Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Board of Trustees, Place 3
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Elizabeth "Dr. C" Chavez is a counselor and businesswoman who says she has long supported PSJA students and families. Her stated priorities are counseling-centered help for students, fiscal accountability with measurable results, and workforce development.
Nonpartisan
Pete Garcia of San Juan served on the PSJA ISD school board from 2004 to 2013 and on the Hidalgo County Appraisal District board of directors. He has also served on the San Juan Housing Authority and the San Juan economic development board.
Nonpartisan
Vittorio "Vitto" Puente is a psychologist who says he has worked with children, teens, and families across the Rio Grande Valley. He wants a school resource officer on every campus, stronger building security, and more counseling and special education support.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Yolanda Castillo has served on the PSJA ISD board since 2022 and is its vice president. She is a longtime educator in the district.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 against, Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Sources: psjaisd.us · resources.finalsite.net