In addition to hiring John Huffstetler as the new athletic director, Pittsburg ISD board of trustees also approved several district measures during its Jan. 27 meeting.
Trustees conducted an annual appraisal and approved renewing Superintendent Terry Waldrep’s contract for two more years to 2027. Waldrep was first chosen for the district’s top position in March 2019. He officially took over July 1, 2019 following the retirement of Judy Pollan.
As part of School Board Appreciation Month, trustees were treated to presentations and dinner just prior to the January board meeting. Current board members include: Greg Miller, Christian Yantis, Vernon Rowe, Bryan Berry, Mario Willis, Linsey Harwell and Lawrence Cleveland.
During the meeting, the board also received information from the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and learned that current enrollment numbers show the district is up by about two students. The board also approved a staff development minutes waiver and a resolution designating non-business days for the Texas Public Information Act for the 2025 calendar year.
The board also approved holding a joint election with the City of Pittsburg for May 3, 2025. Applications for a place on the ballot for trustee are currently being accepted through Friday, Feb. 14. Place 6, currently held by Linsey Harwell, and Place 7, currently held by Vernon Rowe, will be on the May 2025 ballot.
Trustees voted to approve a $7,500 donation from Alma Jones on behalf of Ginger Clower, who retired from the district last year. The donation will be given to the Pittsburg Elementary School. The board also approved a proposed annexation of property near the old bus barn parking. The property will be annexed into the City of Pittsburg and utilities will be provided.
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