Blaine Hahn

The meeting commenced with the call to order and verification of quorum. A motion was passed to approve the October 1, 2025, meeting minutes, including a correction to member attendance. The School Resource Officer provided a presentation detailing statistical data on student behavior and crime, noting a decrease in arrests for vaping and THC use, an increase in physical assaults, and concerns regarding Kratom abuse. The committee subsequently passed a unanimous motion recommending that the FISD Board support staff training for the P.A.P.A. (Parenting and Paternity Awareness) program from the Texas Attorney General's office, suggesting coaches as ideal instructors for delivery to middle and high school students. Lastly, discussion involved planning next steps following the SHAC Orientation Training, with one member tasked to consult with the resigning District Coordinator regarding beneficial topics for the board and district before the next meeting scheduled in February 2026.

The School Library Advisory Council meeting focused on reviewing the purpose of the council, specifically to share input and discuss concerns regarding titles currently on the Book Request List. Key discussions involved the review and recommendation of materials based on the Book Collection Policy and TSLAC guidelines, focusing on what library materials should or should not be included in FISD collections due to standards concerning harmful, obscene, or vulgar content. The agenda concluded with committee members reviewing titles page by page and voting on recommendations for the board regarding the Proposed Procurement List.

This 2025 Federal Report Card for Gillespie County High School, issued by the Texas Education Agency, details long-term ESSA goals for academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, EL Progress, and Graduation Rate, with targets extending to 2037-38. The report also outlines the state's accountability system, including differentiation methodologies and criteria for identifying schools for improvement, and provides comprehensive student outcome data.

The meeting included the nomination and election of a committee co-chair and secretary. Updates were provided by subcommittees, including the retiring of the Family Communications and Support subcommittee and the establishment of the Physical Activity and Fitness Planning subcommittee. Discussions focused on substance abuse and vaping concerns, with ideas for future agenda items such as receiving a progress report on the Navigate 360 impact and inviting school resource officers to discuss their perspectives on drugs and student needs.

The meeting included a discussion and a recommendation to the FISD school board regarding the Navigate 360 Safety and Wellbeing Curriculum. Key points of discussion included the curriculum's implementation as a supplement to in-person instruction, ensuring age-appropriate material, student assessment and engagement, school board review, SHAC review, and parent notification. The council also discussed the need for an implementation plan for teachers, the flexibility to determine which modules are used with each grade, and the absence of an assessment component within the program.