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Plano ISD board denies grievance, approves contracts and adopts school-counseling resolution
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Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Plano ISD Board of Trustees unanimously denied a level-4 grievance, approved senior administration contracts for 2026–27, adopted a National School Counseling Week resolution and approved grant submission and inclement-weather delegations.
At its Feb. 3 meeting the Plano ISD Board of Trustees approved a series of formal actions, including denial of a grievance, approval of administrator contracts, adoption of resolutions and an administrative appointment.
Denial of grievance: Trustee Nancy Humphrey moved that the board deny a level-4 grievance filed by Dr. Shalise Tillman under Board Policy DGBA (local). The motion was seconded and, after no further discussion, President Lauren Tyra called for a vote: “All those in favor please raise your hand.” Tyra recorded seven hands and stated the motion passed unanimously.
Administrative contracts: Johnny Hill presented recommended contracts for deputy superintendents, assistant superintendents, chief officers, senior executive directors and executive directors for the 2026–27 school year. A motion to approve the contracts was made and seconded; the board voted unanimously to adopt the contracts.
Resolutions and grants: Board Secretary Tara Lance read a resolution delegating authority to the superintendent during inclement-weather closures (citing the district’s authority under Texas Education Code §45.105) and a resolution approving submission of the Attendance Review Board (PARB) grant application to the Office of the Governor and designating authorized officials for the grant. The board also adopted a resolution designating February 2026 as National School Counseling Week and expressed gratitude to counselors across the district; the motion to adopt that resolution passed unanimously.
Administrative appointment: Mark Lederer introduced Dr. Liliana Marquez as the new principal of Christie Elementary; trustees and the board president welcomed Dr. Marquez and her family.
Votes at a glance: all motions related to the consent agenda, the grievance denial, approval of the administrative contracts and adoption of the National School Counseling Week resolution passed by unanimous voice or hand vote (seven in favor, zero opposed). The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
This article is based on formal agenda items and recorded motions (topic introduction: SEG 415; last related discussion: SEG 2761).
