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Report on Gaps/Critical Issues/Partnerships for the Students of Midlothian, Texas

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Report on Gaps/Critical Issues/Partnerships for the Students of Midlothian, Texas

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Midlothian ISD provides parents with information about an increase in drug abuse 

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Midlothian ISD provides parents with information about an increase in drug abuse 

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Midlothian ISD emails a monthly newsletter to parents. The March version included information about fake prescription drugs.

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MISD Connect Newsletter
August 5th, 2022

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TEA task force to fill teacher vacancies

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TEA task force to fill teacher vacancies

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Governor Abbott created a task force to tackle the issues with the lack of teachers. This is also affecting Midlothian ISD.

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This new calendar format it to have more of a work and life balance for current employees and to attract new employees.

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2023-24 MISD Learning Calendar Approved by Board of Trustees

On Monday, March 20, 2023, the Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2023-24 Learning Calendar. After carefully considering stakeholder input given in a four-day calendar survey, the district learned a great deal about the needs of families and staff. This feedback inspired a new calendar born from a combination of the four-day week that was surveyed for and our traditional calendar. The district presented this hybrid calendar to the Board on Monday night, and the Board passed it in a six to one vote.

Based on unprecedented survey participation, the MISD administration felt compelled to give due diligence and study the potential impact of a four-day calendar model. District leaders consulted with Region 10 and other districts with successful implementation plans to learn from the best practices of others. Campus and district leaders looked deeper at the feasibility of this type of calendar option and the district's capacity to plan for the details associated with this type of change. Ultimately, more time, data, and legislative updates are needed to prepare to implement this model successfully in Midlothian ISD.

However, Midlothian ISD listened and considered the feedback from families and staff as they created calendar options for the 2023-24 school year. Ultimately, the district made the input given by staff and families a priority to ensure that the learning calendar will positively impact academic outcomes, school/family balance for students and staﬀ, teacher planning and preparation time, and staff recruitment and retention.

The 2023-24 Learning Calendar allows for a student holiday approximately every three weeks aligned to grading periods. This was intentional to allow teachers more planning and collaboration time on these days while also allowing students extended weekends with their families. The calendar adds 15 minutes of instructional time each day but does not add to staff work hours. Staff will have ten days less with students, allowing for more teacher preparation time, but the instructional time is increasing overall due to added minutes in each day where students are in attendance.

We anticipate the new calendar will positively impact students, providing them with extended weekends with their families every three weeks while extending their school day by 15 minutes. Homecoming for both Midlothian High School and Heritage High School is on regular Fridays when students are in attendance. Traditional breaks for students and staﬀ are maintained. There are no early release school days, and school will release for the year before Memorial Day. There will be an additional review of this plan with transportation, but the district expects elementary hours from 7:30 am to 3:15 pm and secondary hours from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm. The district is actively working on revising the agreement with the YMCA to provide low-cost childcare for students on the ten additional student holidays on the calendar to support families.

We anticipate the new calendar benefits district staff as well. Teachers will continue to have an eight-hour workday with a 30-minute duty-free lunch. MISD educators voiced their need for a healthy work-life balance where their workdays can accommodate appropriate planning time and professional development. They will now have more time than ever before built into their calendar to plan and prepare to best meet the needs of MISD students. Teachers can expect:

70 hours of self-directed planning time, an increase from 16 hours in the current school year. Self-directed planning is intentionally placed and protected from interruption throughout the academic year.

83 hours of professional learning, an increase from 64 hours in the current school year.

Credit for annual compliance training with an Exchange Day.

MISD is also exploring an expansion of MISD childcare services for faculty children up to the age of 12 on the ten additional student holidays in the calendar to support staff.

Visit https://www.misd.gs/about/districtcalendar, to see the 2023-24 district calendar. Click here to view the slide deck presented to the Board Monday evening.

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2023-24 MISD Learning Calendar Approved by Board of Trustees

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2023-24 MISD Learning Calendar Approved by Board of Trustees On Monday, March 20, 2023, the Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2023-24 Learning Calendar. After carefully considering stakeholder input given in a four-day calendar survey, the district learned a great deal about the needs of families and staff.

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Midlothian ISD is asking for $400,000,000 from the community for new schools, renovations, and storm shelters.

