Consider Approval of Low Attendance Waiver Related to Junior High Electrical Outage and Severe Weather Presenter: Jessica Gore Description: Electricity outages at Snyder Junior High, combined with freezing weather conditions, resulted in low student attendance on January 23, 2026. Administration is requesting Board approval to submit a low attendance waiver to TEA for consideration. Due to this be

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9.C. Consider Approval of Low Attendance Waiver Related to Junior High Electrical Outage and Severe Weather Presenter: Jessica Gore Description: Electricity outages at Snyder Junior High, combined with freezing weather conditions, resulted in low student attendance on January 23, 2026. Administration is requesting Board approval to submit a low attendance waiver to TEA for consideration. Due to this being a recurring issue, the district is also exploring backup options to reduce future disruptions and protect instructional minutes, particularly considering the Junior High’s academic standing. TEA link: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/waivers/state-waivers/state-waiver-types-attendance

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