REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Tasha Billet Becky Bullard Diana Melendez Alicia Ramirez CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Rabia Shaik Shaimaa Zayan The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on April 1, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation regarding women’s wellness by Noor Collective. Presentation by Communities in Schools of Central Texas regarding the results of the economic mobility study and Communities in Schools of Central Texas programs. Presentation by Sharon Vigil, Chief Executive Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. Discuss three priority areas and initiatives for 2026-2027. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from Recognition Working Group regarding progress towards September goals. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission for Women please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974- 2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Anderson called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:10 PM Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Diana Melendez Alicia Ramirez Rabia Shaik Shaimaa Zayan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women Regular Meeting on March 4, 2026. The minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on March 4, 2026 were approved on Chair Bullard’s motion, Commissioner Harris’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was off the dais. Vice Chair Tau was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Briefing regarding the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 1 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Anderson was elected as Chair on Commissioner Bullard’s motion, Commissioner Tau’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was off the dais. Vice Chair Tau was reelected as Vice Chair on Chair Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Bullard’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was off the dais. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. 5. Update from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model Working Group regarding updates from the last meeting. Withdrawn without objection. Update from the Quality of Life Working Group regarding updates from last working group meeting. Update was given by Commissioner Melendez. Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 12:40 p.m. without objection. 2
CIS in Austin Services and Outcomes City of Austin Commission for Women May 6, 2026 2 The Need for CIS Services • 1 in 3 children in Central Texas lives below 200% of the poverty line. • 1 in 4 children in Central Texas is food insecure. • 1 in 5 students has experienced sexual abuse or assault nationally. • 1 in 4 children nationally has experienced physical abuse by a caregiver. • 1 / 4 Americans had an alcoholic parent • 1 / 8 Americans witnessed their mother in an abusive relationship Integrated Student Support (ISS) Model Tier 3: Individualized Support • Working one-on-one with students • Intensive mental health supports • Providing basic needs • Home visits Tier 2: Targeted Programs • College campus tours • Self-esteem groups • Leadership groups • Friendship skill development Tier 1: Schoolwide Services • Attendance challenge • Red Ribbon Week • Kindness Week • Career Fairs • Basic Needs 4 CIS in Austin: 2025-26 Students and Services 72 Schools served 40,100 Students receive school-wide supports 6,525 Students receive intensive case management $433,000 Direct assistance to students & families 94% Qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch 21% Emergent Bilingual (English Language Learners) 17% Experience Family Conflict or Crisis 16% Special Education Program 5% Experiencing Homelessness 3% Have an incarcerated parent/guardian 94% of student body receiving school- wide supports 5 CIS Layered Supports in Austin 6 Menu of Case Management Services Enrichment: Mental & Behavioral Health: • Behavior Intervention, Skill Building Activities, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention • Mentoring • Professional Mental Health Services • Safety Intervention Student /Teacher Conferences • Field Trips Summer Camps and activities • • Creative Arts/ Recreation activities • Before and after school activities • School Climate activities Case Management/ Academics & Attendance: Goal Setting & Monitoring: • Individual goal setting for academic, attendance, and behavior needs • Goal-related intervention planning with student; monitoring check-ins • Case consultation, staffing, service coordination 7 • Tutoring and Homework Assistance Student / Teacher Conferences • • Attendance Interventions • Language Acquisition Support (Emergent Bilingual) Parent/ Family Engagement: • Home visits • Parent Conferences • Family referrals to community resources • Care Coordination & ASPIRE multi-generational learning programs Health & Human Services: • Basic Needs Assistance: (food, clothing, household, rental assistance, utilities) • Transportation assistance • Independent Living Skills Development • Agency Referrals 2024-25 Total Unique Services Provided: 188,173 ➢ 61,657 Behavior/mental health supports …
