Goodie v. Houston Independent School District

OPINION

ANDERSON, Justice.

This is an administrative appeal arising under chapter 21 of the Education Code. The Houston Independent School District (“HISD”) Board of Trustees voted to terminate Beverly Goodie’s continuing teacher’s contract. The Commissioner of Education reversed the Board’s decision and ordered Goodie reinstated. On judicial appeal, the district court reversed the Commissioner’s decision. Goodie and the Commissioner appeal. We reverse and render judgment that the Commissioner’s decision be affirmed.

I. Background

Beverly Goodie was employed as a teacher by HISD for 21 years. In…