Keely Kent

This strategic plan outlines key outcome goals and progress measures focused on student academic achievement and readiness. Priorities include maintaining a high percentage of graduates meeting College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) criteria, increasing dual credit college readiness, and sustaining TSI college readiness standards. Additionally, the plan aims to improve 3rd-grade STAAR Math and Reading scores within Early Childhood Math and Literacy initiatives, with targets set through August/June 2029.

The Smyer ISD Prekindergarten Family Engagement Plan outlines strategies to prepare young children for elementary school by fostering a safe and respectful environment, establishing community resource networks, and increasing family participation in decision-making. Key focus areas include equipping families with tools for learning support, promoting social growth and academic excellence through a language-based curriculum, developing staff skills to support families, and continuously evaluating engagement efforts for improvement. The plan aims to provide a strong foundation in academic and social skills, ensuring school readiness and a love for learning.

The committee reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed goals met in physical activity, nutrition, and nutrition standards. Reports were given on community involvement (including Covid vaccination clinics), counselor services (STAAR testing), cafeteria and nutrition services (new menu items), physical education (upcoming fitness assessments), and the school nurse's activities (COVID-19 guidelines, influenza cases, employee health screenings, and health education). The committee discussed and decided to keep the current puberty education program. They also reviewed information on health education curriculum from "Just Say Yes: Aim for Success" and will further discuss adopting a new curriculum. Finally, the possibility of providing mammogram services for female staff was discussed.

The committee reviewed the previous meeting's minutes, noting achievements in physical activity, nutrition promotion, and meeting nutrition standards. New state legislation requiring 72-hour prior posting of agendas was discussed, along with the availability of the wellness plan and meeting minutes on the school website. Efforts to recruit new committee members were reported as successful. Reports were given on cafeteria services, including new menu items and a planned Thanksgiving feast; COVID-19 guidelines and protocols; employee health screenings, including an upcoming wellness bus visit and flu shot clinic; and health education, including puberty education and a review of the current program. Discussion was held on the need for a virtual meeting option for future meetings.

The committee reviewed the previous wellness plan, noting successes in physical activity, recess, and nutrition programs. New state legislation requiring 72-hour notice for meetings was addressed, and the updated wellness plan was noted as available online. The committee agreed to recruit new members from the community, staff, parents, and students. Reports were given on cafeteria services, physical education, and COVID-19 protocols, including new guidelines for siblings of positive cases. Employee health updates included upcoming wellness screenings and flu shot clinics. Health education initiatives and the exploration of additional programs were also discussed. Finally, future meeting dates were set.