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Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) - Public Hearing Notice

JEFFERSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TARGETED IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP)

JEFFERSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Jefferson Independent School District Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) for Jefferson Junior High School, as required under the Texas Education Code and applicable Texas Education Agency accountability requirements.

The purpose of this public hearing is to formally notify the public regarding the campus's insufficient academic performance, the performance improvements expected by the Texas Education Agency, the Targeted Improvement Plan developed to address identified areas of insufficient performance, and the intervention measures or sanctions that may be imposed if the campus does not demonstrate required improvement within the designated period.

PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE TARGETED IMPROVEMENT PLAN Targeted Improvement Plan

The Jefferson Independent School District will make the Targeted Improvement Plan available on the District's Internet website before the public hearing, as required by Texas Education Code §39A.057. 

Members of the public may review the plan prior to the hearing and may provide comments during the public hearing.

HEARING INFORMATION

DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Jefferson ISD Administration Building

ADDRESS: 1600 MLK Drive, Jefferson, Texas

Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the public comment portion of the hearing.

Jefferson Independent School District
Jefferson, Texas

Excellence Unleashed • Learning Without Limits

 

 

Jefferson Junior High School

 

Courtney Braddock, JJHS Principal

 

 

Principal

Courtney Braddock

903-665-2461, opt. 2

cnbraddock@jeffersonisd.org

Welcome to another exciting year at Jefferson Junior High!

As I begin my second year as principal of JJHS, I am incredibly proud of what our students, staff, families, and community accomplished together last year. We entered the year determined to raise expectations, strengthen our academic culture, and show what our Bulldogs are capable of, and our students responded with tremendous growth.

That progress has given us even more reason to be excited about what lies ahead. This year, our focus is not simply on maintaining that momentum, but continuing to move forward. At Jefferson Junior High, we believe that every student can grow, every student can achieve, and every day matters.

We will continue strengthening "The Bulldog Way" throughout our campus by creating consistent expectations for academics, behavior, effort, and respect. We want our students to understand that being a Bulldog means showing up ready to learn, taking pride in their school, treating others with respect, and busting their tails from bell to bell.

Our teachers and staff are committed to providing rigorous instruction, meaningful support, and opportunities that challenge students at every level, from those who need additional intervention to those who are ready to be pushed toward the highest levels of achievement. Just as importantly, we remain committed to providing a safe, positive, and supportive environment where students know they belong and where adults believe in their potential.

None of this work happens without our families and community. Your partnership, encouragement, communication, and support make a tremendous difference in the success of our students. I encourage you to stay connected, stay involved, and continue partnering with us throughout the year.

Last year showed us what is possible when Bulldogs work together. Now, it is time to build on that success, raise the bar even higher, and continue our journey toward excellence.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Jefferson Junior High and look forward to another incredible year with our students, staff, families, and community.

It’s a great day to be a Bulldog!

Courtney Braddock
Principal
Jefferson Junior High School

The Bulldog Way