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College Station ISD board extends Superintendent Dr. Harkrider's contract two years in 6-1 vote
Summary
After executive session during a June 6 workshop, the board moved to extend Superintendent Dr. John Harkrider's contract for two years. The motion passed 6-1; one trustee said they preferred adding only a single year.
Following an executive-session evaluation of the superintendent on June 6, the College Station ISD Board of Trustees voted to extend Superintendent Dr. John Harkrider's contract by two years.
"I would move that, we extend, doctor Harkrider's contract, 2 additional years," said Board member Mister Bennett, who made the motion. The motion was seconded by Board member Miss Simmon. Board President Mister Horak called for discussion and a roll-call style affirmation. One board member stated they preferred adding one year rather than two and said, "I personally am in support of adding only 1 year to the contract ... I will be voting no on this." The board approved the two-year extension by a vote of 6 in favor, 1 opposed.
The board returned to open session at 3:28 p.m. after executive session and immediately took the contract-extension action. The motion passed 6—1 and the meeting then adjourned.
Why it matters: The vote follows the board's regular evaluation process and extends the superintendent's contract through the additional years approved by trustees. The transcript records the motion, the seconder and the vote tally; it does not specify changes to contract terms beyond the extension length.
