Belton ISD Board Workshop - May 18, 2026

The Belton Independent School District Board of Trustees held a workshop on May 18, 2026, focused on upcoming changes to student assessment and accountability systems. The discussion centered on transitioning from the current STAAR single-day test to the new Student Success Test (SST) starting in the 2027-28 school year, which will include adaptive assessments administered three times annually with rapid result turnaround. The board reviewed the implications of tiered college and career military readiness (CCMR) indicators, which will assign different weights to certifications and readiness levels, potentially impacting district accountability scores. The workshop also covered the district's use of STAR Renaissance for adaptive assessments, the pending approval process for assessment vendors by the Texas Education Agency, and the need for strategic planning to align instructional materials and advising with these changes. While no specific procurement decisions or contract awards were made, the discussion highlighted potential future vendor selections for adaptive assessments and the importance of monitoring state approval processes and legislative developments affecting assessment tools and accountability measures.