Cynthia Gann

The School Health Advisory Council meeting focused on setting goals and planning several health education initiatives. Key discussions involved implementing a drinking and driving prevention program, scheduling the Big Decisions curriculum for 8th and 10th graders in May, and rolling out a new puberty education program for 4th and 6th graders, both requiring parental permission. The council explored adding Stop the Bleed training, with resource offers from UMH and DSHS. Discussions also covered a financial literacy program for juniors and seniors, expanding CPR training to elementary students, and planning fentanyl prevention programming by exploring resources from UT Health Science Center and local law enforcement. The meeting concluded with scheduling future subcommittee and main council meetings.

Key discussion topics for the meeting included a presentation on proposed Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program adjustments. Action items covered the Board Approval of the Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) presented in January, and the adoption of curriculums for the LASO 4 LIFT program guidelines. The consent agenda involved actions such as the certification and cancellation of the May 5, 2026 General Election and the revision of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, alongside reviews of the Technology Work Order Report and Investment Report. The agenda also allotted time for personnel matters in closed session, specifically deliberation regarding 2026-2027 contracts and salaries for administrators and professional support, a report of personnel investigation, and an update on a student incident. Open session action items included consideration of these administrator and director contracts and personnel assignments.

This Targeted Improvement Plan for Sabinal Secondary focuses on intensive curriculum and instructional improvements to enhance overall school quality. The plan addresses academic achievement, growth, English Language Proficiency (ELP) status, and school quality, with specific goals for student performance at or above "meets grade level" on STAAR in Math and RLA. Key strategies include aligning curriculum, implementing weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings centered on data analysis, utilizing bell-ringers and exit tickets for effective instruction, and providing capacity-building training for staff. The plan outlines milestones and a performance management framework to ensure successful implementation and improved student outcomes.

The Sabinal Independent School District's plan outlines its strategy to meet teacher certification requirements by the 2029-2030 school year, as mandated by Tex. Educ. Code § 21.0032(a-1). The plan details a timeline with goals to incrementally reduce uncertified teachers, establish a robust teacher pipeline through partnerships with Educator Preparation Programs, and provide comprehensive support for uncertified staff. Key objectives include achieving 100% certified teachers in K-6 by 2025-2026, in 7-12 by 2026-2027, and district-wide compliance by 2029-2030.

The agenda for this regular meeting included several key items to be discussed following an appreciation meal. Discussion topics included the Mid Year Financial Report, the Financial Audit Report, and review of auditing services for the upcoming 2025-2026 School Year. The board planned to receive a presentation on the Secondary Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP). The consent agenda covered approval of facility use requests and reviews of the technology work order report and the September 2025 Investment Report. Action items in the open session involved the approval of TASB Updates 125 and 126, review of the District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report, and the discussion and action on an Intruder Detection Audit Report, including a Plan of Action to improve school safety procedures based on findings.