Truancy Court reports 35 cases and introduces interventions for students

The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (ISD) held a regular board meeting on March 12, 2025, where significant discussions centered around the district's truancy court initiatives and the upcoming Texas Education 2024 federal report card.

During the meeting, a representative reported on the success of the second truancy court held in February, highlighting the outcomes of cases presented from three schools. A total of 35 cases were addressed, with 5 students failing to appear and 22 receiving fines. The report emphasized the importance of interventions provided to students, with a total of 79 cases processed across the first two truancy courts. The next court session is scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 1:30 PM, followed by another in April.

The representative noted that the fines collected from truancy cases are managed by Hidalgo County, with half of the proceeds returned to the school district. The district aims to improve student attendance and engagement through these initiatives, which include bringing junior high and high school students to court to underscore the importance of attendance.

In addition to the truancy court updates, the meeting included a presentation on the Texas Education 2024 federal report card, which is mandated by the Texas Education Agency. The details of this report were provided to board members for review.

The meeting concluded with an acknowledgment of the support from the community and a call for continued efforts to enhance student attendance and academic performance.