Mendy Autry

The key discussion topics included an overview of the agenda items. Information items covered the Lions Club Vision Clinic, where 56 students were seen during a mobile clinic in January, a discussion on Energy Drinks and Youth, and an update regarding Whole Milk availability under the Healthy Kids Act of 2025, which MISD plans to implement. Future meeting agenda items of FitnessGram and YES Program Analysis were also discussed. The next meeting date was set for April 15, 2026.

This document outlines the secondary course offerings for middle and high school students, covering the academic years 2026-2027. It details course sequences and descriptions across core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies), Fine Arts, Physical Education, Languages Other Than English, and General Electives. A significant portion is dedicated to Career and Technical Education (CTE), explaining career pathways, endorsements, and industry-based certifications. The catalog also provides essential information on graduation requirements and advanced academic opportunities.

The meeting covered several key informational updates. Discussions included the YES Antibullying program's Ripple Kindness campaign, updates on the Monique Burr Foundation's Teen Safety Matters program focusing on updated 11th and 12th grade materials, and updates from REACH programming which covered various Youth Prevention Education Curriculum Programs such as Kids' Connection, Life Skills Training, Positive Action, Blues program, and DAEP programming, along with data on participation and information about the Fresh Start Summer Program. School Nutrition updates detailed the need for free/reduced applications, information on free breakfast and lunch funding for two years, guidelines for reimbursable meals, and nutritional information access via Nutrislice. Updates were also provided on Pregnancy Related Services aimed at student graduation support and the District Wellness Plan, last updated in Spring 2025. Future agenda items will cover the Lions Club and FitnessGram.

The committee meeting, designated as Meeting #3, focused on bonding capacity and tax impact scenarios, following a recap of Meeting #2. Key discussions included reviewing the district's existing debt management practices, which have resulted in significant taxpayer savings since 2010, and analyzing preliminary bond capacity based on taxable value growth assumptions. The meeting also covered recent changes in bond election laws, such as the mandatory inclusion of the statement "THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE" and requirements for separate propositions for specific facilities like stadiums or natatoriums. The committee reviewed input from facility tours and conducted initial prioritization activities for potential bond projects across categories like new schools, existing facility upgrades, CTE expansion, technology, and specialized facilities, concluding with a first round of prioritization using allocated dots for potential projects.

The meeting addressed updates on 2016 Bond Projects, which include improvements to several school facilities such as Jean Coleman Elementary, Dieterich Middle School, Heritage High School Phase 2, and J. R. Irvin Elementary, among others. Key achievements highlighted for the Class of 2025 include a record-setting 99% College, Career, or Military Ready (CCMR) ranking, the school's 17th place standing in the Texas 5A schools' Lone Star Cup, success in JROTC competitions, and achievements in Fine Arts programs. The summary also noted that 50 Health Science students graduated with certifications and highlighted the school's enrollment of 1,960 students, with 52% identified as economically disadvantaged.