IDEA to conduct public hearing on TAPR
Mar. 31—IDEA — Public Schools to conduct public hearing and discussion of the 2023-24 TAPR at the 8:30 a.m. April 4 board meeting.
Meetings of the board are normally held at 2115 W. Pike Blvd. Weslaco. This meeting will also be conducted via videoconference.
Members of the public may access the regular meeting by dialing +1 361-271-1871 Meeting ID 959 634 964.
TAPR addresses the educational performance of the district and each of the campuses in relation to the district, state, and a comparable group of schools. The TAPR report can be viewed here. If you would like to attend, contact Jessica Hess at [email protected] or 956-647-7456.
As per TEA regulations, each district's board of trustees must hold a public hearing to discuss the district's annual report within 90 days of receiving the TAPR.
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