Dr. Terry Bishop, Superintendent of
Schools
PERSONAL DATA
Born: November 16, 1942
Birthplace: Temple, Texas
Married: Barbara Kay Gill; 2 children
EDUCATION
B.S.E. Abilene Christian College, 1965
(Mathematics, History)
M.Ed. Abilene Christian College, 1969 (Ed.A., History)
Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin, 1975 (Ed.A., Computer
Science, Math and History)
HONORS
President of Kappa Delta Pi ACC
Vice President of Blue Key ACC
Vice President of Alpha Chi ACC
Secretary of Lettermans Association ACC
Three year letterman Tennis ACC
Magna Cum Laude ACC
Chairman of Education Administration Student Association
UT
President of University of Texas Graduate Student Council
UT
Member of Senior Cabinet UT
President of Foundation in Educational Administration UT
Colorado Springs Association of School Executives, Educator
of the Year - D11
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1965-1969 Teacher and Coach; Math, History and Tennis,
Abilene High School, Abilene, Texas
1969 (Spring) Principal Internship, Abilene High School,
Abilene, Texas
1969 (Summer) Foundations in Educational Administration, The
University of Texas at Austin
1969 (Fall) Administrative Assistant, Residential Year, The
University of Texas at Austin
1970 (Spring) Administrative Intern, North East Independent
School District, San Antonio, Texas
1970 (Summer) Graduate Student, The University of Texas at
Austin
1970-1971 Assistant to the Superintendent, North East
Independent School District,
San Antonio, Texas
1971-1972 Graduate Student, The University of Texas at
Austin; Research Assistant, North East Independent School
District, San Antonio, Texas
1972-1984 Director of Planning and Programming, Austin
Independent School District, Austin, Texas
1984-1985 Acting Associate Superintendent for Operations,
Austin Independent School District, Austin, Texas
1985-1989 Assistant Superintendent for Management and
Finance, Austin Independent School District, Austin, Texas
1989-1990 Associate Superintendent, Austin Independent
School District, Austin, Texas
1990-1991 Acting Associate Superintendent, Austin
Independent School District, Austin, Texas
1991-1993 Associate Superintendent, Austin Independent
School District, Austin, Texas
1993-1995 Superintendent, Austin Independent School
District, Austin, Texas
1995-1997 Deputy Superintendent, Round Rock Independent
School District, Round Rock, Texas (Retired half time)
1997 Present Deputy Superintendent/Chief Information
Officer, Colorado Springs School District 11, Colorado
Springs, Colorado
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND
HONORARY SOCIETIES
Alpha Chi
American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
(Life)
Association for Computer Educators in Texas (ACET) (one of
original founders)
Association for Computer Educators (International) (ACE)
Blue Key
National Education Association (NEA) (Life)
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)
Phi Kappa Phi (PKP)
Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)
Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) (Life)
Texas Association of Supervision and Curriculum
Development (TASCD)
American Association of Supervision and Curriculum
Development (ASCD)
Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) (Life)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE)
Colorado Springs Association of School Executives (CSASE)
Technology in Education (TIE) (Colorado)
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPETENCIES
FINANCE
Texas
Developed computerized finance planning model for Texas
districts as part of dissertation
Implemented on-line data base system for finance,
purchasing, warehouse requisition, etc.
