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Bells ISD board accepts superintendent's resignation, authorizes search
Summary
The Bells ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Superintendent Tricia Meek's resignation effective Aug. 31, 2025, and authorized a search for her replacement, opening applications to all qualified candidates.
The Bells ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to accept Superintendent Tricia Meek's resignation, effective August 31, 2025, and to begin a search for her replacement. The action came after the board returned from executive session and was approved 7-0.
The motion is recorded in the minutes as made by Gary Payne and seconded by Stephanie Nettles. The minutes state: "The motion was made by Gary Payne, seconded by Stephanie Nettles, and passed unanimously 7-0 to approve the resignation of Superintendent Tricia Meek, effective August 31, 2025." Following that vote, the board also voted 7-0 to "conduct a search for the superintendent position and accept applications from all qualified applicants." The minutes do not record discussion details from the executive session or any statements from Meek about her decision.
Board President Matt Stephens and other trustees scheduled the search process but the minutes do not specify a timeline, search firm, or interim leadership plan. The board listed the superintendent evaluation and exit as items to be completed in May or June in the Superintendent's Report. No additional conditions or severance terms are recorded in the public minutes.
