 10 long boats lled with illuminated lanterns that will oat through the downtown section of the River Walk. 8-10 p.m. Weather permitting. Free. San Antonio River Walk, downtown San Antonio. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Methodist Plaza II is estimated to complete in July 2023.
COURTESY METHODIST HOSPITAL NORTHEAST
FEATURED IMPACT EXPANSION On June 29, Methodist Hospital Northeast o cials announced expansion plans with the addition of Methodist Plaza II , a second medical o ce building located at 12412 Judson Road, Live Oak. Methodist Plaza II will be a three- story facility spanning more than 73,000 square feet, and it will include a hospital-based outpatient surgery center with ve operating rooms, robotic surgery capabilities and a cardiology imaging center, according to the release. The new facility will also be home to partners of the hospital, including Alamo City Surgeons, the Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio, Northeast cocktails and seafood. 210-462-1122. www.mrcrabbyseafood.com 11 Mr. Gatti’s Pizza located at 2921 Pat Booker Road, Universal City cele- brated its 20-year anniversary in June. Mr. Gatti’s is a Texas-based pizza chain that has been in business for over 50 years. 210-566-0022. www.mrgattispizza.com 12 Kinder Haus Pediatrics celebrated its one-year anniversary in May. Located at 5700, Schertz Parkway, Suite 140, Schertz, Kinder Haus has grown to serve around
Pulmonary and Sleep Associates, Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio. According to Methodist Hospital Northeast o cials, the expansion is estimated to be complete in July 2023. www.sahealth.com/locations/ methodist-hospital-northeast
COURTESY THE CHAMBER (SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-SELMA AREA)
COURTESY SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK ASSOCIATION
AUGUST 18 HAVE A HAPPY HOUR Olympia Hills will be hosting a specially themed “Roaring ‘20s” happy hour as part of a Thursday happy hour event series. This event will feature live jazz music and food and drinks specials. 5-8 p.m. Free (admission). Food and drink prices vary. Olympia Hills Golf and Event Center, 12900 Mount Olympus, Universal City. 210-945-4653. www.olympiahillsgolf.com 20 ENJOY A ROCK CONCERT Real Life Amphitheater will host a concert featuring Kansas and a guest appearance from 38 Special. Kansas is a rock band that became popular in the ‘70s for songs, such as “Dust in the Wind.” 38 Special had hits like “Hold on Loosely” and “Caught up in you” in the early ‘80s. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $39.50. Real Life Amphitheater,
16765 Lookout Road, Selma. 210-714-4810. www.reallifeamp.com 20 ATTEND A COIN SHOW The San Antonio Coin Collectors will be hosting the Alamo Coin Show in Schertz. This show is created for collectors and enthusiasts in the San Antonio area. The show is in partnership with the Alamo Coin Club and the Mexican Coin Club. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost TBA Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz. Find the Alamo Coin Club on www.facebook.com. 27 GO TO A SPAZMATICS CONCERT Blue Bonnet Palace will be hosting The Spazmatics in August. The Spazmatics perform cover songs from the ‘80s. 8 p.m. (doors open), 9:30 p.m. (concert starts). $20. Blue Bonnet Palace, 17630 Lookout Road, Selma. 210-651-6702. www.bluebonnetpalace.com
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1,500 patients. 210-566-1533. www.kinderhauspediatrics.com RENOVATIONS 13 Kowloon Chinese Restaurant , located at 950 FM 78, Schertz, began a renovation in July. The restaurant, which offers daily lunch and dinner specials, closed in 2021 and has had limited ser- vice since it reopened. The renovation is estimated to complete in November. www.kowloonrestaurant.weebly.com
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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Evans Road reopens after a year of reconstruction After 13 months of construction, Evans Road reopened on June 24 to thru tra c. The Evans Road Reconstruction Project began in early 2021 with the goal of widening Evans from the I-35 frontage road to the Selma city limits.
