Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the School Board Appointment topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission appoints interim District 5 school board member after resignation; packet shows applicant with differing name spelling
Summary
After receiving a resignation from Jill Coker, the commission appointed an interim District 5 school board member effective June 1, 2026. The meeting record shows the appointee listed as 'Tammy Smith' in the resolution while the application packet contains a letter and résumé for 'Tas Smith.'
The Henry County Commission on May 26 filled a vacancy on the Henry County Board of Education for District 5.
Chairman Randy Geiger presented Resolution 9-5-26 to appoint a citizen to fill the unexpired term created by the resignation of Jill Coker. The meeting packet contains a signed resignation letter from Coker stating she will step down effective May 31 because she will move out of the district. The packet also contains an application and résumé for a candidate identified as "Tas Smith," who described prior nonprofit leadership (Henry County CASA) and experience in organizational oversight. The resolution recorded in the minutes names "Tammy Smith" as the appointee and sets the interim term from June 1 through Nov. 30, 2026.
Commissioner Charles Elizondo moved to appoint the candidate and Commissioner Missy Hamilton seconded. The motion carried by voice vote.
Why it matters The appointment fills an immediate vacancy on the school board ahead of the November election. The record shows inconsistent spellings of the appointee's given name between the resolution and the application materials; the commission document lists the appointee as "Tammy Smith" while the submitted application packet shows a letter and résumé for "Tas Smith." The minutes do not explain the discrepancy.
What’s next The appointee is scheduled to assume the interim seat June 1, 2026 and serve until the end of the unexpired term on Nov. 30, 2026. The seat will be on the ballot in the November 2026 countywide election.
