Kareen Brown

The proceedings included two distinct sessions: a public hearing and a regular meeting. The public hearing was dedicated to the presentation of the 2024 to 2025 annual report, covering key areas such as the Taper Report, financial standards, accreditation status, performance objectives, incident reports, postsecondary performance, House Bill 3 goals, student/staff information, and the glossary. Key takeaways included an unmodified opinion on the financial statements for FY 2025, a 'B' accountability rating, a superior achievement financial rating, and a 'district in need of assistance' status for special education. The regular meeting convened afterward to address standard board responsibilities, including setting goals, receiving reports, approving budgets and contracts, and making policy decisions for the district.

This document provides an overview of the gifted and talented (G/T) programs within the Galena Park Independent School District, including 'Journeys' (K-5), 'Encounters' (4-9), and 'Pre-AP/AP/Dual Credit' (6-12). It details the objectives of these programs, focusing on developing higher-level thinking, problem-solving, research, creative thinking, and communication skills, while also addressing the social and emotional needs of G/T students. The document outlines comprehensive testing and referral procedures for student identification across various grade levels, emphasizing legal compliance and the importance of these services for students.

This document outlines the Statewide Program of Study for Architectural Drafting and Design, situated within the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster. It details a comprehensive educational framework, including recommended secondary courses across four levels, work-based learning opportunities such as internships and shadowing, and relevant aligned industry certifications. The program also specifies example postsecondary pathways, encompassing apprenticeships and various degree levels (Associate, Bachelor's, Master's), and lists aligned occupations with their median wages and growth projections. The successful completion of this program fulfills requirements for the Business and Industry endorsement.

This document outlines the Statewide Program of Study for Law Enforcement, detailing the Law and Public Service career cluster. It provides a comprehensive roadmap for students interested in law enforcement, including secondary course sequences, aligned advanced academic courses, work-based learning opportunities, industry-based certifications, and potential postsecondary education pathways and occupations. The program aims to prepare individuals for careers such as police officers, detectives, and correctional services, emphasizing the development of skills related to constitutional law, criminal law, and public safety.

The meeting covered mandated topics for school safety and security committees. Discussions focused on compliance with House Bill 3 regarding armed presence on campuses, noting the district's current expenditure of approximately $4,500,000 annually for deputy contracts. The implementation of Silent Panic Alarm Technology (SPAT) using CatapultEMS, funded by a $47,000 grant, was reviewed, with campuses now required to use it for spring drills. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the utilization of the $954,208 School Safety Standards Grant. The top priority is installing safety film on glass doors, with remaining funds to be allocated for items such as security cameras, active shooter training, and potentially artificial intelligence cameras. Discussions included suggestions to balance spending between external and internal security measures, citing neighbor district practices like enhanced student scanning. The status of the Emergency Operations Plan submission to the Texas School Safety Center and successful completion of ten intruder detection audits were also reported.