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On February 13, 2023, the Midlothian ISD School Board voted to seek voter approval for a $415,944,300 bond issue. This process has been a community effort over the last year with involvement from over 135 volunteers and over 1,000 hours of planning. The Committee included citizens, city leaders, both current and past board members, teachers, parents, and students. The Committee dedicated several months to data collection, evaluations, and planning to put this bond package together. This plan includes: district-wide safety and security improvements, new construction, renovations, and additions.

The district's financial advisor has determined that there would be a school tax rate impact to finance this bond. This will include an impact to the district's I&S tax rate of 2.61 cents per $100 valuation. Projects will be funded based on new valuations and growth within the district. The district's 2023 bond package includes:
Proposition A ($356,004,800)

New Elementary School #9*

New Elementary School #10*

Career & Technical Education Center*

Land Acquisition

Midlothian High School Addition/Renovation*

Frank Seale Middle School Renovation

Mt. Peak Elementary School Addition/Renovation*

Longbranch Elementary School Addition/Renovation*

J.A. Vitovsky Elementary School Addition/Renovation*

Transportation Facility Addition (wash and mechanical bay)

Ag Barn Addition (more space for animals)

*includes storm shelter
Proposition B ($48,664,600) Proposition C ($11,274,900)
Midlothian ISD residents will have the opportunity to vote on the propositions above beginning with early voting on April 24 - May 2, 2023, and on Election Day, which is May 6, 2023.

If you would like more information, please contact Dr. Ron Bland: ron.bland@misd.gs or visit MidlothianISDBond.com.

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On February 13, 2023, the Midlothian ISD School Board voted to seek voter approval for a $415,944,300 bond issue. This process has been a community effort over the last year with involvement from over 135 volunteers and over 1,000 hours of planning. The Committee included citizens, city leaders, both current and past board members, teachers, parents, and students.

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This is an example of a needs assessment for Midlothian, Texas community.

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Schools and Community Needs Assessment Template

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Community Needs Survey for Mental Health Services for the Student of Midlothian, Texas 

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Community Needs Survey for Mental Health Services for the Student of Midlothian, Texas 

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This form will be used to collect data from students and community members regarding mental health services for the area.

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Community Mental Health Needs of Students in Midlothian ISD

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This survey is for parents, students, staff, and community members of Midlothian ISD. Our organization, Mental Health Advocates for Midlothian, is in search of data and feedback from our community regarding mental health services for the students of Midlothian ISD. Student is defined as PreK through 12th grade.

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Agenda for the City of Midlothian City Council Meeting on March 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM

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Agenda for the City of Midlothian City Council Meeting on March 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM

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This organization serves as a network to collaborate and partner with all organizations to fill the needs of community.  They unite schools, churches, businesses and nonprofits  to benefit the people of Ellis County.

Resource:
Unite Ellis. Unitethechurch. (n.d.). Retrieved March 26, 2023, from https://www.unitethechurch.org/ellis

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Unite Ellis is an organization under Unite DFW that will serve as the backbone group to collaborative efforts throughout Ellis County. Unite Ellis is here to coordinate consistent communication and collaboration on the county, city and neighborhood levels, across all sectors and various issues or to…

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U.S. Census Quick Facts link on Midlothian, Texas

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U.S. Census Quick Facts link on Midlothian, Texas

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Population: 37,053

Race/Origin: 80.7% white alone, 8.9% African American alone, 0.2% American Indian alone, 0.7% Asian alone, 6.8% two or more races, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino percentage

community demographics

Economy: 72.5% in the civilian labor force,  5.4% in poverty

Household median Income: $107,532

Employers in 2017: 403

Educational Status: 94.1% high school graduate or higher, 34.3% Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Resource:
United State Census Bureau. (n.d.). U.S. Census Bureau quickfacts: Midlothian City, Texas. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/midlothiancitytexas/PST045222

The city of Midlothian reports an updated population of 38,143.

Resource:
City of Midlothian. (2022, August 1). Ready for business in Midlothian TX. Midlothian Economic Development. Retrieved March 18, 2023, from https://midlothian-tx.org/

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U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Midlothian city, Texas

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Frequently requested statistics for: Midlothian city, Texas

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The Community Toolbox is a website that outlines and provides specific steps to create Community Needs Assessment. It provides examples from different areas individuals can use when they are creating a needs assessment.

