Ingram Independent School District
Ingram Independent School District is a public school district based in Ingram, Texas, United States. The first school building opened in 1936. Ingram ISD has grown into a three-campus district providing education for the citizens of Ingram, a population of approximately 1,870.
Ingram's Secondary campus accommodates Ingram residents as well as middle and high school-aged residents from Divide Independent School District, and Hunt Independent School District.
Ingram ISD has an open transfer policy, allowing students from across the Texas Hill Country to enroll without an attendance fee. Since the 2012–2013 school year, transfer rates from neighboring districts have increased from 9% to 15%, thanks to changes made with support from district leaders. The secondary campus has enhanced its curriculum by adding AP, Dual Credit, and OnRamps courses, along with the AVID program to aid in early college transitions. In the summer of 2019, staff from select middle and high school campuses participated in rigorous training to effectively implement AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, focusing on college and career readiness skills for students.
History
In Fall of 2019, it was announced that Ingram ISD achieved a well-deserved "A" report card ranking with an overall accountability grade of a 90.School Board
The Ingram ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected by the public to serve overlapping three-year terms. Elections are held annually in May. Candidates do not represent specific geographical areas. Each represents Ingram ISD as a whole. Following the annual election, the Board elects officers to serve one-year terms.Superintendents
- Dr. Robert Templeton – Jan. 2013–2025
- 2010-2012 James D. Stroeder
- Prior to 2010: Bruce Faust, Susan Haynie, and Carol Moffet.
School Safety
“ATTENTION. Please be aware that staff members at Ingram ISD are armed and may use whatever force is necessary to protect our students,” as Sue Calberg of Kens 5 News reported September 5, 2018.Starting the 2018–2019 school year, Ingram ISD posted the above signage, after district members invested summer time in specialized training that includes law, first aid, and crisis intervention. The district marshals were approved by the board to ensure student safety due to the increasing number of school tragedies that have occurred over the past years. Dr. Templeton and board members wanted to add an extra layer of protection. Weapons are not visible, and everything is concealed. The identities of the school marshals are unknown to the public. The community has commented on public social media forums with positive support of the district's program. The only visible changes are the signs posted at the entrance of both the elementary and secondary campus.
During the 2019–2020 school year, the district implemented mandatory district staff training for Standard Response Protocol k-12 and Stop The Bleed. The district administration and local emergency responders have collaborated to organize a reunification protocol, in case of an emergency that would require evacuation of the campus. Ingram ISD will continue efforts to prepare and train staff and students for possible scenarios that could occur.
Schools
- Ingram Tom Moore High School
- Ingram Middle School
- Ingram Elementary School