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\"There are three bills that we're going to discuss today that could have impacts on some of the areas under coordinated health,\" Summer Crowe, SHAC chair, told attendees. Crowe identified Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314 and Senate Bill 12 as the measures most likely to affect parts of the SHAC scope.

Why it matters: Each bill, if enacted, could require operational or curriculum changes for Keller ISD campuses. Some provisions would codify practices the district already follows; others could impose new supplier or notification requirements that affect vendors, classroom instruction and counseling procedures.

What SHAC heard

- Senate Bill 25: Crowe summarized that SB 25 targets health and nutrition standards in schools. She said it would continue to require 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily for students through eighth grade and add a requirement that middle-school physical activity be continuous over six semesters. Crowe also said SB 25 would direct the State Board of Education to adopt TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) for nutrition guidelines and would require districts to offer a nutrition and wellness elective in high school. Crowe noted Keller ISD already offers nutrition electives and that the bill would codify some existing local policies (for example, prohibiting withholding recess or PE as punishment).

- Senate Bill 314: Crowe said SB 314 addresses additives in free and reduced-price school meals and has passed both chambers; she reported the bill would not take effect until the 2026-27 school year, allowing nutrition services time to adjust. She cautioned that although fiscal notes described \"no significant fiscal impact to the state,\" districts may incur costs sourcing alternative ingredients and training staff.

- Senate Bill 12: Crowe described SB 12 as \"a parental rights bill\" with multiple provisions that could affect counseling and health services. She summarized provisions she said were under consideration: prohibiting infringement on parents' rights to direct moral and religious training; requiring parental consent for medical, psychiatric and psychological treatment of students except as necessary; requiring districts to notify parents about changes in services or monitoring related to students' mental, emotional or physical health; and shifting some instruction (described in the presentation as human sexuality) to an opt-in model rather than opt-out. Crowe said SB 12 would also prohibit instruction or programming regarding sexual orientation or gender identity and would bar school districts from authorizing student clubs based on those categories. She added the bill had passed the Senate and had a House Public Education Committee hearing scheduled.

Status and district implications: Crowe reported bill statuses as she understood them: SB 25 had passed the Senate and the House Public Education Committee and was awaiting placement on the House calendar; SB 314 had passed both chambers and was awaiting the governor's signature or further action; SB 12 had passed the Senate and had a high-priority hearing in the House Public Education Committee. She told members that some provisions would codify Keller ISD's current practices while others could require adjustments in curriculum, nutrition procurement and counseling consent/notification procedures.

Discussion vs. decision: The review was informational. SHAC members raised concerns about funding for procurement changes, how codified rules would affect local policy flexibility and how parental-notification provisions would interact with counselors' current practices. No formal SHAC action was taken; members asked for continued monitoring and for staff updates if any bills pass and require district implementation.

Ending: Crowe said SHAC would continue to monitor state legislation and bring substantive updates back to the council when required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SHAC Meeting May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Keller ISD's School Health Advisory Council reviewed three Texas Senate bills at its May 12 meeting and discussed potential effects on school health, nutrition and counseling services.","taxTitle","KELLER ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14170,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6062802,"Parents and SHAC debate separating counseling opt-out from college-and-career activities in Keller ISD",1226,3993000,5219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275652-6c0c59d1f1d6bad9c581a822e462b48c&start=3993&end=5219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275652-6c0c59d1f1d6bad9c581a822e462b48c/thumbnail_3993000.jpg","/articles/6062802/Texas/Parents-and-SHAC-debate-separating-counseling-opt-out-from-college-and-career-activities-in-Keller-ISD","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062802-145099032ba5f48ce320d75c0e15d8a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173191&Signature=SbYqXFrrJZZ3Nm~8cOReSIsTo0PnZNdz5loD7QK2nU9YK~LL4HbnODtrkgpzw-CyxjElM3tmlvF~UHf5LofP90LBRNU8p00jPEpws5WpoHYaHe0jsaDtmYBSZNEFUE~JaFT0yPiq3dZfUSOEqYIsGHBTNlFnALEIaqRi0JcRWs~KEd4jiP90n0koc5aauKH-ztLtE5tXVfshB8v4uei4vcuLuz6br~3~OtxC8jNHNAVgVQRrsNqGBhGann1qR4qdFls611aPLmHIXMs5n90JWs0PWC4DZuJzKfpIccWUka6~X5U7JK~JvAkCyxTg1gpxwqK3Z7-VjE53hwqp1CE~AA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Keller ISD's School Health Advisory Council discussed whether to split the district's counseling opt-out form so parents can decline classroom counseling content while allowing students to take part in college- and career-readiness activities.