Resources:
The University of Kansas. (2023). 2. assessing community needs and resources. 2. Assessing Community Needs and Resources | Community Tool Box. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://ctb.ku.edu/en/assessing-community-needs-and-resources

The University of Kansas. (2023). Section 5. analyzing community problems. Chapter 3. Assessing Community Needs and Resources | Section 5. Analyzing Community Problems | Main Section | Community Tool Box. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/assessing-community-needs-and-resources/analyzing-community-problems/main

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Learn how to analyze community problems to better understand root causes and plan effective interventions.

Communities have problems, just like people

Problems are part of life. We all deal with individual problems, families have family issues, and communities have community problems. Communities must come together to solve their problems, just like families.

When communities try to solve problems, they start just like individuals do. They must reflect and analyze the issue to help come to a solution. But, before discussing solutions, problems must be identified.

So, after discussing a little bit about what problems look like, this section will explain what analyzing community problems is about, why it can be helpful, and then how to do it.

What is a community problem?

Problems can arise in any part of a community and come from any aspect of community life. There's a long list of nominees, and you probably know some of the main contenders. Can you name the leading problems in your community? Chances are you can at least start the list.

Below are examples of community problems:

Example Community Problems: Adolescent pregnancy, access to clean drinking water, child abuse and neglect, crime, domestic violence, drug use, pollution, mismanagement of resources, lack of funding for schools and services, ethnic conflict, health disparities, HIV/ AIDS, hunger, inadequate emergency services, inequality, jobs, lack of affordable housing, poverty, transportation, violence, racism and police brutality.

What others would you add?

Rather than aim for a complete problem list, here are some criteria you may consider when identifying community problems:

The problem occurs too frequently (frequency)

The problem has lasted for a while (duration)

The problem affects many people (scope, or range)

The problem is disrupting to personal or community life, and possibly intense (severity)

The problem deprives people of legal or moral rights (equity)

The issue is perceived as a problem (perception)

This last criterion, perception, is an important one, and can also help indicate readiness for addressing the issue within the community.

What is seen as a problem can vary from place to place and group to group in the same community. Although there's no official definition of a community problem, the above examples and criteria above should help you begin to name and analyze community problems.

Why should I analyze a community problem?

Analyzing community problems is a way of thinking carefully about a problem or issue before acting on a solution. It first involves identifying reasons a problem exists and then, identifying possible solutions and a plan for improvement.

Example: The downtown area of a community is declining. Stores are closing, and moving out; no new stores are moving in. We want to revitalize that downtown. How should we do it?
Our thinking here is simple:

We should start by analyzing why the decline is taking place, that is, why the problem is occurring. Without knowing causes, we cannot fix the problem. Jumping in and trying to fix it without analysis can cause a bigger problem and waste resources.

An in-depth analysis will lead to better long-run solutions.

Starting with an analysis can help...
To better identify what the problem or issue is.
Kids gather on the street. Sometimes they drink, and sometimes, they get rowdy. What is the problem here? The drinking, the rowdiness, the gathering itself? Or, is it possible that kids have nowhere else to go and few positive alternatives for engagement? Before looking for solutions, you would want to clarify just what is the problem (or problems) here. Unless you are clear, it's hard to move forward.

Problems are usually symptoms of something else. What is that something? We should find out.
To determine the barriers and resources associated with addressing the problem.
It's good practice and planning to anticipate barriers and obstacles before they might arise. By doing so, you can mitigate them. Analyzing community problems can also help you understand the resources you need. The better equipped you are with the right resources and support, the higher your chances of success.
To develop the best action steps for addressing the problem.
Having a plan of action is always better than taking a few random shots at the problem. If you know where you are going, you are more likely to get there.

Having a deeper understanding of a problem before you start trying to solve it helps you cover all of your bases. There's nothing worse for member involvement and morale than beginning to work on a problem, and running up against lots of obstacles, especially when they are avoidable.

When you take a little time to examine a problem first, you can anticipate some of these obstacles before they come up, and give yourself and your members better odds of coming up with a successful solution.

When should I analyze a community problem?

