Splendora ISD hires Jared O’Farrell as district Chief of Police

The Splendora Independent School District Board of Trustees approved hiring Jared O’Farrell as the district Chief of Police during its Sept. 15 regular meeting.

Trustee Dan Muirhead moved to approve the hiring and Trustee Jason Sessum seconded the motion. The board recorded the vote as For 6, Against 0; Trustee Barry Welch was absent. The minutes identify the hire by name but do not list a start date, salary, or written employment contract in the public minutes.

The hiring item was listed under Action and Discussion Items. The minutes do not record debate or conditions attached to the hire, nor do they include a presentation or candidate summary. Any employment details beyond the candidate's name were not specified in the minutes.