(a) If the teacher does not request a hearing, the board of trustees shall:
(1) take the appropriate action to renew or not renew the teacher’s contract; and
(2) notify the teacher in writing of that action not later than the 30th day after the date the notice of proposed nonrenewal was sent to the teacher.
(b) If the teacher requests a hearing, following the hearing the board of trustees shall:
(1) take the appropriate action to renew or not renew the teacher’s contract; and
(2) notify the teacher in writing of that action not later than the 15th day after the date on which the hearing is concluded.

Terms Used In Texas Education Code 21.208

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011