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Lago Vista ISD Announces New Principal for Lago Vista Middle School
April 12, 2016

Lago Vista ISD is pleased to announce that Mr. Davin Vogler has been hired as the new principal of Lago Vista Middle School.

The Board of Trustees approved Mr. Vogler’s appointment to this position on Monday, April 10, 2017. 

For LVISD Superintendent Darren Webb, Vogler was the standout candidate in the talented field of leaders seeking to serve as the next principal of Lago Vista Middle School.

“I am pleased that we had such a strong talent pool for such a crucial leadership position for Lago Vista Middle School and Lago Vista ISD,” Webb said. “Our candidates were incredibly impressive, but Davin stood out.” 

Vogler served as the principal at Manor Middle School in Manor, TX for four and a half years where he played an instrumental leadership role in the planning and implementation of a strong instructional environment that took the campus to an academically acceptable rating in his first year as campus principal. He was also instrumental in implementing and supporting a blended learning model of instruction, as well as a campus-wide Professional Learning Community model. 

Prior to his role as a middle school campus principal, Vogler opened the Ninth Grade Academic Center, a school-within-a-school program designed to help support students during the transition from middle to high school by focusing on creating a campus culture of high expectations for academics, students, staff, and self. In addition to his extensive administrative experience, he also served as both a history and AVID teacher, finishing his classroom experience by being named Teacher of the Year. 

Vogler, who is beginning his seventh year in educational administration, is excited to join the Lago Vista ISD team. “I intend to give Lago Vista ISD the very best of my skills and talents as an educator and leader,” Vogler said. “I look forward to working with the students and teachers at Lago Vista Middle School in the very near future. My family and I thank you for the opportunity!”

Vogler earned a master’s degree in educational administration from Concordia University in Austin, TX and a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX.
Lago Vista ISD Seeks District of Innovation Designation
February 20, 2017

The 84th legislature passed House Bill 1842, which allows traditional independent school districts the ability to access flexibilities which had previously been reserved for Texas’ open enrollment charter schools. In order for an independent school district to obtain these flexibilities, the Districts must seek designation as a “District of Innovation.” On Monday, March 24, 2016, the Lago Vista ISD Board of Trustees initiated the process by adopting a resolution to pursue a “District of Innovation” designation.

On Monday, February 13, 2017, the Lago Vista ISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing to consider the development of an innovation plan and approved the motion to move forward with the process to develop a District Plan for Innovation, pursuant to Texas Education Code, Title 2, Subtitle C, §12A.005.  The Lago Vista ISD Board of Trustees appointed the District Educational Improvement Committee to serve as the District of Innovation Committee. This committee is comprised of various stakeholders, including district and campus administrators, teachers, parents, community representatives, and business representatives. The committee will meet in February and March of 2017 to discuss and develop a District Plan for Innovation. The committee was arranged into 5 teams with the objective of investigating identified areas of the Texas Education Codes from which the District could benefit from modifying in order to make the education process more effective/efficient for Lago Vista ISD.

The Lago Vista ISD District Plan for Innovation was posted on the District web page for public input on February 20, 2017 for 30 days.  The District Educational Improvement Committee will meet to consider feedback at a public meeting on March 22, 2017. Click here to view the draft plan.

UPDATE: The final Lago Vista ISD District of Innovation plan was approved by the Board of Trustees on July 12, 2017.  Click here to view the final approved plan.  If you have any questions about LVISD's innovation plan, please contact Dr. Suzy Lofton-Bullis.
November 4, 2016 Early Release
November 1, 2016

On Friday, November 4th, Lago Vista Elementary will have early release at 1:15pm and the Intermediate campus will release at 1:20pm.
  • Car riders and bus riders will begin loading at 1:15pm and 1:20pm, respectively. 
  • The Little Vikings Daycare will close at 1:45pm. 

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact the campus principal.  LVMS and LVHS will have a normal dismissal time on Friday.

