Dawn Marshall

The committee meeting focused on updates regarding the implementation of the Silent Panic Alert system to ensure compliance with Texas Senate Bill 11. Additionally, a report was presented on the results of the three-year safety and security audit, which indicated no findings. The meeting also addressed the positive reception of the district safety newsletters and established the topic of human trafficking for the subsequent committee meeting.

The committee meeting focused on a presentation regarding human trafficking, covering its definition, relevant statistics, and warning signs of trafficking. As a result of this presentation, it was determined that all students in grades 5 through 12 will receive a human trafficking awareness presentation in the fall. Additionally, the committee discussed the potential involvement of the presenter in the district's safety and security committee for the upcoming school year.

The meeting featured a discussion on staff health and wellness, specifically regarding the newsletter sent via Parent Square. The committee also discussed water conservation concerns in Nueces County, including potential water shortages, rising costs, and the need for cost projections. Additionally, an update from the Texas School Health Advisory Committee covered topics related to elementary school recess and state-wide evaluation procedures for school health advisory committees.

This document outlines the P-TECH Strategic Priorities for West Oso Independent School District's Early College High School for the 2025-2026 academic year. The strategic direction focuses on expanding college and career opportunities through Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, Early College High School, and P-TECH programs. Key priorities include diversifying the student population to reflect community demographics, strengthening academic infrastructure to ensure students meet TSIA requirements and CTE concentrator/completer status, and implementing comprehensive student support interventions to address academic, social, and emotional challenges to improve student retention.

This Communication Plan for West Oso P-TECH Early College High School aims to develop and update marketing materials to emphasize the district's vision. It targets parents, students, school board, and community members through various activities including providing contact directories, developing brochures, maintaining a website, and disseminating regular updates via newsletters, advisory meetings, staff meetings, parent meetings, and district-wide events. The plan seeks to ensure timely, consistent, and effective communication about the P-TECH Early College program.