Spur ISD votes to extend superintendent’s contract at Jan. meeting

COMPILED FROM MINUTES

In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District board of trustees, the board had a public hearing to discuss the 20222023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). After this meeting concluded, the board then held its regular meeting.

In the regular board meeting: Tommy Dill presented the board with the Safety and Security report.

Elementary principal Joe Molina presented the board with the Elementary report.

Secondary principal Tanya Phillips presented the board with the Secondary report.

Athletic director Tate Clark presented the board with the athletics report.

In other action, a motion was made by Casey Smith and seconded by Cody Schmidt to order a school trustee election for May 4, 2024, to elect trustees for Place 1, and Place 2 positions. The motion passed 6-0.

Then, a motion was made by Cody Schmidt and seconded by Roy Sanchez to approve Laurie Hinson as the election official for the May 4, 2024, school trustee election. The motion passed 6-0.

A motion was made by Pat Ortiz and seconded by Casey Smith to approve a resolution for a joint election agreement between Spur ISD and the City of Spur. The motion passed 6-0.

In next action, a motion was made by Casey Smith and seconded by Matt Humphreys to approve a Resolution of the Board to convene the District’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for the purpose of making recommendations to the Board regarding curriculum materials for the district’s instruction relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking in accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004(q-1). The motion passed 6-0.

A motion was made by Pat Ortiz and seconded by Casey Smith to approve the Vibra Whirl Sports LTD. quote for track repairs. The motion passed 6-0.

Then, a motion was made by Roy Sanchez and seconded by Matt Humphreys to approve the Summer Feeding Program waiver at Spur ISD due to Cafeteria sewer repairs for 2024. The motion passed 6-0.

The board convened in executive session at 9:47 p.m. to discuss Superintendent Evaluation. The board ended its closed executive session at 11:40 p.m. and after reconvening in open session, heard a motion by Andrew Adams and seconded by Cody Schmidt to extend current superintendent Craig Hamilton’s contract from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. Motion passed 6-0.

No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:44 p.m.

Members present were board president Roy Sanchez; Pat Ortiz, Cody Schmidt, Andrew Adams, Matt Humphreys, and Casey Smith. Terri Wyatt was absent.

Others present were Superintendent Craig Hamilton; Elementary Principal Jose Molina; Secondary Principal Tanya Phillips; Athletic Director Tate Clark; Safety and Security Officer Tommy Dill; Business Manager Bridgette Zarate; and Superintendent Secretary April Ortiz.

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