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Board authorizes pay/absence excusal for five weather-related closure days
Summary
The trustees read and approved a resolution excusing absences and authorizing compensation for staff for five weather-related closure days (Jan. 26–30, 2026), citing district policy and state code.
The board read a resolution addressing closures caused by hazardous road conditions and the district's decision to excuse and/or compensate employees for five closure days (Jan. 26–30, 2026). The resolution cites board policy and Texas Education Code provisions as the basis for authorizing compensation while excusing required make-up instruction.
The resolution instructs the superintendent to excuse the five days of absence for affected employees and to authorize compensation consistent with normal pay rates. The motion and formal reading were recorded during the meeting; staff said the action served a public purpose to maintain employee support after the weather closures.
