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The take-back and prom pop-up were described at a School Health Advisory Council meeting hosted by Waxahachie ISD. “We do have the upcoming prescription drug take back day that's gonna be coming up on Saturday, October 25 from 10 to 2. We'll be at the, Coleman Junior High parking lot,” said Sherry Phillips, coordinator for REACH Across Ellis County Coalition.

Phillips said the prom pop-up, held the last Monday and Tuesday in February, provides donated formal wear, ties and accessories at no cost for students. “We do have a really large I think we had close to 300 that participated from, at the Ellis County location,” she said, and asked volunteers — ideally familiar faces from students’ schools — to help run the event and the brief educational activities run by community partners.

Tom Kawach, REACH director of school programs, urged schools to submit requests for Red Ribbon Week presentations and supplies. “If you are still wanting certain presentations that we offer, please let me know. We can schedule,” Kawach said, noting REACH is scheduling presentations and distributing bracelets and ribbons to schools that request them.

REACH also promotes free family-curriculum cycles and a youth recovery program that is accepting referrals from Waxahachie ISD. Kawach said all REACH programs are free to families.

Organizers said community partners at the prom pop-up lead short (about five-minute) activities on topics such as healthy relationships and alcohol awareness; clinics and resource tables are available alongside clothing distribution. Phillips asked prospective volunteers and community organizations interested in tabling or donating attire to contact REACH in advance so they can staff both days.

The announcements were made during the council’s regular meeting; organizers encouraged school staff and community partners to register early for presentations and events.

Funding sources and specific contact information were not specified in the meeting remarks.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SHAC Meeting 10/2/2025","oneSentenceSummary","REACH Across Ellis County Coalition announced a prescription drug take-back on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Coleman Junior High, and asked for community volunteers for a free prom pop-up in late February. REACH staff also reviewed other free prevention programs and supplies available to Waxahachie ISD schools.","taxTitle","WAXAHACHIE ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14390,"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},6541764,"Waxahachie ISD working to implement Senate Bill 12 parental-permission rules; form under review",246,3145000,3391000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5882602-49ceaf73ed33de01f3f8cb689fab2ef2&start=3145&end=3391","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5882602-49ceaf73ed33de01f3f8cb689fab2ef2/thumbnail_3145000.jpg","/articles/6541764/Texas/Waxahachie-ISD-working-to-implement-Senate-Bill-12-parental-permission-rules-form-under-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541764-781e34031fce56165b9c989daf2d8689/orig.mp4?Expires=1773514131&Signature=GU-K8dPNM53ZxCGJZlBjmWWmm5YF4uNVcptD~tThAsBUtF9P4tVR7kIKhlMZXgcLvfE9DZBijDh8o3ikp1t-NST3EkH00Eil17Pj7hcP2S2J24bw9jc1o57OIeIvnhNXMtspsd-Rye9r5c4ZPrDZibYU5AErFJVh8dFabe-6Ztuhx99IfoW657Y1NY9pIRSuDPi4LYBXtnz0ITcTnA0r13CTtffptoHHm-z9KDD-JzY7Y7DrAoJCAbY~wKvDGorhLu11Mni6EUnVBZnuGGwAOYhaCcwhL9Q5YoPWdPU-sinq54BNRmA-yhEnMe224kWshTe5eIKzF6KJo~CsBhVmxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Waxahachie ISD health official told the district’s School Health Advisory Council that the district is revising how it collects parental permission for health-related services after guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on Senate Bill 12.

“Initially we generated a form that had a list of all the health care services on it. At the bottom of that list, parents were instructed if they wish to opt out of those services, they needed to contact their campus nurse,” the official said. Subsequent legal guidance and TEA materials prompted the district to draft a second form that asks parents to opt in or opt out to the listed services.

The official said district lawyers are still reviewing the form and that the district does not yet know whether parents will be permitted to say yes or no to each individual service. “I can't tell you that yet because I don't know. We're still working on it,” the official said, adding that the bill is “meaty” and covers a wide range of items beyond nursing — including clubs, curriculum and other services.

