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Board denies multiple Level 3 grievances following executive‑session attorney consultation
Summary
After a closed‑session attorney consultation under Texas Government Code, the board returned to open session and voted to deny multiple Level 3 grievances filed by a community member identified as Mr. Bernal; some denials were unanimous and one set carried with an abstention.
The Southwest Independent School District Board of Trustees convened an executive session citing Texas Government Code provisions and consulted with counsel on public complaint grievances. The board cited Texas Government Code sections covering open‑meetings exceptions, including attorney consultation and grievances (transcript reference to sections 551.001–551.146, §551.071 and §551.074).
After returning to open session, the board considered a series of Level 3 grievance items filed by a community member identified in the transcript as Mr. Bernal. The transcript records motions to deny groups of grievances and the remedies requested.
One motion to deny Level 3 grievances numbered 1 through 13 carried unanimously, with the transcript recording "All in favor, please say aye. Aye. All opposed? Motion carries unanimously." For grievances numbered 14–16 the transcript records a motion to deny; one board member stated on the record that they would abstain from the vote and the motion then passed with one abstention: "I'd like to go on record as, abstaining from the bill." The transcript shows subsequent motions to deny additional grievance numbers 17–21.
Why it matters: Level 3 grievances are formal complaints that, when elevated, can implicate district procedures, personnel actions and legal obligations. The board's use of attorney consultation in executive session and subsequent public votes reflect procedures established under Texas law for addressing personnel and complaint matters.
Next steps: The transcript does not include the grievance filings' text or the remedies the complainant requested; the board recorded denials in open session and will follow administrative processes for communicating final decisions to the parties involved.
