October 16, 2020 - 9:00am
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Agenda
Location: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be conducted online using Microsoft Teams only. Join the meeting here. There is not a physical location for this meeting.
Attendees who would like to provide public comment should see the Public Comment section below.
AGENDA:
*Denotes action items.
The committee may take any action on any agenda item.
Public Comment: DSHS welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to Texas school health and safety. Members of the public who would like to provide public comment are asked to complete a Public Comment Form here. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this process by providing written public comment to DSHS by emailing SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Please include your name and the organization you are representing, or if you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments are limited to three minutes and will be read during the meeting for consideration by the SEAC.
If you would like to register to provide oral comments, please mark the correct box on the registration form. Instructions for providing oral comment will be emailed to you with the information about joining the meeting. Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Members of the public may also use the Microsoft Teams Live Event Q&A section to submit a request to provide public comment. The request must contain your name and the organization you are representing, or if you are speaking as a private citizen as well as your direct phone number.
Public comment is limited to three minutes. Speakers must state their name, affiliation, and whom they are speaking on behalf of. Public members who are using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in accessible pdf format that will be distributed by DSHS staff to SEAC members, State staff and for public distribution. Handouts are limited to two pages (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only) of documentation. Handouts must be emailed to SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov immediately after registering and include the name of the person who will be commenting. It is not permissible for public speakers to interject or ask questions to SEAC members during the rest of the meeting.
Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Anita Wheeler at (512) 776-2909. Due to COVID-19, staff is teleworking. Please leave a message, and staff will return your call. You may also email questions to SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov.
Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of DSHS.
This meeting is open to the public. No reservations are required, and there is no cost to attend this meeting.
Persons who want to attend the meeting and require assistive technology or services should contact Ms. Anita Wheeler at (512) 776-2909 or SchoolHealth@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.