Charlotte Independent School District

This document outlines Charlotte Independent School District's application and plan to delay the full implementation of House Bill 2 teacher certification requirements. It addresses the current impact of HB2 on the district's foundational curriculum teachers and proposes a comprehensive transition plan. Key focus areas include partnering with Education Preparation Programs and Alternative Certification Programs to support certification efforts, with the objective of reducing all uncertified foundational teachers to zero by the 2029-30 school year.

The meeting commenced with a roll call confirming a majority was present and no public comments were made. Reports covered Community Involvement, noting high attendance at parent/teacher conferences and upcoming events like a Turkey Luncheon and Elementary Fall Festival, as well as successful past events such as Grandparents Day breakfast. Health Services reported on work being done for SB 12 consent forms. Drug Free Schools discussed Red Ribbon Week, and Nutrition Services noted the snack program was proceeding well and the cafeteria was enhancing high school options. Health/Physical Education reported the start of the FitnessGram assessment.

The Charlotte Independent School District's District of Innovation Plan for 2021-2022 to 2025-2026 focuses on providing greater local control and flexibility in educational programming. It includes exemptions from certain Texas Education Code provisions to allow for innovative approaches in instruction, teacher certification, school start dates and library material acquisition. The plan aims to enhance college and career readiness, provide more instructional time, and address staffing challenges in specific areas while maintaining transparency and community trust.

The meeting agenda includes roll call, public comments, reports on community involvement, health services, drug-free schools, nutrition/food services, and health/physical education. Action items include approval of minutes from a previous meeting. Recommendations and the next meeting date will also be discussed.

The meeting focused on reviewing and approving the CISD SHAC Bylaws for submission to the Board of Trustees. Officers were elected, including a Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary. Reports were given on Family/Community Involvement, Health Services, Safe and Drug-Free Schools, Nutrition Services, Physical Education, and Health Education. Discussion included removing spicy snacks from the cafeteria. Recommendations to the Board of Trustees included approval of the bylaws and removal of spicy snacks. The next meeting was scheduled for February 12, 2025.