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Port Neches‑Groves ISD approves agreement to purchase attendance credit; will require voter authorization
Summary
Trustees approved an agreement to purchase attendance credit under the Texas Education Code; the written agreement says the purchase is subject to voter approval and the commissioner will determine final cost and any refunds or additional payments.
At the Aug. 12, 2024 meeting, the Port Neches‑Groves ISD Board of Trustees voted 7–0 to approve an agreement to purchase attendance credit from the state, a motion moved by Committee member Scott Bartlett and seconded by Lana Parker.
The agreement text included in the board packet cites the Texas Education Code, Chapter 49 (referencing the commissioner’s rules) and states the purpose is “to purchase attendance credit from the state for the school year.” The minutes and agreement specify that the purchase is subject to voter approval under Texas Education Code procedures; initial payments will be based on the commissioner’s estimate and final cost will be determined later, with either refunds to the district or additional remittances required depending on final calculations.
The agreement also notes reductions related to county appraisal district costs and references statutory sections governing payment schedule and computation of final cost. The board’s vote authorizes the agreement and the district will proceed with the administrative steps that include submitting required minutes to the commissioner and preparing the required election materials for voter consideration.
