School Health Advisory Committee Of Duncanville Isd Regular Meeting
The committee reviewed its mission, bylaws, and core discussion areas, including district wellness, health education, and mental health support. A presentation on the Code Red initiative addressed menstrual equity and community supply efforts. The meeting also included an update on first-semester attendance goals, the impact of chronic absenteeism, and the implementation of monitoring systems. Additionally, the committee conducted the election of its co-chair and secretary.
Feb 11, 2026·
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The meeting included a review of the December regular meeting minutes, which covered presentations on the Panther Pantry, a review of the wellness plan, updates on nutrition and meal service programs, and a safety and security update from the chief of police regarding staffing plans. Discussions also covered the afterschool snack program and summer lunch program. The February session featured a detailed presentation on the comprehensive counseling services, including individual, group, crisis/grief, and academic/career supports, emphasizing the SecondStep curriculum and customized social-emotional learning instruction. Responsive services, student support counselor responsibilities, staff training, and professional development were also addressed. Separately, updates were provided on second-semester attendance, highlighting school performance and initiatives to combat chronic absenteeism through home visits and town hall meetings. Furthermore, bullying prevention efforts and the process for handling bullying reports were reviewed.
Feb 3, 2026·Board meeting
Duncanville Isd Town Hall Meeting
The Town Hall Meeting, led by the Superintendent, focused on strategies to positively impact student attendance within the district. A key discussion involved a partnership with Groundworks to address attendance issues by examining the family component. The presentation highlighted data comparing Duncanville ISD's Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and chronic absenteeism rates against other Best Southwest schools, noting that Duncanville ISD has the lowest ADA and highest chronic absenteeism rate, which negatively affects school funding and student academic progress. Attendees and virtual participants engaged in discussions regarding barriers to on-time attendance, such as coordinating drop-offs for multiple children across different school start times, lack of reliable transportation, parents working late shifts, student/family mental health issues, and lack of motivation. Proposed solutions included implementing van carpooling services for non-bus-eligible students, issuing warning notices for minor infractions, and encouraging better preparation of clothing and vehicle fueling the night before.
Dec 10, 2025·Board meeting
School Health Advisory Council Meeting
The meeting covered the review of the agenda, which noted this was the second meeting of the school year. Key discussion topics included an overview of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) mission, bylaws, and policies, covering areas like the district wellness plan, health education, mental health support, and bullying prevention. Legislative updates from the 89th Texas legislature regarding bills on discipline, school-based health services, and cell phone bans were shared. Student services provided an update on first-semester attendance goals and interventions. Student representatives presented 'Project Code Red,' aimed at alleviating the financial burden of menstrual products for students and promoting menstrual equity, with plans for implementation across high schools and eventually middle schools. Officer elections resulted in the selection of a new co-chair and secretary. Later in the meeting, a significant segment was dedicated to the Panther Pantry initiative, detailing its operation, which provides food, clothing, and hygiene products to students, families, and staff experiencing financial struggles, and recognizing various community donors. Finally, the committee began reviewing updates and revisions to the District Wellness Plan, which had not been revised since 2017, focusing on compliance with nutritional guidelines and measurable health goals.
