Under provisions of Section 37.109 of the Texas Education Code, and district policy BDF (Local), the School Safety and Security Committee is established by the Board of Trustees.
The responsibilities of the School Safety & Security Committee shall include, but are not limited to:
Developing and implementing emergency plans, consistent with the district multi-hazard emergency operations plan, to ensure that specific campus, facility, and support service needs are addressed.
- Periodically providing recommendations to the Board and Superintendent regarding updating the district multi-hazard emergency operations plan, in accordance with established best practices.
- Providing the district with any campus, facility, or support services information required in connection with safety and security audit or other reports.
- Reviewing each report required to be submitted by the district to the Texas School Safety Center to ensure that the report contains accurate and complete information regarding each campus, facility, and support services in accordance with established criteria.
- Consulting with local law enforcement agencies on methods to increase law enforcement presence near district campuses.
How can I learn more?
Detailed information about the SSSC is contained in the SSSC Bylaws. Under provisions of Section 37.109 of the Texas Education Code, CK(LEGAL), and district policy CK(LEGAL), the School Safety and Security Committee. More information about membership, meetings will be available soon.
To apply for membership, please complete and submit the standard application form: English / Spanish
2026-27 School Safety & Security Committee Members
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Alyssa Barrera | Emergency Management Specialist |
| Alana Bejarano | Director Health Services |
| Lynn Boswell | AISD Board President |
| Kevin Foster | Board Secretary |
| Leroy Granado | Emergency Management Manager, Austin Emergency Management |
| Brandy Gratten | Assistant Director of Discipline Standards & Accountability |
| Andrew Hairston | Community Member |
| Khenley Harvell | Director of Emergency Management and Life Safety |
| Robin Henderson | Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department |
| Joshua Jeon | Executive Director of Governance and Board Services |
| Dr. LaShanda Lewis | Executive Director of Student Support Services |
| Fuerza Linda Kitcher | Community Member |
| Nia Nickens | Administrative Assistant |
| Sherwynn Patton | Community Member |
| Matias Segura | AISD Superintendent |
| Wayne Sneed | AISD Chief of Police |
| Angel Vales | Sr. Executive Director of Operations |