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School Safety at UTES

Parent Information and Resources – School Safety

Keeping students safe is the number one priority of UT Elementary School. We strive to provide physical, social, and emotional safe places for students to learn and grow at school and we partner with families to help ensure that students remain safe outside of the school day. We know it takes a village, and we strive to be proactive and productive partners in the success and health of all our students!

The following resources provided to parents have been created by state agencies, local programs, and highly regarded state and national organizations with missions to improve the safety of all students.

If you have any questions about any of these resources or would like to discuss a school safety issue or concern, please reach out to our school safety administrative team:

 

School Safety and Security Committee – UT Elementary School

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 Caesar, Ph.D. UT Charter School Board Representative
  • Katie Tackett, Ph.D. UT Elementary Board Representative
  • Autumn Leal-Shopp, Ed.D., LSSP, NCSP, Assistant Superintendent

Public Notice: The next scheduled School Safety and Security Committee meeting will take place:

  • Thursday, February 18, 2026
    • 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
    • All members of the school community are encouraged to report concerns or make suggestions for public discussion at the next School Safety and Security Meeting by completing the Reporting and Request Parent & Community Portal for the SSSC. Reports may be made anonymously.
    • Individuals may attend meetings in person or online.
      • 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
    • Agenda: will be posted at least 3 business days prior to meeting date and time.

Previous Agendas & Minutes

Past meeting agendas and minutes are archived in the University of Texas Box and are available via this link. 

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 – autumn_leal@austin.utexas.edu or 512-699-5142.

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.

Please see the School Health Advisory Committee Page for more information about the UTES SHAC, including committee information, meeting details, and health resources for students and parents.

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.

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.

Safe Gun Storage Information and Resources: Keep ‘Em Safe Texas

To read the letter from Assistant Superintendent and Directory of School Safety Dr. Autumn Leal, please click on the letter below.

Image of parent letter on safe gun storage
Click on the letter above to read more

 

 

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

 

 

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