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Pasadena ISD trustees enter closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.074
Summary
The Pasadena Independent School District Board of Trustees moved into a closed session in February 2025 pursuant to Texas Government Code sections 551.071 and 551.074; the motion was made by Trustee Nilda Sullivan and seconded by Trustee Marshall Kendrick and was approved by voice vote.
The Pasadena Independent School District Board of Trustees convened a special meeting in February 2025 at the district Administration Building in Pasadena and moved into a closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071 and 551.074 after a voice vote.
Board President Casey Phelan called the meeting to order at 8 a.m., saying trustees Crystal Davila, Marshall Kendrick and Nilda Sullivan were present; Trustees Kenny Fernandez and Paola Gonzales were described on the record as “on their way.” The invocation was given by Trustee Nilda Sullivan and the pledges were led by Miss Stabala. There were no public speakers registered for the open-session public-comment period.
At the start of the closed-session motion the record states the board would adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections 551.071 and 551.074. Trustee Nilda Sullivan moved to go into closed session; Trustee Marshall Kendrick seconded. The record shows a voice vote — “All in favor? Aye. Any opposed?” — and the chair announced, “Motion carries.” The board stated it would reconvene in open session at 3:29 p.m.
Texas Government Code section 551.071 generally authorizes a governmental body to consult with its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer; section 551.074 generally authorizes closed deliberations about certain personnel matters. The board did not disclose on the record the specific subjects to be discussed in closed session or any actions taken while in closed session.
Meeting minutes and any subsequent open-session disclosures will be the public record for decisions or formal actions taken after the board reconvened.
