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Cedar Hill ISD board unanimously appoints Dr. Maria Gamell as superintendent
Summary
The Cedar Hill ISD Board of Trustees voted 7-0 on June 26, 2025 to appoint Dr. Maria Gamell as the district's new superintendent following an executive session; no public comments were made. The board recessed to closed session to consider candidates and reconvened to approve the appointment.
The Cedar Hill ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to appoint Dr. Maria Gamell as the district's next superintendent, approving the motion 7-0 at a meeting on June 26, 2025.
Trustee Ramona Ross-Bacon moved to approve Dr. Gamell for the position; Trustee Ayanna Cabrera-Cook seconded the motion. The board recorded a unanimous vote in favor with all seven trustees present voting yes.
Board President Dr. Denise Roache-Davis announced the meeting was properly posted and that a quorum was present before the board recessed to an executive session to consider superintendent candidates. The board reconvened in public session and took the hiring action; there were no speakers during the Citizens Forum.
The meeting record did not specify an effective start date for Dr. Gamell. The board approved the appointment during open session after returning from an executive session held under Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074. No additional terms, contract amounts, or start-date details were stated in the public record of the meeting.
The board adjourned at 6:45 PM. Any contract details or implementation steps were not specified at the meeting and will be reflected in future district communications or posted minutes.
