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Board authorizes complaint seeking sanctions against educator who resigned mid-contract
Summary
After a closed-session review, the Southwest ISD Board voted unanimously on Nov. 18 to find no good cause for Abigail Martinez’s mid-contract resignation and directed the superintendent to file a complaint with the State Board for Educator Certification under Policy DFE (LEGAL) and Texas Education Code §21.105(c).
The Southwest Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Nov. 18 to approve the superintendent’s recommendation that no good cause exists for a mid-contract resignation request by certified educator Abigail Martinez and to direct the superintendent to file a complaint with the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
"Mrs. Sudolcan moved that the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to find that no good cause exists for Abigail Martinez mid-contract resignation request and direct the Superintendent to file a complaint with SBEC requesting sanctions as discussed in closed session," the board minutes state. Jose Diaz seconded the motion and the board recorded a unanimous vote in favor.
The action followed a closed-session consultation with legal counsel under the Texas Government Code. The board referenced Policy DFE (LEGAL) and Texas Education Code Section 21.105(c) in considering potential sanctions. The minutes do not record any public statements from Martinez in open session nor specify the factual record discussed in closed session.
Board leaders did not provide additional details publicly at the meeting about the grounds reviewed in closed session or any timeline for filing the SBEC complaint. The district’s legal and personnel records will govern next steps under SBEC procedures.