Every community problem benefits from analysis. The only possible exception is when the problem is an immediate crisis that requires action at this very moment. And even then, reviews should be conducted after to help plan for the next crisis.
However, there are conditions when an analysis is especially critical:

When the community problem is not defined clearly

When little is known about the community problem or its possible consequences

When you want to find causes that may improve the chance of successfully addressing the problem

When people are jumping to conclusions and solutions much too soon

When you need to find collaborative partners to help take action.

How should I analyze a community problem?

The ultimate goal is to understand the problem better and to deal with it more effectively, so the method you choose should accomplish that goal. We'll offer some step-by-step guidelines here and go over a couple of specific ways to determine the causes of the problem.

1. Justify the choice of the problem.

Apply the criteria we've listed above - frequency, duration, range, severity, equity, perception - as well as asking yourself whether your organization or another can address it effectively, in order to decide whether the problem is one that you should focus on.

Let's take the problem we used as an example earlier: The percentage of overweight and obese children in the community has been steadily increasing, and now approaches 25%. Since we know that childhood obesity tends to lead to adult obesity, and that obesity and being overweight are linked to chronic conditions - diabetes, heart disease, stroke - this is a problem that needs to be addressed now. Our organization has the will and the ability to do it.

2. Frame the problem.

State the problem without implying a solution or blaming anyone, so that you can analyze it without any assumptions and build consensus around whatever solution you arrive at. One way is to state it in terms of a lack of a positive behavior, condition, or other factor, or the presence or size of a negative behavior, condition, or other factor.

There are too many children in the community who are overweight or obese. The problem is particularly serious among low-income families.

3. Identify whose behavior and/or what and how environmental factors need to change for the problem to begin to be solved.
This can be as straightforward as individuals changing their behavior from smoking to not smoking, or as complex as persuading legislators to change laws and policies (e.g., non-smoking ordinances) in order to change others' behavior (smokers don't smoke in buildings or enclosed spaces used by the public) in order to benefit yet another group by changing the environment (children are protected from secondhand smoke in public.)

All, and particularly low-income, children should have the opportunity and the motivation to eat more healthily and exercise more. Parents may need to change their children's - and perhaps their own - diets, and schools may need to adjust their lunch programs and exercise schedules. In low-income neighborhoods, there needs to be greater access to healthy food and more safe places for children to play or participate in sports, both outdoors and indoors.

4. Analyze the root causes of the problem.
The real cause of a problem may not be immediately apparent. It may be a function of a social or political system, or may be rooted in a behavior or situation that may at first glance seem unrelated to it. In order to find the underlying cause, you may have to use one or more analytical methods, including critical thinking and the "But Why?" technique.

Very briefly, the latter consists of stating the problem as you perceive it and asking "But why?" The next step is to answer that question as well as you can and then asking again, "But why?" By continuing this process until you get an answer that can't be reduced further, you can often get to the underlying cause of the problem, which will tell you where to direct your efforts to solve it.

The difference between recognizing a problem and finding its root cause is similar to the difference between a doctor's treating the symptoms of a disease and actually curing the disease. Once a disease is understood well enough to cure, it is often also understood well enough to prevent or eliminate. Similarly, once you understand the root causes of a community problem, you may be able not only to solve it, but to establish systems or policies that prevent its return.

There are too many children in the community who are overweight or obese. The problem is particularly serious among low-income families. (But why?)

Because many low-income children don't eat a healthy diet and don't exercise enough. (But why?)

Because their parents, in many cases, don't have the knowledge of what a healthy diet consists of, and because, even if they did, they lack access in their neighborhoods to healthy foods - no supermarkets, produce markets, farmers' markets, or restaurants serving healthy food - and therefore shop at convenience stores and eat out at fast food places. Kids don't play outside because it's too dangerous - gang activity and drug dealing make the street no place for children. (But why?)

Parents may never have been exposed to information about healthy food - they simply don't have the knowledge. Market owners view low-income neighborhoods as unprofitable and dangerous places to do business. The streets are dangerous because there are few job opportunities in the community, and young men turn to making money in any way possible.

By this point, you should have a fair understanding of why kids don't eat healthily or get enough exercise. As you continue to question, you may begin to think about advocacy with local officials for incentives to bring supermarkets to low-income neighborhoods, or for after-school programs that involve physical exercise, or for parent nutrition education or for anti-gang programs...or for all of these and other efforts besides. Or continued questioning may reveal deeper causes that you feel your organization can tackle.

