The Arlington ISD board unanimously appointed Trustee Brooklyn Richardson as the district's official delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) delegate assembly, and Trustee Melody Fowler as the alternate, the board announced Thursday.

Why it matters: The TASB delegate assembly allows member districts to vote on association governance and advocacy resolutions that guide statewide public-school policy recommendations. Each district has one vote regardless of size.

Motion and vote: Trustee Wilbanks moved the nomination of Richardson as delegate and Fowler as alternate for the September 2025 TASB delegate assembly; Trustee Mike seconded. President Chapa called the vote and reported the motion "unanimously carries."

Context: Superintendent Dr. Smith and trustees noted TASB represents more than 1,000 Texas school districts and that the assembly is the venue for districts to adopt guiding advocacy positions for the association.

What happens next: Richardson will represent Arlington ISD at the September delegate assembly; Fowler will serve as alternate should Richardson be unable to attend.