Angleton ISD board conducts superintendent interviews in closed session

The Angleton Independent School District Board of Education held a special meeting April 1, 2026. President Tommy Gaines called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. The board moved into a closed executive session at 6:19 p.m. under the Texas Open Meetings Act to address personnel and related matters.

According to the meeting record, the board cited Texas Government Code Chapter 551, including sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 and 551.0821, and the clerk read that the executive-session topics included "Superintendent interviews and discussion of superintendent applications." The agenda also listed reports of resignations or retirements, student information and disciplinary matters, potential real-property transactions and attorney consultation.

The transcript of the minutes states the executive session included "Superintendent interviews and discussion of superintendent applications." The board reconvened in open session at 8:14 p.m.; the meeting record shows no formal action was taken after the closed session.

The meeting minutes list board members present and district staff: Tommy Gaines (President), Kimi Hunter (Vice President), Dana Tolbert (Secretary), Heather Brewer, Justin Journeay, Michael Sillavan and Michael Stroman; school officials listed included Hanna Chalmers, director of communications, and Cyndy Pullen, human resources director. A superintendent applicant was listed among others present in the minutes.

No next steps, votes, or public details about candidates were recorded in the posted minutes; the minutes indicate candidate discussions occurred in closed session and do not disclose deliberations or outcomes in open session.