Resident asks school board to request TEA investigation into recent hire

Jul 28, 2026

A public commenter asked the board to request a formal Texas Education Agency investigation, alleging a newly hired district employee was elevated to cabinet without required experience and that the promotion hurt staff morale.

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During the citizens’ comment portion, Raymond Mesa urged trustees to request a formal investigation by the Texas Education Agency into a recent hire who moved quickly into a cabinet role. "If TEA were to investigate, he would find 2 violations, violation of the oath of office and micro managing," Mesa said, and requested the TEA probe and reconsideration of any further elevation for that employee.

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