The early release will allow staff members and students to attend the funeral of Jessica Mancilla, who was a beloved employee of Lago Vista ISD. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but this will allow our employees and students to pay their respects.
Filing Begins for Board of Trustees Election
June 20, 2016

The filing period for Lago Vista ISD board of trustees places 1, 2 and 3 officially begins July 23. Residents interested in becoming a board candidate may pick up an application packet at Lago Vista ISD Administration office located at 8039 Bar-K Ranch Rd. between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (except for Fridays in July). Because July 23 is a Saturday, packets will be available beginning Monday, July 25. Completed applications must be returned to the LVISD Administration Office no later than Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. See board elections for more information.

Texans Invited to Take SBOE Survey on Student Assessment/School Accountability
June 14, 2016

The State Board of Education (SBOE) has released a survey to seek public input about the State’s student assessment and accountability systems. The survey, available in English and Spanish, is open online to all Texans through June 30, 2016. The online survey addresses the issues raised about the state’s student assessment and accountability systems and seeks feedback from parents for the SBOE. The information gathered from the survey will be presented to the SBOE for its consideration at its July 19-22 meeting. The State encourages Texans to share the link to the survey to encourage widespread participation.

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2762440/State-Assessments-and-Accountability-Survey

Texas Commissioner of Education's Announcement Regarding 5th and 8th Grade STAAR Retesting and the Student Success Initiative (SSI)
June 13, 2016

On June 10, 2016 at 6:30pm, Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath informed school districts and the media that there will no longer be a 3rd STAAR testing opportunity in June for 5th and 8th graders who previously did not meet passing standards on their STAAR assessments this year.  Commissioner Morath also stated that the State is waiving requirements for accelerated instruction (known as the Student Success Initiative, SSI) for these students. This decision was in response to ongoing complications and issues resulting from the State's transition to a new company for management of its STAAR assessments.  The Commissioner's full letter is available at http://tea.texas.gov/taa_letters.aspx.
 
Normally, 5th and 8th grade students must pass both the STAAR reading and STAAR math assessments in order to be promoted to the next grade level. Students who are unsuccessful on the assessments must also participate in accelerated instruction.  Under normal circumstances, if a student does not participate in accelerated instruction and does not pass the tests after three tries, the student must be retained unless a Grade Placement Committee unanimously agrees to promote the child to the next grade level. State law gives the Commissioner the ability to waive these requirements, when necessary, and the Commissioner has chosen to exercise this authority. 
 
As a result of the Commissioner’s announcement, there are a few important things to note.  First, students who were previously informed that they must take the 3rd administration of the 5th or 8th grade STAAR Reading and STAAR Math tests will no longer be required to retest later this month. Students who did not meet passing standards on the first two administrations of these STAAR assessments may advance to the 6th and 9th grades, if they met all other district criteria for grade-level promotion. The State will not offer a 3rd administration for 5th and 8th grade STAAR Reading and STAAR Math this year.
 
Also, students who were previously informed that they must participate in summer school to receive accelerated instruction before the 3rd administration of the 5th or 8th grade STAAR Reading and STAAR Math tests will no longer be required to participate in order to advance to 6th and 9th grade. Although it is no longer a requirement for promotion related to STAAR and SSI, it is still strongly recommended that these students continue to participate in summer school.

Accelerated instruction offered through summer school is an important intervention for our students and we are committed to our students’ successful academic growth.  We recognize that, even in the absence of State requirements, it is important to support students who did not meet passing standard on the 5th and 8th grade STAAR tests with free academic intervention through our summer school program.  As a result, all summer school academic programming will continue as previously planned and these students are strongly encouraged to continue attending.

Please note: the Commissioner's announcement ONLY affects students who did not meet the passing standard on the 5th and 8th grade STAAR Reading and/or STAAR Math assessments.  All other students in summer school for promotion and/or credit recovery must continue attending.

