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Board approves superintendent contract after split votes on contract language

Van Alstyne Independent School District Board of Trustees · February 16, 2026
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Summary

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.

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").

The meeting minutes do not record details of any amendments to the contract language presented in open session. Administrator contracts for 2026–27 were approved separately and passed 7–0. The board adjourned at 10:34 p.m.