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Construction begins on I 35 NEX Central Construction on the I-35 Northeast Expansion (NEX) Central Project, part of Texas Clear Lanes, began July 10. This 9.5-mile project spanning from Loop 410 North in Bexar County to FM 3009 in Guadalupe County will have three elevated lanes in both directions and will include yovers to Loop 410 North and Loop 1604 West. Lanes along I-35 will be closed for geotechnical and drilling work. Visit www.i35nex.com for updates. Timeline: July 2022-2027 Cost: $1.5 billion Funding source: TxDOT
The project helps improve the capacity and safety of Evans by reconstructing vehicle lanes and installing new bike lanes, sidewalks and roadside parking, according to Selma city o cials. The project furthers enhancements that began with the Lookout Road Reconstruction Project in 2019, repair- ing almost 7,000 linear feet of road surface and adding more than 4,000 linear feet of 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalks. As part of the project, city o cials also worked on the Cibolo Creek Recreational Trail, which includes over 6,000 linear feet of 10-foot-wide trails along Cibolo Creek. The trails will connect the Evans/Lookout area with Stage Stop Park, as well as the existing Evans Road Hike and Bike Trail between Stage Stop Park and the John S. Harrison House property. While both projects are substantially complete, minor improvements and maintenance will still be conducted until the full project is completed. Some sections of Evans Road from Lookout to Nacog- doches roads are still under construction.
Evans Road reopened to tra c in both directions in June. (Jarrett Whitener/Community Impact Newspaper)
RESTORING EVANS ROAD, TRAILS After a yearlong process, Evans Road and the Cibolo Creek Trail were reopened to tra c and public access in June.
13 months of project construction More than 4,000 linear feet of 5-foot- wide sidewalks added
Nearly 7,000 linear feet of road repairs made Over 6,000 linear feet of recreational trail connected
SOURCE: CITY OF SELMA COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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CITY & COUNTY
News from Cibolo, Live Oak, Schertz & Universal City
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NUMBER TO KNOW The percent increase in stormwater usage rates adopted by Universal City. City Council approved the rate increase July 19. New rates are to be e ective with all bills whose beginning meter reading occurs on or after Sept. 1. 15% CITY HIGHLIGHTS LIVE OAK On Aug. 9, Live Oak City Council sold $18 million in bonds approved in the May election. Funds are to be used on roads, bridges and sidewalks. UNIVERSAL CITY City Council on July 19 approved a bid of $165,403.53 for parking lot improvements for Red Horse Park, 1100 North Blvd. Upgrades include new striping, paving and accessible parking. Schertz City Council will meet Aug. 23 and Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. 1400 Schertz Parkway Bldg. 4, Schertz. 201-619-1030. www.schertz.com Cibolo City Council will meet Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m. 200 S. Main St., Cibolo. 210-658-9900. www.cibolo.gov Universal City City Council will meet Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. 2150 Universal City Blvd., Universal City. 210-659-0333. www.universalcitytexas.com Garden Ridge City Council will meet Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge. 210-651-6632. www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us Live Oak City Council will meet Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak. 210-653-9140. www.liveoaktx.net Selma City Council will meet Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. 9375 Corporate Drive, Selma. 210-651-6661. www.ci.selma.tx.us MEETINGS WE COVER
Schertz PD nds error in evidence purging process
SCHERTZ An administrative error by Schertz Police Department sta has led to the improper destruction of evidence a ecting 1,378 cases between 2007-2018 in Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, city o cials said. The error was discovered during a review the department has been working through as part of the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Best Practices accreditation program over the past year, according to a July 12 release. This program is intended to guide police departments through an internal review of their policies, procedures, equipment, facilities and operations to ensure they are providing e cient and e ective delivery of service while protecting individual’s rights, according to the release. As part of this process, the SPD contracted with a consul- tant to assist with improving the e ciency of the evidence room by completing a full inventory and purging old evi- dence, with sta working on purging evidence in January. There have been no criminal violations found against SPD sta , city o cials said, and none of the identi ed cases were related to open or pending criminal cases. For validation and accuracy, city of Schertz sta is work- ing with the three counties to determine how to best move
PURGING EVIDENCE The administrative error by the Schertz Police Department and improper destruction of evidence resulted in discussion with county attorneys to best resolve the issue.
