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KIPP Texas board hears expulsion appeal for Jonathan Mitchell; moves to private deliberation
Summary
At a closed May 7, 2026 hearing, Jonathan Mitchell’s advocate argued KIPP Texas failed to consider context and a TEA complaint; district leaders described repeated threats and safety incidents. The board adjourned to a private deliberation and made no final vote tonight.
The KIPP Texas board of directors met in closed session on May 7, 2026, to hear an expulsion appeal for student Jonathan Mitchell. Advocate Saketa Light asked the board to reverse the district’s disciplinary decision, saying KIPP did not fairly consider the context of the January 8 episode and had previously agreed to counseling after a TEA complaint.
"KIPP should not now use those same prior behaviors against the student as if the district had no responsibility to correct the situation," advocate Saketa Light said, asking the board to remove disciplinary consequences from Mitchell’s record and require corrective relief.
District officials, represented in the hearing by regional superintendent Frank…
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