Cody Weaver

03/23/2023

May Ramadan bring you prosperity and joy.

03/22/2023

Hope Rising

It's time for a better way forward. The adherence to gender ideology present in the CASEL model of SEL disqualifies it as an appropriate character-building model. I would support an Emotional Intelligence and character-building model that utilizes the best CASEL offers with a positive perspective rooted in reality. Hope Rising is a possible alternative to the CASEL model.

World's First Hope-Certified Emotional Intelligence Curriculum

03/21/2023

3 ways to engage students in productive struggle

Normalize Mistakes. It is easy for students (and teachers) to not try something because they are scared of failing. However, our brains actually grow when we make mistakes and failing is a critical part of learning.

What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Think about it for a minute. You are facing a new challenge – whether it be learning to fix a burst pipe, tackling a new hobby, or just struggling to …

03/19/2023

Headed to East Plano this evening. If you’re free, consider joining me at the candidate forum.

We invite you to come meet the candidates! Candidate Forum for the 2023 elections: Plano ISD and Council Members for city of Plano

Sunday, March 19th | 7:35pm - 9:15pm

At EPIC Masjid in the Multi Purpose Hall

03/18/2023

Thank you to all of our parents and community members that showed up to our community input meeting this morning!

03/15/2023

March 14 Board Meeting - SEL vs Positive Character Traits

In 2020, the State Board of Education (SBOE) adopted 19 TAC 120.3(a), .5(a), .7(a), .9(a), Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Positive Character Traits and Personal Skills. Before this was adopted, Plano ISD practiced a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) framework developed by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). CASEL’s vision statement says, “We envision all children and adults as self-aware, caring, responsible, engaged, and lifelong learners who work together to achieve their goals and create a more inclusive, just, and equitable world.” Upon reviewing the CASEL website, it is evident that this program is a highly adaptable vehicle for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Anti-racism, Gender Ideology, and Social Justice.

At the March 14th Board meeting, I discussed the new state standards, TEKS, for Positive Character Traits and what I perceive to be a misalignment of Plano ISD’s current SEL model. I have been assured that the District is working diligently to update our SEL framework to benefit students. As this work is being done, the Board has a duty to provide community feedback and guide the District. I used this opportunity to propose changes to our current SEL framework that would benefit our students and better reflect the state standards we are held accountable for. Although there are components of the CASEL framework that are worthy of preserving, I believe Plano ISD students would be better served by promoting the state standards and abandoning the CASEL SEL brand. If we aim to promote Positive Character Traits, improve student outcomes, and bolster parental and teacher support, disassociating from CASEL would be a wise first step.

If you want to provide additional feedback on this topic, please email me at [email protected]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5r18Wte12g&feature=youtu.be

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/texas-administrative-code/19-tac-chapter-120
https://www.pisd.edu/SEL

In 2020, the State Board of Education (SBOE) adopted 19 TAC 120.3(a), .5(a), .7(a), .9(a), Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Positive Character...

03/12/2023

34-year-old's startup, worth $1.5 billion and backed by Google, wants to make tutoring free for kids everywhere

Okay, you have my attention…

03/07/2023

I'm honored to accept the Plano Citizens' Coalition endorsement for Plano ISD School Board Trustee, Place 7. Congratulations to Greg Jubenville & Lydia Ortega for their endorsements as well.

03/01/2023

Plano Legislative Days was a great success 👍 I’m grateful for the time I was able to spend with Senator Paxton, Chairman Leech, as well as Representatives Shaheen, Patterson, Plesa and their staff. Their support of Plano ISD and dedication to every student across Texas is appreciated beyond measure. We are still in the early days of this legislative session, but I am confident Plano ISD will see progress made on many of Plano ISDs legislative priorities. Stay tuned 🇺🇸

02/28/2023

Look who I ran into on the Capitol… in his office 🇺🇸

02/27/2023

PTA Day at the Capitol

02/25/2023

Top 10 titans collide: Check out photos from No. 10 Plano's area playoff win over No. 6 Highland Park

One step closer!

The Plano boys basketball team punched its ticket to the regional quarterfinals after topping Highland Park on Friday, 61-54. Check out photos from the highly anticipated second-round matchup.

02/24/2023

Yesterday, I enjoyed touring a pop-up museum at Collin College in collaboration with Douglass Visions. This was a very well-curated exhibit with several impressive pieces! It’s a great day when you learn something new.

