Midlothian Independent School District

The meeting covered several key informational updates. Discussions included the YES Antibullying program's Ripple Kindness campaign, updates on the Monique Burr Foundation's Teen Safety Matters program focusing on updated 11th and 12th grade materials, and updates from REACH programming which covered various Youth Prevention Education Curriculum Programs such as Kids' Connection, Life Skills Training, Positive Action, Blues program, and DAEP programming, along with data on participation and information about the Fresh Start Summer Program. School Nutrition updates detailed the need for free/reduced applications, information on free breakfast and lunch funding for two years, guidelines for reimbursable meals, and nutritional information access via Nutrislice. Updates were also provided on Pregnancy Related Services aimed at student graduation support and the District Wellness Plan, last updated in Spring 2025. Future agenda items will cover the Lions Club and FitnessGram.

The committee meeting, designated as Meeting #3, focused on bonding capacity and tax impact scenarios, following a recap of Meeting #2. Key discussions included reviewing the district's existing debt management practices, which have resulted in significant taxpayer savings since 2010, and analyzing preliminary bond capacity based on taxable value growth assumptions. The meeting also covered recent changes in bond election laws, such as the mandatory inclusion of the statement "THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE" and requirements for separate propositions for specific facilities like stadiums or natatoriums. The committee reviewed input from facility tours and conducted initial prioritization activities for potential bond projects across categories like new schools, existing facility upgrades, CTE expansion, technology, and specialized facilities, concluding with a first round of prioritization using allocated dots for potential projects.

The meeting addressed updates on 2016 Bond Projects, which include improvements to several school facilities such as Jean Coleman Elementary, Dieterich Middle School, Heritage High School Phase 2, and J. R. Irvin Elementary, among others. Key achievements highlighted for the Class of 2025 include a record-setting 99% College, Career, or Military Ready (CCMR) ranking, the school's 17th place standing in the Texas 5A schools' Lone Star Cup, success in JROTC competitions, and achievements in Fine Arts programs. The summary also noted that 50 Health Science students graduated with certifications and highlighted the school's enrollment of 1,960 students, with 52% identified as economically disadvantaged.

The meeting included a welcome and introductions segment, followed by a discussion of DEIC responsibilities, referencing Policy BQA Legal & BQA Local. The Naming Committee CW (Local) for Elementary #8 was addressed, with a directive for DEIC members to nominate, vote, and approve community and parent representatives. Department of Learning Updates covered M*Powered and HB3, with detailed information available in the presentation linked in the document. Future meeting dates and tentative topics were outlined, including discussions on the District Improvement Plan/Campus Improvement Plans (DIP/CIP), Bond 2016 Updates, CTE/MILE Updates, Zoning Process Update, and National Honor Society.

The meeting included an overview of the SHAC program's purpose and goals, a review of district site parent/community resources, and a discussion on student words affecting student health. There was also a presentation on coordinated school health, Fentanyl Awareness (Tucker's Law), and the At a Glance Program Schedule. The council elected a Parent Co-Chair and discussed future meeting topics, including school nutrition, FitnessGram, Hope Squad, and other program updates. The local wellness policy was also reviewed.