MEDINA VALLEY ISD board approves police vehicles, classroom furniture and certifies trustee election; officers elected

The MEDINA VALLEY ISD Board of Trustees on May 14 approved three budgeted purchases, adopted a resolution canvassing trustee-election returns, swore in newly elected trustees and elected board officers.

Board members voted unanimously to buy three new patrol vehicles for the district police department and to purchase nine classroom sets of furniture, and they adopted the resolution canvassing the returns of the May 3 trustee election. The board also completed oath-taking for several trustees and elected a president, vice president and secretary by voice vote.

The board approved the purchase of three new vehicles for the MVISD police department. Board discussion indicated the district chose a mix of two used vehicles purchased earlier and three new trucks to balance warranty coverage. The presenters said each new vehicle is about $55,000, with the three-unit purchase coming in at roughly $190,000, under the district’s $200,000 vehicle budget. Board members confirmed the vehicles will be delivered “out the door” equipped, including wraps and all necessary equipment.

The board then approved a classroom-furniture purchase from Indigo for nine classroom sets at $112,809. Staff said Indigo’s proposal matched furniture already placed at Silos Elementary and kept the district standard for elementary classrooms. The motion carried unanimously.

Trustee-election results from Bexar and Medina counties were presented and reviewed before the board adopted a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the trustee election held May 3, 2025. Board members unanimously approved the resolution; the board then administered oaths of office to re-elected and newly elected trustees.

Following the swearing-in, the board reorganized its leadership. Blaine Nash nominated Nathan Fellinger for board president; the board voted by raised hands with all members in favor. Joe Biediger nominated Matt Castiglione for vice president and Matt Castiglione nominated Joe Biediger for secretary; both motions carried by unanimous voice vote.

The meeting closed with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

Votes at a glance - Purchase 3 new MVISD police vehicles (motion: Matt Castiglione; second: not specified). Vote: unanimous (all board members raised hands; recorded 4 yes). Outcome: approved. - Purchase 9 classroom furniture sets from Indigo, $112,809 (motion: Blaine Nash; second: Joe Biediger). Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved. - Adopt resolution canvassing the returns and declaring trustee-election results (motion: Joe Biediger; second: Julie Campbell). Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved. - Election of board officers: Nathan Fellinger, president (nominated by Blaine Nash; unanimous); Matt Castiglione, vice president (nominated by Joe Biediger; unanimous); Joe Biediger, secretary (nominated by Matt Castiglione; unanimous). - Motion to adjourn (motion: Matt Castiglione; second: not specified). Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved.

Meeting context and next steps Presenters said the vehicle and furniture purchases were within budgeted amounts and intended to support district operations as enrollment grows. The canvass resolution formalized the May 3 trustee-election results; newly sworn trustees are now in office and committee assignments were discussed later in the meeting. No appeals or roll-call dissent were recorded during votes on these items.

Speakers quoted or relied on in this article appear in the meeting record and include board members who moved or seconded motions and staff presenters who described costs and vendor selection. Details such as exact seconders were not always specified on the record and are noted as not specified where applicable.