On November 13, 2009, a federal jury awarded $1.2 million to a former superintendent of Donna ISD who was illegally terminated in 2001. Plaintiff's attorney Kevin O'Hanlon described the jury verdict as a message to school districts across Texas to abide by the law and not play politics.
On November 13, 2009, a federal jury awarded $1.2 million to a former superintendent of Donna ISD who was illegally dismissed in 2001. The plaintiff's attorney Kevin O'Hanlon emphasized that this verdict serves as a reminder for Texas school districts to follow the law and avoid political interference.