School board proposes termination of Hokey High teacher’s Chapter 21 probationary contract

The School Board voted 7-0 to propose termination of Jacqueline Brookerson’s Chapter 21 probationary employment contract for “good cause,” and authorized the superintendent to provide Brookerson notice of the board’s action as required by applicable law and board policy.

The vote followed a motion by Trustee Humphrey, seconded by Trustee Chapman, and was taken after an executive-session discussion. The motion text stated the board’s decision was based on the executive-session discussion and authorized the superintendent to notify Brookerson under applicable law and board policy.

A trustee (name not provided in the transcript) asked that a statement be placed on the record that “the action taken tonight for the proposed termination has nothing to do with social media.” The transcript does not provide further details about the grounds for the proposed termination; the motion described the reason only as “good cause as discussed in executive session.”

Discussion vs. decision: the transcript shows a formal action (the board’s motion and vote) and separately notes that the substantive reasons were discussed in executive session. The board’s formal direction to staff was limited to authorizing the superintendent to provide notice; no additional public findings or factual details were recorded in the transcript.

Next steps: per the motion, the superintendent is authorized to provide Brookerson notice consistent with applicable law and board policy. The transcript does not specify a timeline for that notice, whether Brookerson will have a hearing, or any subsequent personnel procedures.

Details not specified in the transcript include the specific factual grounds described in executive session, any timeline for further proceedings, and the superintendent’s name or contact for follow-up.