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Eanes ISD to discuss whether to postpone its May 2 election in light of COVID-19

Amy Rae Dadamo

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Published March 27, 2020 at 4:45 p.m. CTUpdated March 27, 2020

Eanes ISD to discuss whether to postpone its May 2 election in light of COVID-19 — An action item to potentially postpone the May 2 trustee election is listed on the Eanes ISD March 31 meeting agenda. (Taylor Jackson Buchanan/Community Impact Newspaper)

The Eanes ISD board of trustees will meet digitally for its regular board meeting March 31 due to district closures caused by coronavirus.

During that meeting trustees will take action on its May 2 general election, in which Place 1, Place 2 and Place 3 were set to appear on the ballot.

The discussion follows a proclamation from Gov. Greg Abbott on March 18 urging political subdivisions, including school districts, to postpone elections until Nov. 3 in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

According to EISD information, the Texas Association of School Boards has provided districts with guidance, explaining that while postponement is an option, the action requires board approval.