CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Flour Bluff High School's marching band has forfeited its spot in a UIL area competition after the school discovered a student did not meet grade requirements after performing in the UIL Region 14 5A contest that earned them the spot.
In a statement shared with 3NEWS, Superintendent Chris Steinbruck said a staff member discovered the student was ineligible and self-reported the incident to administration and UIL.
"Flour Bluff ISD is currently conducting a thorough review to understand how this situation occurred and to ensure that such an oversight does not happen again," he wrote.
View Steinbruck's entire statement below:
"It has come to our attention that an academic infraction occurred at a recent performance that was a direct violation of eligibility policy. As a result of this oversight and in accordance with competition regulations, our band must forfeit its advancement to the Area Competition. Upon discovery of this incident, FBISD staff immediately self-reported this to administration and UIL. Flour Bluff ISD takes this matter very seriously and we are committed to upholding the integrity of UIL rules and regulations.
Flour Bluff ISD is currently conducting a thorough review to understand how this situation occurred and to ensure that such an oversight does not happen again. Flour Bluff ISD deeply regrets the impact that this will have on our talented and hard-working students and staff. Our band community has put in countless hours of practice and dedication, and we share in the frustration this brings.
Flour Bluff ISD is dedicated to supporting our students and will take the necessary steps to reinforce our policies and practices regarding eligibility. We appreciate the understanding of our community as we work through this matter.
Thank you for your continued support."
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