BOARD ELECTIONS
The Board of Trustees (School Board) for the Somerville Independent School District consists of seven members as provided for by the Texas Education Code and other applicable laws pertaining to the organization and operations of local schools. Each member is elected to serve a three-year term, and terms are staggered such that the composition of the School Board may change each year following an election to fill seats for expired terms.
The School Board conducts business according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Any action taken by the Board must be taken by vote of the members in open session and is subject to a majority rule voting system. The Board reorganizes each year by electing a new President, Vice President and Secretary at the first meeting following the election and following seating and swearing in of any new members.
The School Board meets at least once each month in Regular Meeting and may call Special Meetings as required. Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. Each meeting Notice and Agenda is posted online in BoardBook via the SISD website and on the bulletin board outside the Administration Building at least 72 hours before the meeting. The School Board intends to actively utilize this website to publicize meetings, actions, and information important to the public.
Board Member | Position | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
Jason Urbanosky | President | May 2025 |
Melissa Tharp | Vice-President | May 2027 |
Keith Howe | Treasurer | May 2026 |
Linda Pinkerton | Secretary | May 2025 |
Kim Casanova | Member | May 2026 |
David Idlebird | Member | May 2027 |
Michael Moses | Member | May 2027 |
Precinct Number(s) 406, 410, 113, 114
-2025 General Election to elect (2)Two school board members for three-year terms.
-2025 School Building Bond Election for THE ISSUANCE OF $42,000,000 SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION,
[ ] I FOR ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, RENOVATION, EXPANSION, IMPROVEMENT, AND EQUIPMENT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT, AND THE LEVY AND IMPOSITION OF TAXES SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE
[ ] AGAINST PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AND THE COSTS OF ANY CREDIT AGREEMENTS. THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
Early Voting and Election Day Voting Location: 625 8th Street, Somerville, TX 77879
Mailing Address: Attention: Ninfa Stevens, PO BOX 997, Somerville, TX 77879
Phone Number: 979-596-2153
Email Address: nstevens@somervilleisd.org
Election Day Voting: May 3, 2025: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Early Voting by personal appearance will be conducted at:
Somerville ISD Administrative Offices / 625 8th Street, Somerville, Texas 77879
April 22 & 23, 2025- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
April 24, 2025- 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
April 25, 2025- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
April 26, 2025- 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
April 28 & 29, 2025- 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:
Early Voting Clerk- Ninfa Stevens (Email: nstevens@somervilleisd.org)
PO BOX 997, Somerville, Texas 77879
Mailed Ballots Must be received by April 22, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot
Application for Place on the Ballot Filing Dates & Times: January 15, 2025, through February 14, 2025.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Last Day to File Application for Place on Ballot: 2-14-25: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Current state law requires a candidate for trustee of an independent school district to be a qualified voter by the time required by Election Code Section 141.001.
An application for a place on the ballot (PDF) must be filed with the secretary of the school district board.
In a special election held by a school district, an application for a place on the special election ballot (PDF) must be filed with the secretary of the school district board.