1,378 cases a ected
11 years of evidence
3 counties
SOURCE: SCHERTZ POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
40% of purged evidence met the statute of limitations
forward, county attorneys are vetting the review. Approximately 40% of the purged evidence had already met the statute of limitations, city o cials said. “The goal of the Schertz Police Department is to provide exemplary law enforcement service and, unfortunately, in this instance we failed to meet that standard,” recently appointed Police Chief Jim Lowery said. “On behalf of the department, we apologize for this mistake.”
Cibolo Council designates historic trade route an honorary trail
Historic opportunities With the approval of an honorary Old Spanish Trail, City Council and sta have options for marking the trail area.
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CIBOLO City sta and council on July 12 discussed the possible renaming of Loop 539 to Old Spanish Trail, named after the 700-mile-long historic trade route. Fire Chief Mario Troncoso said there are already two Old Spanish Trails within Guadalupe County, meaning the name could not be changed since it would interfere with 911 calls. With this news, the city pivoted to recognize the actual location of the Old Spanish Trail, which runs along
FM 78 from Pfeil Road, running parallel to the railroad tracks, to Wiederstein Street and Loop 539. Council voted to name the area an honorary trail without o cially changing any road names. With the honorary trail approved, Cibolo sta will determine the best way to mark the trail. Options include specially colored street signs marking the area within the trail and/or putting benches along the area to focus on the historic landmark.
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SOURCE: CITY OF CIBOLO COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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DISTRICT DATA
Data and information from local school districts
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JUDSON ISD
SCHERTZ CIBOLO UNIVERSAL CITY ISD Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD was founded in 1967 with the construction of Samuel Clemens High School. As of 2022, the district supports 15,890 students and 987 teachers across 15 campuses. Since the 2018-19 school year, SCUCISD has seen an increase of 0.46% in student enrollment.
Judson ISD was founded in 1958, and as of 2022 the district supports 22,870 students and 1,612 teachers. The district has a total of 27 campuses, with 20 campuses being elementary schools. Since the 2018-19 school year, Judson has seen a 7.28% increase in student enrollment.
SOURCES: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, JUDSON ISD, SCHERTZ CIBOLO UNIVERSAL CITY ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
STAFFING, SALARIES AND SUBSTITUTES
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CAMPUS DATA
JUDSON ISD Across the 28 campuses in Judson ISD, nine had a decrease in population, and all but three campuses have more than 50% of students classi ed as being economically disadvantaged. ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED These students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, come from a family with an income below the poverty line, or are eligible for other speci c bene ts. SOURCES: JUDSON ISD, SCHERTZ CIBOLO UNIVERSAL CITY ISD, TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS LEGISLATURE COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER A closer look at campus-level standardized test scores and other data COMPARING CAMPUS SCORES COMPILED BY JARRETT WHITENER Understanding the table The following tables reveal test results from the 2021-22 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, exam. Tables also include enrollment data, feeder school campuses and the percentage of students considered economically disadvantaged. STAAR RESULTS Results show the percentage of students within the district and each campus who are approaching the grade level, which is considered passing.
