The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees held and then closed the annual public hearing on the Optional Flexible School Day program Thursday after no members of the public came forward to comment.

Superintendent Doctor Stinson introduced the item and noted the district was conducting the required annual hearing. Dr. Clark, who participated after a brief delay, told trustees the program is intended to provide an attendance and scheduling option for students who are at risk of dropping out, who have already dropped out, or who are behind in core subjects and cannot attend the regular full five-day schedule because of responsibilities such as family care.

Dr. Clark said the district had not enrolled any students on the optional flexible schedule in the previous year, describing the program as “rarely used” but important to have available as a safeguard. She explained enrollment and implementation would go through school counselors, and that the district also offers a virtual option that could support such students.

Why it matters: The flexible-school-day program is one tool districts may use to keep students on track for graduation when nonacademic responsibilities or other barriers prevent regular daily attendance. Trustees heard that the program exists to preserve options for students who need schedule flexibility.

Board outcome: The public hearing was opened and then closed after no speakers registered; no action beyond the hearing was documented in the meeting record.

Next steps: The board did not take further action on the item during the meeting; staff noted the district will continue to make the option available and to process any future requests through campus counselors.