North East Independent School District

The meeting included member introductions, the election of a new vice-chair, discussions on establishing future meeting schedules, and a presentation regarding the 2025 school bond.

The committee discussed the implementation of new Violence Prevention TEKS, which will be co-taught by Health teachers and counselors. There was an evaluation of potential instructional materials from Esteem, Heritage Keepers, and other publishers, with the decision to table Esteem for further review of digital content. The committee also drafted survey questions intended to gather community and parent feedback regarding HSAE requirements, Violence Prevention topics, and resources available on the district website. Transparency efforts, such as creating an FAQ page for parents, were planned.

The committee discussed responses to inquiries received from the full SHAC, established plans for leading the upcoming presentation, reviewed the timeline for remaining work, and initiated preparations for the Board packet and presentation materials.

The committee meeting focused on reviewing and approving edits to the 7th-grade curriculum, specifically focusing on Lessons 2 and 3. Discussions included the rewording of teacher scripts regarding sexual education terminology, modifications to student materials, and adjustments to video transcripts to address the overall tone of the content. Action items were established for the next meeting, including further curriculum review and the development of a disclaimer regarding the context of teen parenthood. Additionally, the committee prepared for an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting where they will recommend 6th-grade lessons.

The committee meeting focused on the appointment of leadership roles and a review of the district's Wellness Plan and the School Health Index. Key discussion topics included the impact of post-Covid staffing shortages on nutrition services, the utilization of the School Cafe app, the implementation of campus food pantries, funding sources for nutrition programs, and mechanisms for collecting student feedback. The members also established a plan to review the most recent SHI survey to determine objectives for the current year.