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N/A N/A 69% 72% 78% 59% 82% 69% 73% 59% N/A N/A N/A N/A 60% 59% 84% 37% 80% 62% 66% 53% N/A N/A 1,250 -4.94% 65% 62% 81% 32% 83% 66% 67% 61% 62% 26 619 -16.01% 48% 51% 67% 37% 75% 60% 59% 50% 89% 27 1,277 -2.88% 66% 67% 79% 46% 83% 78% 72% 65% 52% 28 1,000 -0.99% 58% 44% 66% 35% 78% 47% 61% 36% 84% 27 827 -7.28% 50% 63% 72% 36% 76% 52% 70% 51% 81% 26
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22 Kirby
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24 Henry Metzger 25 Woodlake Hills
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HIGH SCHOOLS State average District average
N/A N/A 74% 82% 63% 71% 89% N/A N/A N/A N/A 58% 73% 44% 53% 84% N/A N/A 2,715 4.94% 48% 70% 38% 52% 80% 59% 94% 1,678 0.96% 48% 69% 39% 55% 90% 44% 98% 2,207 -8.11% 53% 61% 40% 49% 85% 76% 98%
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STAAR SCORE CHANGES
State average District average 1 Candlewood 2 Converse 3 Copper eld
N/A N/A 77% 70% 77% 69% 80% 75% 66% N/A N/A N/A N/A 74% 65% 76% 63% 77% 67% 55% N/A N/A 524 -13.24% 62% 45% 44% 30% 65% 35% 32% 94% 21 568 1.79% 67% 46% 76% 53% 74% 54% 59% 81% 22 847 16.02% 74% 61% 77% 62% 85% 76% 58% 64% 22 404 16.42% 78% 60% 90% 60% 89% 59% 48% 72% 24 635 1.11% 95% 84% 95% 94% 91% 94% 78% 63% 24 587 15.77% 70% 61% 78% 60% 77% 72% 55% 84% 25 629 19.58% 82% 76% 66% 58% 74% 69% 53% 76% 21 360 9.75% 62% 60% 73% 69% 81% 67% 54% 75% 24 758 1.60% 76% 62% 75% 68% 78% 70% 48% 81% 25 735 -2.26% 61% 63% 69% 64% 73% 75% 54% 90% 23 653 26.06% 71% 61% 74% 67% 65% 51% 40% 71% 21 561 0.17% 83% 71% 75% 60% 80% 67% 65% 82% 22 467 12.29% 84% 80% 86% 74% 82% 73% 64% 55% 24 443 2.78% 54% 50% 75% 74% 47% 29% 18% 93% 23 719 10.95% 77% 71% 80% 78% 81% 83% 69% 55% 24 864 11.77% 84% 80% 78% 68% 80% 66% 56% 55% 24 661 3.12% 65% 58% 78% 40% 80% 57% 60% 81% 25 698 10.44% 70% 62% 66% 63% 63% 45% 50% 77% 23 547 -1.08% 65% 58% 71% 46% 78% 72% 54% 91% 21
Compared to 2020-21, Judson ISD saw an increase in all STAAR results with all categories surpassing the state average increases.
Judson ISD Statewide
PERCENTAGE POINT CHANGE, 2020 21 VS. 2021 22 -10% 0 +10% -5% +5% +15%
4 Coronado Village
+20%
+25%
5 Crestview
SUBJECT: READING (3RD) READING (4TH) READING (5TH) READING (6TH) READING
6 Elolf
7 Escondido
10%
9%
8 Franz
9 Mary Lou Hartman
19%
10 Hopkins
14%
11 James L Masters
15%
12 Miller's Point
8%
13 Olympia
9%
14 Park Village
8%
15 Ricardo Salinas 16 Rolling Meadows 17 Spring Meadows 18 William Paschall
15%
(7TH) MATH (3RD)
10%
16%
19 Woodlake
9%
20 Wortham Oaks
711
41.9% 94% 91% 97% 89% 99% 99% 89% 41% 24
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SCUC ISD In Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, one-third of district campuses had a decrease in student population. One campus has a population of economically disadvantaged students above 50%.
2021 22 STAAR PASSING RESULTS BY GRADE
ENROLLMENT
2021 22 STAAR PASSING RESULTS BY GRADE 3RD 4TH
HIGH SCHOOLS
ENROLLMENT
State average
N/A N/A 74% 82% 63% 71% 89% N/A N/A
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
District average
N/A N/A 81% 92% 71% 79% 95% N/A 98%
State average District average 1 Cibolo Valley 2 Green Valley
N/A N/A 77% 70% 77% 69% N/A N/A N/A N/A 78% 69% 75% 67% N/A N/A 837 -4.77% 82% 72% 83% 63% 33% 10 659 0.30% 80% 78% 74% 74% 32% 10, 11
14 Samuel Clemens
2,528 -2.39 67% 90% 68% 77% 96% 29% N/A
15 Byron P. Steele
2,659 1.87% 80% 94% 76% 85% 97% 23% N/A
3 Norma J. Paschal
652 0.15% 83% 69% 85% 79% 26%
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4 Rose Garden
797 12.72% 78% 65% 71% 69% 44% 9, 10 670 0.14% 70% 53% 73% 60% 60% 11 751 -5.77% 77% 74% 73% 70% 29% 10 623 0.16% 70% 65% 65% 65% 40% 9, 11 607 7.81% 80% 73% 80% 56% 32% 9, 11
STAAR SCORE CHANGES
5 Schertz
6 John A. Sippel
7 Maxine & Lutrell Watts
Compared to 2020-21, SCUCISD saw a decrease of 3% in fth grade math and no change in seventh grade math. All other categories had an increase.