TEA Letter to Testing Coordinators: Grades 3-8 STAAR Results Delayed to July 5
June 13, 2016

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) sent a letter via email informing school districts that spring 2016 STAAR results for grades 3-8 will be reported to districts on July 5 rather than June 15. Due to ongoing issues and concerns with reporting, TEA has requested that the testing vendor, ETS, conduct additional quality control checks and verifications. Scores are due to be in-district in early July and will be mailed to the parent/guardian of the student shortly thereafter.

To read TEA’s letter to testing coordinators, please click here.

Information on the 2016-2017 School Day and Academic Calendar
June 10, 2016

As we finish another outstanding year, Lago Vista ISD would like to share updates to our school day and academic calendar that will go into effect in August 2016.

School districts across the State are adjusting school start and end times in order to meet the change to instructional minutes mandated by HB 2610. To effectively make the shift to instructional minutes, while also ensuring a schedule that will allow the District to operate efficient bus routes, LVISD will add approximately 15-30 minutes to the school day, depending on the campus/grade level. As a result of the additional instructional minutes, LVISD students and staff will have the entire week off for Thanksgiving Break and will not have to make up the scheduled “bad weather days” if the District closes for any reason.  This will also allow students to finish the academic year and high school graduation to occur before Memorial Day.

Campuses in Lago Vista ISD will operate on the following schedule for the 2016-2017 school year.

Lago Vista Elementary School 
Grades PK - 3
7:45am - 3:00pm (435 minutes)

Lago Vista Intermediate School
Grades 4-5
7:45am - 3:05pm (440 minutes)

Lago Vista Middle School
Grades 6-8
8:15am - 3:58pm (463 minutes)

Lago Vista High School
Grades 9-12 
8:10am - 3:50pm (460 minutes)

Additionally, the 2016-2017 academic calendar reduces early release days to four days. Campuses will release early on October 28th, December 16th, January 27th, and May 25th. The early release dates on October 28th and January 27th will be reserved for parent/teacher conferences.
Congratulations to our 2016 Teachers of the Year!
May 6, 2016

What a great way to finish up our Teachers Appreciation Week at LVES and LVMS...and to begin our Teacher's Appreciation Week at LVHS next week! 2016 District Teachers of the Year.  These teachers received the highest number of votes in their respective categories and will represent Lago Vista ISD in the Region 13 Teacher of the Year process. Their photos and biographies appear on the Lago Vista ISD website, as well!

Elementary (PK-5) Teacher of the Year: Kim Cook, LVES
Secondary (6-12) Teacher of the Year: Amanda Hendrix, LVHS

2016 Campus Teachers of the Year
These teachers received the highest on their respective campuses.
  • Lago Vista Elementary: Kim Cook 
  • Lago Vista Middle School: Carol Luce Wright 
  • Lago Vista High School: Amanda Hendrix 

2016 Rookie of the Year
A Rookie of the Year is chosen by the Teacher of the Year Committee to recognize the outstanding achievements and promise of a first year teacher in LVISD.
  • Rookie of the Year: Sasha Wells, LVES 

 Again, congratulations to all of our nominees and winners. We are fortunate to have such truly exceptional teachers in Lago Vista ISD! Thank you so much for your dedication to teaching the hearts and minds of our students!
NexGen 2.0 Plan Approved
April 19, 2016

On Monday night, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved our plan to expand technology integration, NexGen 2.0. We are very excited because this rollout will provide a technology rich learning environment in every classroom in LVISD. It will provide additional technology tools for our students to be more successful in learning by placing class sets of devices in all K-8 classrooms and new devices with greater capacity in 9-12.

