Pecos Barstow Toyah ISD (PBTISD)

BELIEFS

The district’s
fundamental
convictions,
values and
character.

We believe:

• Each person deserves a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment
• Physical and emotional well-being is foundational to learning
• Integrity, trust, and respect are vital for authentic relationships
• Respect for heritage and diversity builds community 
• Each person has unique strengths and potential 
• Positive attitude and effort drives excellence 
• Mutual accountability to one another is essential 
• Families, students, schools, and community have shared responsibility for the education of each student 
• A measure of the success of the community is the strength of its schools

MISSION 

The unique purpose for which the school district exists and the specific function it performs.

The mission of  Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District, the premier educational leader of West Texas, encompassing collective communities, is to inspire and empower each individual to achieve excellence, positively impact the community, and transform the world through a culture characterized by authentic relationships, shared responsibility and state-of-the-art learning environments.

OBJECTIVES

The desired results for the school district.

• All students will achieve academic excellence
• All students will be provided instruction and support that meets their academic needs each day. 
• All students will be provided social and emotional support in safe learning environments. 

PARAMETERS

The established guidelines within which the school district will accomplish its mission.

• We will hold the highest expectations of excellence for everyone. 
• We will operate in a culture of collaboration and shared accountability for everyone.
• We will never give up on any student. 
• We will make all decisions based on the best interest of the student. 
• We will honor the dignity of each person. 
• We will make optimal use of innovative technology for everyone. 
• We will ensure a highly engaging and inclusive culture for everyone. 
• We will foster a growth mindset for everyone. 
• We will not compromise safety. 

STRATEGIES

The means for accomplishing the district's mission.

I.  We will ensure safe and nurturing learning environments.

II. We will provide a guaranteed and viable curriculum and effective instructional practices to achieve high levels of student engagement and excellence. 

III.  We will broaden and strengthen partnerships with staff, families and communities through transparency and effective communication. 

IV.  We will be responsible stewards of our resources. 

V. We will recruit, support, develop, and retain highly qualified staff.

SPECIFIC RESULT STATEMENTS

The outcomes needed to ensure the implementation of each strategy. 

I.    We will ensure safe and nurturing environments.

1. Develop and implement comprehensive District-wide Standard Emergency Protocols.
2. Implement social-emotional behavior support systems. 
3. Implement practices that build character and support positive student behavior. 
4. Provide ongoing opportunities to support individualized student academic and career goals. 
5. Build positive staff relationships through District and campus-level activities. 
6. Develop and communicate ways for stakeholders to report bullying, threats, and concerns. 

1. Develop curriculum resources that support teachers and instructional staff. 
2. Implement curriculum resources that support teachers and instructional staff. 
3. Ensure curriculum encourages diversity, has culturally inclusive practices, and implements social and emotional learning that supports each student. 
4. Develop practices that engage students in life-ready skills. 
5. Implement systems PK-12 for students to be College, Career, or Military Ready. 
6. Develop comprehensive curriculum guides that provide pace, rigor, and aligned curriculum resources. 
7. Implement research-based teaching practices.

1. Showcase students and staff throughout the District.
2. Align current platforms to provide effective communication. 
3. Provide opportunities for community members to receive information on parenting, students supports, and other topics.  
4. Maximize opportunities for family and community involvement through volunteer partnerships. 
5. Develop and provide support to ensure consistent and professional communications by all employees. 
6. Develop and enhance partnerships with industries, businesses, and higher education.

1. Create processes for developing department and campus budgets to align District and campus goals.
2. Develop processes and resources for alternative funding opportunities.
3. Implement approaches to conserve or reuse resources.
4. Educated the community regarding school finance. 
5. Provide and maintain facilities that create and impace innovative learning environments.
6. Develop and implement equitable staffing ratios.

1. Develop a robust employee recruitment process.
2. Develop a robust employee mentoring, support, and retention process.
3. Provide competitive compensation and benefits.
4. Expand opportunities for all staff to acquire higher education, professional, and industry certifications. 
5. Implement and sustain professional learning communities.
6. Develop a process and procedures for requesting professional development to build the capacity of all staff.