Office of the Superintendent of Schools
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Authorization To Negotiate, Execute, And Amend Renewal Of An Agreement With The Houston Health Department For See To Succeed
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Recognizing the crucial role that vision plays in a student's educational journey, the Houston Health Department (HHD) has established the See to Succeed program. This program focuses on identifying and addressing vision issues early on, with the overarching goal of enhancing the academic performance and well-being of students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The administration seeks authorization from the HISD School Board to renew an agreement with the HHD to continue the program.
Partnership Scope of Work
* Comprehensive Vision Screenings: The See to Succeed program provides comprehensive vision screenings for HISD students to identify potential vision challenges. This includes screenings for refractive errors, color blindness, and other visual impairments.
* Provision of Eyeglasses: For students identified with vision issues, the program ensures access to eyeglasses. This includes collaboration with eyewear providers to deliver quality eyeglasses tailored to each student's needs.
* Educational Outreach: The program incorporates educational outreach initiatives to raise awareness among students, parents, and educators about the importance of regular vision screenings and eye care.
* Collaboration with Eye Care Professionals: See to Succeed collaborates with local eye care professionals to provide specialized services, including in-depth examinations and follow-up care for students with complex vision needs.
* All funding necessary, including for bussing services, is provided by the HHD.
COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S):
None
STAFFING IMPLICATIONS:
None
THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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