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Del Valle Education Foundation presents new executive director, MOU recommended to trustees
Summary
Del Valle Education Foundation leaders introduced Josh Thomas as the foundation's first executive director and the DEL VALLE ISD administration recommended approval of a memorandum of understanding; no formal board vote on the MOU is recorded in the public transcript.
DEL VALLE ISD trustees heard a presentation about a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Del Valle Education Foundation at their Sept. 16, 2025 regular meeting. The district administration recommended approval, and foundation leaders introduced the foundation's newly hired executive director.
Dr. Gutierrez (DEL VALLE ISD superintendent) told trustees that the administration recommended approval of the MOU and that "there have been very few updates to this MOU." He said representatives of the foundation were present to answer questions.
Oscar Gonzalez, who identified himself in the transcript as "the President of the Del Valle education foundation," introduced Josh Thomas as the foundation's first executive director. In the public remarks, Gonzalez said the foundation had "taken a big step forward in strengthening our structure and our partnership with the district" and noted Thomas "is not only a parent in the District but also a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience growing and supporting youth serving organizations." The transcript records that the executive director's focus will include building systems aligned with district priorities and raising support to invest directly in students and teachers.
The transcript contains no recorded motion or vote on the MOU in the public portion provided. Trustees were given the opportunity to ask questions; the foundation representatives were introduced for that purpose.
The MOU text and any subsequent board action were not included in the public transcript provided; the status is recorded here as "administration recommended approval; no public vote recorded."
