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McCamey ISD board approves hire of Karen Orgain Smith as certified classroom teacher
Summary
At its June 3 special meeting, the McCamey ISD Board approved hiring Karen Orgain Smith on a 10-month probationary certified classroom teacher contract for the 2025–2026 school year, contingent on presentation of proper credentials; the motion was unanimous among board members voting.
The McCamey ISD Board of Trustees approved the employment of Karen Orgain Smith as a certified classroom teacher for the 2025–2026 school year, contingent on her presentation of proper credentials.
President Amber Selby called the Special Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., and the board reconvened in open session at 7:39 p.m. to take action on personnel. Interim Superintendent Kalum McKay recommended Smith for a 10‑month probationary contract; Robert Silva moved to approve the recommendation and Venegas seconded. The board recorded votes in favor from Selby, Silva, Venegas, Marquez, Renteria and Acosta. The motion carried.
The approval is contingent on Smith providing the required credentials before employment can begin. The board took no additional public discussion on the hire during the open session. No salary or campus assignment for Smith was specified in the meeting minutes.
The item originated in a closed executive session held under the Texas Open Meetings Act (Government Code §551.074) and was finalized in open session on June 3.
