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    For Adm-Attendance

      Below 75% Attendance Rule

      • *Pro.Below 75% Attendance Rule
      • Doc.Elementary Attendance Committee Plan of Action
      • Doc.Elementary Attendance Committee Plan of Action-Spanish
      • Doc.HS Attendance Committee Plan of Action
      • Doc.HS Attendance Committee Plan of Action-Spanish
      • Doc.MS Attendance Committee Plan of Action
      • Doc.MS Attendance Committee Plan of Action-Spanish
      • Doc.Petition for Attendance Credit
      • Doc.Petition for Attendance Credit-Spanish
      • Doc.Signatures for Attendance Committee Plan of Action
      • Ltr.Attendance Committee Findings (word)
      • Ltr.Attendance Committee Findings-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Below 75% Rule Notification (word)
      • Ltr.Below 75% Rule Notification-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Principal Follow-up on Completion of Attendance Committee Plan (word)
      • Ltr.Principal Follow-up on Completion of Attendance Committee Plan-Spanish (word)

      Between 75-90% Attendance Rule

      • *Pro.75%-90% Attendance Rule
      • Doc.75-90% Elementary and Middle School Attendance Plan
      • Doc.75-90% Elementary and MS Attendance Plan-Spanish
      • Doc.75-90% High School Attendance Plan
      • Doc.75-90% High School Attendance Plan-Spanish
      • Ltr.90% Rule Notification (word)
      • Ltr.90% Rule Notification-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Non-Completion of Attendance Plan (word)
      • Ltr.Non-Completion of Attendance Plan-Spanish (word)

      Campus Attendance Improvement Plan

      • *Pro.Campus Attendance Improvement Plan
      • Doc.Campus Attendance Improvement Plan
      • Res.AW Advocating for Attendance Incentives
      • Res.Improving Chronic Absences
      • Res.Strategies to Improve Attendance

      Compulsory Attendance

      • *Pro.Compulsory Attendance Requirements
      • Doc.Career Investigation Absence
      • Doc.Early Voting Election Clerk
      • Doc.Enlistment Requirement
      • Doc.Higher Education Visit
      • Doc.Holy Day Observance
      • Doc.Release for Religious Instruction
      • Doc.Request for Extended Travel
      • Doc.Serious or Life-Threatening Illness
      • Doc.US Citizenship

      Non-Attendance and No Shows

      • *Pro.Withdrawal for Non-Attendance or No-Shows
      • Doc.Withdrawal for Non-Attendance or No-Shows
      • Ltr.Withdrawal Due to Non-Attendance (word)
      • Ltr.Withdrawal Due to Non-Attendance-Spanish
      • Ntf.Notification of Home Visit – Eng/Spa (word)

      Reaching Out to Parents

      • Scr.Calls and Responses for Absences (word)

    For Adm-Behavior Threat Assessments

      Threat to Others

        Step 1-BTA Overview

        • *Pro.BTA Requirements-Campus
        • Doc.BTA Cover Sheet
        • Res.SpEd Or 504 Threat Flow Chart

        Step 2-BTA Safety & Screening

        • *Doc.The Safety and Screening Report
        • Doc.Duty to Warn for Threats to Others
        • Doc.Duty to Warn for Threats to Others-Spanish
        • Doc.Parent Interview for Threat to Others
        • Doc.Parent Interview for Threat to Others-Spanish
        • Ltr.Parent Threat Screening Results (word)
        • Ltr.Parent Threat Screening Results-Spanish (word)
        • Res.BTA Explanation for Parents
        • Scr.Parent Notification to Conduct a BTA (word)

        Step 3-BTA Investigation

        • *Doc.The BTA Investigation Report
        • Doc.Student Interview for Threat to Others
        • Doc.Student Interview for Threat to Others-Spanish
        • Doc.Witness Interview for Threat to Others
        • Doc.Witness Interview for Threat to Others-Spanish

        Step 4-BTA Team Discussion & Findings

        • Doc.The BTA Discussion & Findings Report
        • Ltr.Parent BTA Results
        • Ltr.Parent BTA Results-Spanish (word)
        • Res.Parent Information for Threatening Behaviors
        • Res.Parent Information for Threatening Behaviors-Spanish

        Step 5-BTA Follow-Up

        • Doc.The Post Intervention Committee Report
        • Ltr.BTA Follow-Up Results (word)
        • Ltr.BTA Follow-up Results-Spanish (word)

    For Adm-Complaints

      Informal Process

      • *Pro.Informal Complaint Process-Parent
      • Doc.Informal Conference Notes-Parent

      Level 1 Campus

      • *Pro.Overview for Level One Complaints
      • Doc.Level 1 Complaint Form
      • Doc.Level 1 Complaint Form-Spanish
      • Doc.Principal Report of Level 1 Conference
      • Ltr.Out of Timeline to Parent (word)
      • Ltr.Out of Timeline to Parent-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Rescheduling Due to Legal Representation
      • Ltr.Rescheduling Due to Legal Representation-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Response to Level 1 or 2 Complaint-Parent (word)
      • Ltr.Response to Level 1 or 2 Complaint-Parent-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Scheduling Complaint Conference (word)
      • Ltr.Scheduling Complaint Conference-Spanish (word)
      • Scr.Complaint Conference-Level 1

      Required Postings

      • Post.Complaints and Concerns
      • Post.Complaints and Concerns-Spanish

    For Adm-Crisis Action

      Crisis Action After a Death

      • *Pro.Administrative Action After a Death
      • Doc.Campus Crisis Action Team (CCAT) Checklist – Death
      • Doc.Pass to Counseling Center
      • Ltr.Condolences to Family (word)
      • Ltr.Condolences to Family-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Death of Staff or Student (word)
      • Ltr.Death of Staff or Student-Spanish (word)
      • Scr.Announcement at a Faculty Meeting (word)
      • Scr.Classroom Announcement for a Death (word)
      • Scr.Response to Outside Inquiries Concerning a Death

      Crisis Action After a Natural Disaster

      • *Pro.Natural Disasters
      • Doc.CCAT Disaster Checklist-Natural Disaster During School Day
      • Ltr.Sample for Natural Disaster (word)
      • Scr.Classroom Announcement and Responsibilities
      • Scr.Staff Meeting-First Day Back (word)

    For Adm-Discipline

      ^General Discipline

        Adm. Resources and Tools

        • *Pro.Due Process
        • *Pro.Removal from Instruction Guidelines
        • *Pro.Student Discipline Records
        • Doc.Investigative Statement of Fact
        • Res.Alternative Consequences
        • Res.PEIMS Mandatory and Discretionary Placments – 2024
        • Res.TEA PEIMS Disciplinary Action Codes-2024
        • Scr.Parent Challenging the Discipline Action (word)

