Tonya Hyde

The Lackland ISD High-Quality PK Family Engagement Plan is designed to align with the district's belief in collaborative engagement among students, staff, families, and the community. It outlines key components including facilitating family-to-family support, establishing community resources, increasing family participation in decision-making, equipping families with learning tools, providing professional development for educators, and evaluating engagement efforts for continuous improvement. The plan aims to achieve 100% family engagement by 2027, ensuring successful outcomes for prekindergarten learners and fostering positive relationships to support each child's full potential from birth through kindergarten and beyond.

This ESSER III Funding Plan by Lackland ISD outlines the use of federal grant funds to safely reopen and sustain school operations, and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students. The plan details an allocation of $637,837, with 35% allocated for learning loss mitigation. Key focus areas include addressing learning loss, providing supplemental afterschool and online learning, offering summer learning opportunities, funding professional development for instructional staff, replacing student iPads, and continuing to employ existing staff. Developed with stakeholder input, the plan covers expenditures from 2020 to 2023, emphasizing ongoing review to meet academic and safety needs.

The board meeting addressed several key agenda items including policy updates, the appointment of the School Health Advisory Council and a Concussion Oversight Team, and approval of resolutions concerning the 4-H organization and a District of Innovation certification waiver. Additionally, the board considered the Accountability Targeted Improvement Plan, performance objectives, and an interlocal agreement for a fiber consortium. The agenda also included a review of financial statements and vouchers, as well as a closed session for personnel matters, including discussions regarding superintendent employment and resignations.

The council reviewed progress on annual wellness evaluation assignments, including documentation of supporting evidence and future goal completion. Additionally, the committee began preparations for the upcoming annual report to the Board of Trustees, with plans to provide a draft presentation and solicit feedback in a subsequent session.

The meeting commenced with opening remarks. Key discussion topics included the review and approval of the Bloodborne Pathogens Handbook, which received approval without recommended revisions. The council also addressed the annual Wellness Evaluation, noting that data submission is proposed for March 31, 2026, with the annual report to the Board of Trustees possibly occurring in June. Updates were provided on Technology Utilization and Integration, showing overall positive impacts on student engagement and calm campus climate following changes to personal communication device policies. Furthermore, the council reviewed training modules available for staff related to mental health, suicide, and bullying prevention. Data from the Fitnessgram physical fitness assessment for elementary and secondary campuses was reviewed to inform instruction and assess suitability for the district's Teacher Incentive Allotment program.