Keller Independent School District

The meeting covered several substantive discussions and updates. Key topics included reviewing the eligibility, nomination, and election process for the SHAC Executive Committee, with timelines set for February and April 2026. The council received a progress report on updating the administrative regulation for outdoor recess to align with Wet Bulb Global Temperature (WBGT) standards. A legislative update addressed Senate Bill 12 concerning health services consents, clarifying the difference between active (opt-in) consent for health care services and passive consent for health-related services. The council also discussed supporting Hope Squad meetings with snacks and received an overview of the Child Nutrition Program, including federal funding sources, purchasing partnerships, meal patterns, and the Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Tool. New business involved the council breaking into Coordinated School Health Subcommittees for spring semester planning across various focus areas. Following adjournment, a Parent Forum on Substance Abuse was hosted.

The meeting agenda included reports on the '26-'27 SHAC Officer Elections, including nomination and eligibility criteria, and administrative updates concerning Recess protocols and Senate Bill 12 (SB12) regarding parental consent for health-related services. Further discussion items involved the HOPE Squad Snack Update and a Nutrition Services Overview, detailing program structure, purchasing, compliance with USDA guidelines for reimbursable meals (Offer vs Serve), Smart Snacks standards, and meal pricing. The agenda also covered the coordination of School Health Subcommittees and their recommendation process.

The meeting agenda included a District of Innovation (DOI) recap with data review, discussion of DOI feedback, and an innovation-innovation discussion. Key data presented covered 10-Year Attendance Data and Chronic Absenteeism rates, highlighting periods influenced by DOI approvals, Truancy Tribunals, and COVID. The meeting also listed existing DOI exemptions, such as the 'Ninety Percent Rule' for Class Attendance, and reviewed the DOI Timeline for plan development and approval. Finally, the session covered current challenges facing the district, including funding gaps, increasing costs, and infrastructure concerns, followed by a brainstorming session for innovative solutions.

This 2025 Federal Report Card for Keller Early Learning Center - South outlines state and district long-term goals and interim progress measurements for academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English Learner (EL) Progress, and Graduation Rates. These goals are detailed across various student subgroups and span multiple periods up to 2038. The report also describes the indicators and methodologies used by the state for school accountability, including criteria for differentiating schools and identifying those requiring targeted or comprehensive support and improvement.

The meeting agenda included approval of previous minutes, executive officer nominations, and bylaws discussion. New business featured presentations on Nutrition (including a 'Nutrition Spotlight' and dietitian presentation), 'Aim for Safety' regarding firearm safety awareness and violence intervention, and a placeholder for a presentation on Trafficking. A report was delivered on the Wellness Plan Triennial Review, followed by subcommittee breakouts and adjournment. The meeting also detailed the schedule and eligibility criteria for the '26-'27 SHAC Officer Nominations and Elections, noting that interest forms were submitted for Chair, Co-Chair, Parliamentarian, and Secretary positions.