GRAND PRAIRIE (1080 KRLD)- In a closed-door meeting Tuesday night, the Grand Prairie ISD Board continued its review of Superintendent Jorge Arredondo, who has been on leave since September for allegedly violating district policies on harassment and discrimination.
Arredondo’s supporters have been voicing their frustration over the board’s secrecy.
Arredondo, who began the job in July, was placed on leave less than three months later for reportedly violating the district's discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policy.
Initially, the motive behind the board's decision to place him on leave was not immediately known and no further comment had been made by the board.
Two weeks ago, the board started a meeting and then moved into closed session. Three and a half hours later, trustees returned and voted 4-2 in support of a resolution accusing Arredondo of violating the district's discrimination and harassment policy.
"At the end of the day, me personally, I'm going to continue to stand on what policy states," Board President Amber Moffitt said during the meeting.
But Trustee Gloria Carrillo said Arredondo was never given a chance to respond to the accusation.
"I'm asking Dr. Arredondo be reinstated, that he be allowed to do the job this board voted 7-0 for him to do," Carrillo said.
Arredondo has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful leave. A court order prevents a vote on his termination until Tuesday,
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