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Trustees deny Level III parent grievance appeal after closed session; one abstention

Royal Independent School District Board of Trustees · March 2, 2026
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Summary

After a closed executive session, the Royal ISD board voted to deny a Level III parent grievance appeal and uphold the level-two decision. The motion passed 6–0 with Trustee Melissa Woods abstaining.

The Royal Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to deny a Level III parent grievance appeal and uphold the level-two decision after reconvening from closed session. Trustee Jimmy Meader moved to deny the appeal and Trustee Cori Vahalik seconded; the board recorded six yea votes and one abstention by Trustee Melissa Woods.

The action followed an executive session conducted under Texas Government Code sections 551.071 and 551.074 for legal consultation and personnel matters. No further details or additional remedies were recorded in the minutes; the board’s recorded motion reads, “Motion that the RISD Board of Trustees deny the appeal and uphold the decision made at level two.”