\"So when a parent opts to elect their child, their student, out of counseling, they're opting them out of all of the scope right now,\" Summer Crowe, chair of Keller ISD SHAC, said at the May 12 meeting. Crowe reported that 615 students were opted out of counseling services this school year; of those she said middle schools accounted for 219 students and high schools accounted for 396.

Why it matters: SHAC members said the current single opt-out can prevent students from participating in activities such as career days, individual scheduling conversations and other College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) activities. Parents, counselors and trustees argued the district should consider a separate opt-out for classroom/social-emotional content while preserving access to postsecondary planning and scheduling services.

Current form and proposed change: Crowe summarized counseling competencies covered by the existing opt-out: intrapersonal effectiveness, interpersonal effectiveness, personal health and safety, and postsecondary planning and career readiness. Parents at the meeting said they want the option to opt out of the first three competencies while still allowing their children to receive CCMR-related services and attend career-day events.

Meeting discussion: Parents and attendees described real examples. One parent said a sixth grader who had been opted out did not participate in a fifth/sixth-grade career-day activity. Another attendee, who identified themselves as having supported a foster student with significant behavioral health needs, said separating the forms would have allowed that student to receive CCMR services while keeping clinical counseling outside of school staff scope.

Administrative concerns and next steps: SHAC members raised practical questions about implementation and recordkeeping, including whether two opt-out lists would increase administrative burden and how the district currently applies opt-outs for classroom activities versus individual counseling. Jennifer (staff) and other district staff explained that some permissions (photographs, directory release) are handled at registration while other permissions (puberty education, specific courses) are managed per enrolled class or event.

No formal vote was taken; SHAC members asked staff to research Education Code implications and administrative feasibility. Crowe said she will include the discussion and community feedback in a written report to the board of trustees. Meeting participants suggested a third option or revised language could be developed after staff review of statutory obligations and operational constraints.

Discussion vs. decision: The conversation was advisory. SHAC did not adopt a formal recommendation; members signaled community interest in separating the opt-out but asked staff to confirm legal and operational limits before any change.

Ending: Crowe said SHAC will collect the meeting feedback and that trustees and district staff will consider the input. Staff and SHAC volunteers agreed to follow up with research on how opt-outs are applied in practice and whether a split form or alternate wording is feasible.","Keller ISD's School Health Advisory Council discussed whether to split the district's counseling opt-out form so parents can decline classroom counseling content while allowing students to take part in college- and career-readiness activities.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6062808,"Keller ISD nutrition staff outlines federal meal rules, Sodexo contract and limits on donating leftovers",1293,1536000,2829000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275652-6c0c59d1f1d6bad9c581a822e462b48c&start=1536&end=2829","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275652-6c0c59d1f1d6bad9c581a822e462b48c/thumbnail_1536000.jpg","/articles/6062808/Texas/Keller-ISD-nutrition-staff-outlines-federal-meal-rules-Sodexo-contract-and-limits-on-donating-leftovers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062808-4b3c14ab886bbabd51c388c77faf27dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173191&Signature=HDDqz-wfQzQM4Onv6ZP0qOcTyL65uGVo8jvSYLMLybHesmBcEv~AMsHONHMlSsYX-bAnpWTPuiCCjXNqnKQcz~WSeqWqgWNXO5jbzg-ryxXHIhVy-VZ0GmqxRL5WePWlCEgpMbBYdOyWV2IYE-8RGXWINFcojiujXQBlTv79CYATMMTUAsLsLPG~S7JzMqA0Yu9uhSA1VTVpCRGMGC9BW1NXa8VVjVoCIxN6jKJMfNjqgvdJmU0rYPA98ltOjAck1xPPe5p167rU001ey0d75JpcMokEvF2lLcvrZHIaZJJArFzUEU9iLrM4M9cWIKmL3-43uVA7d1i~sVnbzsDleQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Keller ISD child nutrition staff described federal meal requirements, current meal prices and how the district's Sodexo contract shapes daily menus at the May 12 School Health Advisory Council meeting.

