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O'Donnell ISD board approves appointment, adopts Policy CW and authorizes litigation settlement
Summary
At its Dec. 17, 2024 meeting the O'Donnell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Melissa Pedroza to an unexpired term, adopted Policy CW (LOCAL), approved a settlement authorization in Region 17 v. Conterra litigation, approved the superintendent appraisal instrument and set the Jan. 23, 2025 meeting.
The O'Donnell ISD Board of Trustees met Dec. 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the district board room and voted unanimously on several agenda items affecting governance and administration.
Trustees approved the consent agenda (including prior minutes and bills) and set the next regular meeting for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The board voted 5-0 to appoint Melissa Pedroza to an unexpired trustee term ending May 2026. Trustees also approved the superintendent's 2024-2025 Appraisal Instrument and adopted Policy CW (LOCAL), each by unanimous 5-0 votes. In addition, the board adopted a resolution authorizing settlement of pending litigation styled Region 17 Education Service Center, et al v. Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, Cause No. DC-2022-CV-1601 (72nd District Court, Lubbock County), and authorized the superintendent and Region 17's fiscal agent representative to execute settlement documents. The record does not specify settlement terms.
The meeting included a principal's report from Sharla Edwards (with Mr. White) and a superintendent's report from Blake Nichols; the minutes note the presentations but do not provide substantive detail in the recorded text. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
