Royal ISD Administration

November 30, 2023

Prospective Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in running for a position for the Royal ISD Board of Trustees.  In this packet (COMING SOON!) you will find a variety of important informational tools regarding guidelines, procedures, and important deadlines/dates. The packet also contains important, required forms that will need to be turned into me in order to be placed on the ballot for a position on the RISD Board of Trustees.

Positions on the November 5, 2024 Ballot:

• Position #2, recently vacated

• Position #5, currently held by Melissa Woods

• Position #6, currently held by Elton Foster

• Position #7, currently held by Rose Jones

The first day to file for a place on the General Election Ballot is Saturday, July 20, 2024.  The last day to file for a place on the General Election Ballot is Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm.  The last day to file a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy is Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm.  Please make sure you fill out the forms in their entirety and have everything returned to me no later than 5:00 pm on August 19, 2024 to ensure a place on the ballot.

Useful websites for election information include the Texas Secretary of State webpage and Texas Ethics Commission webpage.

If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 281.934.6901 or via email at gespinoza@royal-isd.net.

Thank you,

Gracie Espinoza
Secretary to the Superintendent
Royal Independent School District