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Chief Mike Boaz notifies board of TEA intruder-detection audit; district keeps findings restricted

North Lamar Independent School District Board of Trustees · November 11, 2024
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Summary

Chief Mike Boaz read a Safety Audit Notification reporting that the Texas Education Agency conducted intruder-detection audits at district campuses; the district said detailed results will be shared with the board and Safety and Security Committee but not released publicly to avoid compromising security.

Chief Mike Boaz read a Safety Audit Notification to the Board of Trustees describing recent Intruder Detection Audits conducted by the Texas Education Agency as part of state school-safety directives. "The top priority of NORTH LAMAR ISD and the State of Texas is keeping students and staff safe every day," the notice states.

Boaz told the board the audits test campus accessibility to unauthorized individuals and aim to help districts identify improvements such as ensuring exterior doors are locked. He said that detailed audit results are disclosed to the Board and the district Safety and Security Committee only, and that broader public release could compromise campus security. The minutes record the notification but do not publish specific audit findings.