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SHAC seeks bike/scooter injury data, raises air‑quality and 5G concerns at McCullough Junior High
Summary
SHAC members reviewed hospital/EMS data showing 19 bike/scooter incidents (mostly ages 11–15) and expressed community worry about a small fire at McCullough Junior High; environmental subcommittee also raised questions about 5G tower contracts and the currency of safety data used by regulators.
Members of the Conroe ISD School Health Advisory Council reviewed local injury data and environmental concerns during subcommittee updates.
A presenter summarized hospital/EMS data from Jan. 1 through Oct. 27 showing 19 incidents involving bikes, scooters and mini‑motorcycles; ages ranged from 11 to 54 with 12 incidents among 11–15 year olds. The presenter said four of the patients were wearing helmets and 15 were not; injuries ranged from minor (abrasions) to one major injury. The presenter emphasized these figures reflect only incidents involving ambulance transport or paramedic intervention and that additional incidents may not be captured.
The SHAC agreed to pursue outreach and information from Conroe ISD police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and recommended developing surveys for parents, faculty and crossing guards. A presenter who represents a local bike‑pedestrian advocacy group said crossing guards and township observations would be a valuable source of contextual information.
The environmental subcommittee reported on four priority topics — air quality, water quality, cleaning supplies and 5G towers — and noted a small construction‑related fire at McCullough Junior High that prompted community concern. Carrie said community members asked whether air testing had been done after the incident and urged the district to share available test results. Carrie also raised concerns that federal safety guidance for telecommunications has not been updated since the 1990s and suggested the district consider whether it would permit towers on new school property.
SHAC did not conduct formal votes due to lack of quorum; members endorsed targeted data requests and outreach as next steps.
