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Natalia ISD board votes to proceed on employee grievance after closed-session consultation
Summary
At a May 12 special meeting the Natalia ISD Board of Trustees met in closed session under Texas Government Code §551.071 to consult with counsel about an employee grievance filed by Patricia McMillan, then voted 7-0 in open session to "proceed as discussed in closed session."
The Natalia Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a special session May 12, 2026, recessed into closed session at 7:01 p.m. and returned to open session at 7:40 p.m. to take action on an employee grievance filed by Patricia McMillan.
The board cited Texas Government Code section 551.071 for a confidential attorney consultation related to the grievance. In open session Trustee Jaime Gomez moved to "proceed as discussed in closed session." Trustee Tiffany Brown seconded the motion, and the board approved it unanimously, 7-0. The roll call identifying those voting in favor: Eric Smith (Board President), Tiffany Brown (Vice President), Danielle Alderete (Secretary), Paul Almendarez, Fernando Garza, Jaime Gomez and Elvia Loza.
The meeting agenda lists the item as "Discussion and possible action regarding legal issues pertaining to an employee grievance filed by Patricia McMillan against the district and superintendent." The board did not state any additional specifics about the substance of the grievance on the public record during the open session minutes provided.
The special meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
