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Kaufman ISD Board approves nine new special-education FTEs for 2026–27
Summary
The Kaufman ISD Board voted 6–0 to add nine full-time-equivalent positions to the district's Special Education program for the 2026–2027 school year, following an update describing strong student outcomes and staff progress.
The Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees voted 6–0 on April 13, 2026, to approve nine new full-time-equivalent (FTE) positions in the district's Special Education program for the 2026–2027 school year. Byron Gregg read the recommended motion and Lindsey Abell seconded it; the motion carried with Christine Borders, Linda Mott, Byron Gregg, Lindsey Abell, Elizabeth O'Donnell and Casey Townsend in favor and Drew Peterson absent.
The board action followed a presentation from Taylor Bernhagen on the Special Education Department, which highlighted "strong performance comparison, high graduation rates, [and] progress of students," and called out the role of dedicated staff in supporting student outcomes. The additional FTEs were presented as a staffing response to those program needs for next school year.
Board members voted on the motion as presented; the minutes record a formal approval rather than amendments or follow-up conditions. Implementation details — such as the specific job titles, salary impact, or funding sources for the nine positions — were not specified in the minutes and will be determined by administration and reflected in future budget documents.
The vote is recorded as a formal action of the board and will be reflected in the district's personnel and budgeting processes for 2026–27.
