Uvalde CISD developing targeted truancy intervention plan with county courts and JPs

Uvalde Consolidated ISD staff presented the beginnings of a district‑wide truancy intervention plan Monday that combines automated tracking, campus interventions and, when necessary, escalation to justice‑of‑the‑peace and county attorney partners. Curriculum and student services staff said they are building a five‑page truancy tracking form that details interventions at absence milestones (for example, absence 3, 6, 9) and records counseling, home visits, parent contacts and other supports. The district plans to automate letters and notifications tied to those milestones and to train campus staff on consistent procedures. Staff said they consulted with county judges (JP 2 and JP 6) and the county attorney, who agreed to support escalations when district interventions are exhausted. The district plans to prioritize cases that historically produce the highest attendance gaps so the system does not overburden resources; staff cited historical data showing hundreds of students with prolonged absences across a multi‑year period. The district will publish truancy materials and FAQs at registration and aims to standardize campus attendance plans that include tiered interventions and incentives. Staff noted complexities such as medically documented absences and migrant student patterns and said they will refine automation rules to avoid inappropriate referrals. Board members asked for regular reporting on implementation progress and data showing which interventions reduce absenteeism; staff agreed to return with updated timelines and a rollout plan for campus training.