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Superintendent urges keeping 15‑day grievance window as TASB Policy Update 126 is adopted
Summary
Superintendent Christopher Yeschke recommended the district seek exemptions from portions of TASB Policy Update 126—specifically opposing a proposed extension of the employee grievance filing window to 90 days as burdensome for timely student-discipline investigations—while the board adopted the update 5-0.
The board reviewed TASB Policy Update 126, a package of LOCAL policy changes driven by the recent legislative session, and voted to adopt the update as presented on Jan. 19, 2026. Superintendent Christopher Yeschke told trustees he would recommend seeking exemptions for selected changes and convene a site-based committee to finalize the district's position on particular items.
Yeschke raised a specific concern about the Employee Complaints/Grievances policy (DGBA LOCAL), saying that "a 90-day window would make timely investigation of issues, particularly those involving student discipline, very difficult." He said his working recommendation would be to retain the district's existing 15-day grievance period and to solicit input from staff and stakeholders before finalizing any change.
Trustees voted to approve TASB Policy Update 126 as presented; the motion was made by Scott Chisum and seconded by Tim McLaughlin and passed unanimously 5-0. The board will follow the superintendent's plan to convene a site-based committee if exemptions are pursued.
