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Aldine ISD board approves termination of two probationary teachers
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees voted in open session to finalize termination actions the board discussed in executive session for two probationary teachers: Valerie Atkins of Cojawa Elementary and Derek Taylor of Davis High School.
The Aldine Independent School District Board of Trustees on Jan. 14 approved final termination actions for two probationary teachers after discussing the personnel matters in executive session.
The board voted to approve the final termination of the probationary contract for Valerie Atkins, a teacher at Cojawa Elementary, and to approve the proposed termination of the probationary contract for Derek Taylor, a teacher at Davis High School. In both cases the motions directed the superintendent to issue the appropriate notices of termination as discussed in executive session.
The motion to approve the final termination for Valerie Atkins was moved in open session and seconded by Randy Bates. The board then voted: Dr. Garcia — yes; Bates — yes; (recorded) Havas — yes; Mead — yes; Booker — yes. The chair declared the motion carried and authorized the superintendent to issue the notice of final termination.
Later in the meeting the board moved to approve the proposed termination of the probationary contract for Derek Taylor of Davis High School and to authorize the superintendent to issue the notice as discussed in executive session. The board voted with the following recorded yes votes: Paul Shanklin; Mead; Avalos; H (recorded); Garcia; Booker. The chair declared the motion carried.
Both personnel items were listed on the executive session agenda and were brought back to open session for final action. The motions as announced in open session state that the board rendered a finding that good cause exists for termination and authorized the superintendent to issue notices; the board did not provide further details about the causes during open session.
No additional public testimony or expanded factual detail about the incidents or personnel files was provided during the open meeting. The board did not state any effective dates for the terminations during the public portion of the meeting; the motions authorized the superintendent to issue notices consistent with the board—s finding.
