Noticed this in the Glen Rose Reporter for October 21, 2009. Item 7 Action item says that they will consider Level III Grievance -Joelle Ogletree. i'm not sure why this is not listed as a hearing. I asked Ms Ogletree about the hearing and she said she had been sent a specific certified letter saying that the hearing would be at 7. PDF. Apparently GRISD has decided to make her hearing part of the school board meeting as opposed to having it separately. Stated reason for that is that they have until the next board meeting to make a decision and if the hearing was before the actual board meeting, that wouldn't leave much time. One would hope since they are doing this that will lead to a vigorous discussion and question and answer.

In this particular case, Joelle Ogletree applied for a position as substitute teacher, and was denied. (This is separate from her application to be a recognized volunteer at the school and getting denied). Will be interesting to hear, since it will be part of the meeting, what is said concerning this denial.  Incidentally, because Ogletree is approved by the TEA, has undergone and passed a criminal background check, and has no criminal convictions, she has been offered a letter of recommendation for other school districts, and also works in the area as a school substitute. That pretty well proves that GRISD doesn't view her as a threat, either for themselves or for other districts and children.

I continue to believe it's pretty dang absurd and ironic for GRISD to teach that one is innocent until proven guilty, but continue to penalize someone who is not guilty, is certified as a teacher in good standing in the state of Texas, etc.  As I said back almost 2 years ago, Innocent Until Proven Guilty Unless You're Joelle Ogletree.