District Site-Based Decision-Making Committee

  • Each year Waller ISD (WISD) establishes a District Site-Based Decision-Making Committee (DSBDMC) in compliance with Education Code 11.251. This committee meets 4 times per year to discuss educational goals, class sizes, accountability, calendar, and more.  It serves an advisory role to the Board of Trustees. While all meetings are open to the public, only those designated as committee members are voting members. 

    Committee Composition (BQA - Local)

    • Professional Staff
      • Two-thirds classroom teachers
      • One-third campus/district professional staff members
    • Parents
      • At least eight parents of students currently enrolled in the district
    • Community Members
      • At least three community members
    • Business Representatives
      • At least three business representatives

    2024-2025 Meeting Dates & Topics
    All meetings will be held at 4:15 p.m. online via GoogleMeets. Topics to be covered at each meeting include, but are not limited, to those listed below. Note: Meeting information is subject to change; updates will be provided as needed.

    •   Nov. 6, 2024
      • 2024-2025 CIP/DIP Overview
      • Class Size Exceptions Fall 2024 Update
      • Accountability 2024 Update (pending TEA release)
      • School Calendar 2025-2026 Subcommittee

    • Jan. 8, 2025
      • School Calendar 2025-2026 Subcommittee Update
      • Dropout Prevention Review
      • Class Size Exemptions - Fall 2024 Update
      • 2024-2025 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application: Mid Year Review
        • Title I, Part A
        • Title II, Part A
        • Title III, Part A English Language Acquisition
        • Title IV, Part A - SSAEP

    • Feb. 5, 2025
      • School Calendar 2024-2025 Recommendation to School Board
      • TEA Expedited Waivers
      • Class Size Exceptions Spring 2025 Update

    • June 3, 2025
      • Review of 2025-2026 Comprehensive Needs Assessment
      • Review of 2025-2026 ESSA Consolidated Application
      • Review of 2025-2026 Parent and Family Engagement Policy
      • Review of 2023-2024 State Compensatory Education (SCE) Evaluation
      • Review of 2025-2026 Professional Development Plan

    Questions? Contact Kelly Baehren, Waller ISD Chief Academic Officer, at kbaehren@wallerisd.net