West Orange-Cove CISD posts special meeting to prepare for Level 4 grievance hearing

The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District posted a special Board of Trustees meeting for Sept. 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the WOCCISD Board Room at 902 West Park Ave., Orange, Texas. The posted agenda states: "Discussion and preparation for Level 4 Grievance Hearing." The agenda also lists routine business items including call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and certification of notice.

The agenda includes a public-comment slot titled "Audience with Patrons," and notes comments are limited to five minutes per patron and require sign-up at arrival. The notice reiterates that "All final votes, actions, or decisions shall be taken or made in Open Session." The printed notice is signed by Rickie Harris, Superintendent. The agenda does not specify the parties, subject matter, staff reports, or any expected formal action tied to the Level 4 grievance; the posting's line for the Open Meetings Law compliance date is blank in the provided text.

The board's single listed substantive item — preparation for a Level 4 grievance hearing — suggests the meeting is intended for procedural or preparatory discussion related to a grievance that has reached Level 4 under district procedures. The agenda does not state whether the board will take any formal vote or issue a decision at this session. Members of the public wishing to speak should sign up on arrival as directed in the notice.