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Uvalde CISD board appoints interim trustee to fill at-large vacancy
Summary
After public comment urging a special election, the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees voted unanimously to appoint an at-large trustee until the next trustee election and open applications immediately.
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees voted unanimously to fill the at-large board vacancy by appointment until the next trustee election and authorized the vice president and superintendent to open the application process immediately.
The action follows public comment urging the board to hold a special election instead of appointing a replacement. Diana Olvedo Carew told trustees she favored a November special election and asked the board to consider the 1982 Mireles court decree as it decides how to proceed. "I hope personally that you go ahead and do a special election in November, fill that seat, and then move on to resolve the issue regarding the Mireles court degree," Olvedo Carew said during the public comment period.
The nut graf: the board moved to appoint so the vacancy is filled promptly and the district can maintain continuity of governance while legal and procedural questions about election timing and court guidance are pursued.
Board discussion and public remarks centered on whether to appoint immediately or hold an election to allow voters to choose a successor for the remainder of the term. Simon Ortiz, a community speaker, urged the board not to appoint someone for the full unexpired term: "I think the citizens should get that opportunity again to elect somebody for that place." Trustees noted the vacancy has more than half the term remaining, a factor that can influence whether state law or local policy suggests appointment or election.
After executive session, Trustee Suarez moved that the board fill the vacancy via appointment until the next trustee election and authorize the vice president and superintendent to open the application immediately; Trustee Flores seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
The board also acknowledged it will seek guidance from counsel about compliance with the Mireles court decree before finalizing long-term steps.
The board's appointment keeps the seat occupied while the district pursues legal and administrative next steps, including possible court consultation and decisions about whether to hold a special election at additional cost to the district.
