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The Harlingen school board has called a special meeting for Tuesday afternoon to consult with legal counsel “regarding employment and possible resignation of Superintendent and appointment of Interim Superintendent.”
Former McAllen superintendent J.A. Gonzalez took the helm in Harlingen in September 2023.
In April, the school board gave Gonzalez a $10,000 raise, bumping his salary to $310,000 starting Sunday. The board also granted Gonzalez a one-year extension in his three-year contract after giving him high marks during an evaluation.
The Tuesday employment discussion will be held in executive session.
Following the executive session, the agenda said it may consider “possible action regarding employment of Superintendent, including possible acceptance of resignation letter.”
The board may also consider discussion and possible action to appoint or employ an interim superintendent.
The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
“While the District cannot discuss any of the specifics of this agenda item outside of the Board meeting, please know that there are serious issues that have led to the need for the agenda item as posted,” the school district said in a statement Sunday from Marcy Martinez, executive director of public relations, student outreach and student events. “No further information can be shared with regard to these matters due to privacy concerns and because this is an ongoing employment matter.
“The Board endeavors to act as a fiduciary for our students, employees, parents and communities at all times, while having the privilege to represent Harlingen CISD. The Board appreciates our employees, parents and community’s support and patience while we consider our options with regard to this matter.”
Editor’s note: This story was updated with a statement from the Harlingen school district.
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