Elgin ISD defers decision following DUI arrest

SUPERINTENDENT The Elgin Independent School District Board of Trustees delayed a decision on Superintendent Christopher Bailey’s futur e las t week following his recent driving- under-the-influence charge. The trustees met in a closed session Nov. 5 to discuss Bailey’s employment and consult with legal counsel. The board did not announce any disciplinary measures or provide a timeline for when the matter might be reconsidered. “The board has reviewed the facts surrounding Dr. Bailey’s actions,” the trustees said in a statement. “Dr. Bailey takes this matter seriously and is taking steps to address the situation.” The board said it considered public comments and consulted with legal counsel before making its announcement. The trustees did not indicate whether the matter would be revisited at a future meeting. Bailey, 47, was arrested by a Manor police officer on Oct. 29 while traveling home from Austin.

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