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Christoval ISD board approves resolution to shorten trustee terms and hold annual elections beginning 2026
Summary
The Christoval ISD Board unanimously approved a resolution to change trustee terms from four to three years and move to annual trustee elections beginning November 2026, citing HB 3546 and Texas Education Code 11.0599(e). The board also directed a policy update to BBB (local).
The Christoval ISD Board of Trustees on Dec. 17 unanimously approved a resolution shortening trustees' terms from four years to three years and shifting to annual trustee elections starting in November 2026. Trustee Jared Green moved the resolution; Trustee Diego Cardona seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
Board members cited state law authorizations in HB 3546 and Texas Education Code 11.0599(e) when adopting the change and directed district staff to revise District Policy BBB (local) to reflect the new election cycle. The board did not specify details of transitional staggering in the meeting minutes.
The vote was part of the board's regular special meeting agenda; trustees present were Caleb Kattner, Katy Capron, Jared Green, Jana Aguirre and Diego Cardona. No public comment was recorded on the item.
