Robert Mosbacher Odyssey Academy Galveston Texas Presented by

Robert Mosbacher Odyssey Academy Galveston, Texas Presented by Jeremiah Taylor EDSP 6315 Dr. D. Reed

Historical Background Galveston, Texas �Island named after Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid a Spanish colonial governor and general. � Galveston's first European settlements on the island were constructed around 1816 by French pirates to help the inexperienced Republic of Mexico fight Spain. �The Port of Galveston was established in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its successful independence from Spain.

Galveston, Texas �Main port for the Texas navy during the Texas Revolution �Capital for the Republic of Texas �By the mid 19 th Century Galveston became the largest City in Texas �Little Ellis Island �state’s first post office, first opera house, first hospital, first golf course, first country club �“The Oleander City”

Well known Families and people Ron Taylor Bill Engvall Jack Johnson Barry White Katherine Marie Helmond Reginald Ballard

Well known Families and People �Samuel William �Michel Menard �Norris W. Cuney �Moody Family �Sealy Family �George Mitchell �Tilman J. Fertitta �Sam Maceo �Tina Knowles

Galveston Today �Galveston’s modern economy is based upon: �Tourism �Healthcare �Shipping �Financial industries.

Education �Public education in Galveston is under the Galveston Independent School District. � six elementary schools �two middle schools �one high school. �Two Roman Catholic Schools �Two state funded public charter schools. One of those two public charter schools includes Robert A. Mosbacher, Odyssey Academy.

Odyssey Academy �Established in 1999 by Founder, Robert Mosbacher �the Former Secretary of Commerce (George HW Bush) �Oilman. �Many of the board members were affiliated with the Johnson Space Center (NASA). Hence, the Mascot of choice became the “Rockets”.

School Board OA Hierarchy SPED/Special programs / Testing Coordinator SPED Team Dean of Middle and High School 6 th-10 th Teachers Superintendent/ Principal Dean of PK-5 HR Director Business manager PK- 5 Teachers Para-Professional Staff Custodial and maintenance staff

Governance �For matters concerning my grade level, I go to my Team leader first, then the Dean’s secretary, and last the Dean. �For matters involving my Subject area, I go to my Department Chairperson, then the Dean’s Secretary, and the Dean. If the Dean is not able to solve the issue or is the issue, I would talk to the Superintendent’s Secretary, then the Superintendent.

Enrollment /Growth/Achievement �Title 1 charter district � 761 students �Students perform well below the state average in passing State Exam (STAAR) scores.

Enrollment /Growth/Achievement �The district spends $6, 160 per student for academic programs �$11, 026 per student for all school functions. This is more than the state average ($8, 572)

Grades Pre K Kinder 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th

Student Ethnicity � 9. 2% - African American(70) � 17. 7% - White(135) � 69. 3% - Hispanic(527) � 0. 7% - Native American or Alaska Native(5) � 1. 2% - Asian(9) � 2. 0%- Two or more Ethnicities (15)