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Pewitt CISD board authorizes creation of dyslexia and special education positions for 2026-27
Summary
The Pewitt CISD Board approved a motion March 24 to retain and create specialized instructional positions, including dyslexia and special education teachers, for the 2026-27 school year and authorized the superintendent to post, hire, or adjust positions as necessary; the motion passed with five 'Yay' votes from members present.
At a special meeting March 24, 2026, the Pewitt CISD Board voted to retain and create specialized instructional positions for the 2026-27 school year, specifically including dyslexia and special education teachers. The minutes record that the motion “to approve of retaining and creating specialized instructional positions, including dyslexia and special education teachers, for the 2026-2027 school year as determined by student needs” was made by Seth Hodges and seconded by Lora Vissering.
The board authorized the superintendent to post, hire, or adjust positions as necessary to meet state requirements and ensure appropriate student services. The roll-call vote recorded Michael Jarvis, Keith West, Lora Vissering, Justin Green and Seth Hodges as voting “Yay”; Mark McCoy and Ryan Bailey were recorded as absent. The meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m.
