Board approves unrequested leave for principal; details not disclosed

The Austin Public Schools board approved a resolution placing Principal Dr. Raymond Diaz on unrequested leave of absence after Human Resources Director Sue Stark presented a prepared resolution.

"Tonight I'm presenting for the board's consideration a resolution proposing the placement of principal Dr. Raymond Diaz on an unrequested leave of absence as set forth in the attached resolution," Sue Stark said. After a motion and a second, the board voted in favor of the resolution by voice vote.

The public meeting transcript does not include details of the factual basis for the leave, any supporting evidence, a statement from Dr. Diaz, or a recorded roll‑call vote. Board members did not request additional public explanation during the agenda item; the motion passed as presented.

What happens next: Personnel actions of this type typically trigger HR and legal processes internal to the district. The transcript does not specify next procedural steps, timelines or whether there will be further public updates.