SCUC ISD Statewide
8 O.G. Wiederstein
2021 22 STAAR PASSING RESULTS BY GRADE
PERCENTAGE POINT CHANGE, 2020 21 VS. 2021 22 -6% 0 +6% -3% +3% +9%
ENROLLMENT
+12%
+15%
5TH
6TH
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS
SUBJECT: READING (3RD) READING (4TH) READING (5TH) READING (6TH) READING
3%
9%
State average
N/A N/A 80% 75% 66% 69% 72% N/A N/A
6%
14%
District average
N/A N/A 82% 77% 71% 75% 87% N/A N/A
9%
9 Barbara C. Jordan
786 5.50% 82% 74% 72% 75% 90% 31% 12, 13
8%
10 Elaine S. Schlather 11 Laura Ingalls Wilder
782 -6.45% 83% 83% 67% 72% 91% 28% 12, 13 777 -2.14% 79% 72% 74% 77% 79% 45% 12, 13
5%
8%
3%
2021 22 STAAR PASSING RESULTS BY GRADE
(7TH) MATH (3RD) MATH (4TH) MATH (5TH) MATH (6TH) MATH (7TH)
10%
ENROLLMENT
3%
7TH
8TH
9%
2%
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
11%
-3%
6%
State average
N/A N/A 78% 59% 82% 69% 73% 59% N/A N/A N/A N/A 81% 76% 86% 77% 84% 73% N/A N/A
4%
District average 12 Ray D. Corbett
6%
1,209 10.10% 80% 76% 86% 79% 82% 71% 34% 14,15
0%
5%
13 J. Frank Dobie
1,396 1.97% 81% 75% 87% 75% 86% 76% 27% 14,15
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News from Comal, Judson & Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISDs
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS SCHERTZ CIBOLO UNIVERSAL CITY ISD For scal year 2022-23, taking into account federal pandemic emergency relief funds used for free school meals for the 2021-22 school year, the district is expecting to break even. A vote on the FY 2022-23 budget is expected Aug. 25. NUMBER TO KNOW $800K is how much the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Education Foundation has raised since 2008. The group helps provide support to educators. 2022 EDUCATION EDITION Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD will meet Aug. 16 and 25 at 6 p.m. 1060 Elbel Road, Schertz 210-945-6200. www.scuc.txed.net/scucisd Judson ISD will meet Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. 8205 Palisades Drive, Live Oak 210-945-5100. www.judsonisd.org Comal ISD will meet Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. 1404 N. I-35, New Braunfels 830-221-2000. www.comalisd.org MEETINGS WE COVER
Judson ISD looks to increase athletic participation JUDSON ISD Executive Director of Athletics Triva Cor- rales told the board of trustees during a July 21 meeting, that the athletics department tracks attendance, disci- pline, advanced courses and the failure rate to measure success. Out of the district’s eight middle and high schools, 3,052 out of 11,346 students participate in some form of athletics, she said. BY JARRETT WHITENER ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION Out of the 11,346 total students between the Judson ISD middle school and high school campuses, 3,052 students participate in athletics. The goal is to increase participation by 5% year over year, reaching 3,532 students by the 2024-25 school year. Total students Student athletes Percentage of athletes High School
Judson
2,614
784
29.99%
To encourage success in athletics, the department will focus on coach retention, and student and community engagement in the 2022-23 school year. The goal is to increase participation by 5% year over year, reaching 3,532 students by the 2024-25 school year. The district can set students up for success by focusing on strengths, Corrales said. “We believe that Judson ISD can and will be the destination district in the state of Texas,” Corrales said. “We will continue to be the best in the community, in the classroom and in competition.” Trustee Suzanne Kenoyer said having programs to t student interests and wants bene ts academic success. When students nd a place where they can excel and where they are wanted, that is when they come to school, she said. “That is when they come to school and learn, so their academic success increases,” Kenoyer said.
