Bryan school board members for the second time has approved giving the superintendent emergency powers.

The resolution approved during the April 1, 2020 Bryan ISD board meeting is available to download and read at http://wtaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BISD040120ResolutionSupt.pdf.

School board president Mark McCall says among other things, the superintendent can act on behalf of the board in dealing with vendors and state agencies and has more authority in human resources areas.

According to the resolution, the superintendent also has authority to change and/or add work and/or school days for the rest of the current school year, and can also enter contracts without soliciting bids when that would prevent or substantially impair essential school functions and activities.