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Board schedules termination hearing for employee; another appeal noted
Summary
The board was notified that the superintendent recommended termination for Marshall McDowell and that the hearing was rescheduled to the next meeting on 05/19 at 11:00 a.m.; a second termination (David Mitchell) has been appealed and the executive director requested authority to facilitate that hearing.
The executive director and legal counsel advised the board that the superintendent had recommended termination for Marshall McDowell; by stipulation of the parties, the formal hearing on that recommendation was rescheduled for the board's next meeting on May 19 at 11:00 a.m.
Counsel also said the superintendent had recommended termination for David Mitchell, who has appealed the recommendation. Counsel asked the board for unanimous consent to allow the executive director to act as facilitator for that hearing and to permit the chair to enter necessary pre- and post-hearing orders.
Board members confirmed quorum for the next meeting and that they expected to attend the scheduled hearing. The district will publish the hearing date and process as required.
Next steps: The board will convene on 2026-05-19 at 11:00 a.m. for the scheduled hearing; counsel will finalize facilitator authorities and pre-hearing orders as necessary.
