Shallowater ISD board unanimously votes to terminate probationary contract of Joseph Gonzalez

The Shallowater Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on March 25, 2026, to terminate the 2025–2026 probationary contract of Mr. Joseph Gonzalez, with the action recorded as effective at the end of the contract period. Board President Brice Foster moved the motion, saying, "I, Brice Foster move that the Board terminate the 2025-2026 probationary contract of Mr. Joseph Gonzalez in the best interests of the District effective at the end of the contract period and authorize the Administration to notify Mr. Gonzalez of the Board's action not later than the 10th day before the last day of instruction in accordance with Texas Education Code 21.103(a)."

Kyla Hamilton seconded the motion. The minutes record a roll-call vote of Aye — Brice Foster, Kyla Hamilton, Swade Moyers, Aaron Morris, Bradley Price, Alana Hayes and Brian Carreon; Nay — 0; Abstain — 0. The board recorded the outcome as passed 7–0. The motion also authorized district administration to notify Mr. Gonzalez of the board’s action no later than 10 days before the last day of instruction, citing Texas Education Code 21.103(a). The public minutes do not specify any further details about the reasons for the termination or any follow-up administrative steps beyond the required notification timeline.

The action was taken during the board’s special meeting at the Shallowater ISD Administration Building Board Room. The record indicates the board later entered and adjourned a closed session; the public minutes do not disclose whether any matters discussed in closed session related to this personnel action.