Forney ISD board approves employee renewals, terminates select probationary contracts after closed-session deliberations

After returning from closed session, the Forney Independent School District Board of Trustees approved several personnel actions, including renewal of employee contracts, termination of certain probationary contracts and rescission of prior probationary renewals for employees who have not yet completed required certification.

The board voted to renew employee contracts as presented by administration. On the matter of probationary contracts, a motion was made to terminate specified probationary contracts effective at the end of the 2025–26 school year; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Administration clarified that professional employees who require certification receive Chapter 21 contracts, but employees who have not yet completed required certification were being transitioned to annual employment status until certification is completed.

The board also rescinded action taken on April 13 to renew probationary Chapter 21 contracts for named staff who have not yet completed certification and directed administration to convert those employees to annual employment status pending certification. Trustees emphasized that the employees are in good standing and that the actions reflect procedural steps tied to certification requirements rather than disciplinary findings.

The superintendent was directed to provide notice to affected employees as required by district procedures and applicable state law. The board did not read individual personnel details into the open record beyond procedural motions and their outcomes.

Next steps: administration will notify affected employees and continue to report on certification status and any recommended contract changes to the board.