For purposes under Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 39,
and this subchapter, the following words and terms shall have the
following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1)Board of managers--A board appointed
by the commissioner of education to serve as a governing body that
must, if possible, include:
(A)community leaders;
(B)business representatives who have expertise in
leadership; and
(C)individuals who have knowledge or expertise in
the field of education.
(2)[(1)] Board of trustees--The
definition of this term includes a governing body of a charter holder
as defined by TEC, §12.1012.
(3)[(2)] Campus--An organizational
unit operated by the school district that is eligible to receive a
campus performance rating in the state accountability rating system
under §97.1001 of this title (relating to Accountability Rating
System), including a rating of Not Rated or Not Rated: Data Integrity
Issues. The definition of this term includes a charter school campus
as defined by §100.1001(3)(C) of this title (relating to Definitions).
(4)Campus turnaround--A comprehensive
change in an academically unacceptable campus that produces significant
and sustainable gains in achievement within two years. For the purposes
of this chapter, the term "academically unacceptable" performance
means a rating of Academically Unacceptable, AEA: Academically Unacceptable,
Improvement Required, or Unacceptable Performance or as otherwise
indicated in the applicable year's academic accountability manual.
[(3)Campus closure--Cessation of
all instructional activity on the campus in each grade level served
in the school year immediately preceding the closure of the campus.
An order of closure does not preclude the district from reusing the
facility for another purpose such as administration, storage, or instruction
in other grades not served during the school year immediately preceding
the closure of the campus.]
(5)[(4)] Charter school--This
term has the meaning assigned by §100.1001(3) of this title.
References to a charter school in TEC, Chapter 39, and rules adopted
under it, shall mean either the board of trustees or the school district,
as appropriate.
(6)[(5)] Charter school site--This
term has the meaning assigned by §100.1001(3)(D) of this title.
(7)District coordinator of school
improvement (DCSI)--An employee of a school district in a leadership
position in school improvement, in curriculum and instruction, or
in another position with responsibility for student performance.
(8)[(6)] Newspaper of general
circulation--A newspaper, as defined in Texas Government Code, §2051.044,
that has more than a minimum number of subscribers among a particular
geographic region, that has a diverse subscribership, and that publishes
some news items of general interest to the community.
(9)[(7)] Person--This term has
the meaning assigned by the Code Construction Act, Government Code, §311.005(2),
and includes a school district.
(10)Professional service provider
(PSP)--An educator who has been vetted to provide on-site technical
assistance for underperforming schools and districts either by the
Texas Education Agency (TEA) or the TEA's technical assistance provider.
[(8)Reconstitution--]
[(A)The removal or reassignment of some or all campus
administrative and/or instructional personnel in accordance with at
least the minimum requirements of TEC, §39.107, taking into consideration
proactive measures the district or campus has taken regarding campus
personnel; and]
[(B)the implementation of a campus redesign, approved
by the commissioner of education, that:]
[(i)provides a rigorous and relevant academic program;]
[(ii)provides personal attention and guidance;]
[(iii)promotes high expectations for all students;
and]
[(iv)addresses comprehensive school-wide improvements
that cover all aspects of a school's operations, including, but not
limited to, curriculum and instruction changes, structural and managerial
innovations, sustained professional development, financial commitment,
and enhanced involvement of parents and the community.]
(11)[(9)] School district and
district--The definition of these terms includes a charter operator,
which is the same as a charter holder as defined by TEC, §12.1012.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed
the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on April 18, 2016
TRD-201601843 Cristina De La
Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Earliest possible date of adoption: May 29, 2016
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
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