Our primary goal in the development of NexGen 2.0 was sustainability, especially in light of impending funding reductions in 2017-2018. Devices will be purchased this summer using Career & Technical Education (CTE) funds for 23% of the high school devices. The rest of the technology package will be funded using Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) through a 4-year lease package. This will place LVISD on a 4-year technology replacement cycle using Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) to ensure sustainability for future technology integration without needing to use local funds. The tentative allocation plan for the fall 2016 rollout of NexGen 2.0 is as follows:


Lago Vista High School:
Continuation of 1:1 iPad devices. Current devices will replaced with iPad Air 2 64GB devices to address textbook capacity concerns. Additional devices will be purchased to plan for growth in enrollment. Each teacher will have an iPad Air 2 64GB device. 


Lago Vista Middle School:
Each core classroom will have a class set of 25 iPad Air 16GB devices. One set of iPad Air 16GB devices will be available for checkout. Each teacher will have an iPad Air 16GB device. Lago Vista Intermediate School: Each core classroom will have a class set of 25 iPad Air 16GB devices. One set of iPad Air 16GB devices will be available for checkout. Each teacher will have an iPad Air 16GB device. 


Lago Vista Elementary School:
Each core classroom will have a class set of devices. Grades 2-3 will have class sets of 12 iPad Mini devices. Grades K-1 will have class sets of 10 iPad 2nd and 3rd generation devices. One set of 12 iPad Minis will be available for checkout. Each teacher will have an iPad Air 16GB device. 


Staff will receive more information in the coming weeks about the rollout of NexGen 2.0, including related professional development and the development of classroom protocol & instructional expectations.  We want to thank our Board of Trustees for their support of instructional innovation, as well as the leadership team for their hard work on crafting this sustainable plan for innovation.  We also want thank our parents and staff for their dedication to the students of LVISD. Your commitment to excellence is what makes this District awesome.

LVISD Announces Opening of Intermediate Campus for 2016-2017
February 8, 2016

Lago Vista ISD is pleased to announce a plan to restructure grade levels by adding a 4th-5th grade intermediate campus. The Lago Vista Intermediate School campus will open for the 2016-2017 academic year and will be formed by relocating the 4th grade from Lago Vista Elementary School and adding it to the current 5th grade location, which is presently a part of Lago Vista Middle School.  

 The benefits of the decision to transition to an intermediate campus model include:
  • Creation of a more developmentally appropriate learning environment for students in the intermediate grade-levels;
  • Improved efficiency in facility use to allow for additional growth in student enrollment; and
  • Facilitation of sequencing of curriculum and the fostering of a more effective and aligned professional learning community of teachers.

The Board of Trustees named Mrs. Stacie Davis as the principal of the new Lago Vista Intermediate School. Over the next few months, Mrs. Davis will meet regularly with the District Leadership Team to plan transition activities and parent meetings. The primary goal of these activities and events is to ensure a well-planned, well-communicated, and smooth transition for students, parents, and staff members. We have tentatively scheduled a Parent Meeting for Monday, April 4, 2016 at 6:30pm in Viking Hall. Changes regarding meeting dates and location will be communicated through ParentLink and through the District website.

Health Advisory

October 16, 2014

Shortly after dismissal today, the District learned that an LVISD family or/families recently spent time visiting a surgical patient at the Texas Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. No LVISD students visited the hospital.

Understanding the heightened concern across the State, the District contacted both the Centers for Disease Control and the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Emergency Command Center in Dallas.

Via phone this evening, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital confirmed that, "None of our surgical patients have had any contact whatsoever with any of our isolation patients, nor with the staff caring for those patients." Furthermore, Texas Health reassures the public that, "Isolation areas are not accessible by the general public, patients, or guests. After consultation with the CDC, Texas Department of Health, and other healthcare officials, we are confident that our facilities are safe for patients, physicians, staff, volunteers, and the general public."

The District has been reassured that there was no risk of exposure, but to further ensure the safety of our students and staff, our custodial and maintenance staff will conduct a thorough and deep disinfecting of all District facilities. These processes will also be increased throughout the day and will continue in the coming days.

Please trust that the physical and mental well-being of our students and staff are of paramount concern and we are taking every measure possible to further ensure the safety of the LVISD family. Your students are safe and schools will operate under normal conditions tomorrow. For more information regarding measures taken at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, please visit www.texashealth.org.


