Title IV, Part A School Safety News
September 2020
New Mental Health/Title IV Team at Region 9
Lana Owen - Student Wellness, Health and School Safety / Title IV Lead
Melissa Hoepfner - Mental Health-Title IV / Elementary Counselor Lead
Cristina McCrary - Helen Farabee Representative at R9
Laci Murphy- Secondary Counselor Lead/ CCMR/Federal Programs
Please feel free to contact us to assist you through the unique challenges your district is facing this school year.
amidst the unknowns that lie ahead. Staff well-being, including mental and emotional health, must be
a top priority during the return to school.
to report test-confirmed COVID-19 cases in public schools.
TAA Letter Expected in September to Address School Safety Issues
TEA plans to release a TAA letter that will provide updated information and guidance concerning:
- SSSP data collection requirements due November 2020
- Drill guidance and COVID drill recommendations from TEA and TxSSC
- Stop the Bleed COVID training guidance
Child Abuse, Neglect, and Human Trafficking Updated Posting Requirement
District/LEA Resources - Updates
District Auditing Report
I know how busy you are at this time and I want to make the process as easy as possible for you, so feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
The actual DAR report has to be submitted by November 15th and the new audit cycle for 2020-2023 has been pushed back to begin on November 1st.
Lana Owen, M.Ed
Email: lana.owen@esc9.net
Website: esc9.net
Location: 301 Texas 11 Loop, Wichita Falls, TX, USA
Phone: 940-322-6928