Application deadline extended to Jan. 3 for Rick Ogden’s seat

The Aldine ISD Board of Trustees has extended the application deadline to Jan. 3, 2017 for individuals interested in serving the remainder of Trustee Rick Ogden’s Position 4 seat. Mr. Ogden’s term expires in November 2017.

Mr. Ogden announced his intention to step down from the Board at the November Trustees’ meeting.

“In an effort to encourage more participation from Aldine residents, we have decided to extend the application deadline to Jan. 3, 2017,” said Board President Rose Avalos. “We encourage those interested to apply for Mr. Ogden’s vacated seat.”

Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Jan 3, 2017. An election for this position’s next full four-year term will be held in November 2017.

There are several legal qualifications for a local school board candidate. To be appointed, the candidate must be a qualified voter in the Aldine Independent School District. Prior to the appointment, the candidate must have been a resident of the district for the preceding six (6) months and have been a resident of the state for the preceding twelve (12) months. Current Aldine ISD employees are not eligible.

A candidate screening committee consisting of current Board of Trustees members is looking for a service-minded individual willing to serve the students, community and taxpayers of Aldine. There is no pay or honorarium for the work, but the rewards are many as board members are responsible for the governance of the district. Serving on the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees requires a significant time commitment. Board members attend monthly study sessions and business meetings and members also take part in numerous training sessions through the Gulf Coast School Board Association, Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), and other organizations.

In addition, Board members actively participate in school, community and civic events and celebrations.

Copies of the application to be considered for appointment to the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees may be obtained in person at the office of Assistant Superintendent of Community and Governmental Relations Abel Garza, 2520 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX, 77073, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. You may also download the application here. Applicants must provide a resume, including their history of advocacy and community service. Completed applications must be delivered to Mr. Garza’s office by 4 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2017. Because the district will be closed Dec. 19-Jan. 2, individuals can also print out the application, scan it and email it to Mr. Garza at [email protected].

The board selection committee will screen and interview qualified applicants. Finalists will then interview with the full Aldine ISD Board of Trustees. The Board anticipates naming Mr. Ogden’s replacement during the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Jan. 10. The appointee would be sworn in for service during the regularly scheduled Board meeting on Jan. 10, following Mr. Ogden’s resignation and departure.

Download Application