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McAllen ISD board approves local school library advisory council, names initial nominees
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The McAllen Independent School District board approved a resolution to establish a Local School Library Advisory Council and nominated initial voting and non‑voting members, with the policy to be brought back next year for final adoption.
The McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees on Dec. 11 approved a resolution to establish a Local School Library Advisory Council and named initial nominees for voting and non‑voting seats.
Dr. Gutierrez introduced the proposal as part of Policy EFB (local), saying TASB recommended the resolution and that the district will present the full policy next year. "MISD Policy EFB local is proposing the establishment of a Local School Library Advisory Council," Dr. Gutierrez said during the meeting.
Trustees clarified the process: the board approved the resolution now and will consider the detailed policy later. "Right now I'm passing the resolution and then next year we'll be passing the policy," Doctor Canales said. Trustees also discussed the mechanics of recording nominee names and agreed to state nominees aloud at the meeting and file the formal documentation afterward.
Trustees announced initial nominees for voting and non‑voting positions. Nominations included Lisa Vasquez Garza, Drew Lens (voting), Natalia Vidal (non‑voting), Andy Munoz (voting), Renee Clark (voting), Cindy Tijerina (voting), Dr. Adrian Salinas (voting) and Deborah Rubio (non‑voting), with other vacancies to be filled later. Trustees noted that a named parent who is also an employee would serve as a non‑voting member, and they reserved some slots while they confirm candidates.
The motion to approve the resolution and related policy action was moved and seconded and passed unanimously, 7‑0.
The board did not take final action on the full library policy; trustees said the policy itself will be brought back for review next year and that names nominated tonight will be formalized in the record.
The board moved on to other agenda items after the vote.
