Katina Rhodes

The committee meeting covered updates across several departments. Safety updates included the implementation of a new badge alert system, ongoing security camera installations, and building progress. Counseling and mental health updates focused on upcoming safety education programs for students, including parent opt-in procedures. Health Services reported on CPR and Stop the Bleed instruction provided to students, partnerships with local hospitals for clinical research and skills training, and upcoming immunization outreach. Family Engagement discussed an educational event regarding screen time effects and preparations for an upcoming community reading event.

The committee meeting covered several key agenda items. Discussions centered on Federal Funding, including Title I, II, III, IV, and Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth, with planning underway for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the committee addressed an amendment to the District of Innovation Plan to remove references to Chapter 37. Future business was outlined, including an upcoming review of the District Annual Report and updates regarding Academic Achievement and Financial Efficiency.

This document outlines HEB ISD's High-Quality Pre-Kindergarten Family Engagement Plan for the 2024-2025 academic year, designed to foster a strong partnership among families, schools, and the community to facilitate a successful transition to Kindergarten. Rooted in the belief that "Together is Better" for a child-centered and family-led learning culture, the plan focuses on six key components: facilitating family-to-family support, establishing a comprehensive network of community resources, increasing family participation in decision-making processes, equipping families with tools and expanded learning opportunities, developing staff skills in evidence-based practices that support families, and continuously evaluating engagement efforts for ongoing improvement.

This document outlines recommendations from the HEB ISD Student Safety Task Force, developed to address student behavior and safety in alignment with the HEB ISD Strategic Plan Priority of Safety and Wellbeing. The recommendations are structured around key categories: Monitoring & Visibility, Parents / Students, Education & Training, Communication, Counseling, and Funding. The overarching goal is to enhance student safety and promote a positive, disciplined learning environment.

The board meeting focused on the participation of board members in Session III of the 2017-2018 Board Ambassador Academy.