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Bells ISD approves several hires after executive session
Summary
Following a closed executive session, trustees approved the hiring of Clay Wilson, Kristen Washburn, Afton Wood, and Elaney Ridenour on probationary contracts for the 2026–2027 school year; one hire carried an abstention from Trustee Dava Washburn.
The Bells ISD Board met in executive session from 7:08 p.m. to 7:27 p.m. under the Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074) to discuss personnel matters. After returning to open session, the board approved multiple hires: Clay Wilson (10-month, dual-assignment, probationary contract for 2026–2027); Kristen Washburn and Afton Wood (each a 10-month probationary contract); and Elaney Ridenour (11-month probationary contract). The minutes record votes and an abstention: the hiring of Kristen Washburn and Afton Wood passed with five yes votes and one abstention by Trustee Dava Washburn.
Motions to approve the hires were recorded individually with movers and seconders as shown in the minutes. The record does not include salary amounts, start dates beyond the 2026–2027 contract year, or other employment details; those items will be finalized by the superintendent's office per routine personnel contracting procedures.
