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Board denies grievance, approves termination of two probationary contracts after executive session
Summary
After an executive session, the Tyler ISD board voted by voice to deny a level-three grievance from S. Bercher and to terminate the Chapter 21 probationary contracts of Monique Hawkins and Jared Thomas; board confirmed notices will be issued in compliance with Chapter 21.
After returning from executive session, a board member moved that the board deny the level-three grievance filed by S. Bercher; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
The board also voted to recommend termination of the Chapter 21 probationary employment contracts of Monique Hawkins and Jared Thomas. Each motion was made, seconded and carried by voice vote; later in the meeting Ms. Harrison moved to revisit and confirm the termination motions and the board carried the confirmation.
No roll-call vote tallies or individual recorded votes were provided in the public transcript; motions were indicated as carried by the board’s voice response of "I." The motions were processed under Chapter 21 employment statutes and staff were directed to send required notices in compliance with Chapter 21 procedures.
The board set its next regular meeting for May 18, 2026 and adjourned the meeting.
