The district’s board of trustees discussed the end of the investigation during a July 22 meeting.
“After a thorough review, the Texas Education Agency has fully cleared Dr. Holly Ferguson’s education certification,” board President Bill Beavers said. “The board reaffirms its complete confidence in Dr. Ferguson’s leadership and her unwavering commitment to the students of Prosper ISD.”
What happened
A notice from TEA’s Educator Investigations Division was placed on Ferguson’s educator certification on April 10, a TEA official said in an email.
The notification on an educator's certificate means an allegation of misconduct is being investigated by TEA staff, according to the TEA’s website. A certificate with this notation remains valid because no formal determination has been made.
“We thank the community for their patience during this process,” Beavers said. “We are grateful for Dr. Ferguson’s continued service and look forward to her ongoing contributions.”
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TEA’s investigation unit gathers evidence related to alleged wrongdoing, including potential violations of state or federal law, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and other abuses that may negatively impact a school district or charter school. Investigations focus on obtaining sufficient evidence to determine whether certain enforcement actions should be taken against the district or charter school, according to the TEA’s website.
The Prosper ISD school board did not have oversight on the investigation as it was being conducted by the TEA, which is a state agency.