Kept Reserve Balance at 7.5% or greater of operating cost
Invested reserve for maximum return on investment
Developed computerized model of H.B. 72 finance system
Developed PDI (Price Differential Index) Model for Urban 8
Districts
Developed Career Planning and Guaranteed Placement and
Financing Program
Served on statewide Cost of Education Index Committee
Served as consultant to various Texas school districts on
financing bond issues
Served as administrator of Travis County Education
District
Served as expert witness on school finance for the Urban 8
Districts and the Texas School Alliance, representing one
third of Texas students
Colorado
Implemented PeopleSoft system for all aspects of financial
system management
Member of the Executive Steering Committee for the
PeopleSoft system implementation
INSTRUCTION/CURRICULUM/ASSESSMENT/RESEARCH AND
EVALUATION/INFORMATION LITERACY/INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Texas
Chaired computer initiative project for grades K-12
Chaired long-range technology plan development
Developed computer model for individualizing group
instruction at the elementary level-Computer Management
System
Instituted WICAT, Writing to Read, and Prescription
Learning Labs at the elementary level
Implemented Institute for Programming and Operations at
Johnston HS, plus PALS and CCP Lab
Implemented Science Academies at LBJ High School and
Kealing Junior High School
Implemented instructional system at Bowie High School that
includes full connectivity of five networking computer labs
Supervised Project A+ which is a joint project between IBM
and AISD to improve instruction in schools
Developed plan for four elementary technology schools
(approximately $1 million per school provided by IBM)
Involved in instituting Accelerated School Program,
Restructured Schools Plan, Project 2000 Plan, and Quality
Schools Model
Instituted Strategic Planning Process
Implemented writing labs in all middle schools
Implemented ninth grade over-age program with GED option
Implemented summer school for middle school over-age
students
Implemented special Advanced Placement Program
Implemented SPSS Model for analysis of TAAS Test
Colorado
Created and implemented a credit recovery program at a
local mall called the Digital School
Finalist for Cables Leaders in America Awards for the
Digital Schools use of on-line learning tools
Responsible for all testing including Quarterly
Assessments, literacy testing, Terra Nova, and CSAP
Developed overall strategies for aligning curriculum,
instruction, and assessment for district in math, reading,
writing, social studies, and science
Developed Quarterly Assessments for grade 3-8 in math and
reading
Chaired development and implementation partnership between
District 11 and an outside vendor to create a customized
$1.7 million Instructional Management System designed to
provide principals and teachers the ability to create,
manage, and organize instruction
Reconstituted Assessment, Research and Evaluation office
to meet increased needs of current accountability
Melded Assessment Research and Evaluation of Service
with/curriculum alignment to better meet current educational
demands
Developed District Composite Score Index to track and
compare school, content area, group, and district
performance
Established technology rich learning for students by
providing 5-student computers, printer, VCR/TV, cable, and
LCD projector access in every classroom
Developed and implanted system wide staff training program
for technology use and integration in their work environment
Developed school support teams organized by instructional
level (el, ms, hs) for technical troubleshooting and
maintenance support and expertise in technology use and
integration
Developed concept of school library media specialist
assuming role of library technology educator serving as the
school librarian, instruct technology specialist, and master
team teacher with the classroom teacher
Recognized by National Association of School Boards
Technology + Learning Conference as a National Salute
District for exemplary technology use in education
Established an award winning school library/information
literacy program district-wide as evidenced by 10 Power
Library Awards from Colorado State Library for exemplary
library programs.
Established first Education Help Desk/Support Center in
the Pikes Peak region
Established a computer based system (Parent Connect) for
parents to access current information by the internet on
students attendance, grades and demographics, and other
related information,
Established a computer-based system (Student Connect) for
students to access current information on assignments,
attendance, and other related information
COMMUNICATIONS/TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Texas
Established TOSS as an on-line communication system
(electronic mail) for the District
Implemented central office local area network (LAN)
Implemented telecommunication system that includes voice,
video, and data over the same delivery system using a
combination of telephone lines, broad band cable, and
microwave
Implemented fiber optic network connecting every school
location (GAATN)
Developed ethics policy for District and community
involvement
Developed Bond Covenant which serves as a commitment of
Board to community on completing bond package
Developed plan for telephone on each teachers desk for
technology schools
Developed communication model for the District
Colorado
Selected and implemented a new telephony system to include
a telephone in every classroom
