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Godley ISD trustees extend leader's contract 6-1 after divided public comment on safety and leadership
Summary
Trustees voted 6-1 to extend the contract of 'Doctor Deere' by one year after public-comment speakers both accused district leadership of mishandling a child grooming investigation and defended the leader's vision and community work.
Godley ISD trustees voted 6-1 to extend the contract of "Doctor Deere" from June 30, 2030, to June 30, 2031, after a public-comment period that included both sharp criticisms of district handling of a student safety matter and speeches defending the district leader.
During public comment, Molly O'Gorman, who identified herself as a parent, said, "My daughter was 12 years old last last year when this happened. She She was involved in a child grooming investigation connected to the school district." O'Gorman told the board she believed decisions during the investigation "did not prioritize her safety, her dignity, or her emotional well-being," and she said the person under investigation was allowed to continue working on campus…
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