Board affirms optional flexible school day program for Lace Academy to support students with nontraditional schedules
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Summary
Trustees reviewed a progress report and reaffirmed an optional flexible school day program at the Lace Academy (Links campus) designed to accommodate students with childcare, work or caregiving responsibilities; the board voted to reauthorize the program so the district could submit a required application ahead of the summer approval window
The Godley ISD Board of Trustees reviewed a progress report on the district’s optional flexible school day (OFSD) program at Lace Academy and approved the program continuation so the district could meet state application timelines.
What the program is: Lace Academy provides flexible attendance schedules designed for students with work, childcare or family‑care obligations. Staff said each participating student follows an individualized schedule; students must average roughly four hours of academic work per day and must be present a minimum scheduled block (presenters said 45 minutes is a minimum daily attendance segment) while the school tracks progress toward credits and graduation.
Data and outcomes: District staff reported the program enrolled 49 students to date (down from 53 at the same time last year), with 28 graduates so far in the current year (compared with 37 the prior year), and 11 students scheduled to continue next year. Presenters said the program has no recovered dropouts so far this year and that many students use College Bridge courses for CTE credit.
Why it matters: The OFSD program allows students in unstable or time‑constrained domestic or work circumstances to continue coursework and earn credits toward graduation. Staff reported demographic changes and slight increases in economically disadvantaged students in the program this year.
Board action: Trustee Simone moved to approve the program continuation and the board passed the item unanimously; staff said the district must submit the program application at least 60 days before summer implementation to meet state approval timelines.
Ending: Program staff said they will return with a full, end‑of‑year report after STAAR results and year‑end credit tallies are finalized.
