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May 11, 2009
Missy Wins 72 Percent of the Vote
Missy Bender
The results are in. I won a second term on the Plano ISD Board of Trustees with 72% of the vote ... a landslide win. A total of 9,711 votes were cast in this race, and I won with 7,002 votes.
I want to thank each of you that have supported me during my first term of service and during my re-election campaign. I look forward to continuing our collaboration.
Posted May 11, 2009
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April 13, 2009
What’s all This Talk about Homework and Grading?
Missy Bender
I have received more than a few emails from folks who have read or heard media stories about a review of homework strategies for Plano ISD middle school students. Each of them is asking what I think about separating student behavioral choices from academic grading. What do I think? The bottom line is very simple. I believe in an educational system that holds students to the highest standards of integrity. I do not support cheating or the absence of accountability nor do I believe that the grading committee would have made a recommendation that compromised accountability or integrity if the proper vetting process had occurred. I steadfastly agree that every student should be prepared for a successful life in our democratic society. One of the key statements in the school district's belief statements regards excellence in education and states: "Responsible citizenship and character traits of integrity and ethics.” This is unwavering. Please don't be misled into thinking otherwise. The Board of Trustees has had no discourse on this issue because it has received no recommendation. Make no mistake about it; I expect the highest level of integrity from Plano ISD staff and students. At all times. Period. There will never be compromise on that. What happens now? While there may be continuing study about middle school grading issues in the future, the current study will not progress further. In my mind, the committee process was flawed from the start because it did not have the participation of parents and community members. Though the work of the committee is appreciated, and has opened up interesting dialogue, this process is completed. It is, however, a good reminder that the district must use a model of community engagement when studying issues like this so that any outcome is reflective of community values and good educational pedagogy. I take my role on this board and my reputation within my community very seriously. I stand for the highest ethical standards of accountability and integrity, and that is non-negotiable. Read the statement on the Plano ISD web site on this this topic. Posted April 13, 2009
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March 25, 2009
Voice of Asian American Association Endorses Missy Bender
Missy Bender
 The influential Voice of Asian American Association (VOAAA) endorses Missy Bender for Plano ISD Trustee, Place 7. “I am very honored to receive the endorsement of the Voice of Asian American Association. VOAAA highly values the education of children, so I am delighted that they have chosen to place their confidence in me. I look forward to continuing the valuable partnership between Plano ISD and Voice of Asian American Association.” Posted March 25, 2009
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March 13, 2009
Candidate Forums
Missy Bender
Various organizations conduct candidate forums. The following list summarizes the forums that have been scheduled to date. March 1711:30am Plano Republican Women www.PlanoRepublicanWomen.comTino’s Restaurant at Collin Creek Mall March 177:00pm African American Republican Club of Collin County Collin County Republican Headquarters 8416 Stacy Road McKinney, TX 75070 March 237:00pm Texas Democratic Women of Collin County www.tdwcc.orgCollin County Community College-Preston Ridge Campus, Frisco 9700 Wade Blvd., Founders Hall Room F148 March 282:30pm-4:30pm Islamic Association of Collin County (IACC) www.planomasjid.orgPlano Mosque 6401 Independence Pkwy. Plano, TX 75023 April 912:00pm Plano Rotary Club www.planorotary.comSouthfork Hotel 1600 N. Central Expressway Plano, TX 75074 April 96:00pm Plano Homeowner's Council www.phcplanotx.comReflections on Spring Creek 1901 E. Spring Creek Parkway Plano, TX 75074 April 1512:00pm Plano Metro Rotary Club www.planometrorotary.comGleneagles Country Club 5401 W. Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75093 April 184:30pm-5:30pm League of Women Voters www.lwvcollin.orgSchimelpfenig Library 5024 Custer Road Plano, TX 75023 April 237:00pm Plano ISD Key Communicators and Plano ISD Council of PTAs www.pisd.edu/about.us/key.communicators/index.shtmlwww.planopta.orgPISD Administration Bldg. Board Room 2700 W. 15th Street Plano, TX 75075 Posted March 13, 2009
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March 06, 2009
A New Vision for Accountability Emerges
Missy Bender
After spending a year listening to testimony from Superintendents, School Board Trustees, Business Leaders, Educators, and Parents from around the state, Senator Florence Shapiro and Representative Rob Eissler (Co-Chairs of the Select Committee on Public School Accountability) filed SB3 and HB3 to usher in a new vision for Texas public school accountability.
