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Board reviews federal ESSA grant notice, SHAC update, TECC training and weapon-detection information

Nacogdoches Independent School District Board of Trustees · May 21, 2026
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Summary

Administrators briefed trustees on the district's planned 2026-2027 ESSA grant application, the annual School Health Advisory Council update, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care training for staff, and proposed weapon/metal-detection at extracurricular events.

During reports the Board received briefings on several district programs and safety initiatives.

CFO Ben Eberlan presented a public notice that the district intends to apply for federal ESSA grant programs for 2026–2027, including anticipated Title I, Title II and Title III funding. Kayla Hughes delivered the School Health Advisory Council annual update summarizing student wellness initiatives. Joel Barton updated trustees on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training provided to staff to enhance emergency response preparedness. Deputy Superintendent Michael Martin presented information about the implementation and use of weapon and metal-detection systems for extracurricular events as part of campus-safety measures.

The minutes record these items as informational reports; no board actions were taken on these reports during the meeting.