Crowley ISD Boardroom Rewind

Crowley ISD is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our staff with a special one-time 'Hero Pay' for employees. Thank you to our Board of Trustees for making this possible.

Hero Pay Details

• $500 for eligible professional, paraprofessional and auxiliary employees of Crowley ISD, Durham Transportation Services, ABM Custodial Services and Sodexo Food Services who are employed full time.
• Part-time employees who meet the eligibility requirements will receive prorated Hero Pay.

Watch the Holiday Hero Message below.

Cadet Col. Shekinah Nyoni of the North Crowley High School Panther Battalion has earned the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement, the highest JROTC award. The Legion of Valor is given to an outstanding cadet for military, academic, leadership and extracurricular excellence.

Nyoni is currently ranked second in her class, is captain of the soccer team and serves on Student Council as well as several other student organizations. She has received nominations for West Point, the Air Force Academy and Naval Academy. Her goal is to become a medical doctor.

To be considered for the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement, cadets must:

•Must rank in the top 25% of their high school and JROTC Class

•Have demonstrated outstanding military leadership qualities.

The Legion of Valor of the United States is an organization composed of Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross and Air Force Cross Award recipients.

Crowley ISD recognized and celebrated the Crowley High School varsity football team for its recent playoff run — the school's longest run in 53 years.

The Eagles won the Bi-District and Area round championships.

Crowley ISD Executive Director of Athletics Greg Williams praised Head Coach Carlos Lynn, who he called a model of character and dignity.

"I know there’s nothing but great things ahead for this program with his leadership," Williams said.

Lynn said being hired as head coach at Crowley High School in January 2023 was a breath of fresh air for him and has been great for his family.

"I am so, so proud to be the head football coach at Crowley High School," Carlos Lynn told trustees. "It’s truly a family, and I’m excited about what’s to come."

Cecelia Singleton, a Bill R. Johnson CTE Center Cosmetology teacher, is the December 2024 Heartbeat Team Award winner.

The award recognizes employees who display heart as they go above and beyond their job description, inspiring other employees through their extraordinary work ethic. Heartbeat team members are nominated only by other district employees.

Watch to learn more about why Singleton is the heartbeat of Crowley ISD.

Crowley ISD will receive $4.1 million from two grants that will help Crowley ISD improve math instruction and boost middle school achievement.

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant: $500,000

Purpose of Grant:

•Provide Real-Time Feedback and Coaching: Deliver immediate, actionable feedback to Crowley math teachers to identify features that improve math instruction and elevate student engagement.

•Strengthen Professional Learning Communities (PLCs): Enhance the experience of Crowley math teachers in PLCs by integrating discourse data from TeachFX into these meetings, facilitating teacher reflection and learning through data-driven discussions.

•Deliver Targeted Data to Leadership: Equip school and district leaders with timely insights into the quality of math instruction, including the level of student engagement and challenge. This data will help identify common instructional strengths and areas for growth across the district.

This collaborative approach with TeachFX aims to build a stronger foundation for teaching and learning improvements aligned with the district’s priorities.

Participation by teachers will be voluntary and teachers who participate will receive a stipend.

1882 Innovative School Program Grant: $3.6 Million

The purpose of this grant is to offer financial support for the planning, program design and initial implementation of the middle school redesign Institute of Higher Education partnership with Paul Quinn College.

This initiative aims to foster the growth of high-quality schools in Texas, particularly those dedicated to enhancing academic outcomes for educationally school-dependent students.

Crowley ISD is laser focused on helping students become Future Ready.

The administration on Thursday gave an overview of the district's Future Ready Focus for students of all ages, along with resources for families.

Being Future Ready is more than a goal — it’s a mindset. It aligns seamlessly with College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) by focusing on the skills and perspectives students need to succeed in life after high school. Through CCMR, students gain concrete post-secondary opportunities tailored to their unique strengths, interests and aspirations.

Key Points:

CISD's Parent Education Series

Mondays with Dr. McFarland: Future Ready Presentations

• Introducing parents to CCMR concepts
  
• Guiding students on Future Ready pathways
  

Future Readiness Information Hub

• Creation of a centralized Future Readiness Information Hub
  
• Accessible resources for parents and students, such as:

• Process maps and roadmaps by grade level
• A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Their Child’s Future Readiness
• Future Ready Presentations
• Creation of a Future Ready email address allowing parents a way to get CCMR questions answered by members of our team: futureready@crowley.k12.tx.us.org
  

Data Driven Student Support Initiatives:

• Individual CTE and Advanced Academics Program Audits for seniors
  

• Action plans for students off-track for CCMR standards

• Early identification of future CCMR candidates starting in 8th grade

Click here to view the full presentation.

