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Board approves three hires; easement passes with one abstention in consent vote
Summary
The WAXAHACHIE ISD Board approved hires for director of public relations, director of curriculum and principal of Findlay Junior High (all 7–0). A land easement related to property around Waxahachie Creek High School passed 6–0 with one abstention; the consent agenda otherwise passed 7–0.
WAXAHACHIE — At its open meeting trustees unanimously approved three personnel hires and approved a land easement with one board member abstaining from that vote.
What the board approved
- Rebecca Lockridge was approved as director of public relations. The superintendent recommended Lockridge, citing communications experience and community ties. Motion to approve: Mrs. Tillman; second: Mrs. Kriegel. Vote: 7–0.
- Brandy Morris was approved as director of curriculum. The superintendent recommended Morris based on two decades of experience leading curriculum and assessment work. Motion to approve: Mr. McCutcheon; second: Mr. Pitts. Vote: 7–0.
- Ben Bridges was approved as principal of Findlay Junior High. The superintendent recommended Bridges, noting campus fit and continuity concerns. Motion to approve: Mr. Kriegel; second: Mr. Cooper. Vote: 7–0.
- A land easement related to property surrounding Waxahachie Creek High School was approved after the board moved the item from the consent agenda for separate consideration. One board member announced a conflict of interest and abstained; the motion carried 6–0 with one abstention. Motion to approve: Mrs. Bridal; second: Mr. Scofield. Abstention: a board member who identified themself as an authorized signer on one of the easement grantor documents.
Consent agenda
The remainder of the consent agenda (items a–l and n–bb) was approved by roll call, motion and second; the board recorded a 7–0 vote.
Why it matters: The approved hires fill key leadership positions in communications, curriculum and campus leadership, which the superintendent said will support district priorities. The approved easement clears a legal matter related to property around a new high school site and passed despite an abstention to avoid conflict concerns.
Speakers and procedure
The superintendent presented the employment recommendations; trustees moved each item, recorded seconds and voted on each motion according to standard procedure. The board publicly recorded motions and vote tallies as part of the meeting minutes.
Ending: All three employment recommendations and the consent agenda items passed; staff will proceed with onboarding and implementation steps for the newly hired administrators and execute the approved easement per district legal counsel.
