Board authorizes superintendent to offer probationary contracts, approves student transfers

May 20, 2026

Lindsay ISD authorized the superintendent to offer probationary contracts for 2026–27 to speed hiring and approved presented student transfer requests after an executive session; both motions passed unanimously 6-0.

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The Lindsay ISD Board of Trustees approved a temporary authorization allowing Superintendent Steve Cope to offer probationary contracts for the 2026–2027 school year, a measure the superintendent said would enable the district to hire staff without waiting for the next called board meeting. Kelly Dunn moved to approve the temporary authorization; the motion was seconded by Brian Neu and passed 6-0.

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