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Commissioners OK juvenile justice and truancy prevention grant application; in‑house counselor credited with reducing truancy
Summary
The Aransas County Commissioners Court approved Resolution R‑07‑2025 to apply for the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division juvenile justice and truancy prevention grant (grant number 4832603). Court members heard from Donna White, the program counselor, who described school‑based groups and expanded contacts.
The Aransas County Commissioners Court voted to approve Resolution R‑07‑2025 to apply for the juvenile justice and truancy prevention grant program and designated the county judge as the grantee’s authorized official.
Donna White, the counselor hired under the program, told the court the in‑school counselor has allowed the county to respond more quickly to student needs, host eight‑week groups on drug awareness and coping skills, and support families. “They’re seeing the big difference in the prevention of truancy because they’re there in school, and they’ve been able to manage through the day,” White said.
Court documents state the county will provide no matching funds because the grant does not require them. The resolution gives the county judge authority to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant and affirms the county’s responsibility to return funds in the event of loss or misuse.
During discussion, commissioners asked about caseload and referrals. White reported 512 client contacts last year (counting multiple visits) and said Thursday groups and family involvement are part of outreach. The court approved the resolution on a roll call vote of five in favor; no commissioner voted against.
Action: Resolution R‑07‑2025 (juvenile justice and truancy prevention grant) approved; grant number 4832603; county judge designated authorized official.
