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Board approves multiple probationary teaching contracts; one abstention on later hires

Troup Independent School District Board of Trustees · April 13, 2026
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Summary

On the Superintendent's recommendation trustees approved two sets of probationary contracts for teaching and counseling positions: an initial group passed 7‑0; a second group passed 6‑0‑1 with one abstention by Trustee Jake Howard.

The Troup ISD Board of Trustees approved multiple probationary teaching contracts during the April 13 meeting, following recommendation by the Superintendent.

Homer Dickey moved to approve probationary contracts for Kirsten Castleberry, Kristen Hargrove, April Huckaby and Alie Parker; to approve a dual probationary contract for Cris Henson; and to approve a twelve‑month probationary contract for counselor Erin Wyatt. Vic Bansal seconded the motion, which the minutes show carried 7‑0.

Dickey also moved to approve a probationary contract for Hether Traylor and dual probationary contracts for Mark Chalk, Landry Mays, Kaylen Rhodes and Murphy Williams. Vic Bansal seconded that motion; the minutes record the vote as 6‑0‑1 with Trustee Jake Howard abstaining. The minutes do not record reasons for the abstention or additional hiring details such as assigned campuses or salary figures.

The approved contracts were described as probationary and dual probationary where applicable; the board's action was recorded in the results of executive session and no further public discussion was noted in the minutes.