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Collinsville ISD board votes unanimously to retain Adams, Lynch & Loftin for independent investigation
Summary
At a Feb. 25 special meeting, the Collinsville ISD board voted 7–0 to enter an agreement with Adams, Lynch & Loftin to represent the district in a third‑party investigation; the board had met in executive session earlier in the evening.
The Collinsville ISD board voted unanimously Wednesday to enter an agreement with the law firm Adams, Lynch & Loftin to represent the district in connection with an independent third‑party investigation. The motion was made by Jarrett Crisp, board member, and seconded by Matt Weaver, board member; the vote was recorded as 7–0 in favor.
The board convened a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the administration building and entered executive session at 6:02 p.m. under Texas Government Code provisions listed on the agenda. The board returned to open session at 6:28 p.m. and immediately considered agenda item V.A., which concerned hiring an independent firm to assist with an investigation of alleged misconduct. No members of the public spoke during the public‑forum period.
The motion, as recorded in the meeting minutes, stated: "Motion made to enter an agreement with Adams, Lynch & Loftin and its attorneys to represent the Collinsville Independent School District in connection with an independent third‑party investigation." The minutes show Jarrett Crisp as the mover and Matt Weaver as the seconder.
Voting detail listed each board member as voting yea: Carrie Crane, Jarrett Crisp, Bailey Lahr, Jared Light, Justin McDonnell, Ryan Patterson and Matt Weaver. The board adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
The agenda cited multiple sections of the Texas Government Code authorizing closed‑session consultation with legal counsel and consideration of personnel, contracts and real‑property matters; the minutes do not specify additional details about the scope of the investigation or any fee or contract terms for the firm.