        Article 15.27

        • *Pro.Receiving an Article 15.27
        • Ntf.For Staff of Criminal Arrest

        CBD-Hemp-Vaping

        • *Pro.Hemp and CBD – Discipline
        • *Pro.Vaping and Discipline

        Corporal Punishment

        • *Pro.Corporal Punishment
        • Doc.Corporal Punishment Report
        • Doc.Parental Denial of Corporal Punishment
        • Doc.Parental Denial of Corporal Punishment-Spanish

      Campus Behavior Coordinator

      • *Pro.Campus Behavior Coordinator

      Discipline for Students with Disabilities

      • *Pro.Discipline for Students Served Through Special Education
      • *Pro.Discipline for Students Served Under Section 504
      • Doc.504 and SpEd Contact Log
      • Res.TEA Disability Discipline Flowchart

      Exclusion and Prohibited Disciplinary Actions

        Exclusion-DAEP Placement

        • *Pro.DAEP Placement
        • Doc.Campus DAEP Checklist
        • Doc.Witness Statement DAEP
        • Doc.Witness Statement DAEP – Spanish
        • Ltr.Notification of Rights Regarding DAEP Placement (Word)
        • Ltr.Notification of Rights Regarding DAEP Placement-Spanish (Word)
        • Ltr.Parent Notification of Non-Placement (Word)
        • Ltr.Parent Notification of Non-Placement-Spanish (Word)
        • Ltr.Scheduling DAEP Conference (Word)
        • Ltr.Scheduling DAEP Conference-Spanish (Word)
        • Ntf.DAEP Order (word)
        • Ntf.DAEP Order-Spanish (word)
        • Ntf.DAEP Placement – For Staff
        • Res.DAEP 504/SpEd Steps and Flowchart
        • Scr.DAEP Conference Guide (Word)

        Exclusion-Expulsion

        • *Pro.Campus Expulsion Responsibilities
        • Ntf.Alleged Criminal Offense to Law Enforcement (Word)
        • Ntf.Expulsion Enrollment Packet Information to JJAEP
        • Ntf.For Staff of Criminal Arrest
        • Res.Emergency Removal to an Expulsion
        • Res.Expulsion Under Guns are Free Act

        Exclusion-Suspension

        • *Pro.Suspensions
        • Ltr.Suspension (Word)
        • Ltr.Suspension-Spanish (word)
        • Res.Alternatives to Suspension

        Prohibited-Aversive

        • *Pro.Prohibited Aversive Interventions

      Missing-Stolen-Damaged School Property

      • *Pro.Missing, Stolen, or Damaged District Property
      • Doc.Notification of Missing, Stolen, or Damaged District Property

      Prevention

        Data Sort

        • Res.Sorting Discipline Data

        De-Escalation

        • Post.De-Escalation Strategies
        • Res.De-escalation One-Liners for Teachers

      Prohibited Student Conduct

        Administrator Actions

        • *Pro.Prohibited Student Conduct
        • Doc.PSC Administrator Checklist
        • Doc.Student to Student Investigative Report
        • Res.Texas Laws and Regulations Related to PSC

        Altercation Student Report

        • Doc.Interview Form for Witnesses
        • Doc.PSC Student Altercation Report
        • Doc.PSC Student Altercation Report-Spanish

        Definitions of PSC

        • Res.Antisemitism
        • Res.Bullying Definition
        • Res.Cyberbullying Definition
        • Res.Dating Violence Definition
        • Res.Discriminatory Harassment
        • Res.Gender-Based Harassment
        • Res.Hazing
        • Res.Hit Lists
        • Res.Retaliation
        • Res.Sexual Harassment
        • Res.Sexual Violence
        • Res.TXSSC Bullying-Checklist

        Parent Forms and Letters

        • Doc.Confirmation of Receipt_PSC Report
        • Doc.Confirmation of Receipt_PSC Report-Spanish
        • Doc.PSC Release to Share Information
        • Ltr.Perpetrator Negative Findings (word)
        • Ltr.Perpetrator Negative Findings-Spanish (word)
        • Ltr.Perpetrator Positive Findings (word)
        • Ltr.Perpetrator Positive Findings-Spanish (word)
        • Ltr.Target Negative Findings (word)
        • Ltr.Target Negative Findings-Spanish (word)
        • Ltr.Target Positive Findings (word)
        • Ltr.Target Positive Findings-Spanish (word)
        • Ntf.Rights – Prohibited Student Conduct
        • Ntf.Rights – Prohibited Student Conduct-Spanish (word)

        Tools for Students

        • Doc.Cease and Desist Order
        • Doc.Cease and Desist Order-Spanish
        • Doc.School-Based Safety Plan
        • Doc.School-Based Safety Plan-Spanish

      Search and Seizures

        Electronic Devices

        • *Pro.Searches of Electronic Devices

        Individual Student Searches for Cause

        • *Pro.Individual Student Search and Seizures
        • Doc.Student Search and Seizures

      Special Circumstances

        Bus Misconduct

        • *Pro.Bus Misconduct – Principals
        • Doc.Bus Expectations Contract
        • Ltr.Bus Misconduct (word)
        • Ltr.Bus Misconduct-Spanish (word)

        Registered Student Sex Offender

        • *Pro.Registered Student Sex Offender Placement and Review
        • Doc.Registered Student Sex Offender Review
        • Ltr.Registered Student Sex Offender Review (word)
        • Ltr.Registered Student Sex Offender Review-Spanish (word)
        • Res.TEC – Placement of Registered Sex Offenders

        Sexting

        • Res.Sexting Legal Information

        Teacher Removal of Students for Discipline

      Transition Plans from Expulsion

      • *Pro.Transition from JJAEP
      • Doc.Contract for Success
      • Doc.JJAEP or Juvenile Placement Transition Plan to Home Campus

    For Adm-Procedural

      Abuse Reporting

        Office Protocols and Documents

        • *Pro.Abuse-Neglect-Trafficking
        • Doc.Acknowledgment of Removal by Legal Authorities
        • Doc.Certification of Nondisclosure by Investigator
        • Doc.Office Checklist for CPS/LE/CASA Investigation
        • Res.Child Protective Services Parent Resource Guide

        Posts

        • Post.TEA No, Go, Tell – Required Child Abuse Poster-11X17
        • Post.TEA No, Go, Tell – Required Child Abuse Poster-11×17-Spanish
        • Post.TEA Stop Human Trafficking – Color Block Sign 8X11
        • Post.TEA Stop Human Trafficking – General Sign 8X11
        • Post.TEA Stop Human Trafficking – Sign 12X18

