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UVALDE CISD trustees discuss attendance incentives after public comment and enrollment report
Summary
Administrators reported 3,753 students enrolled and average daily attendance of 85.5%; trustees discussed outreach and incentive strategies, including targeted community engagement and alternatives to 'perfect attendance' rewards. A parent raised concerns about staff conduct and the district complaint process during open forum.
District staff reported enrollment of 3,753 students and an average daily attendance rate of 85.5% for the prior week and asked trustees to support outreach and incentive programs to boost attendance.
Ann Marie Espinosa outlined a plan to increase family engagement, encourage principals to partner with community organizations, and develop grade‑level incentives. Trustees suggested benchmarking not only against large cities like San Antonio but also against demographically similar rural districts, and proposed less punitive alternatives to "perfect attendance" awards so students with legitimate absences are not discouraged.
Trustees discussed concrete tools, including designating an attendance contact email for parents to submit doctor notes and documentation, providing packet information to families at registration and using campus ambassadors to reinforce attendance expectations. The superintendent said staff will develop a plan over the summer and bring it back for review prior to the next school year.
During open forum, Selena Vasquez, a parent, told trustees she had attempted to file a formal complaint at central office but was told staff would take only a statement rather than provide a complaint form; she said her past statements had produced no results and asked the board to ensure the district upholds its employee standards. The board thanked her and said staff would look into the matter.
