Notices

The Mission Consolidated Independent School District maintains general education records required by law. A student's school records are private and are protected from unauthorized inspection or use. A cumulative record is maintained for each student from the time the student enters the district until the student withdraws or graduates. This record moves with the student from school to school. 

By law, both parents, whether married, separated, or divorced, have access to the records of a student who is a minor or a dependent for tax purposes. A parent whose rights have been legally terminated will be denied access to the records if the school is given a copy of the court order terminating these rights. 

The principal is the custodian of all records for currently enrolled students at the assigned school. The superintendent is the custodian of all records for students who have withdrawn or graduated. Records may be reviewed during regular school hours. If circumstances effectively prevent a parent or eligible student from inspecting the records, the district shall either provide a copy of the requested records or make other arrangements for the parent or student to review the requested records. The record custodian or designee will respond to reasonable requests for explanation and interpretation of the records.

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The Board of Trustees has adopted standardized dress policies for students in grades PK-8 and for junior high school students. There may be color and style variations from campus to campus, therefore parents should contact their child’s prospective school for details on the standardized dress requirements for their school.

The main purpose behind the standardized dress code is to improve student self-image, improve student discipline and focus on school work, increase the student’s sense of belonging and school pride/spirit, as well as increase the safety and security at the campuses.

For more information, please contact your campus principal.

House Bill 2398, passed during the 84th Texas Legislative Session, enacted changes to the state’s school attendance laws. After the third unexcused absence within a four-week period, the parent is issued a warning notice that the student is subject to truancy prevention measures (TEC §25.095); the parent must be informed: 1) of the student’s absence; 2) of the parent’s duty to monitor the student’s school attendance and require the student to attend school; and 3) that the student is subject to truancy prevention measures. 

The school district must request a conference between school officials and the parent to discuss absences. The District Truancy Prevention Measure is implemented to include: 1) a behavior improvement plan; 2) school-based community service (i.e., behavior contract, parenting programs/meetings, drug awareness programs, after-school tutoring; bullying/harassment counseling, etc.) and/or 3)counseling, mediation, mentoring, teen court, or other in-school or out-of-school services aimed at addressing the truant behavior.

If a student fails to attend school without excuse on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six-month period, the student shall be referred to truancy court within 10 school days of the student’s 10th absence. Students age 12 to 18 may be referred to truancy court.

Section §25.093 PARENT CONTRIBUTING TONONATTENDANCE states: 

A) A school district may file a complaint against the student’s parent in a county, justice, or municipal court for an offense under Section 25.093 if the school district provides evidence of the parent’s criminal negligence. Section 25.0951(a) states: “If a student fails to attend school without excuse on 10 or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year, a district shall within10 school days of the student’s 10th absence, refer the student to a truancy court for truant conduct under Section 65.003 (a), Family Code.”

For more information, contact Ruben Lopez at rlopez94@mcisd.org

As required by Federal law, Mission Consolidated Independent School District continues to adhere to regulations concerning inspection, re-inspection, and periodic surveillance of asbestos. Re-inspection and updating of the management plan for each school campus is conducted on a yearly basis.

Should anyone desire to review the management plan for a particular school or facility, a copy is available in the principal’s office or at the main office of the specific facility.

Questions about the plan or this federally mandated program should be directed to Martin Castañeda, Director for Safety & Security/ Emergency Management, and/or Joel Garcia, Deputy Superintendent, Business & Support Services, at 956-323-8960.

Federal and state laws safeguard student records from unauthorized inspection or use and provide parents and “eligible” students certain rights: 

What is an “eligible” student?

• A student who is 18 or older OR who is attending an institution of post-secondary education. 

What information will the District routinely release?

Directory information for District students has been classified into two separate categories:

1. Items for use only for school-sponsored purposes; and

2. Items for all other purposes.

For the following MCISD school-sponsored purposes—publication in a student directory, a school yearbook, or official school publications including the school’s website and programs for school-sponsored events, news coverage, etc.—directory information shall include:

• student name

• address

• telephone listing

• electronic mail address

• photograph

• date and place of birth

• major field of study

• degrees, honors, and awards received

• dates of attendance

• grade level

• most recent educational institution attended

• participation in officially recognized activities and sports

• weight and height of members of athletic teams

For all other purposes, directory information shall include the student name and grade level. 

Can I restrict this information?

Yes. A parent or eligible student may prevent the release of any or all directory information regarding a student. This objection must be made in writing to the principal within ten school days after you have been provided this notice. 

What about information about grades, test results, disciplinary records, etc?

Virtually all information pertaining to student performance is considered a confidential educational record and may be released to:

• The parents-whether married, separated, or divorced-who will generally have access to the records. A parent whose rights have been legally terminated will be denied access to the records if the school is given a copy of the court order terminating these rights. Federal law requires that, as soon as the student becomes eligible, control of the records goes to the student. However, the parents may access the records if the student is a dependent for tax purposes.

• District staff members who have what federal law defines as a “legitimate educational interest” in a student’s records. Such persons would include school officials(such as Board members, the Superintendent, and Principals), school staff members (such as teachers, counselors, and diagnosticians), or an agent of the District(such as a medical consultant).

• Various governmental agencies or in response to a subpoena or court order.

• A school to which a student transfers or in which he or she subsequently enrolls.

• Release to any other person or agency-such as a prospective employer or for a scholarship application will occur only with parental or student permission as appropriate. 

Where do I go to review the records?

The records management officer is the custodian of all records for currently enrolled students and for students who have withdrawn or graduated. 

Records may be reviewed during regular school hours. If circumstances effectively prevent a parent or eligible student from inspecting the records, the District shall either provide a copy of the requested records or make other arrangements for the parent or student to review the requested records. The records custodian or designee will respond to reasonable requests for explanation and interpretation of the records. 

A listing of the District schools and addresses of the principals’ offices may be found at: www.mcisd.net.

The parent’s or eligible student’s right of access to, and copies of, student records does not extend to all records. Materials that are not considered educational records-such as teachers’ personal notes on a student that are shared only with a substitute teacher and records on former students after they are no longer students in the District-do not have to be made available to the parents or students. 

What can I do if I think a record is inaccurate?

A parent (or the student if he or she is 18 or older or is attending an institution of post-secondary education) may review and inspect the student’s records and request a correction if the records are considered inaccurate or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights. If the District refuses the request to amend the records, the requestor has the right to request a hearing. If the records are not amended as a result of the hearing, the requestor has 30 school days to exercise the right to place a statement commenting on the information in the student’s record. Although improperly recorded grades may be challenged, contesting a student’s grade in a course is handled through the general complaint process defined by policy FNG. 

What is the cost of copying records?

• Copies of student records are available at a cost of ten cents per page, payable in advance. If the student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches and the parents are unable to view the records during regular school hours, upon written request of the parent, one copy of the record will be provided at no charge.

• Please note: Parents or eligible students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S.

• Department of Education if they believe the District is not in compliance with the law regarding student records. The District’s complete policy regarding student records is available from the principal’s or Superintendent’s office.

Contact Information

MCISD Web welcomes your comments regarding this Statement of Privacy. For more information, please contact MCISD Web at FCorne53@mcisd.org.