Stacy Lee Gillis

This document outlines the Brookeland Independent School District's Health and Wellness Plan, aiming to establish a school environment that enhances learning and promotes lifelong healthy practices. Key areas include providing access to Child Nutrition Programs, delivering nutrition education, encouraging physical activity, and promoting overall student and employee wellness. The plan details goals for nutrition promotion, nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities, including mental health support, to ensure students receive a balanced approach to health and well-being.

The board meeting will address several business items, including the approval of Region 5 contracts, maintenance department equipment bids, scholarships for CTE students, and a resolution to adopt a policy for a chaplain. Additionally, the agenda covers matching funds for project graduation and student transfers for the upcoming academic year. Administrative reports from the principal, athletic director, and superintendent will be presented, and personnel matters, specifically teacher resignations and recommendations, will be considered.

The meeting agenda includes a construction update, a property value study update, and a delinquent tax update. The board will review the tax collection report, budget summary, and district bills under the consent agenda. Business and action items include the approval of Jasper County sealed bids for resale and the San Augustine CAD directorship election. Additionally, the board will receive administrative reports covering school operations, fiscal goals, and personnel updates.

The agenda for the meeting consists of a call to order, an opening prayer, a roll call of members, and a board dinner session.

The meeting included discussions on documenting emergency drills in the Sentinel to meet TEA requirements for monitoring safety and security. Other topics included the implementation of the Youth Crisis Outreach Team program for DEAP students, the completion and submission of the state health screening report, the completion of the Wildcat Challenge, the submission of Fitness Gram data, and plans for a deep cleaning of the school over the summer.