Boerne ISD approves Optional Flexible School Day program for at‑risk students

The Boerne ISD Board of Trustees approved the district’s 2025–26 application for the Optional Flexible School Day (OFSD) program at its June 16 meeting following a public hearing in which no members of the public spoke. Administrative staff explained that the OFSD program is authorized under the Texas Education Code and provides flexible hours or days of attendance for students who meet one of 15 state‑defined at‑risk indicators (for example, behind grade level, pregnancy‑related services, homelessness or other qualifying conditions). Staff said the district used the program sparingly — one student in 2024–25 and five in the prior year — but that it can be an important tool for students who need alternative schedules to complete coursework and graduate. Why it matters: Participation in the OFSD program allows the district to account for attendance minutes differently for eligible students and to claim ADA under program rules while offering targeted services (including special education, CTE or bilingual services when applicable). Staff said the program supports the district’s goal of graduating students who might otherwise have barriers to traditional schedules. Board action: After a public hearing with no speakers, the trustees moved and approved the application submittal. Staff said operations for the program are assigned to the Boerne Academy and district alternative placement staff, and that student minutes and individual schedules are tracked and verified by program staff. What happens next: The application will be submitted to TEA per the required timelines; the district will continue to screen eligible students, manage applications with parental consent and monitor participant outcomes. Trustees asked staff about follow‑up for graduates, and staff said high‑risk students are tracked for at least one year post‑graduation.