Cory Jones selected as East Carter High School’s new principal
Superintendent Dr. Fraley recognized Cory Jones as selected to become East Carter High School’s new principal.
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Fulton Independent School District
Board records a superintendent transition during 2026
March minutes name Coy Sammons interim superintendent effective March 16; by the July 21 agenda, the district identifies Dr. Darrell Witten as superintendent.
Brian Lile serving as superintendent by July 16
The July 16 approved minutes identify Brian Lile as superintendent and record his election as Board secretary.
Board creates Dean of Students positions at Sebree and Providence
On July 13, the board approved Dean of Students positions at Sebree and Providence. The motion passed 4–1; Venita Murphy opposed it, expressing concern that renaming a role could reduce an employee’s pay by several thousand dollars.
District will again use emergency-certified teachers
On July 13, 2026, the board approved hiring emergency certified substitute teachers and emergency certification for teachers for 2026-27. On August 10, it approved emergency certification for a school media librarian.
Board restructures College View under two co-principals
On July 1, the board approved replacing the prior principal and assistant-principal structure at College View with two co-principals who divide operational and instructional oversight.
Board appoints Michael Gooch superintendent in 3–1 vote
On June 22, the Webster County Board appointed Michael Gooch superintendent. David Asher, Amanda Coomes and Melony Hobgood voted yes; Venita Murphy voted no; Chair Tim McCormick was absent. The minutes say Gooch will begin July 1 under a four-year contract.
Board approves superintendent evaluation and 3% raise
The board approved Superintendent Dr. Terra Hancock's evaluation and a 3% salary raise for FY2026–27.
Board gives superintendent highest rating and adopts a new evaluation format
After executive session on June 18, the minutes say the board read Superintendent Bill Thorpe’s evaluation in open session, gave him the highest rating, and was presented a new superintendent-evaluation format it will adopt going forward.
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Williamsburg Independent Schools
Board approves one-year superintendent renewal after three-year proposal fails
On June 15, the Board rejected a three-year renewal for Superintendent Tabetha Housekeeper and then approved a one-year renewal beginning July 1, 2026, at an unchanged $105,000 annual salary. The one-year motion received four votes in favor and one abstention.
Board selected Josh Yonts as superintendent
The Board selected Josh Yonts on June 12 for a four-year contract effective July 1, 2026, by a 4-0 vote with Angie Holbrook absent.
Board selects Adam Ritter as superintendent
The board voted to make Adam Ritter the next superintendent of Campbell County Schools.
Glasgow Middle School gets a new principal
The district reported hiring Amy Page as Glasgow Middle School principal for 2026-27.
Board extends superintendent contract one year
The board gave the superintendent its top evaluation rating and added one year to the contract.
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