Implemented telephone call system (First Data) to notify
parents of student absences
Implemented telephone version of Parent Connect, the
system for parents to access current information on their
students attendance, grades, health information, and
demographic data
Implemented fiber optic local area networks (LAN) in all
schools and district facilities to meet current and future
growth
Implemented wide area network (WAN) using T1 lines from
Qwest connecting all school and district facilities
Secured funding in 2004 Bond for a fiber optic WAN to meet
current and future needs. Now awaiting voter permission to
spend the approved funding
Implemented e-mail system for all staff
Made available optional student e-mail system for all
schools upon request
Implemented filtered Internet access to all student and
staff computers
Developed Acceptable Use Agreements (legal contract) that
define appropriate Internet and network use for elementary,
middle, high school students and for all staff
Held staff and students at all levels accountable for
following rules as defined in Acceptable Use Agreements
Implemented Electronic Calendar/Knowledge Share
district-wide
CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION/BUILDING MODIFICATION
Texas
Supervised demographic study for bond issues in 1983 and
1990
Worked with citizens committees to establish needs
Served as one of two chief spokesmen for bond passage
Supervised coordination of bond sale with finance advisory
and bond counsel
Implemented $210 million bond package within budget
Implemented $80 million bond package, involving six new
schools, 38 room additions, and $39 million in major
renovations
Colorado
Implemented $58M 1996 Bond for Technology on budget and in
less than 5 years
Implemented $8,000,000 for technology portion of 2000 Mill
Levy
Served as ex-officio member of Citizens Bond Oversight
Committee
Served as ex-officio member of Citizens Mill Levy
Oversight Committee
Served as ex-officio member of the Long Range School Use
Study Task Force (2003-04)
HUMAN RESOURCES
Texas
Implemented on-line data base personnel system that
includes employee file, position file, and applicant file
Implemented Institute for Professional Learning
Served as chief negotiator with teacher organization and
administrator organization
Coordinated insurance and benefits programs
Implemented on-line systems for evaluations and career
ladder placement
Implemented position for employee relations
Implemented record combination and plan
Implemented salary compensation system
Colorado
Implemented Human Resources component of PeopleSoft
including application file, position file, and professional
skills file
Implemented SEMS system for substitute call in and
assignment
Implemented on-line professional development registration
system
Served on negotiations team with teachers union
GENERAL EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION
Texas
Developed enrollment forecasting model as part of
dissertation that has been used for annual forecast,
long-range forecast, and construction needs for bond issues
Instituted Game of the Week, where each high school has
two football games and related activities on Cable Channel 8
(AISDs channel) each year
Served on athletic improvement committee
Supervised athletic and UIL program for three years
Implemented Austin Public School Foundation
Implemented community cooperative program for support
services
Colorado
Major contributor to the development and successful voter
passage of Adelphia Cable/City of Colorado 15 year cable
franchise which provides 5 channels, including District 11s
Channel 16 for the support of education and regular grant
monies to the Southern Colorado Educational Television
Consortium
Established Channel 16 as a 7/24 cable channel devoted to
District 11
Acquired and implemented a mobile production studio/truck
to allow out of studio television productions
Instituted regular live broadcasts of Board of Education
meetings, key committee meetings, student productions and
performances, athletic events and other related events
Created Centralized Records Management Center for student
records, district records archives, and BOE policy
development.
Directs the development and writing of BOE policy
Serves as a Colorado Springs School District 11 Foundation
Fund Raiser
Served as officio member of Boundary Study Task Force
Member of the Restructuring Task Force which resulted in
reducing 19 administrative positions and redefined delivery
of other services
Redefined/redesigned the Information Technology Division
to include/incorporate Technology Integration and Support
Services, Assessment, Research and Evaluation Services,
Curriculum Development and Alignment Services, and
Continuous Quality Improvement (Baldrige)
Responsible for all aspects of Continuous Quality
Improvement (Baldrige) implementation in the district
COMMUNITY/OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
Texas
Elder of Church
Texas Tennis Association
Capitol Area Tennis Association
Courtyard Tennis Club
Balcones Little League
Capitol Area Youth Basketball Association
YMCA Youth Soccer Association
Colorado
Colorado Springs Tennis Association
Colorado Tennis Foundation
United States Tennis Association
UST Senior Tennis Association
Southern Colorado Educational Television Consortium Board
of Directors
Colorado On-line Board of Directors (supported by CDE)
PUBLICATIONS
Ashbaugh, Carl R., and Bishop, Terry N. A Financial
Projection and Analysis for Eanes Independent School
District. Austin: The Texas Department of Community Affairs,
1973.
