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COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS Endorsement Guide 2016-17

Pflugerville High School Administration Kirk Wrinkle, Principal Ameka Hunt, Associate Principal Sara Butler, Assistant Principal Laura Brown, Assistant Principal Philip Clayton, Assistant Principal Argie Flores, Assistant Principal Crystal Keck, Assistant Principal Counselors Julie Petrus, Lead Counselor Ray Buenteo, Counselor Sarah Cable, Counselor Lonnie Perez, Counselor Geminesse Scott, Counselor Tanesha Bazemore, Transition Counselor 1

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Endorsement Guide Overview This Endorsement Guide is designed to provide you with information about the new Texas Foundation Endorsement Graduation Plan. The purpose of the State s change to the new graduation plan is to provide students greater flexibility and choice in the selection of courses that will best prepare them for their individual postsecondary goals. Employers and leaders in the Texas workforce have encouraged career oriented training and certification at the high school level to help meet their growing demands. Starting in the spring of 2014, all 8 th graders will be required to choose one of five endorsements as outlined in the new graduation plan. The five endorsement areas are: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); Business and Industry; Public Services; Arts and Humanities; and Multidisciplinary Studies. The earned Endorsement will be reflected on the student s official transcript at the completion of their high school career. How are the Endorsements organized? As you use this guide, you will see recommended s (or coherent sequences of courses) organized by career clusters within each of the Endorsements. A career cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities. These career clusters are part of the Achieve Texas College and Career Initiative that is designed to help students (and their parents) make informed education decisions. It is based on the idea that the education of the 21st century should combine rigorous academics with relevant career education. When schools integrate academic and technical education, students can see the "relevance" of what they are learning. The s allow students to study a particular field in depth and help to facilitate a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary opportunities. Required Parent Conference: Please join your 8th grade student and a PfISD school counselor to discuss high school course selection and your child s individual Endorsement Graduation Plan as it relates to his/her unique interests and future career goals. This meeting benefits your child s school success and also satisfies state law, which requires an individual meeting with each parent about the new Endorsement Graduation Plan. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the conference: Use Endorsement Guide to help your student select an Endorsement and Log on to Bridges.com to assist your student with their four year plan and course selection, here s the basic log in information: Portfolio name: pisd###### (Student ID) Password: Student Birthdate (ex. 05202000) Attend scheduled appointment with your student and PISD counselor Your involvement in the process of helping your student prepare for high school is critical. We hope this Endorsement Guide will be a valuable resource in this exciting journey! 3

Pflugerville Independent School District House Bill 5 Graduation Plans *The Graduation Plans below reflect current State Board of Education guidance and has not been approved by the PISD Board of Trustees. Distinguished Level of Achievement Graduation Plan 26 credits Student must fulfill the Graduation requirements of at least 1 of the 5 Endorsements below and successfully complete Algebra II. 4 English ELA I, II, III & one advanced English Foundation + Endorsement Graduation Plan 26 credits STEM Business & Industry Public Service Arts & Humanities 4 English ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 English ELA I, II, III & one advanced English Multidisciplinary Studies 4 English ELA I, II, III & one advanced English 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & one advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & two advanced math 4 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics & one advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Science - Biology, IPC or Chemistry or Physics & two advanced science 4 Social Studies - World Geography, World History, US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts.5 Health 4 Electives in STEM 1.5 Additional Electives 4 Social Studies - World Geography, World History, US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts.5 Health 4 Electives in Business & Industry 1.5 Additional Electives 4 Social Studies - World Geography, World History, US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts.5 Health 4 Electives in Public Service 1.5 Additional Electives 4 Social Studies - World Geography, World History, US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts.5 Health 4 Electives in Arts & Humanities 1.5 Additional Electives 4 Social Studies - World Geography, World History, US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5) 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts.5 Health 4 Electives in Multidisciplinary 1.5 Additional Electives Foundation Graduation Plan 22 credits* 4 English ELA I - III & one advanced 2 LOTE or Computer Programming 3 Science - Biology, IPC or Chem./Physics & one advanced 1 Physical Education 3 Math - Algebra I, Geometry & one advanced 1 Fine Arts 3 Social Studies - World Geography or World History.5 Health US History, Government (.5) & Economics (.5), 4.5 Electives *Student can only declare Foundation Plan after sophomore year. State Assessment(s) Required for Graduation Performance Acknowledgements English I English II Algebra I Biology US History Outstanding performance: Dual credit coursework; Bilingualism, AP, PSAT, SAT and ACT Certification: Nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license 4

