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Federal Program Compliance DivisionSNAP Benefit Replacements Due to Winter Storm
On February 19, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to the severe winter weather by dialing 2-1-1.
SNAP recipients who have had food lost or destroyed due to the storm need to apply for replacement food benefits for regular SNAP allotments and SNAP emergency allotments that were provided in response to COVID-19.
SNAP clients are encouraged to stay home and request their replacement food benefits by dialing 2-1-1 and selecting option 2. Alternately, recipients can download Form H1855 (Affidavit for Nonreceipt or Destroyed Food Stamp Benefits) on the HHSC website. To limit exposure to COVID-19, recipients are encouraged to mail or fax the completed form to HHSC instead of visiting their local offices. Completed forms should be mailed to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, PO Box 149027, Austin, TX, 78714-9027, or faxed to 1-877-447-2839. For more information, please visit www.hhs.texas.gov.
SNAP Purchases for Hot Foods
On February 21, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to use their food benefits to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals due to impacts from the severe winter storm.
SNAP recipients can now use their benefits for hot foods and ready-to-eat foods, such as rotisserie chicken or grocery store deli foods, at retailers that accept SNAP anywhere in the state.
HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. The waiver allows SNAP recipients to purchase these ready-made foods with their Lone Star Cards through the end of March.
Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1.6 million eligible, low-income families and individuals in Texas. Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at www.YourTexasBenefits.com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits. To find local resources in your area, such as food or shelter, please call 2-1-1 and select option 1.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
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CISD Board of Trustees Meeting
March 1, 2021 at 4:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, face coverings are required for all meeting attendees. Social distancing is required.
If you wish to address the Board on an agenda or non-agenda topic for the Board meeting, you should complete a form that will be provided at the meeting. An additional accommodation for the March 1, 2020 meeting will be provided to community members who do not wish to attend the meeting in person. These individuals may submit their comments to be read by a CISD staff member in front of the Board of Trustees. To submit your comments digitally, please send an email to mharrison@cisd.org. The subject line must contain "Open Forum Comments." Please include your full name and mailing address. The email must be received by 3:30 p.m. on March 1, 2020.YouTube Link to watch meeting live:
Link to Board Agenda: Click here to access the Board Agenda
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New Temporary COVID-19 Rapid Testing Location across from Drane Learning Center opens tomorrow.
Same Hours of operation: Mon., Wed., Fri – 8am-10amand Tues. & Thurs. 1pm-3pm
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Dr. Roger's Memorial and Celebration of Life was recorded Feb. 3, 2021 and can be seen on the Corsicana ISD YouTube page.
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Click here for more information www.cisd.org/CISDRapidTest.
To preregister for the test from an electronic device:
https://register.txrapidtest.org/
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CISD Virtual Instruction Update
Every student needs to be engaged in lessons and attend school each day to be a successful learner. CISD’s virtual learning options provide many families an opportunity for children to learn remotely. While there are some virtual students who have been successful, a significant number of students are not performing to our academic standards.
CISD is committed to providing every student the greatest opportunity to learn. Therefore, virtual learning options will continue for students who have demonstrated success, or who have a medical exemption from the campus environment.
Online students who are failing one or more classes and/or have three or more unexcused absences will be required to return to campus. Campus leaders are reaching out to parents with information about their child’s return-to-school plan. There are many reasons that contribute to student achievement. We believe that our face-to-face instruction is the best option to help our at-risk students be successful.
More information will be coming from your campus. Additional information regarding this recent Virtual Instruction Update can be found here.
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CISD Families are eligible to check out a mobile internet hotspot if they do not have internet available for their student(s) at home. Due to each hotspot being able to connect up to 10 devices, mobile hotspots are limited to one per family. To reserve a mobile hotspot, please complete the form below and allow 24 hours for processing. You will be contacted when the mobile hotspot is ready for pickup. If you have more than one student enrolled in CISD, please fill out this form using the oldest student's information.
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The 2020-2021 CISD School Opening Framework has been posted for review. The plan is designed to provide SAFETY guidance and outline instructional delivery options as we prepare to open our schools. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve please note that information in this framework is subject to change as directives are provided by governing agencies at the local, state and federal levels. For more information and resources, Click here to read more or email info@cisd.org.
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Quick Tip
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Tips may be related to school safety, personal safety, bullying, vandalism, fighting, etc.
Tip providers may leave contact information if desired, or they may be submitted anonymously.