Wagner
2,293
530
23.11%
Veterans Memorial
1,648
586
35.55%
Middle School
631
172
27.25%
Kirby
1,281
286
22.32%
Kitty Hawk
Woodlake
630
206
32.69%
Metzger
1,001
228
22.77%
Judson
1,248
260
20.83%
SOURCE: JUDSON ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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EDUCATION Legacy Traditional School Local campus opens to students in grades pre-K 8 O n Aug. 9, Legacy Traditional Schools, a charter school system with schools across BY JARRETT WHITENER
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learning is not something we see in local districts,” Young said. “The [public] ISD schools are very tech- nology driven, and what I like most about Legacy is that we are not void of technology; however, it does not drive our instruction.” By using traditional methods to teach lessons, such as phonics and phonetics, Young said she hopes to see an increase in literacy in the commu- nity, which she said has lapsed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and home-based virtual learning. Legacy also o ers students an opportunity to choose paths that align with their interests, allowing students to take music or physical education classes four days a week with the remaining weekday set aside for classes the student did not choose. “We want students who are more physically inclined or artistically inclined to be able to participate and focus on the things they love to do while still giving them exposure to other activities,” Young said. Young said she also wants to encourage parents to volunteer, which would help the school expand the activities it o ers. “We are excited about the oppor- tunity to be here, and we are open to networking with families and drawing from their skill sets,” Young said. “We welcome volunteer [opportunities] that parents or the community can be part of, and that would help us add more clubs and activities. We also have some of the best teachers in the world.”
the San Antonio area, opened a new 87,000-square-foot campus in Cibolo that can host around 1,400 pre-K through eighth grade students. Legacy Traditional School-Cibolo is a tuition-free public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade that o ers fee-based programs, including Legacy Kidd Care, Legacy Summer Camps and prekindergarten. Qualifying families and sta may be eligible for free or discounted rates. Legacy Traditional Schools also participate in the National School Lunch Program, providing free or reduced-price breakfasts and lunches for families in need, Public Relations Specialist Morgan Gibson said. The Cibolo campus was set to be complete by the start of the 2022-23 school year, but supply chain issues delayed construction, she said. As a result, classes which began Aug. 9, are being held in portable classrooms, safely distanced from ongoing construction, she said. The campus is set to be complete by the start of the spring semester, given there are no more delays, Gibson said. Principal Terrica Young said the new school o ers a variety of clubs, camps and after-school programs as well as other enrichment opportunities. Young said the school takes a traditional approach to education by centralizing information and class- room activities around the instructor. “The traditional approach to
Legacy Traditional School-Cibolo began the school year in portable classrooms with the campus estimated to complete by the spring semester.
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Legacy Traditional School - Cibolo
Construction was delayed on Legacy Traditional School-Cibolo due to supply chain issues.
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JUDSON ISD SAFETY SPENDING
The Judson ISD board of trustees will consider a $218 million bond that focuses on school security and student safety to go on the ballot in November or May.
$55 MILLION 25.23% PROPOSITION C
PROPOSITION A $146.7 MILLION 67.29%
• upgrade existing camera systems • add cameras to nonsecure areas • upgrade network security • upgrade access control for entrances DEADLINES Aug. 22, 2022 is the last day to call for an election in November . Feb. 17, 2023 is the last day to call for an election in May .
