As a fifth grader at Brownsville ISD, Alaska Bermudez has perfect attendance so far this year, and hopes to continue her streak.

“I'm a fifth grader, so it's important that I learn as much as I can so when I go to middle school, I'm ready,” Bermudez said.

Bermudez is a part of her elementary school's attendance task force. She said she joined the task force after seeing how the task force motivated and rewarded students for good attendance.

Perks include toys and Brownsville ISD merchandise.

The benefits aren't just for students on the task force, they're for all students with good attendance.

The district set aside money in its budget for the goodies, and sponsors also help offset costs.

Every school has its own attendance task force. The district created the task force in 2024 to b

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