Under provisions of Section 37.109 of the Texas Education Code, the School Safety and Security Committee (previously known as the Health and Safety Committee) is established by the School Management Board to develop and implement emergency plans aligned with the district’s multi-hazard emergency operations plan, provide periodic recommendations for updates, and review safety audits and reports and for accuracy and impact on our campus.
UT Elementary’s School Safety and Security Committee is led by:
- Eboni Calbow, Ph.D. UT Charter School Board Representative
- Katie Tackett, Ph.D. UT Elementary Board Representative
- Autumn Leal-Shopp, Ed.D., LSSP, NCSP, Assistant Superintendent
Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan for the UT Charter School System
The UT Charter School System has a Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan on file. For more information, please contact Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Autumn Leal at autumn_leal@austin.utexas.edu or Office: 512-699-5142.
Public Notice: The School Safety and Security Committee meeting will take place:
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
- Individuals may attend in person or by zoom.
- To observe or make comments at the committee meeting, please notify Dr. Autumn Leal at 512-699-5142 at least one hour prior to scheduled meeting.
- In person: UT Elementary, Klein Classroom, 2200 East 6th Street, Austin TX 78702
- Zoom Link Here
- Agenda: October 16, 2024 School Safety & Security Committee Meeting Agenda
Previous meeting agendas:
- 10-16-2024 School Safety & Security Committee Meeting Agenda
- 7-17-2024 School Safety & Security Committee Meeting Agenda
- 5-8-2024 School Safety & Security Committee Meeting Agenda
- 10-11-2023 School Safety & Security Committee Meeting Agenda
- 6-15-2023 Health and Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
- 2-9-2023 Health and Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
- 10-6-2022 Health and Safety Committee Meeting Agenda
- Health and Safety Committee Agenda 6-27-22
- Health and Safety Committee Agenda 2-15-22
- Health and Safety Committee Agenda 10-6-21
- Health and Safety Committee Agenda 6-24-21
- Health and Safety Committee Agenda 2-25-21
- Health and Safety Committee Agenda 9-24-20
- Health and Safety Committee Agenda 8-26-20
- Health and Safety Committee Agenda 2-6-20
- Health and Safety Committee Agenda 11-14-19
For more information on our school’s Emergency Management, please see https://utelementary.org/emergency-management/
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
A SHAC is a school board appointed advisory group of individuals who represent different segments of the community. By law, a majority of the members must be persons who are parents of students enrolled in the district and who are not employed by the district. Texas law (Texas Education Code, Title 2, Subtitle F, Chapter 28, Subchapter A, §28.004) requires the establishment of a SHAC for every school district. SHACs are required to meet at least four times each year.
Local Wellness Policy
A local school wellness policy is a written document of official policies that guides a school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity.
Our Wellness Policy Mission Statement:
The University of Texas Elementary School (UTES) is committed to providing a school environment that enhances learning and development of lifelong wellness practices. In harmony with teaching to the mind, body and spirit of each child, our mission is to encourage healthy eating habits and regular physical activity so that each child is equipped to achieve their potential academically and socially.
The purpose of the local wellness policy is to ensure that our mission is realized by addressing the following components of school wellness:
- School-Wide Nutritional Guidelines
- Nutrition Education
- Physical Activity
- Other School-Based Activities
View our full Wellness Policy here: Local Wellness Policy UT Elementary 5-7-21
Parent Letter Regarding Safe Firearm Storage
Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The attached information will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.
To read the letter from Assistant Superintendent and Directory of School Safety Dr. Autumn Leal, please click on the letter below.
Title IX
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX protects all members of our campus community who experience sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, interpersonal violence (including dating and domestic violence), stalking, or discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. These protections apply to students, faculty, staff, contractors, applicants and campus visitors. We are committed to creating and fostering a campus environment free from all forms of sex discrimination.
Any person may report an incident of sexual assault, interpersonal violence (including domestic and dating violence), stalking, sexual harassment, and sex discrimination to the Title IX Coordinator, via email at titleix@austin.utexas.edu, via mail at PO Box 8118, Austin, TX 78713-8118, or by calling 512-232-3992, regardless of whether the person reporting is the person alleged to be subject to the complained-of behavior. Also, any person may report incidents anonymously via an online reporting form.
University of Texas Charter School System – Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. Autumn Leal, autumn_leal@austin.utexas.edu
Office: 512-699-5142