5. Identify the restraining and driving forces that affect the problem.
This is called a force field analysis. It means looking at the restraining forces that act to keep the problem from changing (social structures, cultural traditions, ideology, politics, lack of knowledge, lack of access to healthy conditions, etc.) and the driving forces that push it toward change (dissatisfaction with the way things are, public opinion, policy change, ongoing public education efforts, existing alternatives to unhealthy or unacceptable activity or conditions, etc.) Consider how you can use your understanding of these forces in devising solutions to the problem.

Forces restraining change here include:

The desirability and availability of junk food - kids like it because it tastes good (we're programmed as a species to like fat, salt, and sugar), and you can get it on every corner in practically any neighborhood.

The reluctance of supermarket chains to open stores in low-income neighborhoods.

The domination of the streets by gangs and drug dealers.

Some forces driving change might be:

Parents' concern about their children's weight.

Children's desire to participate in sports or simply to be outdoors.

Media stories about the problem of childhood obesity and its consequences for children, both now and in their later lives.

A full force field analysis probably would include many more forces in each category.

6. Find any relationships that exist among the problem you're concerned with and others in the community.
In analyzing root causes, you may have already completed this step. It may be that other problems stem from the same root cause, and that there are other organizations with whom you could partner. Understanding the relationships among community issues can be an important step toward resolving them.

We've already seen connections to lack of education, unemployment, lack of after-school programs, and gang violence and crime, among other issues. Other organizations may be working on one or more of these, and a collaboration might help both of you to reach your goals.

7. Identify personal factors that may contribute to the problem.
Whether the problem involves individual behavior or community conditions, each individual affected by it brings a whole collection of knowledge (some perhaps accurate, some perhaps not), beliefs, skills, education, background, experience, culture, and assumptions about the world and others, as well as biological and genetic traits. Any or all of these might contribute to the problem or to its solution...or both.

A few examples:

Genetic predisposition for diabetes and other conditions.

Lack of knowledge about healthy nutrition.

Lack of knowledge/ skills for preparing healthy foods.

8. Identify environmental factors that may contribute to the problem.
Just as there are factors relating to individuals that may contribute to or help to solve the problem you're concerned with, there are also factors within the community environment that may do the same. These might include the availability or lack of services, information, and other support; the degree of accessibility and barriers to, and opportunities for services, information, and other support; the social, financial, and other costs and benefits of change; and such overarching factors as poverty, living conditions, official policy, and economic conditions.

Sample environmental factors:

Poverty

Lack of employment and hope for young men in low-income neighborhoods

Lack of availability of healthy food in low-income neighborhoods

General availability - at school as well as elsewhere - of snack foods high in salt, sugar, and fat

Constant media bombardment of advertising of unhealthy snacks, drinks, and fast food

9. Identify targets and agents of change for addressing the problem.
Whom should you focus your efforts on, and who has the power to improve the situation? Often, these may be the same people. The best solution to a particular problem may be policy change of some sort, for instance, and the best route to that may be to mount an advocacy effort aimed at officials who can make it happen. People who are suffering from lack of skills or services may be the ones who can do the most to change their situation. In other cases, your targets may be people whose behavior or circumstances need to change, and you may want to recruit agents of change to work with you in your effort. The point of this step is to understand where and how to direct your work most effectively.

Targets of change might include:

Parents of children in low-income neighborhoods (or all parents in the community) for education purposes
The children themselves
Elementary and middle school teachers
School officials responsible for school food programs
Executives and Public Relations officers of supermarket chains
Gang members and youth at risk of becoming gang members

A short list of potential agents of change:

Parents of children in low-income neighborhoods (or all parents in the community) as controllers of their children's diets
The Superintendent of Schools, School Committee, and school administrators, as well as those directly responsible for school food programs
Local public officials who could create incentives for markets to move into underserved neighborhoods
Community Recreation Commissions, school officials, YMCAs, and other entities that might create safe outdoor and indoor physical activity programs for children
Community hospitals, clinics, and private medical practices
Public relations offices of national or regional fast food restaurant chains

With your analysis complete, you can develop a strategic plan that speaks to the real causes of the problem and focuses on those targets and/or agents of change that are most likely to contribute to improving the situation.

