MISSION STATEMENT:
Our purpose, in partnership with families and community, is to develop each child intellectually, artistically, emotionally, physically, and socially so that all students are life-long learners, complex thinkers, responsible global citizens and effective communicators.
VISION STATEMENT:
We envision schools where students and staff are enthusiastically engaged in learning within local and virtual environments. We see schools that encourage collaboration and cultivate a sense of belonging. We see learning standards that are rigorous and relevant. We see learning standards that inspire creativity and problem solving. Ultimately, we see schools that prepare students for many paths and that empower them with skills to successfully live in a rapidly changing world.

The Humble ISD Board of Trustees adopted four priorities to achieve the mission and vision. The four priorities are:
2012-13 Superintendent’s Targets  (L = long term target / S = one-year target)
The Superintendent and Board set targets annually in each of the priority categories as part of our continuous improvement effort. Here you will find the current targets listed in each of the priority areas set by the Humble ISD Board of Trustees.

Achieve Academic Excellence (70%)

L – All Curriculum Management Audit recommendations will be implemented by the end of the 2015-16 school year. With recommendations 1 and 2 now completed, recommendations 3 (District and Campus Improvement Plans), 5 (College and Career Readiness Plans), and 6 (Professional Development competencies) will be completed by the and of the 2012-13 school year.

L - Increase number of National Merit Scholars, Semi-Finalists and Commended from 42 to 52 by 2013-14.

L - Increase the district average SAT score from 1028 to 1038 and the average ACT score from 22.4 to 22.8. Also increase the number of SAT/ACT takers from 1,970 to 2,200 by 2013-14.

S – Increase “Level III – Advanced Academic Achievement” student performance on STAAR and EOC’s by 10%.

S – Increase number of career certifications earned by students in CATE programs 15% from 155 to 178.

S – Increase the number of students qualifying for the Duke/TIP Program from 1,050 to 1,113 (6%).

S – Increase participation in Advance Academic courses by 8% as measured collectively in Pre AP/AP, IB and Dual Credit programs.

S – Increase student performance in College Readiness by 8% as measured collectively in AP Exams, Dual Credit Hours earned, IB Diplomas, and Readi-Step scores.

S – Increase student attendance annual rate to 96.3%.

S – Develop a three-year Humble ISD Technology Plan to include curricular integration, furthering of student learning, professional development, infrastructure, and management and governance while exploring funding sources to better address the needs for 21^st century learning for all students by June 2013.

S – Initiate and report on a system for tracking the number of graduates that matriculate at colleges or trade schools upon graduation.

S – Prepare and have published at least two articles on successful district initiatives/programs in state or national professional journals.

Plan for Our Future (10%)

S – Lead the effective and efficient opening of ES # 27 in August, 2013, including the redrawing of attendance boundaries.

S – Continue to work with the Board to implement long range plan for needed new facilities, renovations, other capital improvements, and optimum utilization of facilities, aligned with projected Bond 2008 sales and any future need for a bond referendum.

 S – Work with Board Legislative Committee to engage others in the 2013 State Legislative process and actively contribute to the school finance litigation process.

 Maximize Our Financial Resources (10%)

 S – Work with the Board and the District Improvement Committee to develop and finalize the 2013-14 District Targets and District Improvement Plan respectively by the end of September in order to link the District Improvement Plan and the Budget Development Process.

 S – Work with the CAO and Campus Leadership to develop Campus Improvement Plans based upon program evaluations, needs assessments, and prioritized needs prior to the end of March in order to link the Campus Improvement Plans and the Budget Development Process.

 S - Work with the Board to prepare the 2013-14 budget which maintains Board policy general fund balance of minimum 17% of operating costs

 L - Develop and present comparative district high schools’ per pupil cost data and agreed upon outcomes data and present action plans to assure the equitable distribution of district resources, including monitoring and sustaining by 2013-14. The cost per pupil range among high schools should be further closed by $1,000 per pupil for the 2012-13 school year.

 S - Secure external competitive grant funds that total at least $3 million for the district..

 Develop and Retain Our People (10%)

 S – Lead the development of a campus leadership development program for the 2012-13 school year and report implementation details to the Board.

 L - Work with the Board to plan for implementation of the TASB Salary Study recommendations.

 S – Establish a district committee to study and make recommendations for alternative compensation/recognition systems by June 2013.

 S – Implement and report on the effectiveness of the revised performance appraisals for teachers, and campus and district administrators, and a quality control system to monitor these appraisals.

Ongoing - Maintain positive, responsive, communicative and productive working relationships with the Board.