Valley View ISD adopts TASB Local policy updates including grievance timelines and student-safety changes

Dec 8, 2025

The board approved TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 126, which sets grievance response timelines, tightens child abuse reporting to 24 hours, expands misconduct reporting to all district employees, and adds guidance on AI and DEI-related language; trustees approved the package unanimously.

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HR Director Aaron Larraga summarized the proposed LOCAL policy revisions in TASB Update 126 and highlighted several substantive changes: Level 1 and 2 grievance response windows set at 20 days; the board will hear Level 3 within 60 days and respond within 30 days; child abuse reporting time reduced from 48 hours to 24 hours; the term "educators" was broadened to "district employees" for misconduct reporting; and the update includes language about use of artificial intelligence and limited language concerning diversity/equity/inclusion that could affect contract renewals.

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