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Plainview ISD trustees approve attendance‑policy wording change, NJROTC trip, camera contract and consensus agenda
Summary
The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees approved an amendment to the student code of conduct concerning attendance recovery outreach, authorized a summer NJROTC trip to Colorado, approved a security‑camera contract for eight campuses and approved the consent agenda; all motions passed unanimously (5–0).
The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees approved four business items on March 13, voting unanimously (5–0) on each: a change to the student handbook and code of conduct wording on attendance recovery, an out‑of‑state trip for the PHS NJROTC, a contract to add security cameras and data drops at eight campuses, and the board’s consensus agenda from the Feb. 11 meeting.
Student handbook amendment. The board amended language on page 25 of the student handbook to clarify the district’s attendance‑recovery process. Miss Carrasco explained the addition would require a final outreach effort—attempting to schedule a meeting with parents or guardians using contact information in Skyward—before referring cases to the judge for review. Miss Carrasco said the intent is to “partner with parents” and make a final preventive effort prior to court filing.
Motion and vote: Motion to accept the student code of conduct amendment was made by Ms. Delagerson and seconded by Ms. Bass. The board voted 5–0 in favor.
NJROTC travel approval. The board approved an out‑of‑state summer trip for the Plainview High School NJROTC planned to include stops in Raton, N.M., and Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with student activities such as gondola rides, hikes and academic tasks. The trip is expected to include approximately 38 students, two instructors, a female chaperone and district transportation; the cost will be covered by NJROTC funds.
Motion and vote: Motion by Linda Legarza, second by Ms. Salazar. Approved 5–0.
Security cameras and data drops. The board authorized a contract to install 56 additional cameras and associated data drops at eight campuses to address coverage gaps (for example, the high‑school auditorium) and to improve incident review capability. District staff said the purchase will be made with School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant funds; staff also noted a future server upgrade (micro‑purchase) would add analytics capabilities. The proposal includes a small number of cameras with audio capability at the high school only.
Motion and vote: Motion by Ms. Bass, second by Ms. Ellis. Approved 5–0.
Consensus agenda approval. The board approved the consent/consensus agenda from the Feb. 11 meeting by unanimous vote.
Closed session notice. Trustees announced a brief closed session under the Texas Government Code §551.074 for personnel matters following the public portion of the meeting.
