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Trinity ISD names Dr. Benjamin Petty lone finalist for superintendent
Summary
The Trinity ISD Board voted unanimously April 27 to name Dr. Benjamin Petty the lone finalist in its superintendent search; the action follows a closed executive session and carries the next-step requirements under state law.
The Trinity Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously April 27 to name Dr. Benjamin Petty as the lone finalist for the district's superintendent position.
Board member Monty Huffman moved to name Dr. Petty as the lone finalist and John Smith seconded the motion; President Kevin Searcy called for discussion and the motion carried unanimously. The action followed a closed executive session in which the board consulted with legal counsel about superintendent employment.
The naming of a lone finalist typically begins a statutory period during which the board may take final action; the board did not announce a final hire at the April 27 meeting. No public comment was offered on the superintendent search during the open forum.
The board returned to open session at 7:34 p.m. after an executive session that listed the superintendent search among other personnel matters. The district did not provide additional details about Dr. Petty's start date or contract terms at the meeting.
