Bastrop ISD names Dr. Christy Lee interim superintendent after closed session

The Bastrop Independent School District board voted in open session to name Dr. Christy Lee interim superintendent following a closed-session personnel discussion. An unidentified board member moved to appoint Dr. Christy Lee "under the terms and conditions as discussed in closed session," the motion was seconded and the board approved by voice vote.

The appointment follows the announced departure of Superintendent Barry Edwards, who the board noted will remain through the end of the month. In remarks recorded at the meeting a board member thanked Edwards for his service: "It's been an honor and a pleasure working with you," and other members praised his open-door approach and leadership during challenging periods.

Why it matters: The interim appointment ensures district leadership continuity while the board begins a superintendent search and develops a profile for the permanent successor. The board's training session during the same meeting emphasized transparency around the search process, including legal limits on revealing applicant names.

Votes at a glance - Motion to amend June 11 minutes to clarify that an audience member took a photograph of materials from the administrative assistant "without permission": motion made, seconded and approved by voice vote (no roll call recorded). - Consent items B and C: approved by voice vote. - Motion to appoint Dr. Christy Lee as interim superintendent: motion made and seconded in open session after closed session; approved by voice vote.

What comes next: The board indicated it will proceed with a public superintendent search process, build a candidate profile and solicit community input as part of that timeline. Dr. Lee will assume interim leadership duties once Superintendent Edwards departs.