Ashbaugh, Carl R., and Bishop, Terry N. A Study Report for
Eanes Independent School District, A Projection of School
Enrollment and Over-All District Population. Austin: The
Office of School Surveys, The University of Texas at Austin,
1972.
Bishop, Terry N., and Psencik, Kay. A Framework for Success.
Austin: Austin Independent School District, 1994.
Bishop, Terry N. An Analysis and Projection of School
Enrollment and Facility Utilization. A Study for Comal
Independent School District. November 1973.
Bishop, Terry N. An Analysis and Projection of School
Finances. A Study for Comal Independent School District.
February 1974.
Bishop, Terry N. Development and Evaluation of a School
Simulation Planning Model. Unpublished Ph.D. dissertation.
The University of Texas at Austin. 1975.
Bishop, Terry N. Annual Performance Report, 1992-93. Austin:
Austin Independent School District, 1993.
Bishop, Terry N.; King, Gerald N.; Arwine, Robert; and
Campbell, Louise. Enrollment Projections for the Dallas
Independent School District. Dallas: Dallas Independent
School District, 1971.
Bishop, Terry N. Small Schools: A History of the Texas Small
Schools Association and the Texas Small Schools Project.
Austin: Texas Education Agency, 1970.
Bishop, Terry N. The Economic Development of San Antonio and
of Bexar County School Districts. San Antonio: North East
Independent School District. 1970
Bishop, Terry N. Update on the State Comptrollers
Performance Review. Austin: Austin Independent School
District, 1993.
PRESENTATIONS
Bishop, Terry N. Baldrige Quality Conference, Chicago.
Presentation: Consciously Competent
In Colorado, October 2004
Bishop, Terry N. T + L Convention, Salute District
Presentation, Denver, October 2004
Bishop, Terry N. CELT National Education Summit, Leadership,
Learning, & Technology for the 21st Century, Cape Cod,
September 2004
Bishop, Terry N. Annual Report Presentations to Colorado
Springs City Council on behalf of Southern
Colorado Educational Television Consortium
Bishop, Terry N. Main Address at Technology Teacher of the
Year for Colorado, Aurora
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Consultant, Planning Management Information System Project.
Dallas Independent School District, in cooperation with
Government Studies and Systems from Whorton School of
Business. University of Pennsylvania and the Council of
Greater City Schools.
Consultant, Booz, Allen and Hamilton, Inc., Management
Consultants. Dallas, Chicago, and New York.
Consultant, Department of Planning, Research and Evaluation,
Dallas Independent School District.
Consultant, Long Range Planning Project, Colegio Nueva
Granada: Bogota, D.E., Colombia.
Consultant, Economic Index Project, Austin Independent
School District.
Consultant, Highland Park Elementary School Evaluation,
Austin Independent School District.
Consultant, Evaluation and Long Range Planning Project,
Goose Creek Independent School District, Baytown, Texas.
Consultant, Population and Facility Study, Eanes Independent
School District, Austin, Texas.
Presenter, Computer-Based Simulation of Overseas Schools for
Decision-Making and Planning, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Consultant, Financial Planning Study, Eanes Independent
School District, Austin, Texas.,
Director, School Enrollment and Facility Utilization
Project, Comal Independent School District, New Braunfels,
Texas.
Director, Long Range Financial Project, Comal Independent
School District, New Braunfels, Texas.
Consultant, Computer Planning Project, The American School
Foundation of Monterrey, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico.
Consultant, School Enrollment and Facility Utilization
Project, Killeen Independent School District, Killeen, Texas
Director, Developmental Plan for Computer Utilization,
Athens Independent School District, Athens, Texas.
Director, Position and Salary Analysis Project, Austin
Independent School District, Austin, Texas.
Consultant, Urban Eight-Price Differential Index Project,
Austin, Texas.
Director, Integration of Technology Plan and Information
Literacy Plan into District Improvement Plan (DIP) and
School Improvement Plan (SIP), Colorado Springs, Colorado
Director, Development of Composite Score Project, Colorado
Springs, Colorado
Director, Quarterly Report of Goals and Metrics, Colorado
Springs, Colorado
