ECISD board to consider hiring chief technology officer, chief of schools
Trustees will consider hiring a chief technology officer and chief of schools.
Keeley Boyer, now superintendent, was chief of schools previously and served in both positions when she was interim.
Chief Technology Officer Kellie Wilks has retired.
The board will also discuss the 2025-26 employment contract renewals for administrators, teachers and other professional support employees.
Board members will also discuss the budget and hear a presentation on humanities and social studies which includes STAAR test results in those subjects.
Under special presentations:
— There will be an introduction of Business Professional of America National Qualifiers.
— Presentation of State Qualifiers for Skills USA, Business Professionals of America, Texas Association of Future Educators, and FFA-Agricultural & Horticulture.
— Recognition of the Esports team from New Tech Odessa.
— Announcement of Student Crime Stoppers State Awards.
— Recognition of Odessa High School Mariachi state qualifier.
— Recognition of Odessa High School Winter Guard state finalist.
— Announcement of academic all-state football players.
— Introduction of powerlifting state qualifiers.
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