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Board approves superintendent appraisal instrument and hires Maria Harkness on probationary contract
Summary
After an executive session on personnel and the superintendent's evaluation, trustees approved the Superintendent Appraisal Instrument for 2025–26 and voted to hire Maria Harkness on an 8-month probationary contract for 2025–26.
The Tatum Independent School District Board of Trustees met in executive session on Oct. 6 to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's evaluation instrument and employment of professional personnel. After returning to open session, trustees approved the Superintendent Appraisal Instrument for 2025-26 and took action to hire a professional educator.
Mr. Curt Smith moved to approve the Superintendent Appraisal Instrument for 2025-26 and Mrs. Kip Amick seconded; the motion passed 7-0. Dr. Richardson reported there was no information regarding resignations. He recommended the board approve the employment of Maria Harkness as a professional educator on an eight-month probationary contract for the 2025-26 school year. Mr. Matt Crawford moved to approve the hire and Mr. Curt Smith seconded; that motion also passed 7-0.
The transcript records the contract length as eight months; it does not include Harkness's assignment, certification details or salary. The superintendent's evaluation instrument was approved as presented; no changes or specifications were recorded in the minutes.