The speaker emphasized that the bill centers on parental rights and that districts across Texas are seeking consistent interpretations. The district did not present a final form or a specific implementation timeline at the meeting.

Questions about the mental-health portion of SB 12 were referred to other staff; the health speaker said the nursing piece is the part being addressed in the district’s immediate paperwork changes.","A Waxahachie ISD health official told the School Health Advisory Council the district is revising its parental-permission paperwork in response to TEA guidance on Senate Bill 12 and has moved from an opt-out approach toward an opt-in form that is still under legal review.",{"_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},6541768,"Waxahachie ISD reports counseling-year totals, adds district social worker to coordinate resources",839,1625000,2464000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5882602-49ceaf73ed33de01f3f8cb689fab2ef2&start=1625&end=2464","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5882602-49ceaf73ed33de01f3f8cb689fab2ef2/thumbnail_1625000.jpg","/articles/6541768/Texas/Waxahachie-ISD-reports-counseling-year-totals-adds-district-social-worker-to-coordinate-resources","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6541768-0bf8d354d33af2fe46ee4fd6cf35fff5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773514131&Signature=bwVxVSrdHe1knCYUVstB4MFKWBZ~MR2nymhF1-b367EW8X5O9Xl3jtlCFdiDbg8rcocehzM6KoGpxLRP2lJOmuYa4sU9pNT7uZZOLmLagtzdlXxxxtczfFOPItp7FXIyWOroJJy4Deb5SnVAngLdHC30ho9EoqUHAJt4raCMLeJXSyJGQ~nFMMusdM~6YBAQsPFW2Y6FqpqJ92uGKKQHmcCGUag4btkJAnFXGJ6GLih5Z73Zr1erzfBN02bj5t1PiF8hXxZ5MRNFGN8bK3QQVSTOin-7Xs9oJep-8KQb2S70Ms7dy0XP0ZdFbC79XxR3lNLZXVEaHhkDWQEhDgEvbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Waxahachie ISD counseling staff gave an end-of-year report for 2024–25 and introduced a new district social worker who will coordinate community resources and casework for students and families.

“Mind Above Matter is our in-house intensive after-school treatment program for our students, our highest needs students,” a WISD counseling presenter said, reporting that the clinic’s maximum capacity is 10 students and that the program discharged 31 students during 2024–25.

The district’s Next Step counselors provided in-school services: staff reported approximately 442 clients and about 3,294 counseling sessions delivered during the school day, keeping students in class while they met with therapists.

WISD also reported Care Solace coordination numbers: counselors and Care Solace assisted about 147 individuals and recorded roughly 3,856 total communications between families, staff and Care Solace during the period noted in the presentation.

Monica Taylor, the district’s behavior/mental health coordinator, has expanded a classroom program piloted at two elementary campuses to all elementary schools; the district introduced Choose Love curriculum elements and staff training during a district kickoff.

The district also hired a district social worker, introduced to the council as Jessica (no last name provided). Jessica said she is a licensed clinical social worker who previously worked as a Next Step counselor and will serve as a Community Resource Liaison. She described several initiatives she now coordinates:

- Weekend snack bag coordination with churches and North Texas Food Bank; about 70 bags are being added weekly at some campuses, with efforts to sustain congregational partners.
- Kiwanis Closet management to provide new clothing for families during an after-school shopping model.
- McKinney-Vento and foster-care liaison work to connect families to services and funding and reduce gaps in identification and support.
- A transitions program for students returning from DAEP or JJAEP (disciplinary alternative programs) to provide check-ins, small groups and more intentional adult supports with the aim of preventing re-referral to DAEP/JJAEP.

“Students can't learn if their basic needs aren't met,” Jessica said, summarizing the rationale for the district social worker position.

Jessica told the council she has already served about 65 families through counselor and McKinney-Vento referrals since starting in the role. The district did not provide specific budgetary details for the new social worker position during the meeting.","WISD counseling staff reviewed 2024–25 program data: the Mind Above Matter intensive program discharged 31 students; Next Step counselors delivered about 3,294 sessions to roughly 442 clients during school hours. The district also hired a district social worker, Jessica, who said she is already serving about 65 families.","actionData","errors"]

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