02/16/2023

On Monday, February 13th, the Plano ISD School Board Held a Special Called Meeting to hear two grievances. The Board denied both grievances. With the permission of one of the grievants, Ms. Laura Cervantes, and speaking solely as myself individually and not on behalf of the full Board of Trustees or for Plano ISD, I’d like to provide my personal perspective for the Open Session actions that our school district and Board took with respect to Agenda item 5.2 Consideration and Possible Action regarding the Level Four Appeal Filed by Laura Cervantes Pursuant to Board Policy FNG(LOCAL).

What I understand occurred in Open Session is as follows. First, the Board voted in Open Session to deny Mrs. Cervantes’s level four appeal while keeping the level 3 offer for resolution open. It is important to understand what that means. Mrs. Cervantes has publicly communicated that she was seeking specific remedies to satisfy her grievance. It is my understanding that some of those remedies had already been granted in previous levels. I understand that the Board effectively voted to deny those remedies not previously granted while desiring that a mutually agreeable resolution still be sought.

Second, it is my understanding that the Board’s decision in open session does not mean that Mrs. Cervantes’s grievance was without merit.

I believe that Mrs. Cervantes's actions have helped expose flaws in Plano ISD Board Approved policies as well as inconsistencies in administrative regulation and application of those policies.

In my opinion, there is language in policy GE(LOCAL) Relations with Parent Organizations, that has been interpreted by administration to allow district and campus administrators to usurp the Boards governing authority to regulate policy by allowing school administrators to create administrative regulations that are perceived to be Board Policy. I submit that this policy must be reviewed and revised. It is our duty as Trustees to maintain our policy-making responsibility and reject policy that abdicates our authority to unelected school administrators.

Furthermore, I believe Mrs. Cervantes’s experience throughout the grievance process that extended over 10-months, has provided the Board with much to consider. I commend her perseverance in the face of enormous bureaucratic obstructions and incompetence. Like GE(LOCAL), I believe that FNG(LOCAL), the Board Policy on Grievances, requires another look and revision as I do not believe it honors our citizens’ rights under the Texas Constitution to be heard by our Board. At the very least, I am proposing that the Plano ISD Board eliminates one entire level of the grievance process, which will help ensure efficiency and appropriate due process for parents and students that file a grievance. I note that this would bring FNG(LOCAL) into alignment with its counterpart policy GF(LOCAL) Public Complaints.

I sincerely hope and believe that Monday night’s decision will quickly be overshadowed by the legacy of policy changes Mrs. Cervantes has inspired. I know she has inspired me and bolstered my commitment to make Plano ISD the premier district it once was. Over the next 75 days, leading to the May 2nd meeting, I will make every effort to bring revised versions of these two policies to the Board for adoption.

In addition to the policies previously mentioned, I will explore and work with or without my Board colleagues to recommend policies for adoption on the following topics:
• Independent, separate legal representation for the district’s administration and the Board, especially at grievance appeals
• Board Meeting Presentations- public access to meeting presentations available in the agenda posted online prior to the meeting
• EMB — Miscellaneous Instructional Policies: Teaching About Controversial Issues
o Gender Identity and Fluidity
o Social and Emotional Learning Concepts
• Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management: Security; Use of Bathrooms and Changing Facilities
• Textbooks adoption and SBOE approved materials

I am committed, now more than ever, to improve our district and restore public trust in Public Education. I am grateful for families like the Cervantes family, who take on the challenge of improving Plano ISD from the inside out. They have endured much for the gain of many. This district is better today and will be better tomorrow because of their commitment to Plano ISD.

02/12/2023

What a fantastic campaign kickoff! Great job, Shelby Williams, Plano City Council - Place 5 v

Photo Credit: Terry Wade 📷

02/07/2023

Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in a community meeting. This is your chance to help the Board formulate our strategic plan for the next 5-10 years. The process takes an hour and gives you the opportunity to discuss topics with other parents, community members, trustees, and district administration. This is an excellent opportunity to provide feedback regarding CTE, Academic Programs, and Instructional Technology. Monday, February 13th at Clark HS will be the opportunity to participate. If you are unable to participate but have feedback you want to share, please email me at [email protected]

02/04/2023

Join me tomorrow morning to provide feedback to the Board!

