Patricia Alvarado

The meeting commenced with introductions and a review of the Co-chair responsibilities. Upcoming focus areas were noted, including Childhood Obesity/Nutrition Services and Mental & Behavioral Health. Program updates included a presentation on the GiveThx Program, which demonstrated positive outcomes in morale and recognition, and the Water Safety Program, detailing its impact on student water survival skills and drowning prevention education. An update on the Movement Breaks Initiative, specifically the Excer-Dice program, outlined planned implementation for Fall 2026. Legislative updates covered the protocol for E-Cigarettes/Vaping, noting consequences under the updated Student Code of Conduct effective September 1, 2025, and an overview of SB 12 (Parental Rights Bill) requiring annual consent for school-based health services. The session concluded with a request for additional members for the Physical Activity & Fitness Subcommittee.

This document presents the 2017-18 Annual Educational Performance and Texas Academic Performance Reports for Dallas Independent School District. It details compliance with state regulations (TEC 39.306 & AIB) and key performance indicators, covering financial data, accreditation status, student assessment results (STAAR), accountability ratings, criminal incidents, and post-secondary outcomes. The report includes campus performance objectives for 2017-18, with district goals aiming to increase student achievement on state assessments and extracurricular participation by 2022.

The Dallas Independent School District has adopted five Student Outcome Goals to be achieved by 2025, focusing on increasing student performance and college and career readiness. Key objectives include boosting student achievement on state assessments across all subjects, specifically in third-grade reading and mathematics, enhancing middle-grade student achievement, and increasing the percentage of graduates who are college, career, or military ready.

The meeting minutes cover the initial session of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). Key discussions involved general information about SHAC, including its purpose to reflect local community values in District health education, and detailing the components of the SHAC webpage. An overview of SHAC duties was provided, emphasizing that SHAC makes recommendations rather than holding fiscal or final decision-making authority. Topics for future meetings were suggested by members, including Sleep, Stress Management, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse/E-Cigarettes. The council sought volunteers for the Physical Fitness subcommittee and outlined the timeline and duties for selecting the Co-chair, including a deadline for submitting the Interest Form.

The Dallas Independent School District's 2016-17 District Action Plan outlines the organization's strategic direction through six student achievement goals and six administrative constraints. These goals focus on improving student academic performance on state assessments, making DISD schools the primary choice for families, closing achievement gaps by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, increasing graduation and post-secondary readiness rates, ensuring kindergarten readiness, and promoting student participation in extracurricular activities. The administrative constraints guide operations toward lawful, fiscally sound practices, positive staff and student experiences, equitable program access, and timely board information, with key initiatives supporting teacher effectiveness, school choice, early childhood education, and personalized learning.