1. Christie Hobbs General Counsel
Local Policy Update
Christie Hobbs
General Counsel

2. AE (Local): Educational Philosophy
Updated to reflect new Strategic Framework
Core beliefs
Vision
Mission
Strategic Goals

3. AE (Local): Educational Philosophy
Core Beliefs
Kids come first.
Continuous learning is essential to prepare for college and career opportunities.
Each student’s success is the shared responsibility of students, families, schools, and communities.
Learning is influenced by environment.

4. AE (Local): Educational Philosophy
Vision
Northwest ISD empowers learners and leaders to positively impact the world.

5. AE (Local): Educational Philosophy
Mission
Northwest ISD, in collaboration with students, families, communities, and global partners, will engage in a culture of learning that prepares all students to confidently navigate their future.

6. AE (Local): Educational Philosophy
Strategic Goals
Students will achieve success through meaningful learning experiences, innovative pathways, and personalized opportunities.
Northwest ISD will recruit, value, and retain an exceptional staff to create a rewarding learning environment.
Northwest ISD will create and foster an environment where all stakeholders are engaged in the transformational work of the NISD family.

7. EIC (Local) and (Exhibit): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – CLASS RANKING
EIC (Local): Eligibility for Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Removes references to old programs which are no longer used (Recommended & Advanced programs)
Now: Foundation Program with distinguished level of achievement
EIC (Exhibit)
Level 1 – Skills

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