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Uvalde CISD trustees appoint Erica Munoz to fill at‑large unexpired term after candidate interviews
Summary
After interviewing multiple applicants for an at‑large vacancy, the Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Erica Munoz to the unexpired at‑large term until the next election.
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees on Aug. -- (date not specified) appointed Erica Munoz to fill the at‑large unexpired term until the next scheduled election after conducting Zoom and in‑person interviews with several candidates.
Board members interviewed a slate of applicants during the public meeting, then met in closed session before returning to the dais to act. Trustee Quinones moved to appoint Erica Munoz; Trustee Gonzalez seconded the motion, and the vote carried unanimously, the board announced after the roll call.
The interviews included in‑person and remote appearances by applicants who described their backgrounds and reasons for seeking the seat. Dr. Norma Esparza Carranza identified herself as an educator with more than 30 years’ experience, including 26 years at Uvalde CISD, and said she started an educational consulting business after retirement; she described her long ties to the district and said she wanted to “bring [her] experience and years at Uvalde CISD” to the board. Jennifer Russell, a local business owner, said she wants the district to be “a draw to the community” and emphasized reallocating current resources to improve outcomes. Bridal Ayala Munoz, a CPA and parent of district students, described financial and parental‑engagement priorities. Tina Ann Quintanilla spoke about growing local “grow your own” educator pipelines and campus accessibility improvements. Deliana Romero and other applicants also outlined priorities including academic rigor and parental communication.
Board members thanked all applicants for applying and encouraged those not selected to run in the next election. The newly appointed trustee will be sworn in at the next board meeting (the board said the swearing‑in will occur at the meeting on the 20‑first; the transcript did not specify the calendar date). The board said staff will contact Munoz with next steps and onboarding information.
The appointment followed the board’s stated practice of interviewing candidates to fill the at‑large vacancy; the board told the public it will hold the seat until the next election, when voters will choose a trustee for the position.
Ending: The board completed the appointment and moved on with the evening’s agenda, including adoption of annual board goals and a multi‑hour budget discussion.