Destruction of Records
August 4, 2014

All records dated prior to September 2007 will be purged as defined by accusation of services for a student who graduated or who has withdrawn from the district. Records, which are not required to be retained permanently, will be destroyed after seven years.
For more information, please call 267-8300 x-3500 or contact campus personnel.

Child Find
August 4, 2014

LVISD will conduct a screening for children age three to six who reside in the district on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 9:00am-12:00pm at Lago Vista Elementary School. Children exhibiting developmental delays or difficulty in learning may be eligible for special services. The screening is free and will be conducted by the Special Education Department. Children educated at home or in a private school may be assessed to determine if they are eligible for special services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. If you suspect a child of having a disability that greatly affects their education, the district is available for students who meet eligibility criteria.
January 2014
January 9, 2014

Dear Parents and Families,

We hope that the Fall semester was both educational and enjoyable for your child. Among our many points of pride, we are particularly proud that this is the first Fall in recent memory that all LVHS athletic teams qualified for post-season playoffs. After a tremendously successful start to the new year, we are now looking forward to an activity filled Spring....(click to continue)
Posted
May 15, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE
LAGO VISTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
State and Federal Programs
Private/Non-Profit School Funds

All private/non-profit schools are invited to a public meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location:  Lago Vista ISD administration office
8039 Bar K Ranch Road      Lago Vista, TX 78645 

Purpose: To discuss sharing in federal funds for the 2013-2014 school year.
Attendance is required for participation.
Pre-registration is required.Call 267-8300 (x1500) for more information and to register. 
2013-Happy New Year!
January 8, 2013

Dear Parent,

The inexplicable acts that occurred in Connecticut before Christmas break have understandably called for much reflection and planning on the part of the LVISD administrative staff. Prior to the incident, plans were already in place to coordinate a method of communication that would allow anonymous reports by students to address safety issues that they see on their campus. StayALERT is that mechanism and a card containing contact information is included with this grade report.

StayALERT is a bilingual, confidential website, e-mail, phone and texting avenue for students, teachers, staff, parents and community members to be able to confidentially report unsafe behaviors, suspicious activities, bullying, acts of violence, harassment, and a host of other potential disruptors to school safety. Users may report concerns 24-7-365 via this website, an e-mail, a phone call to a recorded and monitored line or via a text message from a cell phone. Photos and video clips pertaining to the StayALERT report may be included. No special app is required! After a report is received, it is transcribed and communicated verbatim to a pre-designated, ranking school official for follow-up. StayALERT is monitored in real time by real people.

Steps have also been taken by administrative staff to update safety and security procedures regarding lock downs and evacuations. I want you to feel confident that you have entrusted your child to a school district that is dedicated to providing a safe environment.

On a more positive subject, construction has begun on the new High School east of Lohman Ford. Excavation work is almost 80% complete and drilling of the foundation piers is underway.

The Vikings and Lady Vikings have also had an extremely successful Fall with both teams advancing to the Regional Round of the State Playoffs while the girls cross country team advanced to the Regional Meet. This Spring looks to be as successful with both basketball teams poised to qualify for the State playoffs for the first time in many years.

If you get a chance, please come out and support our students as they strive to complete another award winning year. We are fortunate to have such a quality student body, and we will work tirelessly to maximize their potential in the classroom and in life.

Sincerely,
Matt Underwood
Superintendent, LVISD
Posted
October 24, 2012

Dear Parent,

I hope this school year has started off on a positive note and that your child has experienced a learning environment consistent with your expectations and values. There are many programs and initiatives that we are working toward at the District level, and I wanted to take this opportunity to communicate some of those goals and expectations to you. The most important of these initiatives was the comprehensive goal-setting process that occurred last spring. The surveys completed by you and our staff have aided in the development of a district needs assessment aligned to the goals of our learning community. We have identified strengths and weaknesses in our organization that will be celebrated and addressed during this year.

