The Board voted to adopt most of the hearing officer's findings and conclusions — excluding Conclusion of Law Number 15 — and instead adopted the conclusions and recommendation put forward by the petitioner, terminating Ty'Aunna Spencer's contract immediately.

What it means for you

Ty'Aunna Spencer's teaching contract with Houston ISD was terminated effective immediately, with the Board departing from one of the hearing officer's legal conclusions in favor of the petitioner's position.

Outcome

On motion by board member Cruz Arnold, with a second by Board President Campo, the board voted to adopt the hearing officer's finding of fact and conclusions of law, except for Conclusions of Law Number 15, and that the board adopt the conclusions of law, rationale, and recommendation set forth in petitioner's proposed motion and that the board terminate the contract of Ty'Aunna Spencer effective immediately. (2-1)

How each member voted

2–1, per the official record.