The Port Arthur ISD Board of Trustees approved routine personnel items by voice vote during the meeting.

A motion to approve the list of certified teachers was moved by Trustee Johnny Brown and seconded by Trustee Diane Brown. President Johnson called for the ayes; the minutes record the motion carried by voice vote.

Superintendent Dr. Porterby recommended the employment of Dr. Shalanda Randa Randall Feiler as principal of Adams Elementary and the transfer of Alfredo Jimenez to Terrell Elementary, both effective immediately as stated in the transcript. The motion to approve the principal appointment was moved by Vice President North Easton and seconded by Trustee Gilwood; President Johnson called for the ayes and no opposition was recorded in the supplied excerpt.

The board also approved the employment of Dr. Maya Turner as coordinator for assessment and instructional support. That motion was moved by Trustee Getwood and seconded by the vice president, and the vote was recorded as in favor with no opposition noted in the excerpt.

Additional personnel actions included approvals recorded on the consent agenda (items 1 through 24), moved by Vice President Narcisse and seconded by Trustee Getwood; the board approved the consent agenda by voice vote. The transcript shows the standard board procedure: motions, seconds and voice approval without roll-call tallies in the supplied excerpt. For verification of effective dates and personnel contract details, consult the district’s official minutes and personnel files.