PASSEDHouston ISD Board of Managers · 2026-08-20

The Board of Managers voted to accept the independent hearing examiner's findings and recommendation and to approve the administration's proposal not to renew David Espinoza's teaching contract at Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center.

What it means for you

David Espinoza's term employment contract with Houston ISD will not be renewed, ending his employment as a teacher at Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center.

Outcome

On motion by board member Colón, with a second by Board Secretary Mendoza, the board voted to adopt the decision and recommendation of the independent hearing examiner, adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law recommended by the independent hearing examiner, and approve the administration's proposal to nonrenew David Espinoza's term employment contract. (4-0)

How each member voted

Ric Campo: AbsentAngela Lemond Flowers: AyePaula Mendoza: AyeEdgar Colón: AyeKaren Duffy: AyeJanette Garza Lindner: AbsentMarty Goossen: AbsentLauren Gore: AbsentMarcos Rosales: Absent

4–0, per the official record.

Schools — see all →Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center, Houston ISD

Official source

Official meeting record — Houston ISD Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Houston ISD Board of Managers. Taken up at the August 20, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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