The Huntsville ISD Emergency Management Team was first assembled in the Fall of 2017 to evaluate, plan, and implement safety measures to improve the safety and climate for the students and staff of this district.  The committee is composed of Huntsville ISD staff that are most closely involved in the establishment and maintenance of a safe school district.  Well in advance of pending directives of SB 11, the committee has been proactive in it’s vision and work to make HISD a safe place for all stakeholders. 

Meeting on a monthly basis, the team focuses their attention to a variety of health, safety and emergency preparedness matters that impact the district.  Their work has been instrumental in the measures HISD has taken to help create safe facilities and learning environments for all.  The team is responsible for the district's adoption of the Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method.  Additionally, the team has implemented systems that address required/recommended safety drills, effective communication, network security, facility access and multi-hazard response along with routine checks to test the integrity of each.  As new concerns or issues develop that impact HISD emergency and safety, the committee will seek to find viable and effective resolutions that can be recommended for consideration to Administration and the Board of Trustees.

Huntsville ISD formed a District Safety & Security Committee as required by the Texas Education Code, Section 37.109 during the 2019-2020 school year.

The full requirements of the committee composition and functions can be found here: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.37.htm#37.109

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The Safety & Security Committee is comprised of the HISD Emergency Management Team members along with: the HISD Superintendent; HISD Board of Trustees President and another Board Member; 2 parents/guardians of currently enrolled students; 1 or more representatives from the office of emergency management for the county/city; 1 or more representatives of the local police or sheriff's office; 1 or more from the district's police department, if applicable; and 1 or more designees of the district's superintendent, 1 of whom must be a classroom teacher in the district.

Periodically the committee must provide recommendations to the district's Board of Trustees and Administration regarding updating the district's MEOP - Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with best practices identified by TEA, TSSC, or a person in the registry established by TSSC.  The committee must consult with local law enforcement agencies on methods to increase law enforcement presence near district campuses.  

The committee must meet at least once during each semester and once during the summer.  Committee Meetings are subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act and may meet in executive session.  Notice of a committee meeting must be posted in the same manner as notice of a meeting of the district's board of trustees.  

HISD Emergency Management Team Members:

Dr. Nkrumah Dixon - Assistant Superintendent of HR and Operations*
Larry Brown - Director of Maintenance & Operations
Edwin Sowell - Maintenance & Operations
Shannon Hollis - Director of Communications
TBA - Chief Technology Officer
Jason Bright - Director of Technology
Dominic Francisco – Network Administrator
Charles McGowen - Director of Transportation
Laci Bohan - District Lead RN
Mike Legerski - Sergeant over SRO’s
Tiffany Bird - Assistant Principal SE
Stacy Godby - Assistant Principal SJE
Scott Humes -Assistant Principal HHS
Melody Saladiner - Assistant Principal HES
Anthony Williams - Assistant Principal SWHE
William Woods - Assistant Principal MPMS

Community Members:

Amanda Burris - Parent
Billy Corley - Texas Dept. of Public Safety
Betsy Marlin - Superintendent Designee
Greg Mathis - City of Huntsville Fire Chief
Rissie Owens -HISD Board Member
Dr. Scott Sheppard - Superintendent HISD
JT Langley - HISD Board President
Tim Whitecotton - Walker County Sheriff's Dept.
Adam Winningham-City of Huntsville Emergency Management Services

As meeting dates & agendas become available, they will be posted below:

• Safety & Security Page

• School Safety Information

• Additional School Safety Links

• HISD Multi-Hazard Plan (EOP)

• Severe Weather Information

• Avoid/Deny/Defend

• School Resource Officers

• Student/Parent Reunification

• Safety Resources/Local Emergency Information

• Safe & Drug-Free Schools/Communities

• Gun Safety