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Spearman ISD board accepts teacher resignation, approves new probationary contract
Summary
The Spearman I.S.D. Board accepted the resignation of professional employee Elizabeth Bass, effective Oct. 20, 2025, and approved hiring Kate Davis on a 10-month probationary contract beginning November 2025. Both motions passed unanimously.
The Spearman I.S.D. Board of Trustees on Oct. 29 accepted the resignation of professional employee Elizabeth Bass, effective Oct. 20, 2025, and approved a replacement hire for the remainder of the 2025–26 school year.
"Motion made by Scott Sonnenberg and seconded by Jay Tracy to accept the resignation of Elizabeth Bass effective October 20, 2025," the minutes record; the motion carried 7-0. Later in the meeting, Karla Flowers moved and Anne Marie Pearson seconded approval of the superintendent's recommendation to employ Kate Davis on a "10-month Probationary Educator Contract for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year beginning November 2025," and that motion also passed 7-0.
The actions were taken at the district's special session called to order by Board President Dustin Mackie. Superintendent James Layman was present and had recommended the hire. The board's vote tallies for both motions were recorded as unanimous (7-0). The minutes do not include further details about reasons for the resignation or the classroom assignment for the new hire.