One of our greatest challenges at LVISD is communication. This need was prevalent in the staff surveys and has been hindered due to the lack of a community newspaper. In response to this void, Lago Vista ISD has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce, LVPOA, local businesses and the City of Lago Vista to introduce a monthly “Lago Vista News” section in the Hill Country News. This edition will be run the first Thursday of the month beginning on December 6th. Staying with the theme of communication, LVISD has also changed our mass communication format from FlashAlert to ParentLink Communications to assist in these efforts. In addition to the standard radio and TV notification systems already in use, ParentLink enables the district to call the families of all students in less than 5 minutes, if needed. It is important that phone numbers are kept up-to-date in the school's database so that these calls can accurately reach you. Also please don’t forget to “like” our Facebook page for periodic updates.

However, the most asked question at Lago Vista ISD is, “When are we breaking ground on the new school?” I am happy to announce that the official ceremony will be on November 19th at the site near the current track and practice football field. Our general contractor has received construction bids, and a guaranteed maximum price will be determined on November 5th. Our goal is to provide a facility that the school and community can take pride in.

We have experienced much success in the past three years, but I believe this is only the beginning. We have all of the ingredients to realize our true potential and secure an identity that is unique to this community. In closing, I want to thank you for sending us the best kids in the state of Texas.

Sincerely,
Matt Underwood
Superintendent, LVISD
April 24, 2012
State and Federal Programs
Private/Non-Profit School Funds

All private/non-profit schools are invited to a public meeting
Date: Thursday, May, 17, 2012
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Lago Vista ISD Administration Bldg.

To receive federal title funds for the 2012-2013 school year.
Attendance is required for participation.
Pre-registration is required.
Call 267-8300 (x1500) for more information and to register.

 

Dear Parents,

I hope that you had a great Christmas break and are ready for 2012. Lago Vista ISD may very well be experiencing a rate of change unmatched in the District’s short history. Changes relating to our facilities, testing, communication and budget expectations have all culminated, putting our District at an extremely important crossroad.

Staff are preparing for the new STAAR testing program, which will be more challenging than the previous TAKS test and will require some changes to the emphasis of the curriculum as well as the instructional methods used by our teachers. Our data driven needs-based approach, should prepare our students at a level unmatched by other schools. As a parent I often reflect on the academic expectations that were placed on me as a child in relation to what my children are required to learn now. The public educational landscape is rapidly changing, and LVISD will be prepared to meet the expectations.

Another challenge the District currently faces is communicating effectively with our LV community. Without the North Lake Travis Log, many residents have been cut off from school information. We are currently retooling our website and have moved all of our email, electronic calendars and communications to a Google-based server in an attempt to allow you opportunities to view your child’s activities and academic expectations. We are also using the North Shore Beacon, an online newspaper to communicate events and board information. The District also has a Facebook presence now at http://www.facebook.com/LagoVistaISD.

The construction schedule for the new High School is currently posted on our website. This spring we will be completing the design process and hope to break ground by next fall. Students are scheduled to occupy the new facility in the fall of 2014. This timeline allows for comprehensive input from staff and community, as well as, a more detailed schematic plan that will lower the costs during construction. We are excited about the new facility and feel it will solve many of our current student and community challenges.

This spring you will also notice that some school districts across Texas will be reducing their budgets for the 2012-13 school year. Over $1 million dollars was reduced from the LVISD budget when reductions were considered for 2011-2012 and over sixteen positions were eliminated. These budget reductions were greater than many similar districts. Our goal after the last legislative session was to plan for the two year period affected by the session, and we should not need to reduce staff for next school year. In closing, I would like thank you for sending us the best kids in Texas. We are extremely fortunate to live, work and attend school in such a great community. The 2011 bond program passed by a margin of two votes to one this past November. This high level of community support is what makes our successful district possible.

Matt Underwood, Superintendent

 

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