      Animals on Campus

      • *Pro.Animals on Campus
      • Doc.Animal Incident Report
      • Doc.Request to Bring Animal on Campus
      • Ntf.Animals on Campus (word)
      • Ntf.Animals on Campus-Spanish (word)
      • Post.Rules for Classrooms with Pets

      Annual Campus Postings

      • Res.Annual Campus Postings

      Auto Calls

      • *Pro.Automated Cell Calls and Texts
      • Doc.Request to Opt-Out of Automated Calls
      • Res.FCC Regulatory Ruling on Robo-Calling

      Challenged Instructional and Library Materials

      • *Pro.Informal Review of Instructional Resources
      • Doc.Formal Request for Instructional Materials Reconsideration
      • Doc.Informal Request for Instructional Materials Review

      Distributing Non-Instruction Literature

      • *Pro.Distribution of Non-School Materials
      • Doc.Literature Distribution Request
      • Doc.Review of Non-Instructional Material
      • Doc.Review of Non-Instructional Material-Spanish

      Dog Bites on Campus

      • *Pro.Dog Bite Administrative Actions
      • Doc.Dog Bite Incident Report
      • Ltr.Dog Incident Summary – Dog Owner
      • Ltr.Dog Incident Summary – Student’s Parents

      End of Year Checklist-Staff

      • ^Doc.Campus End-of-Year Checklist
      • Doc.Calendar Activities for Next School Year
      • Doc.Student Supply List for New School Year
      • Doc.Teacher Inventory for Books or Consumables
      • Doc.Teacher Inventory for Classroom Equipment
      • Doc.Teacher Recommendations for Next School Year
      • Doc.Teacher Requests for Maintenance and Repairs
      • Doc.Teacher Wishlist
      • Doc.Technology/Equipment Summer Loan Form

      Enrollment Conferences for FC and Homeless

        Foster Care Conference Plan-Required

        • *Pro.FC Transportation for School of Origin – Campus
        • *Pro.Foster Care PEIMS Coding
        • *Pro.Transition Enrollment Conference Requirements
        • Doc.Transition Enrollment Conference Plan

      Gender or Name Change Request

      • *Pro.Gender Coding and Name Change Request
      • Doc.Gender or Name Change Request

      Home Visits

      • *Pro.Home Visitation

      Hospital, Treatment & Residential Plans

      • *Pro.Hospitalization or Placement in Treatment or Residential Facility

      Individual Graduation Committee

      • *Pro.Individual Graduation Plans
      • Doc.Individual Graduation Committee Meeting
      • Ltr.Individual Graduation Committee Notification (word)
      • Ltr.Individual Graduation Committee Notification-Spanish (word)
      • Res.Graduation Eligibility Flowchart

      Opioids

      • *Pro.Campus Opioid Prevention Action
      • *Pro.Drug Overdose

      Patriotic Society Presentations

      • *Pro.Patriotic Society Presentation

      Recordings

      • *Pro.Secret Recordings

      Religion

        Period of Prayer and Bible Reading

        • *Pro.Prayer, Bible, and Religious Text Reading in Schools
        • Doc.Period of Prayer and Religious Text Consent-Employee
        • Doc.Period of Prayer and Religious Text Consent-Student
        • Doc.Period of Prayer and Religious Text Revocation-Employee
        • Doc.Period of Prayer and Religious Text Revocation-Student

        Ten Commandments

        • *Pro.Ten Commandments Posting

      Required Prevention Activities

      • *Pro.Preventing PSC
      • Doc.Prevention Action Plan
      • Res.Anti-Bullying Guide for Educators
      • Res.Anti-Bullying Guide for Parents
      • Res.Building a Culture
      • Res.Campus Evaluation of PSC Prevention Standards
      • Res.Surveys and Collecting Data
      • Res.Training and Support for Prevention of Bullying and Harassment

      Rights for Parents

        All Rights

        • Res.Parental Rights

        Exemption Requests

        • *Pro.Federally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression
        • Doc.Exemption from Instruction
        • Doc.Exemption from Instruction-Spanish
        • Doc.Parental Denial of Corporal Punishment
        • Doc.Parental Denial of Corporal Punishment-Spanish
        • Doc.Taping of Students
        • Doc.Taping of Students-Spanish

      Rights for Students

      • *Pro.Students 18 Years of Age
      • Ntf.Annual Notification of FERPA Rights (word)
      • Res.LGBTQ+ Student Rights

      Staff Development

      • Res.Suggested Annual Campus SD Checklist

      Student Aides

      • Doc.Campus Student Aide Application

      Student Demonstrations

      • *Pro.Right to Freedom of Speech and Protest
      • Doc.Checklist for Student Demonstrations
      • Res.ACLU Student Political Speech in Schools

      Student Electronic Communication Devices

      • *Pro.Student Electronic Communication Devices
      • Doc.Confiscation Identification
      • Ltr.Confiscation Notification (Word)
      • Ltr.Confiscation Notification-Spanish (Word)
      • Ntf.Prohibition of Electronic Communication Devices (Word)
      • Ntf.Prohibition of Electronic Communication Devices-Spanish (Word)

      Student Speaking

      • *Pro.Student Speaking
      • Doc.Student Speaker for Graduation
      • Doc.Student Speaker for Non-Graduation

      Students Experiencing Homelessness

      • ^Pro.Homeless District and Campus Responsibilities
      • *Pro.Funding for Homeless and Unaccompanied Youth
      • *Pro.Students Experiencing Homelessness and Discipline
      • Doc.Checklist for Best School Placement Selection
      • Ntf.Homeless Enrollment Decision (word)
      • Ntf.Homeless Enrollment Decision-Spanish (word)
      • Res.Action Steps in Transitioning a Homeless Student
      • Res.NCHE Rights Information for Administrators
      • Res.TEA TEHCY Discipline One-Pager 2024
      • Res.TEA TEHCY Discipline Toolkit

      Teacher Removal and Refusal of Student Return

      • *Pro.Teacher Removal or Refusal to Admit a Student
      • Doc.Plan to Reintegrate a Student into a Teachers Class
      • Ltr.Schedule Teacher Removal Conference (Word)
      • Ltr.Schedule Teacher Removal Conference-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Teacher Removal Decision (Word)
      • Ltr.Teacher Removal Decision-Spanish (word)
      • Ntf.Results of Committee Review

