he Mercedes Independent School District community welcomed newly elected and returning members of the Board of Trustees at the regular board meeting held on November 19, 2024. Following the canvassing of the November 5 elections, Rachel Trevino (Place 5), Ricardo Hinojosa (Place 6), and Eddie Howell, Jr. (Place 7) were officially sworn into office. Family and friends joined in the ceremony as the new members took their oath of office.
During the meeting, the Board also held its annual election of officers for the upcoming year. Elected as President of the Mercedes ISD Board of Trustees was Marcos J Garcia IV. Orlando Rodriguez was elected Vice-President, and Oscar Hernandez was elected as Secretary.
The 2024-2025 Mercedes ISD Board of Trustees is as follows:
Marcos J. Garcia IV – Board President (Place 2)
Orlando Rodriguez – Vice President (Place 1)
Oscar Hernandez – Secretary (Place 3)
Nancy E. Vallejo – Member (Place 4)
Rachel Trevino – Member (Place 5)
Ricardo Hinojosa – Member (Place 6)
Eddie Howell, Jr. – Member (Place 7)
Mercedes ISD extends heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing trustees for their service to the students and community, and warmly welcomes the new trustees as they begin their journey in leadership and service.