The Lubbock Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hire Amanda Castro Christ as executive director of communications and community relations after reconvening from closed session.

The motion to hire was made on the record at the board meeting; trustees voted “aye” and the chair announced the motion carried unanimously. The board did not record a named mover or seconder in the public transcript.

Why it matters: the district’s communications director leads districtwide messaging, school–community outreach and media relations; the hire fills a senior administrative role overseen by the superintendent and the board.

Amanda Castro Christ addressed the board after the vote and thanked trustees and district leaders. “I deeply appreciate and respect the work that everybody in the Lubbock Independent School District does for our kids, and I'm really excited to join a team, and help tell and amplify the stories of our educators, our children, our parents, and families in our communities,” she said. She introduced family members present and said she looks forward to working with the board and staff.

Trustees and district leaders welcomed Castro Christ. President Bridges and other trustees praised her experience; Dr. Rolo said district interim communicators had “done an incredible job” and that Castro Christ brought “an authentic approach to leadership.”

Discussion vs. action: the hiring was announced as a formal action following executive (closed) session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551; the board recorded the motion, a second and a unanimous vote. No further board direction or conditions attached to the hire were stated in the public transcript.

Next steps: Castro Christ’s remarks indicated she will begin outreach and onboarding; trustees paused briefly for photographs after the announcement.

Additional context: the public record shows the board moved from closed session directly to the hiring motion; the transcript does not identify who moved or seconded by name in the public record.