POTTSBORO
INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL
DISTRICT

SUPERINTENDENT-
Dr. Kevin Matthews,
CURRICULUM DIRECTOR-
Terri Haney
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR-
Jason Brown
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL-
Josh Recer
ASST. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL-
Mark Youree
INTERMEDIATE PRINCIPAL-
Lucy Hansen
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL-
John Reves
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL-
Gary Canada

PISD PHONE NUMBERS
Administration.............(903) 771-0083
Business Office...........(903) 771-2977
Elementary K-3...........(903) 771-2981
Intermediate 4-5..........(903) 771-2983
Middle School 6-8........(903) 771-2982
High School 9-12..........(903) 771-0085
Athletic Department....(903) 771-2975
Band Hall.....................(903) 771-2978
Nurse............................(903)771-2974
Vocational Ag. Science....(903) 771-2978

The City of Pottsboro, Preston Peninsula, Locust and Mill Creek areas all form what is known as the Pottsboro Independent School District. Located entirely in Grayson County, PISD is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency and provides full instructional programs for children in grades Pre-K-12 and Head Start, and also provides for the individual student by offering special gifted/talented programs and special education.

The Pottsboro School District has been rated a Recognized District by the Texas Education (TEA). The TEA assigns each school district and each campus in Texas an annual accountability rating based on test scores, attendance rates, and drop-out rates. The district receives an annual Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report, which reviews the district and campus progress in detail. This report is available for your review in the Central Office of the Pottsboro ISD and at each campus principal’s office.

Besides following state curriculum, PISD competes in University Interscholastic League (UIL) competitions, with meets beginning in the 2nd grade. Students can participate in a wide variety of competitions from academic such as keyboarding or number sense to creative such as one-act play or band, to athletic, such as football, basketball or track. Pottsboro ISD is currently in District 6 2A for football and all other sports are District 11-2A. The High School has dual credit courses with Grayson County College through the Distance Learning Lab located at the High School. Also, available are AP courses and the Texas Scholar Program.

For further information about the Pottsboro Independent School District, contact the PISD Central Office at (903) 771-0083 or write: P.O. Box 555, Pottsboro, TX 75076

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PISD is governed by 7 elected school board trustees. The board meets on a monthly basis in public session and under special session as needed. Currently the regular meeting of the PISD Board of Trustees is on the third Monday of each month, at 5:45 p.m. in the Board/Conference Room located on 105 Cardinal Lane, Pottsboro, TX.

PISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Scott Galyon, President
Billy Hamilton, Vice-President
Robert Powlison, Secretary
Cindy Bunch, Trustee
Jim Copeland, Trustee
Jody Lipscomb, Trustee
Marquin Payne, Trustee

OCTOBER 2012
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Head Start 19
Pre-K...................19  6.......................100
K..........................98  7.......................106
1........................106  8.......................119
2........................105  9.......................108
3..........................91  10.....................105
4..........................97  11.......................72
5........................112  12.......................83
TOTAL...........1,341

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Pottsboro ISD has a Special Olympics Program. If you are interested in the program or want to volunteer call Linda Donie at (903) 771-0085.

TAX RATE

The tax rate for the 2012 school year is 1.19. The M&O is 1.04 and the I&S is $0.15. Total budget of $12,142,430.

WEB PAGE

Please visit the Pottsboro ISD school website at www.pottsboroisd.org. This web site contains useful information to all parents and students. This website includes calendars, campus information, sports, and links to other useful web sites.

FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM

Mornings can be hectic. Why not slow down and let your child eat breakfast at school? Pottsboro ISD is changing the way breakfast is served.
Every student attending Pottsboro schools can eat a breakfast which meets TEA/USDA requirements free of charge. Additional food items may be purchased. The free breakfast program will provide the opportunity for more children to start the day right.
Research shows students who regularly eat a nutritious breakfast can work efficiently, concentrate on the morning’s tasks, react quickly and are less likely to experience the gnawing hunger pangs that can interfere with learning.

POLICY ON-LINE

The Pottsboro ISD School board policies can be accessed on-line at www.tasb.org/policy/pol/private/091913. This website is available to review any school policies. This website contains policies governing the operation of this District.
Thee Policies are available because they are required by law or by the Texas Education Agency; because they are recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards as
essential to effective District governance and Management; or because the Board wishes to make a statement in a particular policy area.

This website was created with the assistance of TASB Policy Services and adheres to certain structural conventions. The most visible of these conventions is the presence of separate (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) policies at many policy codes. This separation serves to help all users-whether members of the public or members of the Board-distinguish between the requirements of an extensive body of school law and the policy determinations of the local board.

FINANCIAL INTEGRITY
RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS

The annual Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) reated the Pottsboro Independent School District with a Superior Achievement.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

The following special programs are offered by Pottsboro Independent School District * Gifted and Talented Program
* Dyslexia
* Title I
* Enrichment/PASS
* English as a Second Language
* Career Tech
* Special Ed