The action taken
Fabian Cuero, one of five applicants interviewed by the board Sept. 17, was unanimously approved as the board's appointee.
The other four applicants interviewed were Tiffany Stange, Veronica Fabian, Cybil Simmons Johnson and Melissa Waelchli.
Another seven people applied to be considered for the appointment, Board Secretary Amber Landrum said, but were not selected for interviews.
About the candidate
Cuero said he has a long history of volunteering with the district, and most recently served as the co-chair of the Citizens Bond Committee for the 2024 bond alongside Lindsey Ledyard.
How we got here
Harrison tendered her resignation in an Aug. 21 meeting, after serving on the board for nearly five years.
A former RRISD marketing teacher, she was first elected to serve on the board in the November 2020 board election. She was reelected to a second term in 2022.
Harrison said she chose to leave the board to focus on her growing family and personal life.
What's next?
Cuero will be sworn in to the board of trustees at a future meeting and will serve in Place 6 until the original term expires in November 2026.