02/03/2023

Photos from Plano Independent School District's post

02/01/2023

Recapture Recap

Are you interested in Recapture? Maybe you know it by another name, Robin Hood, Revenue in Excess of Entitlement, Chapter 49, and the list goes on. Below is a link to a short video I made explaining recapture and some Plano ISD legislative remedies to fix it.

Coffee With Cody Recapture Recap

01/30/2023

Photos from Plano Independent School District's post

01/28/2023

Why I Serve: Plano ISD Trustee Cody Weaver

Why I serve!

01/27/2023

Plano ISD Student Accepted Into 24 Colleges

Absolutely amazing! Congratulations, Jadyn!

Wilson, a member of the National Honor Society, was accepted to 24 colleges across the country.

01/25/2023

Mazel Tov to the Plano West Whiz Quiz Team!

The Plano West Whiz Quiz Team will head to Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia later this Spring, after winning the 2023 Whiz Quiz City Championship last weekend! 🏆
📰 FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/bde9kp3n

01/10/2023

Plano ISD January 2023 Board Meeting

School Board Meeting Tonight - Links Below

Plano ISD January 2023 Board Meeting https://codyweaver.nationbuilder.com/plano_isd_january_2023_board_meeting

https://www.pisd.edu/PISDLIVE

01/05/2023

Hello PISD Friends & Neighbors! I need your 🚨HELP 🚨
Yesterday I picked up my candidate packet from the PISD Administration Building. I am happy to announce my intention to seek reelection as a Trustee for the Plano ISD School Board! With your support, I am confident we will cross the finish line and continue our efforts to improve student outcomes, protect parental rights, support classroom teachers, and fight recapture.
If my first campaign taught me anything, it was the power of a community coming together to make change happen. I am forever grateful for the grassroots efforts that secured my first campaign victory. I have remained committed to my values and campaign promises. I have advocated for proactive safety and security measures, additional career & technical education offerings, and financial transparency and accountability. I am asking our community for four more years to build on our progress and hold our district to a higher standard of transparency and accountability.
Together, we can continue to make a difference in Plano ISD. If you stand with me and my vision for Plano ISD, I ask that you show your support in any way you can. If you can make a campaign contribution, that will go a long way in the campaign's early stages. If you want to endorse me, I'll make you proud to be associated with my campaign. If you want to host a meet & greet at your home, count me in! There is a variety of ways to support my campaign. Please feel free to get in touch with me for more information and visit my website to learn more.

Thank you!
Cody Weaver
Plano ISD School Board Trustee, Place 7

https://codyweaver.nationbuilder.com/donate

Send a message to learn more.

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas

12/22/2022

"We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own." — Ben Sweetland" Have a very Happy Hanukah. You can still enjoy more Lights on the Farm. There are 6 more nights - Dec. 21,22,23,28,29,30. Purchase tickets here to enjoy the Lights -
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12/14/2022

Photos from Plano Independent School District's post

12/12/2022

Middle School Research Team Report - December 6 Board Meeting

Middle School Research Team Report - December 6 Board Meeting (Math Rocks; Fine Arts Expansion)

Description: District office leaders will share information about the Middle School Research Team, a group of campus and District administrators who are exploring topics outlined in the Plano ISD Plan of Work.

Presenters: Lisa Wilson, Deputy Superintendent for Teaching, Learning, and Life Readiness; Dr. Selenda Anderson, Deputy Superintendent for Leadership and Ope...

12/07/2022

Approved 2023 - 2024 Academic Calendar

12/04/2022

ESSER Update - Nov 15 Work Session

ESSER Update - Nov 15 Work Session

Presenter: Johnny Hill, Deputy Superintendent of Business and Employee Services

Description: Administration will present a report reviewing the updates to the ESSER III funding.

Budget Impact: There is no impact to the budget.

ESSER UpdatePresenter: Johnny Hill, Deputy Superintendent of Business and Employee ServicesDescription: Administration will present a report reviewing the u...

12/02/2022

Tiered Campus Support Update - Nov 15 Work Session

Tiered Campus Support Update - Nov 15 Work Session

Presenters: Lisa Wilson, Deputy Superintendent for Teaching, Learning, and Life Readiness; Dr. Selenda Anderson, Deputy Superintendent for Leadership and Operations; Dr. Dash Weerasinghe, Senior Executive Director for Assessment, Research, and Program Evaluation; Laurie Taylor, Chief Learning Officer; Gloria Martinez, Executive Director for School Leadership and Innovation; Talle Gomez, Executive Director for Multilingual Services; Mackenzie Casall, Executive Director for Support Services

Description: District office departments will provide an update on the work being done to support identified campuses. Examples of monitoring efforts will be included.

