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PNGISD board approves pay for employees during Jan. 26 inclement-weather closure
Summary
The board approved a resolution Feb. 17 to continue regular pay for contract and at-will employees unable to work during the district's Jan. 26, 2026 inclement-weather closure, citing Texas Education Code — 45.105(c). The resolution passed unanimously.
The Port Neches-Groves ISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution to continue payment to contract and at-will employees who were unable to perform professional services on Jan. 26, 2026, because district schools and facilities were closed for inclement weather.
Trustee Brenda Duhon moved approval of the resolution and Trustee Scott Bartlett seconded. The resolution language in the meeting packet states the board found a public purpose to forgive or excuse the absences and determined payment for January 26 was necessary in the conduct of the public schools under Texas Education Code — 45.105(c). The motion passed with a unanimous recorded vote among trustees present.
The resolution formalizes payment for employees affected by the closure and cites staff safety, employee retention and morale as reasons for the action. The board signed and approved the resolution during the Feb. 17 regular meeting; staff were identified in the agenda item and resource personnel as Dr. Mike Gonzales and Julie Gauthier.
