Forney ISD says state-conducted intruder-detection audits completed at campuses; district will not release audit details for security reasons

Forney Independent School District told the board that intruder-detection audits ordered under Governor Abbott’s school safety directives were completed at additional campuses and that the district will not publish detailed findings to avoid compromising security.

District staff said the audits aim to test whether campuses are accessible to an unauthorized individual and help the district identify ways to improve student safety, such as ensuring external doors are locked. The audits were discussed publicly and in executive session; staff said specific pilot results were withheld from broad public distribution to avoid revealing vulnerabilities.

Why it matters: The audits were framed as a state-supported step in improving campus security following the Uvalde tragedy. The district said the work will inform staff training and physical security practices.

What was said and by whom: A district staff member described the audits as part of Governor Abbott’s directives and said the district is working with its safety and security committee to train staff and secure doors. The staff member told the board that specific audit details were discussed in executive session and with the district safety committee and therefore would not be released publicly.

What was not said: The district did not disclose which campuses were audited, the specific findings, recommended remediation steps, costs, or timelines for implementing recommended changes.

Ending: The district told the board it will continue security work and collaborate with the safety committee; the board did not take a public vote tied to the audits during the meeting.