GC United For Safe & Secure
A Community based committee that focuses on the whole child and the mission to support a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors of GCCISD
Email safeandsecure@gccisd.net for more information.
WHAT IS SSSC?

Required by Education Code 37.109 a safety and security committee will be established by GCCISD will responsibilities to;

  1. Participate on behalf of the district in developing and implementing emergency plans consistent with the district multihazard emergency operations plan to ensure that the plans reflect specific campus, facility, or support services needs;
  2. Periodically provide recommendations to the board and district administrators regarding updating the district multihazard emergency operations plan [see CKC] in accordance with best practices identified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the TxSSC, or a person included in the registry of persons providing school safety or security consulting services established by the TxSSC;
  3. Provide the district with any campus, facility, or support services information required in connection with a safety and security audit, a safety and security audit report, or another report required to be submitted by the district to the TxSSC;
  4. Review each report required to be submitted by the district to the TxSSC to ensure that the report contains accurate and complete information regarding each campus, facility, or support service in accordance with criteria established by the center; and
  5. Consult with local law enforcement agencies on methods to increase law enforcement presence near district campuses
MISSION
GCCISD’s overall mission is “Developing the Whole Child,” we as GCCISD SSSC will focus on safety and security of all GCCISD students, staff and visitors that go beyond the campus but into their community.
Why do we need a Safe & Secure Schools Committee?
The District, in response to TEC 37.109, School Safety and Security Committee, has established a Committee to ensure a safe and secure learning and work environment for all GCCISD students and employees.
Who can join GCCISD SSSC?
Representatives designated by the Superintendent will be appointed for a two-year term, unless replaced by the Superintendent. Representatives (committee members) required by TEC 37.109 will have no expiration, unless replaced by the Superintendent or designee assigned by superintendent (reference TASB esource).
Why is safe & secure schools important?
Providing a safe and secure learning environment promotes good educational practices and reduces stress in the mind and body for students and staff to focus on education.
How can I help?
Parents, Guardians and the community can learn key school safety topics, highlighted laws and specific information on what your child and you need to know. The Texas School Safety Center provides a guide to help understand school safety.
Meeting Notice
Category
Date
Location
General Meeting
August 31, 2023
Hugh Echols Public Service Center
General Meeting
November 16, 2023
Hugh Echols Public Service Center
General Meeting
March 28, 2024
Hugh Echols Public Service Center
General Meeting
June 6, 2024
Hugh Echols Public Service Center
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  • 2022-2023
    Category
    Date
    General Meeting
    August 25, 2022
    General Meeting
    November 17, 2022
    General Meeting
    March 30, 2023
    General Meeting
    June 8, 2023
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    2021-2022
    Category
    Date
    General Meeting
    November 18, 2021
    General Meeting
    January 20, 2022
    General Meeting
    March 17, 2022
    General Meeting
    July 28, 2022
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Governance
In accordance with guidelines established by the Texas School Safety Center, each school district shall establish a school safety and security committee.
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Email safeandsecure@gccisd.net for more information.