Purpose of the SBDM:

• BTW campus-level planning and site-based decision making body
• Legal requirement under Subchapter f. Chapter 11 of the Texas Education Code
• Functions in an advisory capacity to the Principal
• “Student centered” success initiative driven through increased student, parent, staff/administration and community involvement in the educational process of BTW
• Active involvement with Principal and faculty in developing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating an effective Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)

Who Comprises the SBDM:

• Comprised of fifty percent parents (and students) and community members with fifty percent teachers/staff/administration
• Led by team comprised of Chairperson (Rubi Deslorieux), Vice Chairperson (Brandt Wood), Facilitator (Rossi Walter) and Secretary (Peggy Phife)
• Operates as a “Cross Constituency” execution team for BTW
• Sub-Committees are the operational engine of SBDM
• Evaluation and Modifications Committee (responsible for CIP)
• Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Committee (CIA)
• Public Relations and Communications Committee
• Budget and Development Committee
• Facilities Committee
• Other Committees as/if required
• Currently 34 voting members, Sub-Committee Chairpersons must be voting SBDM members
• Recruiting Volunteers to work on the various Sub-Committees

REMEMBER: SBDM Meetings are open to everyone and are held monthly alternating between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm (for approximately one hour)