\"This program basically provides low cost, no cost meals to students that qualify,\" Stephanie Grieving, child nutrition coordinator for Keller ISD, said as she outlined the district's participation in the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Texas Department of Agriculture. Grieving said menus and portion requirements are governed by USDA/TDA meal patterns and that schools must meet calorie, sodium and saturated-fat limits and cannot deep-fry items.

Why it matters: Federal meal-pattern rules determine which meals qualify for reimbursement and therefore affect what district cafeterias can serve, how menus are written and what foods vendors such as Sodexo supply. Changes in state law or supplier formulations can require operational shifts and potential cost adjustments for the district.

Grieving reviewed key operational points: for breakfast, students must select a minimum of three food items including at least a half cup of fruit or vegetable; for lunch, five food components must be offered and a reimbursable meal requires students to take at least three components, one of which must be a half cup of fruit or vegetable. She also described \"offer versus serve\" (OVS) rules used in K-5 to reduce waste by letting students decline some items.

Grieving said parents can view menus and ingredient information through the district's SchoolCaf\u0000e9 portal and Nutrislice menus linked from the Keller ISD website. She noted that many packaged products sold to schools are special K-12 formulations (for example reduced-fat or whole-grain versions) and that such items must meet smart-snack standards by grade level.

On pricing and contract status: Grieving said paid student breakfast is $1.20, elementary lunch is $2.95 and secondary lunch is $3.05; reduced-price lunch is 40 cents and eligible students receive free meals. She also confirmed the district's food-service management contract is with Sodexo. When asked about contract duration, district staff indicated the contract is in its fourth renewal and that one year remains on the current term.

On leftover food and donation: A parent asked whether prepared leftovers are donated. \"We cannot donate it,\" Grieving said. \"There's a lot of red tape there because it is, you know, essentially, it's federal money, so, not at the moment. We have to throw it away or return it to stock if it meets our food safety standards.\" Meeting participants and staff discussed that some unopened or shelf-stable items with valid expiration dates can be returned to stock, but prepared hot items often must be discarded under federal/state requirements and local food-safety rules.

Composting and dehydration pilots: Members asked about reusing food waste through dehydrators or composting and cited past campus pilots. District staff and other attendees raised concerns about chain-of-custody and liability if food that left the reimbursable program re-enters a food system. Staff agreed to follow up with further research on regulatory limits and possibilities for non-food repurposing (for example agriscience projects), and SHAC members suggested a subcommittee to study composting and reuse opportunities.

Product reformulation and dyes: In response to questions about dyes and additives, Grieving said suppliers and the district will move toward compliant formulations as laws and product availability change and that cafeterias spot-check compliance. She noted that certain bills under consideration at the state level could require reformulations and that districts will need time to source alternatives.

Student accommodations and engagement: Grieving said the district's dietitian and campus nurses work together on 504 plans for students with allergies and that accommodations are made when a campus has required documentation. She also listed student engagement events (Future Chef, fine dining, cookouts/food truck days) and encouraged recruitment for cafeteria positions.

Discussion vs. decision: The presentation was informational; SHAC did not take a formal vote. Staff agreed to follow up with written guidance on donation/composting rules and to provide details about product sourcing and contract timing to SHAC members.

Ending: Grieving asked members with follow-up questions to contact her campus by campus for menu discrepancies and said the food-services team will return to SHAC with regulatory clarifications.

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