Godley ISD board adopts resolution supporting military‑connected students and seeks Purple Star designation

The Godley ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming the district’s support for military‑connected students and families and directed staff to use the resolution as part of the district’s application for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Purple Star designation.

What the resolution says: Staff said the resolution codifies supports for students who are dependents of active‑duty military, Texas National Guard and Reserve members, and other qualifying criteria under state guidance. District staff described outreach steps already taken — campus meetings, liaison contacts with Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth and parent meetings at several district campuses.

Why it matters: The Purple Star designation is a two‑year TEA recognition awarded to campuses and districts that demonstrate supports and services for military families; staff said designation signals to military families that the district has processes to ease student transitions and to align course credits when students move into the district.

Data cited: District staff said about 270 students currently qualify as military‑connected (staff noted the number may be higher due to unreported cases) and said the district had held information and outreach meetings this school year.

Board action: Trustee Kristen moved the resolution, Simone seconded, and the board approved the resolution unanimously. Staff said the resolution will be used as an artifact in the district’s Purple Star application.

Ending: District staff will continue outreach to families and return with application materials as they prepare the Purple Star submission to TEA.