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Mexia ISD approves election paperwork; notary administers oaths to two trustees
Summary
Board approved the Certificate of Election, authorized a notary to administer the Oath of Office, and Debra Nelson swore in trustees Melvalynn Jones and Dr. Cedrick Gamble. Motions on these items passed unanimously per the minutes.
The Mexia ISD Board of Trustees approved routine election paperwork and administered oaths for newly elected trustees during its May 19, 2026, meeting. Jackie Craig moved to approve the Certificate of Election; Dr. Bill Lowry seconded the motion and the minutes record the motion passed 5-0. The board also voted to approve Debra Nelson to conduct the Oath of Office; John Bonner moved, Jackie Craig seconded and the minutes record a 5-0 vote.
Debra Nelson then conducted the Oath of Office and Statement of Officers, swearing in Melvalynn Jones and Dr. Cedrick Gamble as trustees. The minutes do not include verbatim remarks from the oath. Note: the meeting opening notes five members present, while the votes recorded on subsequent motions are listed as unanimous (5-0 or 7-0 in different entries); the minutes do not explain that attendance discrepancy.
