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Board hears request for modified state testing-day waiver to ease seniors' schedules
Summary
EAST CENTRAL ISD staff presented an annual request to the board seeking a modified state assessment testing-days waiver (2026–2028) to allow seniors not testing to arrive later and not require all students to be present all day during testing windows.
EAST CENTRAL ISD staff told the Board of Trustees they were asking the board to support a routine waiver to modify state assessment testing-day schedules for 2026–2028 so students not engaged in testing — typically seniors — may arrive later on testing days.
A district staff member explained the waiver allows for two days where students can come in later; for the current year the district used one such day for seniors who do not need to test. "The waiver allows for two days where students can come in," the staff member said, and noted seniors would typically be offered a later attendance time while testing continues in the morning.
Trustees asked about logistics for bus riders and which students qualify. Staff said bus-dependent students could still come in and that campuses provide a single location for those students. Staff described incentives the campuses use to boost senior attendance on those days, such as senior meetings and handing out caps and gowns.
Board questions also covered whether the modified schedule applies to only seniors; staff said it is typically offered to seniors because many other students are testing or are scheduled for recovery/college activities that day.
Next steps: staff presented the request and answered trustee questions; the transcript shows discussion and clarification but does not record a final motion or vote in the provided excerpt.
