County approves public health contract increase and accepts $30,000 truancy grant

Comal County public health staff requested an increase to contract HHS001311101 under the Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. Staff said the current contract is $495,088 and asked for an additional $44,854 to cover the final year award (Dec. 1 to Nov. 30) to extend a position identified as the immunization grant coordinator and to pay for training and supplies; the court approved the request.

Separately, the court accepted a $30,000 fiscal year 2027 truancy prevention grant from the Office of the Governor to support the Student and Family Empowerment Program, which provides contract therapy and counseling services for students and families; staff said the program has had traction in prior years and recommended acceptance.

The public-health presentation included the contract number and expiration date (11/30/2027) as well as the requested increase. One figure spoken during the meeting appeared inconsistent in the transcript and should be confirmed with the county's official grant documents before publication.