In a recent government meeting, the board addressed a grievance concerning the withholding of documents related to an investigation involving a former employee of the district. The Grievant alleged that the district was intentionally withholding information pertinent to the investigation, which took place on April 24. However, district representatives clarified that a thorough investigation was conducted, with local and state agencies promptly notified.

The Texas Attorney General ruled that the documents in question must be withheld under Texas Government Code 552.101 and Texas Education Code 21.355, which pertains to teacher evaluations. This ruling legally prohibits the district from releasing the requested documents, as emphasized by district officials during the meeting.

The timeline of events was outlined, indicating that the Grievant filed an open records request on May 29, followed by a series of clarifications and submissions to the Attorney General. The district sought to determine whether certain records could be deemed confidential, and on August 23, the Attorney General confirmed that the records must be withheld.

Despite the district granting certain remedies related to attendance and disciplinary reports, the Grievant was dissatisfied and escalated the grievance to a level 2 hearing. Ultimately, the district dismissed the level 2 grievance as moot after receiving the Attorney General's ruling, which confirmed that all necessary documents had been submitted for review.

The board concluded that the grievance should be dismissed due to mootness, as the district had already provided all legally permissible relief. The district reiterated its commitment to transparency and thorough investigation, while also adhering to the legal constraints imposed by the Attorney General's ruling. The meeting adjourned into a closed session, with no further actions anticipated.