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Trustees bar Mustang Academy “completers” from graduation ceremonies
Summary
The Sweetwater ISD Board of Trustees voted 7‑0 Nov. 17 to change Mustang Academy’s graduation policy to prohibit students labeled as “completers” from participating in graduation ceremonies; the motion was made by Board President Mark Garcia and seconded by Trustee Dennis Cumbie.
The Sweetwater ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Nov. 17 to change the district’s Mustang Academy graduation policy to exclude students described in the minutes as “completers” from participating in graduation ceremonies. The motion was made by Board President Mark Garcia and seconded by Trustee Dennis Cumbie; the board recorded a 7‑0 vote in favor.
Joe Bob Ussery presented information about the current Mustang Academy policy and the implications of allowing different completion designations to participate in a traditional commencement. After discussion the board determined policy changes were necessary to align Mustang Academy practices with district graduation standards. As the minutes record, the board decided to “not allow “completers” to participate in graduation ceremonies and to change the local policy to address that.”
The board did not list further procedural steps in the minutes beyond approving the policy change. The board’s action is recorded as a formal policy change at the Nov. 17 meeting; the district did not provide language for the amended local policy in the meeting record. Trustees may consider final wording and implementation details at a later meeting or through administrative action.
