San Benito CISD held a board meeting on May 13 where four trustees were sworn in, including two incumbents and two newcomers. The board also elected new officers, with Orlando Lopez as president.
All trustees emphasized a 'students first' approach. - Incumbents Orlando Lopez (Place 4) and Rudy Corona (Place 5) retained their seats.
- Newcomers Celina Gonzales (Place 6) and Roel Abrego (Place 7) were elected. - Board officers: Lopez as president, Israel Villarreal III as vice president, Gonzales as secretary.
- Election results showed Lopez unopposed; Corona won with 1,194 votes; Gonzales won with 1,368; Abrego won with 1,161. The meeting concluded with trustees expressing gratitude and a shared commitment to the district's growth and student success.