Voters across Tarrant County head to the polls today to decide several school board races that could reshape leadership in districts across the Fort Worth area.<\/p>\n
Polls are open May 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at voting locations across the county.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While ballots in many areas include city races, bond proposals and charter amendments, the Crowley, Castleberry and White Settlement districts also include school board contests..<\/p>\n
3 candidates seek open Crowley ISD seat<\/p>\n
Crowley ISD\u2019s Place 3 seat \u2014 left vacant when Mia Hall was elected to the Fort Worth City Council \u2014 has drawn three candidates in a special election for the unexpired portion of her term.<\/p>\n
Appointed incumbent Michael Laszek is seeking to keep the seat after joining the board in October. A parent of three students in the district, Laszek is an independent quality assurance consultant.<\/p>\n
He faces two challengers.<\/p>\n
Daryl Davis II, a former Crowley ISD board president, is attempting a return after opting not to seek reelection in 2025 in favor of running for Fort Worth City Council. Davis is a vice president and pastor at Inspiring Temple of Praise Church in the Eastland neighborhood of Fort Worth and vice president of workforce and development for UpSpire, a professional services company.<\/p>\n
Jacqueline Upshaw is also on the ballot. No info was available and she did not respond to attempt to contact.<\/p>\n
Castleberry ISD incumbent faces challenger<\/p>\n
In Castleberry ISD, incumbent Tracy Gallman \u2014 a longtime River Oaks resident and former board vice president \u2014 is running for another term.<\/p>\n
She is challenged by Sydney Claridge, a Castleberry ISD graduate.<\/p>\n
Seat swap, open race in White Settlement ISD<\/p>\n
White Settlement ISD voters will see two contested races on the ballot.<\/p>\n
In Place 6, incumbent Krystal Arnold is being challenged by John Bradley, who is completing a term representing\u00a0 Place 7. .<\/p>\n
In the open Place 7 seat, newcomers Michael Gutierrez and Briley Hicks are seeking to replace Bradley for a full term. Gutierrez works in water treatment, and Hicks is a sales director and parent in the district.<\/p>\n
Editor\u2019s note: This story will be updated with election results throughout the evening.<\/p>\n
Matthew Sgroi is an education reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at matthew.sgroi@fortworthreport.org<\/a>or @matthewsgroi1<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n