Board of Trustee Election
Groesbeck ISD Board of Trustees Election
The Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to serve, without compensation, for overlapping terms of three years each. Elections are conducted in May. Candidates run for specific places in 1A, 2A, 3A & 3B, 4A & 4B, 5A and At-Large. Single member districts 1 through 5 represent a specific geographical area. The two At-Large positions represent the entire Groesbeck ISD. The board annually elects a president, vice-president and a secretary at the organizational meeting for the election of officers.
To be elected to the Groesbeck ISD Board of Trustees, a candidate must receive a plurality of votes, meaning more votes than any other candidate, except as otherwise provided by law.
Five (5) Board members shall be elected by singel-member districts for three-year terms, with elections conducted annually, as follows:
- Districts 1 and 2: Elections shall be held in 2019, 2022, 2025, and in three-year intervals thereafter.
- Districts 3, 4, and 5: Elections shall beheld in 2021, 2024, 2027, and in three-year intervals thereafter.
Two (2) Board members shall be elected at large for three-year terms, with elections conducted in 2020, 2023, 2026, and in three-year intervals thereafter.
District Map (pdf) This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-to-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.
Important Dates
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Election Day |
May 2, 2020 |
May 4, 2019 |
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First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail |
January 1, 2020 |
January 1, 2019 |
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First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot |
January 15, 2020 |
January 16, 2019 |
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Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot |
February 14, 2020 by 5 p.m. |
February 14, 2019 by 5 p.m. |
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Last Day to Register to Vote |
April 2, 2020 |
April 4, 2019 |
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First Day of Early Voting |
April 20, 2020 |
April 22, 2019 |
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Last Day to Apply for Ballot By Mail (Received, not Post Marked) |
April 20,2020 |
April 23, 2019 |
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Last Day of Early Voting |
April 28, 2020 |
April 30, 2019 |
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Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail |
May 2, 2020 |
May 4, 2019 |
Polling Locations
| VOTING PRECINCT | EARLY VOTING – POLLING LOCATION |
| Trustee District 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 | Groesbeck Convention Center 106 E. Navasota Groesbeck, Texas 76642 |
| VOTING PRECINCT | ELECTION DAY – POLLING LOCATION |
| Trustee District 1, 2, & 5 | |
| Voting Box 1A – SG1A Voting Box 2A – SG2A Voting Box 5A – SG5A |
Groesbeck Convention Center 106 E. Navasota Groesbeck, Texas 76642 |
| Trustee District 3 Voting Box 3A – SG3A |
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| Voting Box 3B – SG3B | Church of Christ at Old Union FM 937 Groesbeck, Texas 76642 |
| Trustee District 4 Voting Box 4A – SG4A |
Mary Helen Nance Community Center 301 E. Eighth Street Thornton, Texas 76687 |
| Voting Box 4B – SG4B | Kosse Community Center 201 N. Myrtle Corner of Hwy 14 & Myrtle Kosse, Texas 76653 |
Application for Ballot by Mail
Application for Ballot by Mail (English) (Spanish)
Submit completed application by one of the following options:
1) E-mail transmission to t.battr@groesbeckisd.net or t.rand@groesbeckisd.net. (A reply that application was received will be sent. If you do not receive a reply, please call (254) 729-4100.
2) Fax completed application to (254) 729-2391.
3) Mail to Groesbeck ISD, ATTN: Elections, P. O. Box 559, Groesbeck, Texas 76642
4) Hand deliver to Groesbeck ISD, Administration Office, 1202 N. Ellis, Groesbeck, Texas 76642
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2020 Election Information and Postings |
May 2, 2020
GISD School Board of Trustee Election
Positions Up For Election: Two (2) At-Large Positions (Expired).
Currently held by:
- Ronnie Ferguson
- Tiffany Burleson
Names of Those who have Filed for Place on the Ballot (Please check back for updates.)
