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Harrisburg School Board approves three hires for 2025–26, names new Director of Support Services
Summary
The Harrisburg School Board on July 7 approved three personnel hires for the 2025–2026 school year, including Brian Carter as Director of Support Services and athletic director. Two other hires — an instructional assistant and a special education paraprofessional — were approved unanimously.
The Harrisburg School Board voted July 7 to approve three personnel hires for the 2025–2026 school year, including the appointment of Brian Carter as Director of Support Services and athletic director.
Superintendent Julie Isbell recommended the three hires following an executive session held from 5:01 p.m. to 6:03 p.m. Isbell recommended Courtney Tate for an instructional assistant position at Weiner Elementary and Michael Hargrove for a special education paraprofessional role; both hires were approved by unanimous vote, 5–0. Isbell also recommended Brian Carter for Director of Support Services/athletic director; that motion carried 3–2. The transcript records the vote tallies but does not list individual yea and nay votes for the 3–2 decision.
Board president Ryan Murphy opened the special session at 5:00 p.m.; members present were Ashley Rowton, Bridgett Hewitt, Kurt Johns and Jeremy Lally. Kurt Johns moved to approve the hire of Courtney Tate, seconded by Bridgett Hewitt. Bridgett Hewitt moved to approve Michael Hargrove, seconded by Kurt Johns. Jeremy Lally moved the motion to hire Brian Carter, which Bridgett Hewitt seconded.
With no further business, Hewitt moved to adjourn at 6:05 p.m.; Jeremy Lally seconded and the motion carried 5–0.
The meeting minutes list attendees Jennifer Webb (Central Office), Monica Moore (HHS teacher) and Daniel Howton (tech). The transcript does not specify the subject of the executive session or the individual roll-call votes on the 3–2 motion.