Going beyond the basics -- does analysis really work?

Try this analysis out with a current problem in your own community setting.

What do you conclude? We hope you'll find some value in analysis. We do know that when we have tried this method with real problems in our own communities, we have drawn some additional conclusions of our own, going beyond the basics:

Analyzing community problems can be hard work. It takes real mental effort. We're not used to sitting down and thinking deeply about a problem. (We're too busy!)

Real community problems are likely to be complex. Economic development may depend on the global economy, a force you can't have much effect on. You may have opposition, either from within the community itself, or from powerful forces trying to protect their own interests.

When you go looking for reasons and underlying causes for significant problems, you are likely to find more than one. Several different reasons may be influencing the problem, in different amounts, all at the same time. It may not be an easy task to untangle all the reasons and their relative strengths, but it may be necessary in order to reach a solution.

The problem may not only have more than one reason; it may have more than one solution too. Problems often call for multi-pronged solutions. That is, difficult problems often must be approached from more than one direction. So in revitalizing the downtown, you might want to (a) beautify the streets; (b) expand the staff of the chamber of commerce; (c) run sidewalk sales; (d) look for outside loans; and (e) recruit new businesses. These are all parts of the solution. Many different types of actions might be necessary for revitalization.

When analyzing real community problems, the analysis may show multiple reasons behind the problem. The analysis may not always be easy. The solution may be more difficult still.

But that's why problems are problems. Community problems exist precisely because they often resist clear analysis and solution. They persist despite our efforts. They can be real challenges.

Yet this doesn't mean we are helpless. Analysis, including the analytic methods we have described, can take you a long way. With good analysis, some resources, and enough determination, we believe even the most troublesome problems can be addressed, and ultimately, solved.

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Learn how to analyze community problems to better understand root causes and plan effective interventions. Problems are part of life. We all deal with individual problems, families have family issues, and communities have community problems. Communities must come together to solve their problems, just like families.

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This link provides resources for children, families, and adults. It has health services, counseling, facilities, and support groups.

Resource:
Midlothian ISD. (2023). Community Resource Guide. Midlothian.

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Sample of Community Needs Assessment Survey

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Sample of Community Needs Assessment Survey

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This is a sample of a general needs assessment shared by HUD.

Resource:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (n.d.). Appendix B SAMPLE Community Needs Assessment Survey. Washington DC.

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A Guide to Community Needs Assessments Research

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A Guide to Community Needs Assessments Research

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The University of Texas created this guide to conduct a community needs assessment.  Step one requirement is to identify the person or team that will be responsible the assessment.   Then the community should be defined such as what group will be the target of the assessment.  Current agencies should also be noted in this step.  The next step involves collecting information. This can be through interviews and surveys.  After data is collected, it should complied and analyzed.  Then finally, a plan can be designed and implemented.

Resource:
The University of Texas. (2015, June). Developing strategies for child maltreatment prevention A guide to community needs assessments. Austin.

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This is a workbook format that walks a committee through conducting a needs assessment for a community. It is broken down into sections and exercises, gives methods of data collection, and steps to complete a plan.

Resource:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). Community needs assessment - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/healthprotection/fetp/training_modules/15/community-needs_fg_final_09252013.pdf

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Monthly magazine mailed to residents

Resource:
Now Magazines. (2023, March 2). Midlothian now current edition. Now Magazines. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://nowmagazines.com/clickbooks/midlothian-now-current-edition/

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Online and printed weekly newspaper

Resource:
Midlothian Mirror. (2023, February 23). Midlothian Mirror. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.midlothianmirror.com/

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© 2023 Midlothian Mirror, a CherryRoad Media Newspaper. All rights reserved.

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Innovative Teaching grants for Midlothian ISD staff and teachers

Resource:
Midlothian ISD Education Foundation. Midlothian School District. (2023). Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.misd.gs/community/education-foundation

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Midlothian ISD Education Foundation - Midlothian School District

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Midlothian ISD Education Foundation - Midlothian School District

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School & Community Prevention Programs

Resource:
REACH Council. (2021). REACH Council. REACH. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://reachcouncil.org/index.html

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Mission:  To encourage and support safe and healthy choices vital to the well-being of our youth, families and community.

