Safety and Security Meeting 6-24-2026

The North Side ISD Safety and Security Committee convened on June 24, 2026, to discuss various safety initiatives and law enforcement updates relevant to school security. Key procurement-related topics included the ongoing installation and programming of door monitoring alarms across campuses, the implementation of standardized door numbering for emergency response, and the planned application of security film to all ground-level windows and doors to enhance perimeter security. The district is preparing to issue three separate contracts for the security film installation, with separate scopes for high schools and middle schools. Additionally, fencing standards are being updated to require 8-foot fencing for new installations, with potential future bond proposals to address existing fencing upgrades. Law enforcement updates highlighted recruitment challenges for armed security officers mandated by Texas House Bill 3, with innovative strategies such as sponsoring cadets through the police academy and recruiting retired officers under consideration. The committee also discussed two federal grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of Justice: the School Violence Prevention Program grant to enhance silent panic alarm technology, and the COPS Hiring Program grant to fund school resource officer positions, both requiring a 25% local match and supporting evidence-based safety initiatives. These grants aim to improve school safety infrastructure and increase law enforcement presence on campuses. The meeting concluded with plans for a collaborative emergency management meeting with local first responders and no closed session was held.