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Endorsement STEM Criteria IMPORTANT: Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics are required Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus: 4 or more credits in CTE At least 2 in same career cluster within the STEM Endorsement 1 advanced course (3 rd or 4 th course in a pathway) Computer Science: 4 or more credits in Computer Science from a predetermined list of eligible courses Math Focus: A total of 5 credits in math Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 additional math courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite Science Focus: A total of 5 credits in science Must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 2 additional science courses STEM Endorsement Career Clusters: 5

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Endorsement To earn a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Endorsement, the student must select and complete one of the following s (in addition to the other graduation requirements): Engineering & Technology 9th Principles of Manufacturing (#7011) 10th Engineering Design & Presentation (#7054) 11th Concepts of Engineering & Technology (#7053) 12th Robotics & Automation (#7058) Additional Advanced CTE Courses Physics in Context(#7051) Programming and Software Development (Class of 2018) 9th Computer Science I (#3411) 10th Computer Science II (#3412) 11th AP Computer Science (#3422) 12th Independent Study in Technology Applications (#3441) Programming and Software Development (Class of 2019 and Beyond) 9th Fundamentals of Computer Science (#3401) 10th Computer Science I (#3411) 11th Pre-AP Computer Science II (#3412) 12th AP Computer Science (#3422) Additional Courses AP Computer Science Principles (#3421) This course may be substituted for Fundamentals of Computer Science pending SBOE approval in April 2016. 9th 10th 11th 12th Math & Science (Mathematics) 5 Mathematics credits total: 3 credits in Mathematics by successfully completing Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II and 2 additional Mathematics course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite 6

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Endorsement 9th 10th 11th 12th Math & Science (Science) 5 Science credits total: 3 credits in Science by successfully completing Biology, Chemistry and Physics and 2 additional Science courses STEM Careers at a Glance High School Diploma: Climate Change Analyst, Electromechanical Engineering Technologist, or Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist. Certificate: Robotics Technician Associates Degree: City Planning Aide, Nuclear Monitoring Technician, Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist, or Environmental Science Technician. Bachelor s Degree: Engineer (mechanical, petroleum, biomedical, chemical, electrical, energy, industrial, Nano systems, nuclear, or robotics), Forensic Science Technician, Marine/Naval Architect, or Meteorologist. Master s Degree: Natural Science Manager, Archeologist, Geoscientist, Hydrologist or Mathematician. Doctoral Degree: Medical Scientist, Biochemist/Biophysicist or Microbiologist. 7

Business & Industry Endorsement Business and Industry Criteria Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus: 4 or more credits in CTE At least 2 in same career cluster within the Business and Industry Endorsement 1 advanced course (3 rd or 4 th course in a pathway) English Focus: 4 English elective credits to include three levels in one of the following areas Advanced Broadcast Journalism Advanced Journalism: Newspaper Advanced Journalism: Yearbook Public Speaking Debate Technology Applications Focus: 4 technology applications credits Business & Industry Endorsement Career Clusters: 8

Business & Industry Endorsement To earn a Business & Industry Endorsement, the student must select and complete one of the following s (in addition to the other graduation requirements): Animal Systems 9th Principles of Agriculture (#7401) 10th Large Animal (#7413) 11th Small Animal (#7414) 12th Veterinary Medical Application (#7415) Additional Advanced CTE Courses Advanced Animal Science(#7416) Agribusiness Systems 9th Principles of Agriculture (#7401) 10th Wildlife Fisheries & Ecology (#7402) 11th Professional Standards in Agribusiness (#7420) 12th Agribusiness Management & Marketing (#7404) Additional Advanced CTE Courses Advanced Animal Science(#7416) Design/Preconstruction 9th Principles of Human Services (#7221) 10th Interior Design (#7002) 11th Advanced Interior Design (#7003) 12th Architectural Design (#7001) Construction 9th Principles of Information Technology (#7021) 10th Geometry in Construction (#7004) 11th Construction Management (#7005) 12th Building Maintenance (#7006) 9

Business & Industry Endorsement Visual Arts 9th Principles of Human Services (#7221) 10th Fashion Design (#7261) 11th Advanced Fashion Design (#7262) 12th Practicum in Fashion Design (#7271) Audio & Video Technology 9th Audio/Video Production (#7024) 10th Advanced Audio/Video Production (#7025) 11th Audio/Video Practicum (#7031) 12th Audio/Video Practicum II (#7032) Printing Technology (Yearbook) 9th Journalism (#1301) 10th Yearbook I (#1311) 11th Yearbook II (#1312) 12th Yearbook III (#1313) Legal Services (Under Law, Public Safety Cluster) 9th Professional Communications (#7264)/Public Speaking I (#1501) 10th Public Speaking II (#1442) 11th Public Speaking III (#1443) 12th Independent Study in Speech (#1406) Legal Services (Under Law, Public Safety Cluster) 9th Professional Communications (#7264)/Debate I (#1421) 10th Debate II (#1427) 11th Debate III (#1428) 12th Independent Study in Speech (#1406) 10

