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Edcouch-Elsa ISD board approves hire of new high school principal after closed session
Summary
The Edcouch-Elsa ISD Board of Trustees returned from executive session and approved the employment of a high school principal. The candidate introduced himself to the board earlier and emphasized discipline, attendance and extracurricular expansion.
The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Board of Trustees returned to open session and voted to employ a new high school principal after an executive session held under the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Board chair announced the closed session citing Texas Government Code provisions on personnel and legal consultation and, after the session, a motion "to approve as discussed in the closed session" was made and seconded. The chair called for the vote and, after members responded "aye," the chair stated, "Motion carries." The transcript does not record individual tallies or roll-call votes.
Mr. Earhart, introduced publicly by the board before the closed session, addressed trustees and said he is in his 26th year in education and plans to prioritize "discipline, attendance, and safety" and expand extracurricular opportunities so "every student" can participate. The board did not disclose salary or contract details during the open session; those specifics were not stated in the public record provided.
Next steps recorded on the agenda were to proceed with any actions discussed in closed session; the board moved and approved the employment action during open session. No additional procedural deadlines or effective start dates for the appointment were stated in the transcript.
