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Aransas Pass ISD presents updates on alternative programs, after-school ACE and CTE/CCMR progress; Class of 2026 posts 100% graduation
Summary
Administrators reported on the OFSD dropout-recovery program (two students graduated this year), the ACE after-school program (212 students met attendance targets across two centers) and high school CCMR/CTE progress, including a reported 100% graduation rate for the Class of 2026 and more than $65,000 in scholarships awarded.
Aransas Pass ISD trustees received three program briefings covering the Optional Flexible School Day (OFSD) program for at-risk students, the federally funded ACE after-school program and a detailed Career and Technical Education (CTE) and College, Career, Military Readiness (CCMR) review tied to the Class of 2026 results.
OFSD: Mr. O'Bryant described the OFSD program as an alternative calendar and computer-based instruction for students who cannot attend regular school (work, children or emancipation). He said two students enrolled this year (both during the second semester) and both were ultimately successful and graduated. Mr. O'Bryant noted that OFSD attendance is tracked by minutes and stated a 44,500-minute maximum for the program compared with roughly 65,600 minutes for an average student.
ACE after-school program: Curriculum and instruction director Mrs. W reported year-three lagging data for ACE, a five‑year federal grant serving pre-K through 5th grade at two centers (~100 students each). She reported 212 students met attendance thresholds, strong family engagement activities and areas for growth in math; the program includes summer services and adult education opportunities for parents. Because the state data are lagging, staff plan minor academic staffing adjustments and will reapply for the grant in the coming cycle.
CTE/CCMR and Class of 2026 outcomes: Principal Romes walked trustees through CCMR criteria (college readiness via SAT/TSIA/dual credit, career readiness via industry-based certifications, and military readiness via enlistment/ROTC/ROC participation) and explained changes in state requirements that complicate earning CCMR credit. He summarized local progress: CCMR rose from a 32 baseline several years ago to 79 in an earlier year, dipped to 69 for the most recent published cycle, and an internal check showed the district reached 90% CCMR as of the latest internal measure (which will affect future accountability if sustained). Romes also reported a 100% graduation rate for the Class of 2026 and more than $65,000 in scholarships awarded to graduates.
Trustees complimented staff for the programs and asked clarifying questions about reapplication and the lag in state data. Superintendent Bennett noted the OFSD annual application was on the consent agenda and approved earlier in the meeting.
Next steps: Administration will proceed with the OFSD reapplication process, recruit grant-funded staff adjustments for ACE and continue work on CCMR pathways and teacher/counselor alignment to support career and college readiness.
