Mickey Barrett

This document outlines the Wellness Plan for Yes Prep Public Schools, designed to implement policy FFA(LOCAL) and comply with federal requirements for a school wellness policy. The plan establishes comprehensive goals for nutrition promotion, nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities. Key objectives include encouraging healthy eating habits through various initiatives and resources, fostering physical activity across all grade levels, and promoting overall student and employee wellness. The plan details implementation responsibilities, guidelines for food and beverages sold or provided, and procedures for compliance measurement and public notification, aiming to create an environment that supports healthful eating and active living.

The Board meeting and workshop agenda covered budget approvals for FY26 and FY27, adoption of various board policies concerning education, career and technology, and dual credit, and the establishment of contract value flexibility. Key operational and contract items included employee and student handbooks, code of conduct, a remote homebound instruction waiver, and numerous service agreements ranging from facility maintenance, alarm monitoring, and translation services to special education, promotional services, and technology consulting. The workshop portion included recognizing retirees, reviewing end-of-year student performance results, the student health advisory council report, financial budget reviews, and proposed annual goals, along with a discussion on intruder detection audit findings.

The Board of Directors held a meeting to deliberate on several policy adoptions, including state assessments, compulsory attendance, attendance accounting, wellness policies, and student discipline. The Board reviewed detailed graduation waiver data for the Class of 2026, noting a significant decrease in waivers. A broad consent agenda was approved, covering multiple service contracts, contract renewals, brand development for North Rankin Secondary, legal representation, and various operational agreements. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss intruder detection audit findings and personnel matters.

The Board of Directors discussed and adopted several policies, including Admissions and Enrollment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, and Internet Safety and Cybersecurity. Under the consent agenda, the Board awarded a contract for roof replacement, approved Guaranteed Maximum Price agreements for the Fifth Ward Elementary and Northside Secondary campus projects, and awarded architectural design services contracts for two campuses. Additionally, the Board ratified various agreements, including a catering contract, an independent contractor agreement, a partnership agreement, a lease amendment, and a statement of work for an enrollment application. Further actions included the approval of an Open Education Resource transition plan, School Year 2026-2027 Allotment and TEKS Certification, and a deliberation during an executive session regarding intruder detection audit findings.

The meeting and workshop focused on the adoption of several board policies regarding special education, transition services, and dyslexia. The board approved various financial and operational items, including the purchase of instructional materials, the awarding of contracts for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing services, multi-project renovations, infrastructure equipment, and health plan services. During the workshop, discussions covered the role of charter schools and partnerships in the Houston community, strategies for AI integration in academics, educational program performance projections, financial sustainability, and real estate planning. Additionally, the CEO provided updates on a capital campaign, student attendance, and organizational goals.