Santa Fe ISD board extends superintendent contract, approves non‑certified hire after executive session

The SANTA FE ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously after an executive session to extend the superintendent’s contract through Jan. 21, 2030, and to approve a non‑certified probationary hire for the remainder of the 2024–25 school year.

The board’s action included approval of “all other amendments to the superintendent’s contract as discussed in executive session,” and the hiring of Kristen Graham on a non‑certified probationary contract that will end on the last day of the employee’s 2024–25 duty calendar. The contract was described as at the state salary schedule plus any local salary as determined by the board.

Board President announced the motions from executive session and called for votes. The motions were moved and seconded in open session; the board president counted votes and said the measures passed unanimously.

Board members did not discuss details of the superintendent amendments or the personnel contract in open session; those items were presented as actions resulting from the executive session. No public comments were recorded on these items.

Kristen Graham’s hire was presented by district staff as a superintendent recommendation; the record indicates the hire is a probationary, non‑certified appointment for the current school year and that salary will follow the state schedule plus locally determined pay.