- Ronnie Ferguson
- Jason Pringle
- Mika Morgan
Candidate Application Process (Filing Period – January 15, 2020, through February 14, 2020, by 5:00 p.m.)
Completed forms must be filed in the Groesbeck ISD Administrative Office, located at 1202 N. Ellis. Candidate packets are available in the Groesbeck ISD Administrative Office during the designated filing period.
Candidate Eligibility Requirements: A qualified voter and resident as per the Election Code Section 141.001 and a completed application for place on the ballot. For Eligibility/Qualifications see GISD Policy BBA (LEGAL)
To apply, submit an Application for a Place on the Groesbeck ISD Board of Trustees General Election Ballot
Links to other information from the Secretary of State website on Terms, Qualifications, and Vacancies; VR for Candidates (HB 484) FAQ; Candidacy for Local political Subdivisions; and Running for Local Offices.
Notices
Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot (Posted 12/16/2019)
Resolution to Order School Board Election (Posted 01/15/2020)
Order of General Election (Posted 01/15/2020)
Notice of General Election (Posted 01/15/2020)
Notice of Agent (Posted 01/15/2020)
Order of Cancellation (If applicable) (To Be Posted )
Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot (To Be Posted )
Public Notice of Test of Direct Record Electronic Voting System Equipment (To Be Posted )
Notice of Ballot Board (To Be Posted )
Early Voting Ballot Board Notice (To Be Posted )
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2019 Election Information and Postings |
May 4, 2019
GISD School Board of Trustee Election
Due to the uncontested race for Singel Member District 1A and Single Member District 2A, the GISD Board of Trustees Election to be held on May 4, 2019, has been canceled.
Expiring Three Year Term: Single Member District 1A, currently held by Bridgett Jackson-Tatum and Single Member District 2A, currently held by Mika Morgan.
Candidate Application Process (Filing Period – January 16, 2019, through February 15, 2019, by 5:00 p.m.)
Completed forms must be filed in the Groesbeck ISD Administrative Office, located at 1202 N. Ellis. Candidate packets are available in the Groesbeck ISD Administrative Office during the designated filing period.
For Eligibility/Qualifications see Policy BBA (LEGAL)
To apply, submit an Application for a Place on the Groesbeck ISD Board of Trustees General Election Ballot
Names of Those who have Filed for Place on the Ballot (Please check back for updates.)
Single Member District 1
- Bridgett Jackson-Tatum
Single Member District 2
- Angela Crane
Notices
Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot (Post by 12/17/18))
Notice of General Election (Posted 01/15/19)
Order of General Election (Posted 01/15/19)
Resolution to Order School Board Election (Posted 01/15/19)
Notice of Agent (Posted 01/15/19)
Order of Cancellation (Posted 03/21/19)
Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot (May 4, 2019, GISD Board of Trustees Election Canceled)
Public Notice of Test of Direct Record Electronic Voting System Equipment (May 4, 2019, GISD Board of Trustees Election Canceled)
Notice of Ballot Board (May 4, 2019, GISD Board of Trustees Election Canceled)
Early Voting Ballot Board Notice (May 4, 2019, GISD Board of Trustees Election Canceled)
Voting Place, Dates and Times
| Early Voting | April 22 – April 26 | Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| April 29 – April 30 | Monday and Tuesday – 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Early Voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the Groesbeck Convention Center, 106 E. Navasota Street, Groesbeck, Texas between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 23-April 27 and between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on April 30-May 1.
| Trustee District 1 & 2 | Polling Location |
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Voting Box 1A – SG1A Voting Box 2A – SG2A |
Groesbeck Convention Center 106 E. Navasota Street Groesbeck, Texas 76642 |
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Contact Information and Related Links |
Groesbeck I.S.D.
1202 N. Ellis
Groesbeck TX 76642
Teresa Battrick
(254) 729-4136 Fax (254) 729-2391
Email t.battr@groesbeckisd.net
OR
Tammy Rand
(254) 729-4139 Fax (254) 729-2391
Email t.rand@groesbeckisd.net