Will Barnes

Key discussions during the meeting included responsibilities related to the Centegix system, such as running weekly badge health reports, training substitute teachers on panic buttons, and managing new staff badge rollouts scheduled for August 2026. Required drills for the upcoming period were reviewed, including Lock Down, Shelter, Fire Evacuation, Lunchtime Evacuation, and a Spring Cardiac Response Team Drill. Miscellaneous safety items covered drill accountability targets (100%), designating a back-up safety person, and alert procedures for 911 calls and accidental clear notifications. Campus Safety Goals established included passing the Intruder Alert Audit, completing the Texas Education Code 31.108 three-year safety and security audit, achieving 100% accountability on all drills, and aiming for zero inadvertent campus-wide alerts.

Key discussions included an update on Asthma 411, noting that the Board approved Albuterol inhalers and nebulizers for all campuses, with training scheduled to be completed shortly for the remaining sites. The Department of State Health Services provided information regarding upcoming services such as immunization clinics and TB case management. Additionally, updates were provided on the REACH Council Prom Pop-Up Event, detailing its focus on wellness, mentorship, and youth programs across multiple locations.

The meeting commenced with welcoming remarks and sharing of positive updates. The primary discussion focused on the 2026-2027 academic calendar. The committee engaged in a group discussion regarding Calendars A and B, followed by subsequent tweaks to specific days. The committee ultimately voted to approve Calendar B. The finalized calendar is scheduled to be presented to the Board in February.

The School Health Advisory Council meeting addressed several crucial topics. Key discussions included an update on Asthma 411 statistics and the rationale for stocking unassigned albuterol medication on campuses, which was subsequently approved. The Physical Education/Health sub-committee reported on daily activity requirements, upcoming teacher conferences, and preparations for the State Accessed Fitness Gram. The Sexual Health Awareness group noted curriculum implementation schedules for elementary, middle, and high schools, including opt-out procedures. Child Nutrition confirmed that all campuses offer free breakfast, detailed which campuses offer free lunch, and mentioned the summer lunch program. Safety & Security confirmed meeting requirements. Mental Health and Wellness highlighted the availability of psychiatric services through TCHATT and the continuation of the Safety Matters bullying program. The Health section confirmed staff training on EpiPens and Stop the Bleed, and the implementation of Narcan, Albuterol, and Goodside Telehealth. Finally, Community Relations reported on the use of Parent Square as a major contact method, the updated Family Engagement Policy, and activities of established groups like Golden Jackets and Realtor Academy.

The meeting included a welcome address and a sharing of positive updates. The minutes from September 11, 2025, were reviewed, corrected, and approved. The committee worked in groups to begin creating the 2026-2027 calendar, considering factors such as the required number of minutes, staff contract days, overage days for bad weather, early releases for parent conferences and semester exams, holiday breaks, and the start day of the week. Group discussions resulted in suggestions for extra time in May, no school on Halloween, start dates in August, and professional development days after every six weeks, with a total of seven professional development days before the start of school.