Police Department

School Safety

While not every crisis or emergency can be predicted, safety and security are of the utmost importance at Commerce ISD. Our District relies on numerous measures and protocols to promote security, and ensure the safest possible environment in our schools.

Read the full statement on School Safety from CISD Chief of Police

Standard Response Protocol

If an emergency occurs at one of our campuses or buildings, there is often not much time to warn students, staff and visitors about what is happening and what to do. For this reason, Commerce ISD has implemented the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) at all of its campuses and facilities.

The SRP is not based on individual scenarios, but rather teaches a predictable series of actions to respond to any given scenario.  District administrators, staff and students are trained in the SRP through frequent drills.

CISD PD Code of Ethics

Tips for preparing home and family for emergencies

Visit the Commerce ISD Police Department on Facebook

Bullying and Harassment

Bullying (also in the form of cyber bullying, harassment or intimidation) is serious and will not be tolerated by CISD.  The district is required to investigate any report of bullying as required by HB 1942, Texas Education Code 21.451 and district policy.

Reporting Procedures – Any student who believes that he or she has experienced bullying, discrimination, harassment or retaliation should immediately report the problem to a teacher, counselor, principal or other district employee.  To report an incident of bullying or harassment, use our Bullying Reporting form. Select Bullying/School Safety and the school associated with the incident. The appropriate administrators will be notified.

Immunizations

Required Immunizations for Pre-K

Required Immunizations for K-12

Conscientious Exemption

Shot Clinic
The Hunt County Health Department holds a shot clinic on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, 9:00 am, at Commerce Elementary School.

Medications at School

Dispensing Medications
Authorized district employees may administer medication in accordance with legal requirements. All medication must be properly labeled and in the original container. Written parental consent is required for all medication. The District requires a physician's written request to administer medication to a student when the medication must be administered for more than 10 days.
 
Over the counter medication can only be administered in accordance with directions on the label unless accompanied by physician's orders.
Medication Authorization Form

Teacher Health Information 

Information Links

Bacterial Meningitis
Staph (MRSA) Information

Head Lice

AthleticTraining

Cold Weather Advisory Guidelines for PE and Recess

Frequently Asked Questions

Voluntary Student Insurance

Student Health
Advisory Council (SHAC)

SHAC Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 9:00 a.m., at the CISD Family Engagement Center.

2021-2022 SHAC Meetings and Minutes

2020-2021 Annual Report

Are you interested in serving on SHAC? Click here!

Help for Families During
the COVID-19 Crisis:

• How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits Online

• Mental health and wellness tips during COVID-19

• COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line (COVID-19 Linea de Apoyo de Salud Mental)
• COVID 19 Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Carevide School Based Health Center is available for face-to-face or Telehealth appointments: 903-259-3602

• Commerce Food Pantry - 1216 Monroe Street in the First Presbyterian Church near downtown

Open Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

commercefoodpantry@gmail.com and on Facebook

Until further notice, the Commerce Food Pantry offers curbside service Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Neighbors are requested to remain in their vehicles along Monroe Street and will be directed when to pull forward. A volunteer will collect information verbally and then a volunteer will load pre-bagged groceries into their car. Accommodations will be made for those walking or biking. Neighbors may receive assistance once per calendar month. 

Commerce Food Pantry Facebook Page

 

• Bread of Life Food Pantry - 301 Hwy 224, Commerce, TX.

Distributes free food to those in need. Most boxes consist of canned vegetables, rice, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, juice, and canned meat.  We also offer frozen meat, and fresh produce when in stock. New clients bring a photo ID and proof of address. For example, current utility bill. Our distribution days are the first Friday after the first Wednesday 12:00pm - 2:00pm (open to seniors at 10:00am) and on the 3rd Wed of the month from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.    Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Thank you. For Questions call 903-886-1515 or email: bolfp@commercenazarene.org

Bread of Life Food Pantry Facebook Page

• Other Assistance Agencies Serving Hunt County Individuals and Families

 

Helpful Information

• Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter
• Help and Hope
• Love and Logic Tips
• Community Resource Reference Guide

• Volunteer Opportunities: CISD Volunteer Application and Background Check Form
  (**Please print this form single sided, complete and return to any CISD campus with a copy of Driver's License.)

• Watch DOGS at CES and ACW (Contact Alison Walker for more information)