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Authorization To Renew The Training Agreement With The American National Red Cross
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This agenda item seeks board approval to authorize the renewal of the training service agreement between the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and the American National Red Cross to continue providing districtwide health, safety, and emergency response training for HISD employees.
HISD utilizes the American National Red Cross to deliver nationally recognized training and certification programs that support student and employee safety and ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
Under this agreement, the American National Red Cross will provide in-person and online training courses, Red Cross-certified instructors, instructional materials, and nationally recognized certifications upon successful completion.
Courses the district may offer with this agreement include, but are not limited to, First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Bloodborne Pathogens, and Basic Life Support for Medical Professionals. It also allows the district to offer these courses at a reduced cost to HISD employees.
Approval of this agreement will ensure continuity of services, consistent training quality, and scalable access to safety certifications across the district, supporting effective risk management and emergency preparedness.
COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S):
No additional costs to district budgets. The district transfers reduced training rates paid by participants to the American Red Cross upon completion of the trainings offered.
STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
None. Existing district staff coordinate training, participation, and oversight as part of their current roles.
THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves renewal of the full services training agreement between HISD and ...
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