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Trustee, Austin ISD Board of Trustees

At-Large Position 9

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
3
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: An Austin ISD trustee sits on the school board, which sets the district's budget and tax rate, hires the superintendent and adopts policy.

Taxes & budget

Education

  • Kirk BeckerNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Pamela MathaiNo party listed

    • Opposes a state takeover of AISD.
    • Supports funding schools based on need.
    • Opposes school vouchers; supports a higher basic allotment.
  • Cynthia SolizNo party listed

    • Pledges to mitigate the impact of TEA action on students.
    • Supports campus autonomy where schools perform well.

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