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Riviera ISD renews Good Cause Exception and continues School Guardian Program
Summary
The board accepted a resolution continuing the School Guardian Program under Texas Education Code 37.0814, renewing the district’s good‑cause exception and retaining the existing program in place of an SRO.
Riviera ISD trustees unanimously approved a resolution invoking the Good Cause Exception to continue the district’s School Guardian Program instead of contracting for a School Resource Officer, citing compliance with Texas Education Code §37.0814. Becky Gutierrez moved for adoption and the motion passed 7–0.
Board materials and discussion noted the resolution mirrors the 2023 approval with no substantive changes. The board recorded the action as required under state law; no changes to staffing levels or program terms were described during the open session.
