May 5, 2025 — Special Meeting
Conroe ISD Board Meeting — 2025-05-05
Special Meeting — Unofficial Notes
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Unofficial Meeting Notes
Conroe Independent School District — Board of Trustees
Special Meeting — May 5, 2025
Note: These are unofficial notes based on an auto-generated transcript of the meeting. They may contain errors or omissions. Please consult official board minutes for the authoritative record.
Meeting Overview
- Called to order: 5:30 p.m.
- Meeting type: Special Meeting
- Quorum: Present
Opening
- Invocation: Led by Trustee Dawson, who acknowledged the community's pride in students and staff approaching the end of the school year. Trustee Dawson also addressed the news that Dr. Null will be leaving Conroe ISD to transition to Lake Travis ISD, expressing gratitude for his leadership and asking for wisdom and clarity for the board as it begins the process of finding a successor.
- Pledges: Led by Trustee Semler (Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge).
Note Regarding Dr. Null's Absence
The board president noted that Dr. Null was not present at the meeting due to a long-standing speaking engagement scheduled months in advance. The president emphasized:
- Dr. Null and the board president worked together on scheduling and agreed the meeting should proceed without further delay.
- His absence should not be interpreted as anything other than a prior commitment.
- Dr. Null "remains fully engaged and supportive" of the work being done in Conroe ISD.
Public Comments
- Per Board Policy BED and Texas Government Code §551.007, speakers were limited to topics on the posted agenda.
- One speaker signed up: Patty Bosman. Ms. Bosman's comments were not captured in the transcript. She was offered the option to have her name added to the sign-up list for the May 13th regular meeting.
- No other public speakers addressed the board.
Executive Session
The board entered closed session at approximately 5:36 p.m. under the following provisions of the Texas Government Code:
- §551.129 — Consultation with attorney (and invited guests) in closed meeting
- §551.074 — Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
Purpose: To discuss the search for a superintendent of schools and possible candidates to serve as interim superintendent.
The board returned from executive session at 8:37 p.m.
Action Taken
No public action was taken following executive session. The board immediately moved to adjourn upon returning from closed session.
Adjournment
- Motion to adjourn: Made and seconded.
- Meeting adjourned: 8:37 p.m.
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Null is departing Conroe ISD to take a position at Lake Travis ISD. This was acknowledged during the invocation and framed as a significant transition for the district.
- The board spent approximately three hours in executive session discussing the superintendent search and potential interim superintendent candidates.
- No votes on action items were taken during this special meeting.
- The next regular board meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025.