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Board of Directors

The board provides regional leadership for Region One Education Service Center and represents the school systems and communities we serve across South Texas.

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Meetings are open to the public. Check the full calendar for schedule changes, agendas, and supporting materials.

 
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Leadership

Meet the officers guiding the board's work and supporting strong outcomes for students, educators, and school communities.

Dr. Manuel Gomez, Jr.

Dr. Manuel Gomez, Jr.

Chairperson
Board roleLeads board meetings and sets the agenda with fellow directors.
Alicia E. Requenez

Alicia E. Requenez

Vice-Chairperson
Board roleSupports the chairperson and helps advance board priorities.
Sonia A. Falcon

Sonia A. Falcon

Secretary
Board roleMaintains the official record of board actions and proceedings.
RepresentationPlace 4 · Hidalgo County

Elected and appointed representatives

Velinda Reyes

Velinda Reyes

Place 2
RepresentationJim Hogg, Starr, and Zapata Counties

Laura A. McCoy

Place 3
RepresentationWebb County

Ruben Cortez, Jr.

Place 5
RepresentationCameron County
Mr Chapa

Raul R. Chapa

Place 7
RepresentationWillacy County
Mr Zayas

Richard E. Zayas

Charter Representative
RepresentationCharter Schools

Resources

  • Board Meeting Agenda (opens in new window/tab)

    View meeting dates, times, and locations for all previous and upcoming board meetings. 

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  • Board Policies (opens in new window/tab)

    This board policy manual contains:

    • Board-adopted local policies designed to reflect local practices and meet legal requirements.
    • Legal policies that provide the relevant legal framework for the local material.
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  • Learn about qualifications, eligibility, and other useful definitions for becoming a board member.; 

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