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REACH Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity which is governed by a Board of Directors. Our mission is to " support safe and healthy choices vital to the well-being of our youth, families and...

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Food & financial assistance

Resource:
Manna House. (2023, February 9). Manna House. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://mannahouseoutreach.org/

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We Can end hunger in Ellis County. Together! Every community has people who are in need. At Manna House, we're working to ensure that every member of our community has dependable access to food, utilities, and other basic needs. In order to have a thriving community, it will take all of us working together to ...

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First Responders marriage counseling and services

Resource:
Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation. (2022, May 3). Service family strong. Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://tackf.org/

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Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation | Service Family Strong

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Honoring the legacy of Chris Kyle, the Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation gives service and first responder marriages the tools they need to reconnect and thrive.

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Animal assisted therapy and counseling services

Resource:
Paws for Reflection Ranch. (n.d.). Counseling, therapeutic horseback riding. Paws for Reflection Ranch. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.pawsforreflectionranch.org/

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Paws for Reflection Ranch - Counseling, Therapeutic Horseback Riding

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Non-Profit Therapy Ranch providing Professional Counseling, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Equine Assisted Counseling, Play Therapy and EMDR Therapy since 2007.

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Humanitarian Services, eye screenings and glasses

Resource:
Midlothian Lions Club. (2023). Midlothian Lions Club - Lions E. Clubhouse. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/midlothian_tx/

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Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief - to serve their community.

Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness, but we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects - including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.

Lions give sight. By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness.

Lions serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring. Internationally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest.

OurLeo Program provides the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide.

Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. LCIF wasalso ranked the number one nongovernmental organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times.

Lions help during disasters. Together, our Foundation and Lions are helping communities following natural disasters by providing for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies - and aiding in long-term reconstruction.

Lions are active. Our motto is "We Serve." Lions are part of a global service network, doing whatever is necessary to help our local communities.
For more about Lions Clubs, go to
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.

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Midlothian Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse

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Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief - to serve their community. Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness, but we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects - including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.

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Training and opportunities for individuals with disabilities

Resource:
Bridges Training Foundation. (n.d.). Bridges Training Foundation. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.bridgestf.org/index.html

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It's about focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring the right conditions are in place for each person to achieve his or her full potential . Our goal is to elevate individuals with disabilities lives beyond limits and labels toward more independent living through education, encouragement, support and inclusion - one person, one family, one community at a time..

Sadly, Texas is currently one of the most underfunded states when it comes to serving people with disabilities. In fact, Bridges regularly get calls for help from all over the state - and a few more from elsewhere in the country. It's both an honor and a challenge.

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It's about focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring the right conditions are in place for each person to achieve his or her full potential . Our goal is to elevate individuals with disabilities lives beyond limits and labels toward more independent living through education, encouragement, support and inclusion - one person, one family, one community at a time..

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Midlothian Chamber of Commerce Business Directory

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Midlothian Chamber of Commerce Business Directory

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List of all business registered for the Midlothian Chamber of. Commerce

Resource:
Midlothian Chamber of Commerce. (2023). Member directory. Member. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.midlothianchamber.org/member-directory

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Welcome to the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce. Midlothian is a thriving community located in the northwest section of Ellis County. The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)6 organization that unites over 400 businesses and professionals in a joint effort for Midlothian area businesses

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Midlothian ISD student & staff demographics

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Midlothian ISD student & staff demographics

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Student Information:
Race/Ethnicity: 59.4% white, 10.7% African American, 23.5% Hispanic, 0.4% American Indian, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.1% Two or more races
Economically Disadvantage:  28.1%

Staff Information:
Total staff: 1219
Race/Ethnicity: 87.2% white, 3.3% African American, 8.3% Hispanic, 0.3% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.2% Two or more races

Resource:
Texas Education Agency. (2022). 2021-22 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). Austin.

