2019 2020 CALENDAR NEISD Belief The district calendar

2019 -2020 CALENDAR

NEISD Belief • The district calendar is based on what is instructionally best for students. It best supports instruction and academic achievement and then takes into account parent and staff considerations and preferences.

Background • In 2015, the 84 th legislature passed legislation which changed the school year from 180 instructional days to 75, 600 instructional minutes • The intent of the law is to provide districts with flexibility to address instructional needs and inclement weather days • 1 st day of school for students may not be earlier than the fourth Monday of August according to §TEC 25. 0811 (Traditional Model) • District of Innovation Model

District of Innovation • On March 26, 2018, the North East ISD Board of Trustees initiated and approved a resolution to explore the possibility of NEISD becoming a District of Innovation. • On April 9, 2018, the North East ISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing to consider whether the district should develop an innovation plan. The NEISD Board of Trustees then approved a District of Innovation Committee to develop a plan. • On May 3, 2018, the North East ISD District Educational Improvement Council (DEIC) reviewed and voted unanimously in support of the District of Innovation Plans for Uniform Start Date and Teacher Certifications in High Need Areas of Career and Technical Education and World Languages. • On June 4, 2018, the North East ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the District of Innovation Plan.

Options A & B • Calendar A is the District of Innovation (DOI) model and will begin instruction for students before the fourth (4 th) Monday in August – School begins August 19 th and ends May 28 th. Includes: • 187 teacher days • 177 student days • 10 PD/workdays (If we have a severe weather day students will not have to make up the day. ) • Calendar B is a traditional school calendar – School begins August 26 th and ends June 4 th. Includes • 187 teacher days • 176 student days • 11 PD/workdays (If we have a severe weather day students will make up the day. )

Campus Vote Each North East ISD campuses received two calendar options. They will cast one campus vote • Calendar A 88% • Calendar B 12% Castle Hills, ACE and Evening High School will create their own calendar once the district calendar is approved.

DEIC Vote NEISD campuses have recommended Option A. It is suggested that DEIC approve Option A for the 2019 -2020 school calendar. If approved by DEIC, the recommendation will be forwarded to the school board for final approval on November 12, 2018.

DEIC vote