SBISD board directs legal counsel to follow judge's order and seek final order to allow appeal in Elizondo case

The Spring Branch Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously May 5 to direct district legal counsel to consult with the administration and expert witnesses and to follow the steps set forth in the judge's memorandum opinion and order so the board may obtain a final order allowing an appeal in Elizondo v. Spring Branch ISD.

The motion, made by Board President Lisa Andrews Alpe and seconded by Vice President Courtney Anderson, was recorded in the minutes as: "Motion made by President Alpe and seconded by Vice President Courtney Anderson that the Board direct SBISD legal counsel to consult with the district administration and expert witnesses to follow the steps set forth in the judge's order SO that the Board may obtain a final order from the judge, allowing the Board to pursue an appeal." The motion passed by a 7-0 vote.

Board members present at the vote included Lisa Andrews Alpe, Courtney Anderson, Caroline H. Bennett, Chris Earnest (participating via Zoom), Shannon Mahan, John Perez and David Slattery. The action was taken immediately after the Board reconvened from a closed executive session at 8:59 PM.

The minutes do not record the specific legal strategy or the names of any expert witnesses to be consulted; the motion directs counsel to consult with administration and experts and to follow the procedural steps outlined in the court's memorandum opinion and order. The minutes identify the civil action as Elizondo v. Spring Branch ISD, Civ. Act. No. H-21-1997.