      Transfers

      • Res.On Campus Transfers

      Video - SpEd Classrooms

        Denials

        • *Pro.Filing a Petition or Expedited Review Request for Denial

        Installation

        • *Pro.Filing an Extension to Install/Operate Video Camera
        • *Pro.Request for Videoing in SPED Settings
        • Doc.Request for Video Audio Equipment
        • Doc.Request for Video Audio Equipment-Spanish
        • Doc.Request Log-Cameras in SpEd Settings
        • Doc.Request to Commissioner for Extension to Install/Operate Video Camera
        • Ltr.Response to Videoing Request (word)
        • Ltr.Response to Videoing Request-Spanish (word)
        • Ntf.Discontinuation of Videoing for Parents (word)
        • Ntf.Discontinuation of Videoing for Parents-Spanish (word)
        • Ntf.Discontinuation of Videoing for Staff
        • Ntf.Discontinuation of Videoing for Staff-Spanish
        • Ntf.Staff Notification of Recordings
        • Ntf.Staff Notification of Recordings_SPA
        • Ntf.Videoing for Parents (word)
        • Ntf.Videoing for Parents-Spanish (word)
        • Post.Video Audio Monitoring
        • Post.Video Audio Monitoring-Spanish

        Viewing

        • *Pro.Request for Viewing an Incident
        • Doc.Report of Safety Violation Investigation
        • Doc.Request to View an Incident
        • Doc.Request to View an Incident-Spanish
        • Ltr.Response to View an Incident (word)
        • Ltr.Response to View an Incident-Spanish (word)

      Video-Surveillance

      • *Pro.Video and Audio Recordings
      • Doc.Permission to Video and Audio (word)
      • Doc.Request to View Surveillance Recording
      • Post.Video Audio Monitoring
      • Post.Video Audio Monitoring-Spanish

      Walk-Throughs

      • *Pro.Walk Throughs
      • Doc.Walk-Through for Climate and Management
      • Doc.Walk-Through for Teaching and Learning
      • Doc.Walk-Through Tallies

    For Adm-Safety

      Drills

        General Procedures and Documentation

        • *Pro.Safety Drills for Campuses
        • Doc.Administrative Checklist for Campus Drills
        • Doc.Drill Planning and Evaluation Form
        • Doc.Lockdown Drill Worksheet
        • Doc.Staff Drill Feedback
        • Doc.State Fire Exit Drill and Prevention
        • Doc.TxSSC Annual Drill Reporting Form

        Handout for Parents

        • Res.SRP-K12 Student Parent Handout-Spanish
        • Res.SRP-K12-Student-Parent-Handout-English

        Handout for Teachers and Training

        • Res.SRP-K12 Red/Green Alert Card
        • Res.SRP-K12 Red/Green Med Card
        • Res.SRP-K12 Red/Green Med Roll Card Guidelines
        • Res.SRP-K12 Red/Green Roll Card

        MOU's & Letter of Intent

        • Doc.SRP District MOU – LE, Fire, and EMS
        • Doc.SRP District MOU with the Foundation
        • Doc.SRP-K12 Notice of Intent

        Preparing for Response Drill Training

        • Res.SRP Overview and Preparing Staff
        • Res.SRP-K12 Lockdown Drill Guidance
        • Res.Student Parent SRP Handout

        Signage

        • Res.SRP-K12 Lockdown Drill in Progress
        • Res.SRP-K12 Secure Lockout Door Poster – Eng & Spanish
        • Res.SRP-K12 Secure Lockout Monitored Door Poster – Eng & Spanish

      Firearms

      • *Pro.Firearms for Visitors on School Grounds

      Metal Detectors

      • *Pro.Use of Metal Detectors
      • Post.Magnetometers for Daily Use
      • Post.Magnetometers for Daily Use-Spanish
      • Post.Magnetometers for Students
      • Post.Magnetometers for Students-Spanish

      Neighborhood Sex Offender

      • *Pro.Neighborhood Sex Offender Notification

      Office Dismissals

      • *Pro.Office Dismissal Procedures
      • Doc.Early or Late Checkout Log
      • Post.Early Dismissal Procedures
      • Post.Early Dismissal Procedures-Spanish
      • Res.Students Remaining After Dismissal

      Playground

      • *Pro.Playground Safety

      Safety Plans for Students

      • Doc.Contract for Behavior Expectations
      • Doc.Contract for Behavior Expectations-Spanish
      • Doc.Home-Based Safety Plan
      • Doc.Home-Based Safety Plan-Spanish
      • Doc.No Contact Contract
      • Doc.No Contact Contract-Spanish
      • Doc.Stay Away Plan
      • Doc.Stay Away Plan-Spanish
      • Doc.Supervision Plan
      • Doc.Supervision Plan-Spanish

      Students with Suicide Ideation

      • *Pro.Suicide Ideation Procedures-Administrative
      • *Pro.Threat to Self
      • Ltr.Notification of Student Safety Steps Taken
      • Ltr.Notification of Student Safety Steps Taken-Spanish

      Threats Received in an Office

      • Doc.Office Checklist for Receipt of a Phone Threat
      • Doc.Office Checklist for Receipt of a Verbal Threat
      • Doc.Office Checklist for Suspicious Package, Note, Envelope
      • Doc.Office Checklist for Threatening Email or Computer Cyberattack Notice

    For Adm-Supporting Teachers

      Actions for Instructional Growth

      • *Pro.Actions to Support Teacher Professional Growth
      • Doc.Informal Plan for Employee Support

    For Adm-Truancy and Prevention Process

      Truancy Process

      • *Pro.Truancy Prevention and Intervention Requirements
      • *Pro.Truancy Process
      • Doc.Counselor Truancy Report
      • Doc.Truancy Tracking Report
      • Ltr.Parent 3 Absences (word)
      • Ltr.Parent 3 Absences-Spanish (word)
      • Ntf.Compulsory Attendance Warning to Parents/Guardians – BOY
      • Ntf.Compulsory Attendance Warning to Parents/Guardians-Spanish – BOY
      • Ntf.Parent Agreement for Truancy (word)
      • Res.Laws Regarding Truancy

      Welcome Intervention Program

      • *Pro.Welcome Team Intervention Program
      • Doc.Student Welcome Sign-In
      • Doc.Welcome Reflection
      • Res.Tips for Being On Time and Attending School

    For Adm-Visitor Management

      Alerts

      • *Pro.Sex Offender Alert
      • Doc.Visitation Notification
      • Ltr.Visitation Guidelines (word)
      • Ltr.Visitation Guidelines-Spanish (word)

