Elgin ISD superintendent search down to one

Elgin Independent School District is weeks away from naming its next superintendent after selecting a seasoned Texas educator as the lone finalist for the position.

Trustees named Christopher Bailey sole finalist during a special-called meeting Aug. 8, following a monthslong search led by the Texas Association of School Boards that drew more than 40 applicants. Under state law, trustees must wait 21 days before voting to formally hire him, with a contract vote expected in September.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Christopher Bailey to Elgin ISD,” Board President Byron Mitchell said in a statement. “We believe he brings a wealth of experience to the position and is a great fit for our community.”