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El Paso ISD outlines appointment process for vacant board seats ahead of up to $450 million bond vote
By Claudia Lorena Silva at El Paso Matters
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
The El Paso Independent School District is expected to vote Wednesday on the process to appoint new members to the Board of Trustees for Districts 6 and 7, which were left vacant after Daniel Call and Valerie Ganelon Beals resigned earlier this month.
Under the plan, the district expects to be...
Key takeaway Under the plan, the district expects to begin taking applications from Thursday through 4:30 p.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The upcoming appointment of new trustees to the El Paso Independent School District's Board of Trustees comes at a critical time, as the district prepares to vote on a potentially massive bond proposal. With the new trustees set to take their seats just before the August 11 vote, their input will be crucial in shaping the district's decision on the $450 million bond. The fact that the bond would be used to upgrade outdated heating and cooling systems and renovate aging facilities suggests that the district is looking to address long-standing infrastructure issues. The community forums scheduled for August 3-5 will provide an opportunity for applicants to demonstrate their understanding of the needs of the Franklin and Coronado feeder patterns, and for the community to engage with the appointment process. The ultimate decision will have significant implications for the district's facilities and the education of its students.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: El Paso Matters ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The El Paso Independent School District is expected to vote Wednesday on the process to appoint new members to the Board of Trustees for Districts 6 and 7, which were left vacant after Daniel Call and Valerie Ganelon Beals resigned earlier this month.
Under the plan, the district expects to be...
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