Business & Industry Endorsement Legal Services (Under Law, Public Safety Cluster) 9th Professional Communications (#7264)/Oral Interpretation (#1431) 10th Oral Interpretation II (#1432) 11th Oral Interpretation III (#1433) 12th Independent Study in Speech (#1406) Journalism & Broadcasting 9th Journalism (#1301) Newspaper I (#1321) or 10th Photo Journalism (#1304) 11th Newspaper II (#1322) 12th Newspaper III (#1323) Journalism & Broadcasting 9th Journalism (#1301) 10th Advanced Broadcast Journalism I (#1341) 11th Advanced Broadcast Journalism II (#1342) 12th Advanced Broadcast Journalism III (2017-2018) General Management Principles of Business (#7101)/Money Matters (#7143) or 9th Business Information Management (#7105) 10th Business Management (#7102) 11th Business Law (#7104) 12th Human Resource Management (#7108) Finance 9th Principles of Business (#7101)/Money Matters (#7143) 10th Banking & Financial Systems (#7142) 11th Accounting I (#7141) 12th Accounting II (#7145) 11

Business & Industry Endorsement Lodging 9th Principles of Hospitality and Tourism (#7201) 10th Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness (#7224) 11th Hospitality Services (#7203) 12th Hospitality Services Practicum (#7206) Web & Digital Communication Principles of Information Technology (#7021) or 9th Business Information Management I (#7105) 10th Digital Interactive Media (#7022) 11th Web Technologies (#7023) Research in Information Technology Solutions (#7033) or 12th Business Information Management II (#7106) Marketing Communications 9th Principles of Business (#7101)/Money Matters (#7143) 10th Business Information Management I (#7105) 11th Retail & E-tail (#7172)/Entrepreneurship (#7173) 12th Web Technologies (#7023) 12

Business & Industry Endorsement Sales & Services 9th Small Engine Technology (#7305) 10th Energy, Power & Transportation (#7302) 11th Automotive Technology (#7303) 12th Advanced Automotive Technology (#7304) Business and Industry Careers at a Glance High School Diploma: Agricultural Equipment Operator, Earth Driller, Power Plant Operator, Customer Service Representative, General Office Clerk, Bank Teller, Credit Checker, or Industrial Machinery Mechanic. Certificate: Baker, Electrician, Plumber, Chef, Travel Agent, Real Estate Agent, Umpire/Referee, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Mechanic, Farm/Ranch Manager or Forest/Conservation Technician. Associates Degree: Construction Supervisor, Civil Drafter, Legal Secretary, Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Director/Mortician, Avionics Technician, Electromechanical Technician, or Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Bachelor s Degree: Architect, Surveyor, Editor, Newscaster, Accountant, Budget Analyst, Human Resource, Commercial Pilot, Statistician, Loan Officer, Economist, Advertising Manager or Marketing Manager. Master s Degree: Animal Scientist, Zoologist/Wildlife Biologist, Librarian or Regulatory Affairs Manager. Doctoral Degree: Business Professor 13

Public Service Endorsement Public Service Criteria Career and Technical Education (CTE) Focus: 4 or more credits in CTE At least 2 in same career cluster within the Public Service Endorsement 1 advanced course (3 rd or 4 th course in a pathway) Public Service Endorsement Career Clusters: 14

Public Service Endorsement To earn a Public Service Endorsement, the student must select and complete one of the following s (in addition to the other graduation requirements): Teaching/Training 9th Principles of Education & Training (#7241) 10th Child Development (#7225) 11th Ready, Set, Teach I (#7243) 12th Ready, Set, Teach II (#7244) Governance 9th Principles of Government & Public Admin. (#7350) 10th Political Science I (2017-2018) 11th Political Science II (2018-2019) 12th Practicum in Government (2019-2020) Public Management & Administration 9th Principles of Government & Public Admin. (#7350) 10th Public Management & Administration (2017-2018) 11th Planning & Governance (2018-2019) 12th Practicum in Government (2019-2020) Support Services 9th Principles of Health Science (#7451) 10th Health Science Technology I (#7453) 11th Medical Terminology (#7452)/Pathophysiology (#4117) Practicum in Health Science (#7454) or 12th World Health (#7455) Additional Advanced CTE Courses Human Anatomy and Physiology (#4110) Medical Microbiology(#4115) and Pathophysiology(#4117) 15

