Board notes TEA intruder-detection audit; specifics reserved for closed session

The Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School District board was told March 30 that the Texas Education Agency completed random intruder-detection audits at one or more district campuses and identified findings that must be addressed.

"These audits involve independent auditors visiting campuses to identify any door or entry points that do not meet state security requirements," Captain Grady said, presenting the required public acknowledgement. He added that, under state law, affected campuses must prepare corrective action plans and provide staff training to resolve issues and achieve compliance.

Grady told the board that the public report must acknowledge that findings occurred but that the Texas Open Meetings Act and state rules make specific campus-level details ‘‘protective information’’ that may be discussed in closed session. Trustees were told a full, detailed report will be shared with the district safety and security committee at its next scheduled meeting.

No campuses or specific vulnerabilities were named in the public presentation. The board recessed for closed session later in the evening under the statutory provisions listed on the posted agenda to allow lawful discussion of security and related personnel and legal matters.

The district said the EMS ISD police department, campus administrators and district leadership will use the audit findings to develop remedies and training. Timing for the release of any additional, non-protected details was not given at the meeting.