The Board voted to adopt amended findings from the independent hearing examiner, as modified by an administration-submitted pleading, and terminate Michelle Williams's contract as a teacher at Benbrook Elementary School for good cause, effective immediately.

What it means for you

Michelle Williams's employment as a teacher at Benbrook Elementary School has been ended immediately.

Outcome

On motion by board member Colón, with a second by board member Rosales, the board voted to approve all changes to the independent hearing examiner's recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law no matter how labeled as set forth in the pleading submitted by administration titled "Decision of the Houston Independent School District School Board - Proposed by Administration" for the reasons and legal basis as set forth in such pleading; to adopt the hearing officer's recommendation, finding of fact, and conclusions of law as amended by the pleading; and terminate Michelle Williams's term contract for good cause and terminate her employment effective immediately. (6-0)

How each member voted

6–0, per the official record.