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Port Arthur ISD trustees approve 24 teacher hires, name Tina Young special education director and appoint assistant superintendent
Summary
At a Port Arthur ISD board meeting, trustees approved employment of 24 certified teachers for the 2025-26 school year, appointed Tina Young as special education director and approved Dr. Charisma Papillon as assistant superintendent of school leadership.
Port Arthur Independent School District trustees approved the employment of 24 certified teachers for the 2025–26 school year and confirmed three personnel appointments during a board meeting.
Dr. Forte asked the board to approve the employment of 24 certified teachers “that we're asking approval on,” and the motion to accept the hires was moved and seconded by trustees and carried without recorded opposition. The board also approved the appointment of Tina Young as special education director…
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