LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – This week, United ISD’s management team traveled to the Texas State Capitol, meeting with lawmakers and attending a statewide educational conference to address key issues affecting public schools.
During the first part of their visit, district officials engaged with key legislators to emphasize the needs of the district and public schools across Texas. In addition to these meetings, they participated in the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Midwinter Conference, where they were among a select few districts invited to present during a breakout session.
United ISD’s presentation focused on their anti-vaping initiatives, stressing the importance of parental involvement in combating the issue.
“Vapes are disguised in a lot of different ways, and most of the time, when we speak to parents, they tell us, ‘I didn’t know what I was looking for. I had no idea. I had seen that object in my child’s room, backpack, or household and didn’t know it was actually a vape containing contraband,’” said Annette Perez, Director for Discipline Management/Student Relations.
As part of their presentation, district officials also highlighted their Anti-Vaping Task Force, showcasing how they collaborate with local agencies in a community-wide effort to address the issue.
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