Parent asks Progreso ISD for written timeline after alleging special‑education delays and denials
Darlene Gasas told the board she has faced repeated delays and exclusion from her children's IEP and ARD processes since 2024, accused staff of pre‑determined decisions and asked for written confirmation that evaluations and an ARD meeting will be completed before the fall term.
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Darlene Gasas, identified in a written statement read into the record, told the Progreso ISD board she has faced ongoing problems obtaining timely individualized evaluations and ARD participation for her son and daughter. She said staff once told her she could not record an IEP meeting, that decisions felt premeditated, and that a medically recommended safety device was refused despite a doctor’s note.
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