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US Census Quickfacts link for Ellis County and City of Midlothian, Texas

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US Census Quickfacts link for Ellis County and City of Midlothian, Texas

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Population: 202,678

Race/Origin: 81.5% white alone, 14.4% African American alone, 0.9% American Indian alone, 1.0% Asian alone, 2.1% two or more races, 28.1% Hispanic or Latino percentage

community demographics

Economy: 68.1% in the civilian labor force,  8.8% in poverty

Household median Income: $85,272

Employers in 2017: 2,523

Educational Status: 87.4% high school graduate or higher, 26.3% Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Resource:
United State Census Bureau. (n.d.). U.S. Census Bureau quickfacts: Ellis County, Texas. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/elliscountytexas/PST045221

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U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Ellis County, Texas; Midlothian city, Texas

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Frequently requested statistics for: Ellis County, Texas; Midlothian city, Texas

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Midlothian ISD is Prek-12th grade school district with total students enrolled in 2022 of 11,009

Resource:
Midlothian ISD. (2022). Midlothian ISD District Demographic Update 3Q 2022. Midlothian.

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Directory listing resources for the City of Midlothian

Resource:
City of Midlothian. (2023). Midlothian Resource Directory. Resource Directory • Midlothian • civicengage. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.midlothian.tx.us/businessdirectoryii.aspx

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Resource Directory * Midlothian * CivicEngage

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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.

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Midlothian ISD event radio

Resource:
Midlothian ISD. (2023). Panther Media. Midlothian High School. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://mhs.misd.gs/student-life/panther-media

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Panther Radio

Panther Radio is an organization at Midlothian High School where students program and operate a 24 hour per day internet radio station.

MHS Radio is an event only site for Panther Sports.

Panther Radio also provides coverage of various sports events involving MHS students.

Listen to MHS Sports Listen to Panther Radio

Panther TV is a class offered at Midlothian High School that produces newscasts, sports broadcasts and the content for our sports video boards. For more information, email Ms. Fondren at Kristen.Fondren@misd.gs.
Check out our YouTube Channel

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Panther Radio Panther Radio is an organization at Midlothian High School where students program and operate a 24 hour per day internet radio station. MHS Radio is an event only site for Panther Sports. Panther Radio also provides coverage of various sports events involving MHS students.

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Unemployment Rate for Ellis County, Texas

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Unemployment Rate for Ellis County, Texas

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3.8% unemployment rate for Ellis County

Resource:
FRED Economic Data. (2023, March 17). Unemployment rate in Ellis County, TX. FRED. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/TXELLI0URN

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Partnership with Navarro College, Tarleton State University, and Texas A&M Commerce with 16-degree programs
Dual credit programs are offered on Midlothian ISD campuses with Navarro College

Resource:
City of Midlothian. (2023). Midlothian Higher Education Center (MHEC). Midlothian Higher Education Center (MHEC) | Midlothian, TX - Official Website. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.midlothian.tx.us/691/Midlothian-Higher-Education-Center-MHEC

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Single parent Households in Ellis County, Texas

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Single parent Households in Ellis County, Texas

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19.6 % single parent households

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Texas, H. N. (2023). Healthy North Texas. Healthy North Texas :: Indicators :: Single-Parent Households :: County : Ellis. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://www.healthyntexas.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=411&localeId=2644

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Healthy North Texas :: Indicators :: Single-Parent Households :: County : Ellis

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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

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Largest Employers: Gerdau (Manufacturing) & Target (Wholesale Trade)
Average wage per month: $3914

Resource:
Midlothian Economic Development. (2022, June 27). Skilled, diverse workforce & training. Midlothian Economic Development. Retrieved March 17, 2023, from https://midlothian-tx.org/workforce-education/

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The Midlothian workforce report is updated semiannually by Midlothian Economic Development. The report includes detailed information on top employers, wages, employment counts, specific industries, growth rates for Midlothian and similar areas throughout the Metroplex. Click to download the report and connect with our team for more information.

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Skilled, Diverse Workforce & Training - Midlothian Economic Development

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The Midlothian workforce report is updated semiannually by Midlothian Economic Development. The report includes detailed information on top employers, wages, employment counts, specific industries, growth rates for Midlothian and similar areas throughout the Metroplex. Click to download the report and connect with our team for more information.

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Midlothian does not have its own local news TV programming. The city is located around 25 miles southwest of Dallas so news stations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area serve as TV news for the area. Major networks such as NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX provide new programming. PBS is also available for the area.