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Public commenter asks Weslaco ISD to consider transport help for impoverished students in Tamaulipas
Summary
A public commenter, introduced as Francisca Castro and described as a deputy official from Tamaulipas, asked the board to consider transportation support for students in poor border communities; the board said the superintendent would follow up.
During the public-comment portion, a translator introduced Francisca (Francisco/Francisca) Castro, described as a deputy official from Tamaulipas, who asked the board to consider the needs of students living in nearby Mexican communities who face severe poverty and transportation obstacles. A board member said Superintendent Rivera would follow up on the request.
A translator summarized the appeal, saying students there "need transportation because of the weather, all different, needs that they may have." The board acknowledged the request and directed the superintendent to explore possible responses and report back to the trustees.
The comment was filed under the public-comment agenda item; trustees did not take formal action at the meeting but recorded an intention to follow up.