Tiered Campus Support UpdatePresenters: Lisa Wilson, Deputy Superintendent for Teaching, Learning, and Life Readiness; Dr. Selenda Anderson, Deputy Superinte...

12/01/2022

Little Elm ISD considers four-day school week

Very interesting… what are your thoughts? The first thing that comes to my mind is childcare.

https://starlocalmedia.com/littleelmjournal/little-elm-isd-considers-four-day-school-week/article_5aa595f6-7046-11ed-86ae-e32ff51a2829.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2ENpdftWM7lQWhPpAIAUEthl4ebKeaq9iE_pce0rFvl5QEZD3vrP8LW5g

Little Elm ISD held their regular board meeting on Monday, Nov. 28 to discuss the benefits and hesitations of a four-day school week.

12/01/2022

Review of 2023 - 2024 Academic Calendar Drafts - Nov 15 Work Session

Review of 2023 - 2024 Academic Calendar Drafts - Nov 15 Work Session

Presenter: Lesley Range-Stanton, Chief Communications Officer

Description: The 2023 - 2024 academic calendar options will be presented for Board consideration.

2023 - 2024 Academic CalendarPresenter: Lesley Range-Stanton, Chief Communications OfficerDescription: The 2023 - 2024 academic calendar options will be pres...

11/29/2022

Review of 2023 - 2024 Academic Calendar Drafts - Nov 1 Board Meeting Part 1

Review of 2023 - 2024 Academic Calendar Drafts - Nov 1 Board Meeting Part 1

Presenter: Lesley Range-Stanton, Chief Communications Officer

Description: The 2023 - 2024 academic calendar drafts will be presented to the Board for review.

Review of 2023 - 2024 Academic Calendar DraftsPresenter: Lesley Range-Stanton, Chief Communications OfficerDescription: The 2023 - 2024 academic calendar dra...

11/26/2022

Maintaining a Healthy Fund Balance and Monitoring the Impact of the Legislative Session - Nov 1

Maintaining a Healthy Fund Balance and Monitoring the Impact of the Legislative Session

Presenter: Johnny Hill, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Employee Services

Description: Administration will present a report on the importance of maintaining a healthy fund balance and monitoring the impact of the upcoming legislative session on the District's fund balance.

Maintaining a Healthy Fund Balance and Monitoring the Impact of the Legislative SessionPresenter: Johnny Hill, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Employ...

11/23/2022

Today I had a great breakfast with my friend Lawrence Mann at Eddie's Diner! This man knows what servant leadership is all about.

11/20/2022

$40M budget deficit in Plano ISD

Plano ISD's financial health is continuously threatened by a deeply flawed funding formula that goes by many names... Recapture, Robinhood, and more recently, local revenue in excess of entitlement. With the next legislative session quickly approaching, I will work with our legislators to keep Public Education tax dollars in the classroom and out of the state general fund. It is my opinion that every dollar taxed in the name of Public Education should be spent on Public Education or refunded to the taxpayer, period.

Plano ISD's financial health is continuously threatened by a deeply flawed funding formula that goes by many names... Recapture, Robinhood, and more recently...

11/16/2022

Open Session Comments - Trustee Weaver

I want to thank everyone that was able to join this month's Coffee With Cody event. Topics included the recent VATRE & bond, PISD legislative priorities, school finance, and PISD Fine Arts.
There was a request for a link to the PISD legislative priorities. Please see below for more information:

Approval of the Purchase of Wireless Telecom Service from T- Mobile USA, Inc: https://planoisdtx.new.swagit.com/videos/158119?ts=1649

08/17/2022

8.4 Consider All Matters Incident and Related to Calling an Election Ratifying a VoterApproval Tax Rate to be Held by the Plano Independent School District, Including the Adoption of an Order Pertaining Thereto

8.5 Consider All Matters Incident and Related to Calling a Bond Election to be Held by the Plano Independent School District, Including the Adoption of an Order Pertaining Thereto

More information at: https://www.pisd.edu/election2022