Trustees approved Vision 2030, a five-year strategic plan for Crowley ISD.

A diverse committee of stakeholders including parents, students and educators worked to design Vision 2030 for more than six months.

Goals of the plan include:

Goal 1: Thriving Students

All Crowley ISD students will be equipped with the skills and experiences to thrive today and in the future.

Goal 2: Engaged Community

Crowley ISD will partner with families and the community to meet the needs of all students and staff.

Goal 3: Empowered Staff

Crowley ISD will empower all staff to meet the diverse needs of all students.

Goal 4: Safe and Healthy Environment

Crowley ISD will prioritize the wellness of all students and staff.

The plan also includes the district's beliefs, learner outcomes and a learner profile.

Click here for the full presentation and all the details on Vision 2030.

Nevaeh Hamilton-Roberts, Crowley High School senior, and Ethan Hunt, North Crowley High School senior, were the presiding student trustees at the December school board meeting.

In addition to serving at two school board meetings, student trustees are responsible for gathering feedback from fellow students and bringing any celebrations, upcoming events, considerations and improvements to the attention of district leadership and the school board.

Crowley ISD's newest elementary school, currently known as Elementary No. 17, is scheduled to open in fall 2025 in the Bridges neighborhood near Richard Allie Middle School.

Board policy states that the responsibility for the final decision in naming or renaming schools and other facilities within the district rests with the school board.

The board will vote on the naming at a later date.

Read the board policy for naming facilities.

The second Crowley ISD Mental Health Symposium is set for 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Bill R. Johnson CTE Center and is open to all Crowley ISD families!

The Crowley ISD Mental Health Symposium will feature:

• Expert-Led Workshops: Covering topics such as stress management, anxiety, depression and building healthy relationships.

• Resource Fair: A hub of local and regional organizations offering services and support for mental health and well-being.

• Panel Discussions: Insights and real-life stories from mental health professionals, educators and community members.

• Family-Centered Activities: Tools and strategies to foster a supportive home environment and strengthen family connections.

Dr. Tommie Mabry will serve as the keynote speaker for the event. Mabry is the founder of the Tommie Mabry Company and is the best-selling author of A Dark Journey to a Light Future as well as Perspective! The Secret to Student Motivation and Success. Mabry is committed to offering educators and students "a candid exploration of the obstacles that hinder academic achievement." He addresses real-world challenges faced by students, their communities and educational settings.

For more information and to register, visit crowleyisdtx.org/mentalhealth.

Don't miss your chance to join the Crowley ISD family and make a difference in the lives of students!

Mark your calendars for the Crowley ISD Teacher Job Fair!

•9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17

•Crowley ISD Administration Building, 1900 Crowley Pride Drive, Fort Worth

•Positions include Secondary Math, Science, Social Studies and Spanish as well as Special Education, Bilingual Pre-K and Kinder as well as elementary positions in Pre-K through fifth grades!

•Benefits include stipends for in-demand positions, competitive starting salaries, employee child care center, Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) bonus pay, professional development opportunities and more!

•Apply online at crowleyisdtx.org/careers

We're shining a light on what makes Crowley ISD special through the voices of our students, parents, educators and community leaders!

Watch below members of our community share what makes them proud to be part of Crowley ISD, and we invite you to share your story too at crowleyisdtx.org/mycrowleypride.

Help us spread the word by sharing your story with friends, family and neighbors by using the hashtag #MyCrowleyPride on social media. Together, let’s continue building a community of pride, achievement and unity!

(L-R Back row): Superintendent Dr. Michael D. McFarland; June W. Davis, board member; Kelicia Stevenson, board member; Dr. La Tonya Woodson-Mayfield, board member;

(L-R Front row): Dr. Mia Hall, board second vice president; Daryl R. Davis II, board president; Gary Grassia, board first vice president; Nedra Robinson, board secretary

MEETING VIDEO: To watch a recording of this meeting, please click here.

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