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Spearman ISD sets superintendent search timeline; appoints James Layman interim superintendent
Summary
Board described a multi-stage superintendent search (applications closed April 27; interviews scheduled mid-May; finalist naming in June) and approved hiring James Layman as interim superintendent effective June 1, 2026, with the board to finalize contract terms.
The Spearman I.S.D. Board reviewed and confirmed a timeline for the district's superintendent search and appointed James Layman as interim superintendent effective June 1, 2026.
Board documents and discussion noted the application window closed April 27. The board scheduled a special meeting May 7 to review applications and select interviewees; first-round interviews are set for May 13–14 with second-round interviews May 19–20 if needed. After a required 21-day waiting period, the board indicated it could name a finalist and vote to hire at a meeting on June 11 or June 12. Separately, on a motion by Jay Tracy seconded by Anne Marie Pearson, the board approved hiring James Layman as interim superintendent effective June 1 and authorized the board president, in consultation with legal counsel, to negotiate and finalize the employment agreement. The motion carried 7-0. The board recorded no motion on salary and compensation terms during the meeting.
