PASSEDHouston ISD Board of Managers · 2026-08-27

The Board voted to accept the independent hearing examiner's recommendation and dismiss the case involving teacher Lakeisha Menifee of Fondren Middle School (TEA Docket No. 128-LH-04-2026) for lack of jurisdiction.

What it means for you

The case against Lakeisha Menifee was dismissed because the hearing examiner found there was no jurisdiction to decide it, and the Board agreed.

Outcome

On motion by board member Duffy, with a second by board member Goossen, 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 dismiss this matter for lack of jurisdiction. (2-0)

How each member voted

Ric Campo: AbsentAngela Lemond Flowers: AbsentPaula Mendoza: AbsentEdgar Colón: AbstainKaren Duffy: AyeJanette Garza Lindner: AbsentMarty Goossen: AyeLauren Gore: AbsentMarcos Rosales: Absent

2–0, per the official record.

Schools — see all →Fondren Middle School, 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 27, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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