      Celebrations and Events

      • *Pro.Classroom Celebrations
      • *Pro.Large Indoor or Outdoor Events

      Classroom Observations

      • *Pro.Visitor Observations
      • Doc.Request for Observation

      During School Hours

      • *Pro.Visitor and Staff Sign In and Out Procedures
      • Doc.Staff Contract for Visitor Management
      • Doc.Visitor Log-In Record
      • Post.Campus Visitors-External
      • Post.Campus Visitors-External-Spanish
      • Post.Campus Visitors-Internal Office
      • Post.Campus Visitors-Internal Office-Spanish
      • Post.Campus Visitors-Reception Area
      • Post.Campus Visitors-Reception Area-Spanish
      • Scr.Access Request for Locked Front Door

      Inappropriate Visitor Behavior

      • *Pro.Unacceptable Behavior of Visitor
      • Doc.Report of Visitor’s Behavior
      • Doc.Verbal Warning Log for Visitor Inappropriate Behavior
      • Ltr.Visitor Restriction for Adults (word)
      • Ltr.Visitor Restriction for Adults-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Visitor Restriction for Minors (word)
      • Ltr.Visitor Restriction for Minors-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Visitor Warning Letter (word)
      • Ltr.Visitor Warning Letter-Spanish (word)
      • Ntf.Visitor Restriction
      • Post.Visitor Behavior
      • Post.Visitor Behavior-Spanish

      Lunch with Students

      • *Pro.Lunch with Students

    For ALL Staff-Procedural

      Authorization to Release Information

      • 5b.3 Doc.Authorization to Release – During a Meeting
      • 5b.4 Doc.Authorization to Release – During a Meeting-Spanish
      • 5b.5 Doc.Authorization to Release Information to a Professional
      • 5b.6 Doc.Authorization to Release Information to Professional-Spanish
      • Doc.Authorization to Send Information Electronically
      • Doc.Authorization to Send Information Electronically-Spanish
      • Doc.Authorization with a Third Party
      • Doc.Authorization With a Third Party-Spanish

      Confiscated Personal Devices

      • *Pro.Confiscation of Personal Items or Electronic Devices
      • Ltr.Confiscation Notification (word)
      • Ltr.Confiscation Notification-Spanish (word)

      Custody Issues

      • Ltr.Custody Clarification (word)
      • Ltr.Custody Clarification-Spanish (word)
      • Ltr.Protective Order (word)
      • Ltr.Protective Order-Spanish (word)
      • Res.Custody Issues for Schools – Manual

      Food in the Classroom

      • *Pro.Food in the Classrooms and Events

      Social Media - Personal

      • Pro.Personal Social Media Accounts – Staff

      Social Media - Professional

      • *Pro.Professional Social Media Accounts – Staff
      • Doc.Permission to Post
      • Doc.Professional School Media Account Request

    For Office Staff-Finance

      Activity Funds

      • *Pro.Campus Activity Funds

      Audits

      • *Pro.Campus Activity Fund Audits

      Crowdfunding/Donations

      • *Pro.Donations and Crowdfunding Guidelines
      • Doc.Crowdfunding Report
      • Doc.Request for Crowdfunding Campaign Approval

      Fees, Fines & Charges

      • *Pro.Acceptable and Unacceptable Fees
      • Doc.Acceptable Student Fee Schedule
      • Doc.Request Fee/Fine Waiver
      • Doc.Request Fee/Fine Waiver-Spanish
      • Post.Fee Waiver Notification
      • Post.Fee Waiver Notification-Spanish

      Office Forms and Procedures

        Forms

        • Doc.Acknowledgment for Handling Money
        • Doc.Award Prize Receipt Form
        • Doc.Bank Deposit Form
        • Doc.Check Request or Action Taken
        • Doc.Fundraiser Log
        • Doc.Monthly Bank Statement Summary
        • Doc.Refund Request Form

        Processes

        • *Pro.Armored Car Pickups
        • *Pro.Managing Checks (In and Out)
        • *Pro.Preparing Deposits
        • *Pro.Preparing Receipts
        • *Pro.Receiving and Handling Money
        • *Pro.Reconciling Bank Accounts

      Sales Tax and IRS

      • Res.IRS Information
      • Res.Sales Tax Information
      • Res.Tax-Free Sale Days

    For Office Staff-Procedural

      Enrollment (includes Special Circumstances (SC) situations

        Authorization Agreement

        • *Pro.Adult Caregiver
        • Res.Texas Authorization Agreement for Voluntary Adult Caregiver

        Custody Issues

        • Res.Custody Issues for Schools – Manual

        Enrollment Forms

        • *Pro.Student Enrollment
        • Doc.Emergency Treatment Authorization
        • Doc.Emergency Treatment Authorization-Spanish
        • Doc.Enrollment Checklist
        • Doc.Enrollment Form
        • Doc.Enrollment Form-Spanish
        • Doc.Food Allergy Information
        • Doc.Food Allergy Information-Spanish
        • Doc.Living Apart from Parent Affidavit
        • Doc.Living Apart from Parent Affidavit-Spanish
        • Doc.Living with Parent Affidavit
        • Doc.Living with Parent Affidavit-Spanish
        • Doc.Medical Conditions
        • Doc.Medical Conditions-Spanish
        • Doc.Missing Enrollment Information Affidavit
        • Doc.Special Programs Survey
        • Doc.Special Programs Survey-Spanish
        • Doc.Student Residency Affidavit
        • Doc.Student Residency Affidavit
        • Res.Enrollment Requirements for Students in FC
        • Res.TEA Home Language Survey – Spanish 2024
        • Res.TEA Home Language Survey-English 2024

        Grade Placement and Credit Awards

        • *Pro.Grade Placement or Credits Awarded
        • Doc.High School Credit Award for Non-Accredited
        • Doc.K-8 Grade Placement for Non-Accredited

        SC- Confidentiality Program

        • Doc.Participant in Address Confidentiality Program Affidavit

        SC- Criminal Offense

        • *Pro.Student with a Criminal Offense

        SC- Foreign Exchange

        • *Pro.Foreign Exchange Enrollment

        SC- Foster Care

        • *Pro.Enrolling Students in Foster Care

        SC- Grandparent Care

        • *Pro.Grandparent Care Enrollment Requirements
        • Doc.Grandparent Care Affidavit
        • Doc.Grandparent Care Affidavit-Spanish

