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Rockdale ISD announces multiple hires and resignations after closed session; special education coordinator employed
Summary
Following closed session on May 18, 2026, Superintendent Dr. Michael Watson announced hires and resignations across certified and non-certified staff for 2026–2027. The board voted 6-0 to employ Makayla Cooper as BMSS Special Education Coordinator on a one-year probationary contract.
The board entered closed session at 6:19 p.m. and returned to open session at 7:48 p.m.; Superintendent Dr. Michael Watson then read a slate of personnel actions. Hires included Elida DeLa Torre-Alcaraz (custodian), Marina Hadderton (elementary teacher), Destinie Malish (newly certified teacher), and Willie Boyd (teacher/coach), among others. Resignations and non-returning at-will staff were also listed.
The board approved employment of Makayla Cooper as a BMSS Special Education Coordinator on a one-year probationary contract after a motion by Karen Laughlin, seconded by Amy Casas; the motion carried 6 For, 0 Against. Multiple continuing assignments under district permits and emergency permits for teaching staff were also recorded in the minutes.
