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San Felipe del Rio CISD honors long-serving trustee Raymond Mesa and swears in newly elected trustees
Summary
The San Felipe del Rio Consolidated Independent School District board paid tribute to Raymond P. Mesa for 19 years of service, accepted the canvass of the May 2 election and administered oaths to newly elected trustees, then completed officer elections for the coming year.
The San Felipe del Rio Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees opened its May 18 regular meeting by presenting a plaque to Raymond P. Mesa in recognition of 19 years of board service.
Sandra Hernandez introduced Mesa and read a plaque citing his leadership in redesigning the district's high school model and expanding graduation pathways, including creation of an early-college program and CTE center. "With sincere gratitude and appreciation presented to Raymond P. Mesa, San Felipe del Rio CISD School Board member 2007 to 2026," the presentation read. Mesa thanked his family and colleagues and said he looked forward to continuing the board's work.
After the recognition, the board canvassed the May 2 election results for places 1, 3, 4 and 5. Administration told the board a detailed summary of vote totals was included in the meeting materials and recommended the board accept the canvass. A motion to approve the canvass was made by Trustee Amy Haines, seconded by Trustee Webb, and the board carried the motion.
Judge Sergio Gonzalez administered the oath of office to the newly elected trustees. Those sworn in included Jesus Emilio Galindo (place 1), Linda Winawata Webb (place 3), Brian Weston (place 4) and Rebecca Luna Chavez (place 5). Each delivered brief remarks thanking voters and pledging to serve the district.
The board then organized for the coming year. Joshua Overfelt was nominated and approved unanimously as board president. Trustees also elected Jesus Emilio Galindo as vice president and Diego Almadas as board secretary in subsequent nominations and votes.
The district packet includes the full election summary and the board confirmed that the canvass and oaths were conducted in accordance with Texas election law and district procedures.