        SC- Homeless

        • *Pro.Homeless Enrollment
        • *Pro.Transportation for Homeless
        • Doc.Caregiver Affidavit for Student Experiencing Homelessness
        • Doc.Homeless Enrollment Plan
        • Doc.McKinney-Vento Intake Affidavit
        • Doc.Missing Enrollment Information Affidavit
        • Doc.Parent Partnership Agreement
        • Doc.Questionnaires for Enrollment with No Records
        • Doc.Student Residency Questionnaire
        • Doc.Student Residency Questionnaire-Spanish
        • Doc.Transportation Contract

        SC- Homeschooling

        • Doc.Home School Reentry
        • Doc.Home School Reentry-Spanish

        SC- Immigrant and Undocumented Students

        • *Pro.Immigrant or Undocumented Students Enrollment

        SC- Migrant Students

        • Doc.Family Survey for Migrant Student
        • Doc.Family Survey for Migrant Student-Spanish

        SC- Military Dependent

        • *Pro.Military Dependent Enrollment
        • Doc.Military-Connected Students
        • Doc.Military-Connected Students-Spanish
        • Res.Campus Suggestions for Military and Mobile Student Transition

        SC- Power of Attorney

        • *Pro.Educational Power of Attorney or Agreement
        • Doc.Educational Power of Attorney Agreement
        • Doc.Educational Power of Attorney Agreement-Spanish
        • Doc.Revocation of EPOA
        • Doc.Revocation of EPOA-Spanish
        • Doc.Texas POA

        SC- Sales Contract and Lease Agreement

        • *Pro.Enrolling with a Sales Contract
        • Doc.Lease Agreement
        • Doc.Lease Agreement-Spanish
        • Doc.Sales Contract
        • Doc.Sales Contract-Spanish

      General Withdrawals

      • *Pro.Withdrawals
      • Doc.Withdrawal Form with Codes
      • Ltr.Notification to Withdraw Student (word)
      • Ltr.Notification to Withdraw Student-Spanish (word)

      Hospital, Treatment & Residential Facilities

      • *Pro.Hospitalization or Placement in Treatment or Residential Facility

      Withdrawal Due To Non-Payment

      • Ltr.Tuition Notification (word)
      • Ltr.Tuition Notification-Spanish (word)

      Withdrawal to Homeschool

      • *Pro.Home School Withdrawal
      • Doc.Home School Assurance Form
      • Doc.Home School Assurance Form-Spanish

    For Records Manager-Student Records

      Accessibility and Confidentiality

      • *Pro.Confidentiality and Accessibility-Student Educational Records
      • 5b.5 Doc.Authorization to Release Information to a Professional
      • 5b.6 Doc.Authorization to Release Information to Professional-Spanish
      • Doc.Agreement for Conducting Studies
      • Doc.Certification of Nondisclosure by Investigator
      • Ntf.FERPA Rights to Records
      • Post.Confidentiality
      • Post.Confidentiality-Spanish
      • Res.Parental Rights

      Amendment to Records

      • *Pro.Amending Student Records
      • Doc.Request for Appeal of Student Records
      • Doc.Request to Amend Student Records
      • Doc.Request to Amend Student Records-Spanish
      • Ltr.Response to Amend Student Records (word)
      • Ltr.Response to Amend Student Records-Spanish (word)
      • Scr.Hearing for Student Records Appeal (word)

      Campus to Campus Transfer - Active Files

      • *Pro.Campus to Campus Folder Transfer of Hard Copies
      • Doc.Records Transfer
      • Doc.Transfer Labels for Box of Student Active Files

      Clean-Out of Cumulative Folders

        Avery 18163 Stickers

        • Res.Dismissal Stickers
        • Res.Graduation Stickers
        • Res.Permanent Sticker
        • Res.Received Sticker
        • Res.Withdrawal Stickers

        Avery 5160 Stickers

        • Res.Dismissal Stickers
        • Res.Graduation Stickers
        • Res.Permanent Stickers
        • Res.Received Stickers
        • Res.Withdrawal Stickers

        Avery 6445 Stickers

        • Res.Dismissal Stickers
        • Res.Graduation Stickers
        • Res.Permanent Stickers
        • Res.Received Stickers
        • Res.Withdrawal Stickers

        Clean Out Procedures

        • *Pro.Cumulative Folder Clean-Out
        • Doc.Cumulative Folder Clean-Out

      Directory Information

      • Doc.Directory Information Release – No 3rd Party
      • Doc.Directory Information Release-3rd Party Requestors
      • Doc.Directory Information Secondary Students

      Management of Student Records

      • *Pro.Managing Student Records
      • Doc.3rd Party Viewing of Student Records
      • Doc.Cumulative Folder Sign-Out Sheet
      • Post.Notification for Access to Student Records
      • Post.Notification for Access to Student Records-Spanish
      • Res.Enrollment Cover Sheet

      Missing Student Folder

      • Doc.Missing Student Folder

      Request for Records

      • *Pro.Records Request
      • Doc.Records Request
      • Ltr.Fee for Copies (word)

      Retention Guidelines

      • Res.Cumulative Student Records Retention
      • Res.Non-Cumulative Student Records Retention

      Subpoena Requests

        Process and Forms

        • *Pro.Subpoena for Records
        • Ltr.Parent Subpoena Notification (word)
        • Ltr.Parent Subpoena Notification-Spanish (word)
        • Ntf.Certification of Authenticity of Records
        • Ntf.No Records Found (word)
        • Ntf.Staff Subpoena Request

        Proper/Improper Serve

        • Ltr.Attorney Improper Serve
        • Res.Proper/Improper Serve

        Testifying

        • *Pro.Subpoena for Testifying
        • Res.Subpoena Testifying Tips for Counselors
        • Res.Subpoena Testifying Tips for School Personnel

    For Sponsors-Activities

      Extracurricular Sponsorship

        Forms and Protocol for Sponsors

        • *Pro.Extracurricular Activities
        • Doc.Club and Organization Syllabus (word)
        • Doc.Extracurricular Annual Budget Report
        • Doc.Extracurricular New Activity Request

        Forms for Students and Parents

        • Doc.Permission to Participate
        • Doc.Permission to Participate-Spanish
        • Doc.Request Fee/Fine Waiver
        • Doc.Request Fee/Fine Waiver-Spanish

      Sponsor Forms and Procedures

        Collecting and Handling Money

        • *Pro.Sponsor Handling of Money
        • Doc.Check Requisition
        • Doc.Collecting Money from Individual Students
        • Doc.Collection and Count Tabulation
        • Doc.Gift Card Purchase Request
        • Doc.Request to Purchase
        • Doc.Request to Transfer Funds
        • Doc.Ticket Sales Summary

