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Board approves two probationary teacher contracts for 2026–27
Summary
Trustees approved an 11-month dual-assignment probationary contract for Caroline Carter (Classroom Teacher/Ag) and a 10-month probationary classroom teacher contract for Kenzie Parks, both by 5-0 votes on June 16, 2026.
The O'Donnell ISD Board of Trustees approved two probationary teacher contracts for the 2026–2027 school year during its June 16 meeting.
Trustee Blandon Hancock moved and Trustee Melissa Pedroza seconded to offer Caroline Carter an "11-month Dual Assignment Probationary Contract Classroom Teacher/Ag for the 2026-2027 school year," and the motion passed 5-0. Later, Trustee Melissa Pedroza moved and Trustee Trevor Halfmann seconded to offer Kenzie Parks a "10-month Probationary Contract Classroom Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year," which also passed 5-0. The minutes record the motions and vote tallies but do not provide candidate backgrounds, salary amounts, or effective start dates beyond the school year noted.
The board's approvals authorize the superintendent and human-resources staff to finalize contract paperwork for the hires. The minutes do not indicate whether these offers were contingent on certification, background checks, or other standard requirements.