Public Service Endorsement Early Childhood Development 9th Principles of Human Services (#7221) 10th Child Development (#7225) 11th Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness (#7224) 12th Family & Community Services (#7226) or Dollars & Sense (#7223)/Interpersonal Studies (#7222) Public Service Careers at a Glance High School Diploma: Teacher Assistant, License Clerk, Municipal Clerk, Nanny, or Animal Control Worker. Certificate: Fitness Trainer & Aerobics Instructor, Pre-school teacher, Hairdresser/Cosmetologist, Social Work Technician, Personal & Home Care Aide, Court Reporter, Fire Fighter or Private Investigator. Associates Degree: Environmental Compliance Inspector, Police Detective, or Legal Technician/Paralegal. Bachelor s Degree: K-12/Adult Education Teacher, Social/Community Services Manager, Childcare Center Administrator, Farm & Advisor, Public Health Educator, Chief Executive, Parole & Probation Officer or Judge/Magistrate. Master s Degree: College/University Administrator, Principal, Urban & Regional Planner, Sociologist, or Mental Health Counselor. Doctoral Degree: Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist or Educational Psychologist. 16

Arts & Humanities Endorsement Arts and Humanities Criteria Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Focus: 4 levels of the same language in a LOTE OR 2 levels of the same language in a LOTE and 2 levels of a different language in a LOTE Fine Arts or Innovative Course Focus: 4 credits from 1 or 2 categories or disciplines in fine arts or innovative courses English Focus: 4 English elective credits Social Studies Focus: 5 social studies courses 17

Arts & Humanities Endorsement To earn a Arts & Humanities Endorsement, the student must select and complete one of the following s (in addition to the other graduation requirements): Visual Arts 9th Art I (#6110) Art II Draw (#6121) or Art II Paint (#6122) or 10th Art II Ceramic (#6125) or Art II Sculpture (#6123) Pre-AP Art III Draw (#6131) or Pre-AP Art III Paint (#6132) or 11th Pre-AP Art III Ceramic (#6135) or Pre-AP Art III Sculpture (#6133) AP Art History (#6155) or AP Art Drawing (#6151) or 12th AP Art 2D Design (#6152) or AP Art 3D Design (#6153) 9th 10th 11th 12th Performing Arts Band I (#6341) or Choir I (#6411) or Orchestra I (#6361) Band II (#6342) or Choir II (#6412) or Orchestra II (#6362) Band III (#6343) or Choir III (#6413) or Orchestra III (#6363) Band IV (#6344) or Choir (#6414) or Orchestra IV (#6364) 18

Arts & Humanities Endorsement 9th 10th 11th 12th Performing Arts Dance I (#6511 or #6510) or Drill Team I (#6581 or #6591) Dance II (#6512) or Drill Team II (#6592) Dance III (#6513) or Drill Team III (#6593) Dance IV (#6514) or Drill Team IV (#6594) 9th 10th 11th 12th Performing Arts Theatre I (#6211) or Technical Theatre I (#6231) or Musical Theatre I (#6241) Theatre II (#6212) or Tech Theatre II (#6232) or Musical Theatre II (#6242) Theatre III (#6213) or Tech Theatre III (#6233) or Musical Theatre III (#6243) Theatre IV (#6214) or Tech Theatre IV (#6234) or Musical Theatre IV (#6244) 9th 10th 11th 12th AP Social Studies 2 Social Studies credits in addition to Foundation requirements 19

Arts & Humanities Endorsement Language Other Than English (LOTE) 9th LOTE I 10th LOTE II 11th Pre AP LOTE III 12th AP LOTE IV Fine Arts & Humanities Careers High School Diploma: Actor, Choreographer, Film/Movie Director, Dancer or Musician. Certificate: TV/Camera Operator or Prepress Technician. Associates Degree: Broadcast Technician, Sound Engineering Technician, Photography, Desktop Publisher or Library Technician. Bachelor s Degree: Radio/TV Announcer, Graphic Designer, Music Director, Multimedia Artist/Animator, Commercial and Industrial Designer, or Technical Writer. Master s Degree: Curator, Museum Technician and Conservator, Archivist, International Relation Specialist or College/University Faculty Member. Doctoral Degree: Professor, Lawyer or Anthropologist. 20

Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement Multidisciplinary Criteria Advanced Course Focus: 4 advanced courses Foundation Subject Focus: Four courses in each of the four foundation subjects English (must include English IV) Math Science (must include Chemistry or Physics) Social studies AP or Dual Credit Focus: Any 4 AP or Dual Credit courses from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, LOTE or Fine Arts 21

Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement To earn a Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement, the student must select and complete one of the following s (in addition to the other graduation requirements): Professional Support Services 9th AVID I (# 9071) 10th AVID II (#9072) 11th AVID III (#9073) 12th AVID IV (#9074) 9th 10th 11th 12th Foundation Program Subjects Student must complete 4 x 4 to include: English IV, Algebra II, Chemistry or Physics 9th 10th 11th 12th Four Advanced Placement Courses Student must complete 4 AP and/or Dual Credit courses in the following areas: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, LOTE or Fine Arts 22

The 4-year Planning Process Families may utilize the following process to begin choosing an Endorsement and and completing the 4-year planning process: 1. Review student results from the Cluster Finder in Bridges that was completed in school. List the top three interests below 2. Review the developed Endorsement and s on pages 5 through 22 that align to identified interest areas. 3. Choose an Endorsement and from pages 5 through 22 of the Endorsement Guide. 4. Use the 4-year planning tool on the next page to begin developing a 4-year course plan. 5. Write down any questions you have and bring them to your individual appointment with the high school counselor. Initial 4-year plans will be entered into Bridges and finalized at individual parent appointments in the month of February. 23

Student Name: Student ID: Date: DEFAULT GRADUATION PLAN: Distinguished Level of Achievement ENDORSEMENTS 26 Credits: 1 English 2 Math 3 Science 4 Social Studies 5 6 7 8 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 4 Endorsement Requirements Endorsement Requirements or other electives Other Required Electives Other Required Electives Other Required Electives 2 LOTE 1 PE 1 Fine Art 0.5 Health 1.5 Electives Student Signature: Parent Signature: Counselor Signature: 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade ENGLISH I ENGLISH II ENGLISH III ENGLISH IV or or or or Pre-AP ENGLISH I Pre-AP ENGLISH II AP ENGLISH III AP ENGLISH IV ALGEBRA I OR GEOMETRY OR ALGEBRA II OR ALGEBRA II OR Pre-AP GEOMETRY Pre-AP ALGEBRA II Pre-AP ALGEBRA II GEOMETRY* OR or Pre-AP GEOMETRY* ALGEBRA II OR or or *only if Algebra I completed in Pre-AP ALGEBRA II MS OTHER: OTHER: IPC BIOLOGY OR 3 RD SCIENCE: 4 TH SCIENCE: or Pre-AP BIOLOGY or BIOLOGY OR CHEMISTRY OR Pre-AP BIOLOGY Pre-AP CHEMISTRY W.GEOGRAPHY W. HISTORY U.S. HISTORY GOVERNMENT OR or or or AP GOVERNMENT AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AP W. HISTORY AP U.S. HISTORY AND ECONOMICS OR AP ECONOMICS STEM Endorsement s: - Engineering & Technology (Robotics) - Programming & Software Development - Math - Science Business & Industry Endorsement s: - Animal Systems - Agribusiness Systems - Design/PreConstruction - Construction - Visual Arts (Fashion Design) - Audio & Video Technology - Printing Tech (Yearbook) - Legal Services (Public Speaking) - Legal Services (Debate) - Legal Services (Oral Interpretation) - Journalism & Broadcasting (Newspaper) - Journalism & Broadcasting (Adv. Broadcast Journalism) - General Management - Finance - Lodging - Web & Digital Communication - Marketing Communications - Sales & Services Public Service Endorsement s: - Teaching/Training - Governance - Public Management & Administration - Support Services (Health) - Early Childhood Development Arts & Humanities Endorsement s: - Visual Arts - Performing Arts - AP Social Studies - LOTE Multidisciplinary Endorsement s: - Professional Support (AVID) - Foundation Program (4x4) - Four AP Courses

Executive Leadership Team Dr. Alex Torrez, Superintendent of Schools Troy Galow, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Kenneth Adix, Ph.D., Chief Financial Officer Annette Villerot, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Susanna Russell, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Kettisha Jones, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Joanne Frantzen, Executive Director of Special Programs Diana Sustaita, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction Karen Shah, Executive Director of Accountability and Compliance Karen Jackson, Executive Director of Special Education Victor Valdez, Executive Director of Technology Rhonda McWilliams, Ed.D., Executive Director of Human Resources Bill Clayton, Executive Director of Facilities & Support Services Freddie McFarland, Executive Director of Student Affairs Board of Trustees Vernagene Mott, President Larry Bradley, Vice-President Cynthia Graves, DDS, Secretary Mario Acosta, Trustee Carol Fletcher, Ph.D., Trustee Mary Kimmins, Trustee Rob Reyes, Trustee Pflugerville ISD College & Career Readiness