        Fundraising

        • *Pro.Campus Fundraising
        • Doc.Final Fundraising Report
        • Doc.Fundraiser Request
        • Doc.Fundraising Application and Financial Recap
        • Res.Raffle Guidelines for Nonprofits

      Student Led Groups

      • *Pro.Student Led Groups
      • Doc.Application For Use of Facility -Student Led Groups

    For Teachers-Field Trips and Travel

      Chaperones

      • Doc.Chaperone Application
      • Doc.Chaperone Application-Spanish
      • Doc.Field Trip Daily Itinerary

      Child Water Safety Requirements

      • *Pro.Water Safety
      • Doc.Parent Permission for Swimming
      • Res.Water Safety Tips-Red Cross
      • Res.Water Safety Tips-Red Cross – Spanish

      Coordinator

      • *Pro.Off-Campus Travel for Students with Disabilities
      • Doc.Field Trip Checklist
      • Doc.Student List for Field Trip
      • Res.Chaperone and Student Orientation

      Permissions and Notifications

      • Doc.Parent Permission for Field Trips – All Students
      • Doc.Parent Permission for Field Trips – All Students-Spanish
      • Doc.Permission Elementary Parent – Eng/Spa Combined
      • Doc.Permission-Elementary Parent
      • Doc.Permission-Elementary Parent-Spanish
      • Doc.Permission-Secondary Parent
      • Doc.Permission-Secondary Parent-Spanish
      • Ntf.Elementary Field Trip (word)
      • Ntf.Elementary Field Trip-Spanish (word)

      Requests

      • Doc.Fundraiser Request
      • Doc.Request for Student Field Trip and Travel

      Transportation

      • Doc.Request for District Transportation
      • Doc.Request for Parent to Provide Transportation
      • Doc.Request for Parent to Provide Transportation-Spanish
      • Doc.Transportation Bus Review

    For Teachers-Procedural

      Movie/Video Viewing

      • Doc.Request for Viewing a Video or Movie
      • Ntf.Parent Notification of Movie or Video
      • Res.Volunteer Video and Quiz – TEST

      Professional Organizations

      • *Pro.Professional Organizations

      Request Forms

      • Doc.Employee Access Request – Campus Approval
      • Doc.Request for a Book Study

      Retention - PreK-8 Gr -Parent Requests

      • *Pro.Parent Request for Repeating a Grade or a Course
      • Doc.Retention Agenda for Parent Requests

      Retention K-8 - Campus Request

      • *Pro.Retention K-8 Grades – Teacher Request
      • Doc.Agenda for Retention for Delays in Learning and Social Promotion
      • Res.Principal Leadership on Retention and Social Promotion
      • Res.Retention in Elementary and Middle Schools

      Teacher Planning Periods

      • *Pro.Teacher Planning Periods
      • Doc.Agreement for Relinquishing Planning Periods
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Amanda Real

Consultant & Contributor

Amanda Real is a licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP) and a nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP) with 15 years of experience in public education. She began her education career working in schools as a licensed specialist in school psychology, later serving as a behavior specialist, coordinator, and director of special education services at the district level. Regionally, Amanda has previously served as the Child Find consultant for the Education Service Center, Region 20 in San Antonio, TX. Amanda’s professional leadership has included various roles on the Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP) board, including President of the Association. Amanda is passionate about high-quality support and services to students with disabilities and the individuals who provide them. 

Amanda’s professional experiences provide her with a unique perspective. She emphasizes effective and efficient systems and compliance while maintaining a strong focus on students and practitioners in daily school operations. Her areas of interest include Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Section 504, special education, behavior, cultural diversity, and ethics in school psychology, research, and evidence-based interventions, as well as action planning and progress monitoring.

Amanda resides in the greater San Antonio area with her husband of 12 years. She is involved in ranching, actively participates in her church parish, and enjoys gardening and cooking as hobbies.

César Castro

Spanish Translations

César I. Castro was born in Veracruz, Mexico, and immigrated to Texas at twelve. He graduated from Plano East Senior High School and attended Tarrant County Community College.

Besides being a Certified Health Care Interpreter (CHI-Spanish), César is fluent in American Sign Language and has volunteered to teach the bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses in the deaf community since 2010. He has worked for various school districts as an office assistant in administration and translation. At twenty-six, he married his beautiful wife, Monique Castro, a certified A.S.L. interpreter, and moved to Fort Worth, TX.

In 2016, César joined Texas School Procedures to assist with document translation and enable Spanish-speaking students and their families to be partners in their education.

In 2024, César and Monique formally established their language-service business, Trilingual Solutions, LLC. Together, they provide in-person and remote interpreting services, document translation, and transliteration of English/Spanish content to American Sign Language for school districts and businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

They enjoy life with their three pups, Sonny (a dachshund mix), Flor (a bloodhound mix), and Socks (a lab mix). The trilingual couple loves camping, hiking, swimming, and snorkeling, among other recreational sports.

Debby Moore

CEO. Trainer & Product Developer

Debby Moore has had over 32 years of experience in Texas Public School Education as a district administrator for Administrative and Student Services, as a campus administrator for elementary and secondary levels, as a counselor for special and regular education at all levels, as a behavioral specialist, and as a regular and special education teacher. Although Debby retired in December of 2010, she continued to serve in several interim school district positions, such as Director of Elementary Operations, COO of Human Resources, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, and Director of Student Services. In June 2013, Debby formed Texas School Procedures, LLC, and piloted the website with five districts across Texas. The company went public to all districts in 2015.

Responsibilities at the District administrative level included developing and overseeing the district guidance and counseling program; writing district regulations, forms, and letters; training and overseeing district discipline guidelines and other operational procedures for administrators; overseeing district safety programs; handling parent complaints and grievances; and chairing expulsion hearings. Over her years of service to public education and during retirement, she has presented staff development for teachers, counselors, and administrators at local, regional, state, and national levels.

Debby has been married for 35+ years to a very loving and supportive husband. Her immediate family includes two sons, three inherited sons (one deceased), one daughter through marriage (deceased), and six wonderful grandchildren who provide much joy!  Debby loves spending time with their pets, Nilly and LiLo ( two rescued cats), researching, writing, and reading. Binge-watching various detective/crime/mystery series (mainly British) on Prime and Netflix helps clear the mind.

Dr. Gayle Smith

Product Development Contributor and Trainer

Gayle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Missouri State University and a Master’s and Doctoral degree from Dallas Baptist University.  With nearly 30 years of experience in public education across rural, urban, and suburban districts, she has served in various capacities, including teacher, principal, Director of Accountability, Area Director, Director of Elementary Education, and Assistant Superintendent. Her passion is driving school improvement efforts to foster an optimal learning environment for every student. She believes that to achieve this, we must develop highly effective leaders who can recruit, support, and retain exceptional teachers.
  

