Mexia ISD board approves hiring of new personnel after executive session

The Mexia ISD Board of Trustees voted 4-0 on June 3, 2026, to approve hiring new personnel following an executive session held under the Texas Open Meetings Act. The called meeting began at 5:15 p.m. at the Mexia ISD Administration Building and the board adjourned into executive session at 5:18 p.m.

According to the minutes, Bud Shamblin made the motion to hire new personnel and Melvalynn Jones seconded. The board returned to open session at 5:25 p.m., and the motion "passed 4-0." The minutes note that John Bonner and Ron Fowler voted in favor; the document does not list the votes of the other board members by name even though the tally is recorded as 4-0. The minutes do not specify the name, position, salary, or start date of the person the board voted to hire.

The board met as a called session and had previously noted that three board members were present for roll call; Jackie Craig, Dr. Cedrick Gamble and Dr. Bill Lowry were recorded as absent. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at 5:27 p.m.

The minutes identify the executive session as being held "pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act" and list personnel matters as the subject. No public comments were submitted during the open forum portion of the meeting.