At the June 23 board meeting, board President Kristin Tassin announced the board voted to begin an application process to select a new trustee, who will serve until May 2026 and may choose to run for election to continue in the role, according to a June 24 news release.
“I believe the community needs a full board with seven trustees, but rather than simply picking a trustee, it's important for members of the district's community to let us know if they're interested in serving on the board before we determine who to appoint,” Tassin said at the meeting.
The background
Jones, who was elected to the Fort Bend ISD board in May 2023, officially resigned at the May 19 board meeting, although public comments and deleted social media posts suggest she announced her departure over a month earlier.
Despite the resignation being final, Jones has continued to serve and vote as a trustee, which Tassin said is permitted under Texas law until a successor is appointed.
Who’s eligible
According to release, applicants must meet several legal qualifications, including:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be at least 18 years old on the date of appointment
- Not be declared mentally incapacitated by court judgment
- Not have a felony conviction without a pardon or full release
- Have lived in Texas for at least 12 months and in FBISD’s East Division, which includes Dulles, Elkins, Hightower, Willowridge, Ridge Point and Marshall high schools, for at least six months
- Be a registered voter in the East Division on the date of appointment
How to apply
According to the release, interested parties must submit an application, resume and statement of interest sharing:
- How long they’ve lived in the district
- Any prior candidacy for the board
- Their involvement with traditional public schools
- Relevant experience within FBISD
The application deadline is July 7 with trustees slated to review applications from July 8-15, Tassin said.
The board plans to announce the selected appointee July 21 with service beginning at the Aug. 4 board meeting.
