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Mesquite ISD reports declines in classroom removals and says buses now have seat belts; board hears implementation timeline for SB 546
Summary
District leaders reported classroom removals fell 19% this year and out‑of‑school suspension days have dropped nearly 50% since 2023; transportation staff told trustees the fleet now has seat belts on all buses and expects compliance with Senate Bill 546 by the 2029 deadline.
District student services leaders told the Mesquite ISD board that classroom removals have decreased by 19% this school year and that out‑of‑school suspension (OSS) days have fallen nearly 50% over three years, from 8,482 days to 4,174.
"Classroom removals have decreased by 19%, representing thousands of additional hours where students are in classrooms learning," said April Sarpy, executive director of administrative services, while outlining discipline‑management changes that emphasize interventions and reduced reliance on automatic OSS…
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