Gayle is married to Don, who has dedicated 34 years to Jack Henry and Associates in the banking software industry. They are proud parents of four children and grandparents, affectionately known as “Gigi,” to 10 wonderful grandchildren. Their family has also grown to include two cherished pets, Barkley, a mini Cavapoo, and Copper, a playful orange tabby. They enjoy RVing, traveling, and spending time on the lake with their boat. In her spare time, Gayle enjoys reading, playing board games, and appreciating nature through hikes, kayaking, or simply sipping coffee on the porch.

Dr. Glenda Boyer

Consultant and Trainer

Dr. Boyer has worked as an educator, school counselor, student assistance coordinator, licensed counselor/supervisor, trainer/consultant, and adjunct teacher in DFW area with over 30 years of combined experience. She currently has a private practice in the Denton area, working with children, adolescents, and their families, as well as adults and couples. Consultation with educators, professional development for school counselors, and adjunct teaching at area universities are also a large part of her professional life. Glenda has been with Texas School Procedures from the beginning providing training and consultation to counselors and developing counseling presentations for the site.

Glenda’s passion is working with children and adolescents and consulting with others who share the same passion – sharing from her experience and learning the needs of counselors and their students in educational settings. Play interventions with children, hands-on activities for curriculum-based support groups, crisis response, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, and counselor self-care/burnout prevention are just a few of her current interests in working with counselors in school settings.

Personal time includes time with friends and family and a small family ranching operation. Glenda has two sons and one daughter as well as a daughter-in-law and son-in-law and five grandchildren. In her spare time, she maintains close to 400 acres in West Texas where she is the proud “parent” of 30 to 40 head of cattle.

Lauren Trotter

Consultant & Contributor

Lauren graduated from Hardin Simmons University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Behavioral Science degree. Before switching to an early childhood education major, she had completed all her nursing school prerequisites. Once the idea of kids came to mind, she quickly realized that education would work better for her and her future family.

Lauren is a 3rd grade teacher in a small district in North Texas. This is her sixth year as an educator. She has taught multiple grade levels and worked in various districts. During her time as an educator, she has grown to love learning about the laws and requirements for public schools. This knowledge has helped her be a better educator and a more informed parent and teacher. 

Lauren has been married for 8 years to her supportive husband, and they share two little boys.  She enjoys spending time with her family, researching new information, and teaching. 

Michelle Capener

Consultant/Accounts Management

Michelle Berry Capener, MS, LPC is both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified School Counselor with over two decades of experience in public education.  She began her career working for a non-profit organization at an elementary campus.  She later served as a behavior specialist at a high school and a counselor at a middle school. She spent the remainder of her time at the District level supporting counselors and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) for a district with an enrollment of about 25,000 students.  Michelle also facilitated over 25 Fifth Grade Career Fairs, featuring over 60 community volunteers and serving over 700 students per occurrence.

Michelle’s varied experience at all grade levels and her serving in both campus and district roles have provided her with valuable insights. Her commitment to establishing consistency within the district and monitoring compliance with state mandates was designed to strengthen and support District initiatives at all levels.  In addition, her attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills allowed her to successfully orchestrate large district-wide events while simultaneously providing critical support to staff.

Michelle has been married to her husband, Todd, for over 25 years.  She is a proud mother to her son, Jordan, who attends Dallas Baptist University.  She is also an animal lover and enjoys spending time with her two cats, Jake and Daphne, and her beloved pup, Maggie. Michelle loves spending time on and near the water and aspires one day to live near the ocean.  Personal activities include attending church, reading, enjoying live music, exercising, and spending time with friends and family.

Nancy Rouse

Customer Service and Website Administrator

Nancy Rouse is a retired Texas educator and technology support staff member with 35 years of experience in education. Her roles in Texas schools have varied, including teaching, mentoring, instructional specialist/designer, and technology systems management. In addition to educating district teachers in current software, she became a subject matter expert on teacher web page development using Lotus Notes. She became the District Lotus Notes Administrator and Webmaster. During this time, Nancy helped transition to a new email system as the Microsoft Exchange Administrator. As Microsoft Lync Administrator, she helped usher in and manage a new phone system for the district.

Nancy’s stent as District webmaster was where she first met Debby Moore, a colleague. Debby was developing policies, regulations, and procedures for the school district, and Nancy created a website to house the “Regs,” which became invaluable in editing and posting the documents. In 2016, shortly before retiring, Debby again approached Nancy, this time to join TxSP to edit documents and help manage the new TxSP website. So impressed by the regulations and best practices being developed, Nancy has continued to support her as a valued customer service representative and document and website manager.

Nancy has three grown sons, two daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren—four boys and, finally, a girl. She enjoys her most precious gift, her family, and the time she spends with them vacationing, camping, fishing, and laughing.

Ri Trotter

Consultant and Contributor

Ri Trotter is a retired Texas educator (and former CPA) with 20 years of experience in education. Her roles in education include teaching special education students, teaching general education classrooms, serving as a Campus Intervention Specialist, leading a campus mentor, and performing several other campus leadership roles.

Ri joined the Texas School Procedures team in August 2022 and contributes through research and writing on various educational topics.

Ri and her husband have three grown and married children and nine grandchildren, ranging in age from 17 to 2. She enjoys spending time with her family (especially the “Grands” and all the activities and sporting events) and participating in the many chores required to establish the recently acquired family ranch/farm.

Rich Claypool

CFO and Operations

Rich has served in various industries’ customer service and sales positions before joining Texas School Procedures, starting in June 2013. Rich was instrumental in developing the company’s behind-the-scenes core set-up and operations with company attorneys and establishing business procedures to ensure smooth operations and functioning. He continues to manage all operational aspects of TxSP and as liaison to subscribing districts, providing all “vendor” documents.

Rich is the proud father of one daughter, Dilyn, and will tell anyone she is his priority. They enjoy being outdoors and doing anything athletic together, such as swimming, hiking, running, biking, paddle boarding, fishing, camping, and kayaking. He is a very involved parent who attends any school activity or parent conference. He has supported her outside karate, dance, basketball, and softball activities, to name a few.

Rich is also an advocate of animals and rescues his fur pets from organizations that take in forgotten animals off the streets. He currently has Kong (a “pitta”) and Bruiser (a “Chiweenie”) that he adopted from South Side Street Dogs, a non-profit vegan Animal Rescue in Houston, Texas.