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O'Donnell ISD board renews majority of teacher contracts for 2026–2027 school year
Summary
The O'Donnell ISD Board of Trustees approved several 2026–2027 teacher contract renewals across certified, probationary and dual-assignment positions, with some motions carrying abstentions as recorded in the minutes.
The O'Donnell ISD Board of Trustees approved multiple teacher contract renewals for the 2026–2027 school year at its April 21 meeting, accepting superintendent recommendations for certified, probationary and dual-assignment positions. On motions brought by board members, the board renewed contracts for a mix of 10-, 11- and 12-month positions, with recorded votes and a small number of abstentions noted in the minutes.
On one motion by Landry Barton, seconded by Melissa Pedroza, the board approved 10-month renewals for Sharon Baeza; Stacy Bolton; Debbie Franklin; Jodi Furlow; Doris Gass; Traca Hilson; Brooke James; Randi Kilgore; Katy Mires; and Tamara Stewart. The minutes record the vote as Yes — Stidham, Halfmann, Barton, Pedroza, Castro, Hancock; Abstain — Landon Mires (motion recorded as passed). Another motion by Melissa Pedroza, seconded by Trevor Halfmann approved renewals for Connie Bagley; Bailey Barton; Kathy Barton; Perri Clark; Emilee Decker; Donna Forbis; Brenna Mikes; Mandy Nichols; and Billy Wilson; the minutes show two trustees abstained (Landry Barton and Amanda Stidham) and five voted yes.
The board also approved probationary and dual-assignment renewals, including probationary 10-month renewals for Xandi Perez, Nadia Valenzuela and Lisa Alcala; a renewed 11-month dual-assignment (teacher/coach) contract for Caelan Decker (recorded with one abstention); and a 12-month dual-assignment teacher/band director contract for Sheldon Enloe. Recorded votes appear in the minutes for each motion.
