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Mark May, the district’s director of marketing and communications, read biographical statements summarizing each trustee’s contributions. The district acknowledged Pena’s leadership as board president for the 2024-25 school year and her advocacy for dual-credit and disability services; Crane Aliceda’s long tenure, volunteer work and local board and nonprofit involvement dating back to her swearing-in in May 2011 (with a break) and her advocacy for fine arts; and Thompson’s service since her appointment to Place 7 in June of the previous year and her professional background as an attorney and business owner.

Each honoree spoke briefly. Crane Aliceda reflected on initiatives she supported during her tenure, including the district’s 1-to-1 digital learning initiative (TLC Cubed) and programs such as the culinary and aviation programs and the kids marathon in partnership with the city. Thompson said serving, even for a short term, was “one of my joys” and thanked colleagues and the community.

The recognition portion of the meeting was ceremonial; no formal board actions were recorded for the presentations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","McAllen ISD Special Board Meeting (May 13, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The McAllen ISD board recognized three outgoing trustees for their years of service and presented plaques during a May 13 special meeting at UTRGV’s McAllen ISD Collegiate Academy.","taxTitle","MCALLEN ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14239,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059653,"McAllen ISD trustees elect Aaron Rivera president; Lucia Regalado vice president, Dr. Kittleman named secretary",180,3242000,3422000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3294003-0301d26f0c5be7e4508df3ffc6b8136a&start=3242&end=3422","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3294003-0301d26f0c5be7e4508df3ffc6b8136a/thumbnail_3242000.jpg","/articles/6059653/Texas/McAllen-ISD-trustees-elect-Aaron-Rivera-president-Lucia-Regalado-vice-president-Dr-Kittleman-named-secretary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059653-1568d94c4f300f76f811f61d68dd894b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158836&Signature=UP0yDitEthg-lBGk815t92zmTi4X7oVtGcpJmy4urw6UEEdZeZC7jaFPPGynf6nqYhsBQujy6eK-Ie6H3dT~DemhDxBhe1nsmoXdYql0iWc3SN0GMVupxL7ZTyyavJHSBgE5O-z4adb4ud-3lDYAd7soDKoRY-dxSv5FYqsWc-n59Hm5MZeuKcnVNgR2uZngmOCFPXVx-Ds4hYisxbwkEHsUrX24Sjr~2ln~xloStem1kwa5E6qOyyJv4ZgcnpdUVt-LdyrPwOcXAPPv7WNsm1Dwqv0k0Nf8VfAou5sMGoGe7DhEkXVOT6BebXnrjxKT67ytPkLccWNniIV02engcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Following the certification and swearing in of trustees, the McAllen Independent School District board moved to reorganize officers at the special May 13 meeting.

Superintendent René Gutierrez opened nominations for board president. Trustee Aaron Rivera was nominated and, after a motion to close nominations and a second, the board voted 7-0 to elect Rivera as board president. Trustee Rivera accepted and briefly addressed the audience, saying the board is “here to work together for the betterment of our community and for the district.”

Nominations for vice president produced two names. Trustee Lucia Regalado was nominated and seconded; Trustee Roberto Haddad was also nominated but declined the nomination. The board voted 7-0 to elect Regalado as vice president.

For board secretary, trustees nominated Dr. Kittleman; a second was recorded and the motion passed 7-0, electing Dr. Kittleman to the post.

All officer elections were made by open voice vote and carried unanimously. The board adjourned after completing reorganizational business.","After swearing in newly elected trustees, the McAllen ISD board reorganized its officers, electing Aaron Rivera as president, Lucia Regalado as vice president and Dr. Kittleman as board secretary by unanimous votes.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059656,"McAllen ISD canvasses May 3 trustee election; three winners certified and sworn in",1851,1333000,3184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3294003-0301d26f0c5be7e4508df3ffc6b8136a&start=1333&end=3184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3294003-0301d26f0c5be7e4508df3ffc6b8136a/thumbnail_1333000.jpg","/articles/6059656/Texas/McAllen-ISD-canvasses-May-3-trustee-election-three-winners-certified-and-sworn-in","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059656-13839639f7e325ffcbae8d073a8fafab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158836&Signature=XCb-ldPAkSLucawY5RjUZ30JNOzfpKN5cJYK70vVIgddfxPyVIrKJ0swgPuFDY4GeIchb0rNgSUjUjVanTPXxVw6GsZDY7UnRtqen2wF4TXMr3TJGcVuMRBBagnNPo~ZvGKjn8bAfZpb-AUY4TE~xaKMBQK0mUo2OnUldksiT82baIaje-oEeDTmgkAISAaOQTaF1982yeOYA-yJY2h2CZBN6AO3wOHLYxG~TUDFXNfySFuZ11mTE4tzOLcGXLu13X7PguatJtquH-BTv6Rr4Ae~AKRcZaGdujTlY7BdCKSVNIwypzLtSrGwsTbrAtevryI5m0Re-6mU5ROAsZ6SiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McAllen Independent School District board of trustees on May 13 canvassed the May 3 trustee election results, adopted an order declaring the winners for places 3, 6 and 7, presented certificates of election and administered oaths to the three trustees during a special meeting at UTRGV’s McAllen ISD Collegiate Academy.

The board accepted the Hidalgo County Elections Department’s report showing 4,022 total ballots cast for Place 3, with Robert Carrion receiving 2,531 votes (about 62.99%) and Lina Cano receiving 1,491 votes (about 37.06%). Place 6 recorded 3,061 ballots, with Sofia M. Pena receiving all 3,061 votes. Place 7 recorded 3,961 ballots: Robert Haddad with 2,921 votes (73.74%), Rogelio Aleman II with 359 (9.06%) and Tiffany Ramos with 681 (17.19%).

Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Albert Canales presented the canvass and recommended the board adopt the order declaring the results. Trustee Alisada moved to canvas the results and Trustee Dela Garza Lopez seconded; the motion carried 7-0. The board then moved to adopt the order declaring the results by the same vote.

After the board adopted the order, Dr. Canales read the certificates of election for each winner and Superintendent René Gutierrez and trustees presented the certificates. The board then conducted the oath-of-office ceremony for Place 3 Trustee Robert Joseph Carrion, Place 6 Trustee Sofia M. Pena and Place 7 Trustee Roberto Adian Haddad. Hidalgo County Magistrate Judge Larry Esparza administered the oath to Carrion; attorney Simran Singh administered the oath to Pena; and a U.S. district judge administered the oath to Haddad during the ceremony.

Trustee-elect Carrion told the board and audience he was “thrilled to serve our community” and said he looked forward to working with district leadership. Trustee Pena thanked family and community supporters and said, “I promise to be honest and fair always in all my decisions.” Trustee Haddad said it was “an honor of a lifetime” and cited education as the reason he sought the role.

The canvass and certification cited board policy references and statutory items noted during the meeting: board policy BBBB (legal) and post-election procedures under board policy BBB(b) (legal), Article XVI, Section 1 of the Texas Constitution regarding officer statements, and Texas Government Code 601.005 as referenced by staff during the oath and certification presentation.

No contested actions arose during the canvass; the board approved the canvass and the order declaring the results by unanimous votes and completed the clerical steps required to place the newly certified trustees into office.","The McAllen Independent School District board canvassed results from the May 3 trustee election, adopted an order declaring the winners for places 3, 6 and 7 and presented certificates before administering oaths to the three trustees on May 13.","actionData","errors"]

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