Editors note: A previous version of this article included inaccurate verbiage regarding the school board's actions. It has been updated for accuracy. We apologize for any confusion.
At Monday's board meeting, the Mart ISD Board of Trustees voted to place superintendent Betsy Burnett on administrative leave pending the proposed termination of her contract.
The reasons for the board’s decisions have been communicated to the superintendent by the board since January 2024, as required by law.
Since January 2024, the board has worked to improve collaboration between the board and superintendent.
This has included eight training sessions with the superintendent, written board goals and expectations, multiple meetings to discuss superintendent roles and responsibilities, and discussion with the board's legal counsel.
Based on the information, the board has considered terminating the superintendent for almost a year.
The board says that they do not have to disclose more information on the situation.
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