Four trustees sworn in; board elects officers and approves consent agenda and appointments

At the start of the public meeting the board conducted a formal swearing‑in of newly elected trustees and later reorganized leadership and took consent votes.

Oaths of office - Judge Harrell administered the oath of office to the trustees called up in turn. Those cited on the record during the ceremony included Laura (Lauren) Zapata, Sonia Hasso, Karen Freeman and Carol Harrell; each recited the oath to faithfully execute the duties of office for Northside Independent School District.

Board officer elections - The board then proceeded to elect officers for a one‑year term. Nominations were taken and votes held by show of hands. The board elected the president by majority vote; the vice president and secretary positions were likewise filled by board vote. - Outcomes recorded on the public record: the president, vice president and board secretary were elected by majority tallies (votes on the record at the meeting). The board indicated officers will serve for one year.

Formal board votes taken - Consent agenda: Trustee Harrell moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. - Appointments: Following executive session, the board approved the appointments discussed in closed session by majority vote.

Why it matters - Oaths and officer elections set the board’s leadership configuration for the coming year and determine committee assignments and who chairs key policy, finance and academic committees. The consent vote formally enacts routine district business that had been listed on the meeting packet.

Ending - Trustees were asked to submit committee preferences and dates for upcoming board working sessions; staff will publish committee rosters and follow up on procedural items related to officer responsibilities.