Board approves superintendent contract after split votes on contract language

Feb 16, 2026

The board approved the superintendent's 2024–25 evaluation unanimously and later approved a new contract for Dr. Brown effective Feb. 16, 2026; the contract motion passed 6–0 with one trustee recorded as voting no on the contract.

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The board approved the superintendent’s 2024–25 evaluation on a unanimous vote and then considered the superintendent’s contract. After discussion Brandy Schoener said she was not comfortable approving the contract as written based on data she reviewed from TASB and TEA; Mark Freeman voiced support for the contract. Beau Williams moved to approve the superintendent’s contract effective Feb. 16, 2026 through June 30, 3031; the motion passed with a recorded dissent on the contract vote (6–0 with Brandy Schoener recorded as "no").

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