Frenship ISD board approves slate of central-office and principal hires amid fast growth
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Summary
The Frenship ISD Board of Trustees approved personnel recommendations for the 2025–26 school year, including new central-office positions and several principal appointments, during a special called meeting.
Dr. Michelle McCord, superintendent of Frenship ISD, recommended a slate of central-office and school-level hires and promotions at a special called meeting, and the board voted to approve the personnel list for the 2025–26 school year.
McCord said the district is "in a phase of fast growth," citing new campuses including Memorial High School and retirements that required leadership adjustments. She told the trustees the new central-office positions are intended "so that we can continue to provide the support that we need to in order to be continue to be a destination district." The board approved the recommendation by voice vote after a motion from Chelsea Salazar and a second from Kyle Rogers.
The hires and assignments announced included: Christy Gillespie from Lubbock ISD as coordinator of administrative services; a new coordinator of student services (elementary background); Ginger (returning to the district) as principal at Crestview Elementary; Lindsey (assistant principal at Northridge) as principal at Willow Bend; Kimberly Moore as principal at Legacy; Laura Nelson as principal at Upland Heights; Sid Sexton as executive director of leadership development; Denise Stewart as director of curriculum and instruction with oversight of elementary principals; and Angela Richards as principal of the Rees discipline/alternative education campus. Several appointees introduced family members or spoke briefly of their plans and appreciation when introduced by the superintendent.
McCord described a focus on strengthening assistant-principal support and leadership development for principals to meet the demands of rapid enrollment and campus openings. The superintendent also noted some positions are new to the district and others are internal promotions or reassignments.
Action: The board approved the administration's personnel recommendations for the 2025–26 school year. The motion to approve was made by Chelsea Salazar and seconded by Kyle Rogers; trustees voiced "aye" and the motion carried.
The personnel item was presented as a single, consolidated recommendation; the board took no separate votes on individual hires during the meeting. Several appointees were introduced to the board and members of the public; remarks by appointees were brief expressions of thanks and readiness to begin the new roles.