The bill responds to common messages that they heard across the state:
- One size does not fit all campuses or school districts.
- Provide flexibility in Math and Science course selection.
- Reduce the high stakes nature of TAKS testing.
- Provide students with a broader base of education.
- Measure student growth rather than performance on a single test.
I traveled to Austin with Plano ISD Board President Skip Jenkins to review the bill with Senator Shapiro and support her during a press conference announcing the filing of the bill.
Key features of the identical bills include:
Post Secondary ReadinessSetting a goal of Post Secondary Readiness for college or the skilled workforce rather than performance on a TAKS test.
- College readiness is defined as performance on English III and Algebra II end of course exams
- Skilled Workforce readiness is defined as performance on English III and Algebra I end of course exams
2 Performance TiersCreating 2 tiers of performance and measuring performance with a 3 year rolling average.
- Accreditation Tier - Performance measurement is based upon Student Achievement or Growth toward Post Secondary Readiness, Completion Rates, and Financial Integrity.
- Distinction Tier - Campuses can earn distinctions for excellence in a variety of areas (growth in student achievement, closing the gaps, academic excellence, workforce readiness, second language learning, fine arts, and physical fitness)
Student RelevanceMiddle school students may earn credits toward high school graduation.
Exit standards are aligned with skilled workforce and college readiness standards.
- Students wishing to earn a "Texas Diploma" that is focused on college readiness will complete
- 4 years of English, Social Studies, Math, and Science. Students have a variety of options to satisfy the 4th year Math and Science course.
- 2 years of a language other than English
- 8 elective courses
- Students wishing to earn a "Standard Diploma" that is focused on skilled workforce readiness will complete
- 4 years of English, 3 years of Math and Social Studies, 2 years of Science, and 1 additional year of either Science or Social Studies
- 9 elective courses
HB3 and SB3 are identical. To view the actual text of each 119-page bill, see one of the following documents:
HB3 [pdf file]
SB3 [pdf file]
Ultimately, both the House and the Senate must approve the same bill. If passed, implementation would occur in August 2011.
Posted March 06, 2009
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February 27, 2009
Campaign Kick-off Event Post Report
Missy Bender
Supporters, family, and friends joined me as we kicked off my campaign at the Art Centre of Plano.
I am very grateful for the warm support, and I thank Carole Greisdorf, Sue Meyne, Louise Davis, and May Li for their help in planning the event. In addition, I thank Amar and Michele Carey-Dave' for their generous donation of wine for use during the event.
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Posted February 27, 2009
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February 10, 2009
Influencing Legislation
Missy Bender
 Trustee Missy Bender, with fellow Trustees Mary Beth King and Melody Timinsky and Superintendent Dr. Doug Otto, met with legislators and education staff members to discuss Plano ISD's 2009 Legislative Agenda. Bender and her colleagues met with:
- Senator Florence Shapiro (Chairman of the Senate Education Committee)
- Representative Rob Eissler (Chairman of the House Education Committee)
- Representative Brian McCall
- Representative Jerry Madden
- Representative Jodie Laubenberg
- Representative Ken Paxton
- Education staff of the Speaker of the House Joe Strauss
Plano ISD administrative leadership and the Board of Trustees actively follow education-related legislative discussions. We offer legislative recommendations during the bill development process and provide impact analysis of proposed legislation through testimony to the House and Senate education committees in an effort to influence outcomes in a manner that is favorable to the students and taxpayers of Plano ISD.
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View the district's advocacy agenda.Posted February 10, 2009
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February 05, 2009
Did You Know?
Missy Bender
The skills that our children need to be successful in life within the 21st century and in a global economy have changed. We must prepare our children for their future rather than our past. The following video titled "Did You Know?" provides a provocative look at how we have to prepare our children for a future that we have not yet even imagined. Posted February 05, 2009
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February 05, 2009
Campaign Kick-Off Event
Missy Bender
 Please join me at the Art Centre of Plano on Wednesday, February 25th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm to kick-off my re-election campaign. All are welcome.
Read more information about the Art Centre. The Art Centre of Plano is located at 1039 E. 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074.Posted February 05, 2009
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February 05, 2009
Bender Announces Bid for Re-Election
Missy Bender
Trustee Missy Bender announces her intention to seek re-election to the Plano ISD Board of Trustees, Place 7. View the press release [pdf file].
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