• secure gymnasiums • reduce student travel time • repair foundations • improve campus communication
• replace buses • upgrade the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system • provide safety improvements to campuses
$218 MILLION TOTAL
PROPOSITION B $16.3 MILLION 7.48%
• upgrades for the Wagner High School track and eld as well as the tennis court
SOURCE: JUDSON ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
“The safety part of it I think is necessary, because as a district we do not have the resources to put for- ward what is necessary to upgrade every facility, and I think our community recognizes that,” Macias said. The largest portion of the bond, Proposition A, is an estimated $146.7 million that would focus on safety improvements to campuses. Proposition B, estimated at $16.3 million, would include upgrades for the Wagner High School track and eld as well as the tennis courts. Proposition C is an estimated $55 million and would include upgrading existing camera systems, adding cameras to nonsecure areas, upgrading network secu- rity and upgrading access control for entrances. Should the board pursue putting the bond on the November ballot, the call for an election would need to be made by Aug. 22. Should the board pursue the bond on the May 2023 ballot, the call for an election would need to be made in February. As of press time Aug. 9, a call had not been made. Trustee Suzanne Kenoyer said it should go to voters as soon as it can. “I don’t think we can wait,” Kenoyer said. “Should something happen at Judson ISD and we waited, I could never forgive myself. There are some things that are too important to wait on, and student and sta lives are one of those things.” Increasing school o cers Alongside the bond discussion, the JISD board of trustees has shown interest in more immediate action that would go into e ect at the start of the school year. On July 21, the board of trustees discussed the pos- sibility of increasing the number of police o cers within the district police department, which consists of 24 police o cers and four vacancies as of July. Communications Director Nicole Taguinod said each JISD police o cer is School Based Law Enforce- ment Certi ed and has received active shooter training. Taguinod said the JISD Police Department leads e orts to provide internal training that is aligned with
the Texas School Safety Center, a university-level research center at Texas State University in San Mar- cos, and all administrative teams receive Civilian Response Active Shooter Events training. Macias said the board of trustees should consider taking action on increasing security before the school year begins Aug. 17. “I’ll be very hard-pressed to not start this year, which is coming up very quickly, with some sort of statement and a deliberate action in doing something that is going to o er additional safety and comfort to our families and children,” Macias said. Superintendent Jeanette Ball said the district has come up with di erent proposals that would help put additional security at campuses during the upcoming school year. Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD safety protocols Both SCUCISD and JISD partner with the Southwest Texas Fusion Center, which is a collaborative e ort of local, regional and national agencies with the goal of sharing information and resources to detect, pre- vent, investigate and respond to criminal and terrorist activity. On May 17, the SCUCISD board of trustees held a presentation that explained how the district works with Schertz and Cibolo to provide resource o cers and safety measures. Ryan Clark, the district’s safe schools and truancy coordinator, said the main areas when considering safety include prevention and mitigation; prepared- ness; response and recovery. As of Aug. 1, SCUC ISD has 11 resource o cers, four o cers will rotate between the elementary and inter- mediate schools daily, according to a letter from the superintendent that was emailed to parents. Clark said the district uses both digital and physical safeguards, including fences, barriers and software that can deter criminal activity. For student training, there are six mandatory safety drills meant to teach students the safest actions they can take during a given emergency.
Of these drills, the re drill occurs most frequently with one drill per month, and the lockdown drill occurs once per semester. Secure Drill, Evacuation Drill, Shelter-in-Place for Hazmat Drill, Shelter for Severe Weather Drill occur annually. According to Director of Communications Deanna Jackson, SCUCISD o cials are working on di erent options to ensure students have a safe school year. “SCUCISD is dedicated to ensuring the safety of our students and educators across all of our campuses and facilities, and every option that makes our schools and facilities safer is being considered at this time,” Jackson said. “As we evaluate these options over the remainder of the summer, SCUCISD will continue to consult with our partners in law enforcement and other safety o cials to determine the most appropri- ate actions to take moving forward into next school year and beyond.” Working with law enforcement SCUCISD also partners with Schertz and Cibolo to provide safety for campuses around the district. Cibolo Police Chief Bryan Hugghins and Fire Chief Mario Troncoso on June 30 explained to City Council how the city trains for school emergencies. “We are working every single day, making sure that we are as prepared as we can be to address a situation, such as the one that happened in Uvalde,” Hugghins said. Training in Cibolo includes “Stop The Bleed” train- ing, active shooter management courses, advanced law enforcement rapid response training and more, Hugghins said. Hugghins said Cibolo has also been involved with an integrated response group for Guadalupe County since 2018, which helps area law enforcement collab- orate to best handle emergency responses. “As you have seen in Uvalde, it wasn’t just [the] Uvalde [Police Department] or Uvalde ISD’s depart- ment that responded; law enforcement agencies from across the county came to assist,” Hugghins said. “That is what we expect. That is what we want
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