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Manuel Banda elected board president in 4–2 vote; one abstention noted

Taft Independent School District Board of Trustees · May 11, 2026

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During reorganization the Taft ISD Board elected Manuel Banda as School Board President. The motion passed 4–2 with one abstention (recorded 'With Conflict' by Johnny Carvajal). Miranda Benedict and Diana Buendia voted nay.

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The Taft ISD Board reorganized its leadership at the May 11 meeting and elected Manuel Banda as School Board President. The motion to approve Banda for president was made by Matthew Banda and seconded by Nicole Garza.

The vote recorded Manuel Banda: Yea; Matthew Banda: Yea; Nicole Garza: Yea; Paul Luis Treviño: Yea; Miranda Benedict: Nay; Diana Buendia: Nay; Johnny Carvajal: Abstain (With Conflict). The motion passed 4–2 with one abstention. The board then continued with the regular agenda.

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